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Civil Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply structural analysis, site design, and project management skills to real construction and infrastructure work. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must directly connect to your engineering curriculum. Many firms integrate CPT students into licensed project teams under PE supervision.
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Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table, and all input is valued.
LPA is seeking a Civil Design Intern to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners. In this role, you will collaborate with our civil engineering team on a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from office, education, and recreation facilities to complex laboratories, healthcare environments, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning work is driven by a commitment to creating projects with lasting environmental, economic, and social impact. Examples of completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences, County of Orange Administration, and San Marcos High School.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process by collaborating with team members across multiple disciplines.
- Support project teams with tasks related to active civil engineering projects.
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to assist in the production of design drawings and technical documentation.
- Attend team coordination meetings and occasional field visits to gain a deeper understanding of project scope, design intent, and construction conditions.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Mentorship from Designers, Project Engineers, Project Leaders, and Directors.
- Weekly intern check-ins and opportunities to connect with members of LPA’s leadership team.
- Participation in Embark, a one-day workshop with interns and new graduates featuring leadership engagement, project site tours, and exposure to multiple disciplines.
- Ongoing learning opportunities through LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks.
- Hands-on experience working on active projects within an integrated design firm.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Actively pursuing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Strong interest in and enthusiasm for a collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.
- Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
LOCATION
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
INTRODUCTION
Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table, and all input is valued.
LPA is seeking a Civil Design Intern to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and master planners. In this role, you will collaborate with our civil engineering team on a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging from office, education, and recreation facilities to complex laboratories, healthcare environments, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning work is driven by a commitment to creating projects with lasting environmental, economic, and social impact. Examples of completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences, County of Orange Administration, and San Marcos High School.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in LPA’s integrated, multidisciplinary design process by collaborating with team members across multiple disciplines.
- Support project teams with tasks related to active civil engineering projects.
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to assist in the production of design drawings and technical documentation.
- Attend team coordination meetings and occasional field visits to gain a deeper understanding of project scope, design intent, and construction conditions.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Mentorship from Designers, Project Engineers, Project Leaders, and Directors.
- Weekly intern check-ins and opportunities to connect with members of LPA’s leadership team.
- Participation in Embark, a one-day workshop with interns and new graduates featuring leadership engagement, project site tours, and exposure to multiple disciplines.
- Ongoing learning opportunities through LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks.
- Hands-on experience working on active projects within an integrated design firm.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Actively pursuing Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Strong interest in and enthusiasm for a collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.
- Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
LOCATION
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
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Get Access To All JobsCivil Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does civil engineering CPT work have to be on a construction site?
No. CPT authorization covers any work setting where the tasks are an integral part of your curriculum, including office-based roles doing structural calculations, CAD drafting, environmental permitting, or transportation planning. Your DSO cares about the connection to your coursework, not the physical location. Field and site roles qualify equally as long as the work ties to your program.
Can I do CPT at a government agency or public works department?
Yes. Federal, state, and municipal engineering offices regularly hire F-1 students on CPT for roles in transportation, water infrastructure, and urban planning. Government employers follow the same CPT authorization rules as private firms. Confirm the agency is comfortable with your I-20 CPT authorization documentation before accepting an offer, since some public HR departments are less familiar with F-1 work authorization.
How do I find civil engineering employers who understand CPT authorization?
Search civil engineering roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented work authorization filing history. Firms that have previously sponsored F-1 employees are significantly more likely to have onboarding processes that accommodate CPT documentation, E-Verify requirements, and DSO authorization letters without delays or last-minute policy objections.
Does part-time CPT affect my eligibility for STEM OPT later?
Part-time CPT, defined as less than 20 hours per week, does not affect your OPT or STEM OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including STEM OPT. If you're planning on post-graduation work authorization, track your full-time CPT usage carefully across every semester.
What should my CPT offer letter include for DSO approval?
Your offer letter needs the employer's legal name and address, your job title, a description of engineering duties that maps to your curriculum, your start and end dates, your weekly hours, and confirmation that the position is paid or for academic credit. Many DSOs also want the supervising engineer's name and title. A vague letter referencing only 'engineering support' is frequently rejected, so ask the employer to be specific about project types and tasks.