CPT Civil Project Engineer Jobs
Civil Project Engineer CPT roles put you on construction sites, in design offices, and inside project management workflows that directly extend your engineering curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your degree program, and your I-20 must reflect the specific employer and start date before you begin work.
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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Project Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
- Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise lower-level staff.
- Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
- Develops project scope of work; develops project schedule; prepares project initiation paperwork; manages budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
- Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
- Manages the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
- Serves as project manager for projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Assist with marketing / business development and prepare project proposals.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 6 or more years of relevant environmental or civil engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design.
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
- Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Project Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
- Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise lower-level staff.
- Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
- Develops project scope of work; develops project schedule; prepares project initiation paperwork; manages budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
- Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
- Manages the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
- Serves as project manager for projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Assist with marketing / business development and prepare project proposals.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 6 or more years of relevant environmental or civil engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design.
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
- Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Get Access To All JobsCivil Project Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Project Engineer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your civil or structural engineering coursework and your school's curriculum requires or offers academic credit for it. Roles involving site supervision, project scheduling, or infrastructure design typically satisfy the integral-to-curriculum requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring a detailed job description to your authorization meeting.
Can I do CPT on a construction site, or does it have to be an office role?
CPT covers field-based civil engineering work, including site inspection, materials testing, and on-site project coordination. The location doesn't determine eligibility. What matters is that the duties connect to your program of study and that your I-20 accurately reflects the employer and work location. Notify your DSO if your primary work site changes mid-authorization period.
How do I find Civil Project Engineer employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to identify civil engineering employers with a history of sponsoring work-authorized roles. Firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for H-1B visa positions already have internal processes for immigration paperwork, which makes them significantly easier to work with on CPT authorization logistics.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the project I'm assigned to gets delayed or cancelled?
If your role or start date changes materially, your employer needs to issue a revised offer letter and you'll need an updated I-20 from your DSO reflecting the new details. Working under a CPT authorization that no longer matches your actual position puts your F-1 status at risk. Contact your DSO as soon as you learn of any schedule or scope change.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility later?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your eligibility for OPT. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not affect OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your authorized hours carefully across all CPT terms and ask your DSO to confirm your running total before accepting a full-time civil engineering placement.