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Control Electrician CPT roles let you wire, troubleshoot, and commission industrial control systems while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each position as an integral part of your engineering or industrial technology curriculum, so line up employer paperwork before your program start date.
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Get Access To All JobsMUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, IN THE LAST 180 DAYS OF SERVICE, TO QUALIFY.
About us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Oncor proudly recruits veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. From distribution and transmission operations personnel to technology and other support functions, the knowledge, expertise, and selfless teamwork of veterans prove valuable to our operations that keep the lights on for more than 13 million Texans. Oncor is proud to partner with the Military Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program and offer a diverse selection of challenging, rewarding INTERNSHIPS that are vital to our operations and make a real difference in the communities we serve. Interns will obtain real-world training, work experience, and electric utility industry knowledge in multiple functional areas within our organization.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.
- Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.
- Operate and maintain various types of line switches. May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.
- Direct the work of others in accordance with the Oncor safety handbook.
- Develop written procedures for use by other craft employees to help ensure that construction and maintenance activities are conducted safely without unnecessary system exposure, customer or facility interruption.
- Maintain a knowledge growth and skills development mindset in an effort to continually improve individual and team performance.
- Assist in the training of new employees and reinforces strong work practices with veteran employees.
- Adhere to corporate core values.
- Build and sustain relationships with other employees to nurture a strong work environment.
- Maintain a high level of quality control to exhibit excellent workmanship.
- Plan work in an efficient and economical manner to support district budget expectations.
- Prepare and process documents to maintain equipment records and database information.
- Operate machinery and maintains license and/or certifications where necessary.
- Diversity by learning the bulk power system within the district and may patrol/repair lines, particularly in storm situations.
Education, Experience & Skills
- Candidates with electrical/electronics related experience are preferred. Coursework in electrical and electronics related fields and math are a plus. Personal computer skills are a plus.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (Class A license with a CDL endorsement preferred).
- 4 or more years of experience in electrical wiring. Associates in Electronics/Electrical Power preferred.
MUST BE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, IN THE LAST 180 DAYS OF SERVICE, TO QUALIFY.
About us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. Oncor proudly recruits veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. From distribution and transmission operations personnel to technology and other support functions, the knowledge, expertise, and selfless teamwork of veterans prove valuable to our operations that keep the lights on for more than 13 million Texans. Oncor is proud to partner with the Military Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program and offer a diverse selection of challenging, rewarding INTERNSHIPS that are vital to our operations and make a real difference in the communities we serve. Interns will obtain real-world training, work experience, and electric utility industry knowledge in multiple functional areas within our organization.
Key Roles And Responsibilities
Directly or through others, the incumbent:
- Install, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution circuit breakers, synchronous condensers, transformers, air/load break switches, switchboards, foundations, structures, buses, controls, conduit systems, switchgear and other electrical and electronic equipment.
- Analyze and correct malfunctions of all types of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Perform work near or on energized equipment using live line tools, rubber gloves, or approved bare hand techniques.
- Operate and maintain various types of line switches. May perform switching and tagging orders to clear equipment for Transmission Grid Controllers.
- Direct the work of others in accordance with the Oncor safety handbook.
- Develop written procedures for use by other craft employees to help ensure that construction and maintenance activities are conducted safely without unnecessary system exposure, customer or facility interruption.
- Maintain a knowledge growth and skills development mindset in an effort to continually improve individual and team performance.
- Assist in the training of new employees and reinforces strong work practices with veteran employees.
- Adhere to corporate core values.
- Build and sustain relationships with other employees to nurture a strong work environment.
- Maintain a high level of quality control to exhibit excellent workmanship.
- Plan work in an efficient and economical manner to support district budget expectations.
- Prepare and process documents to maintain equipment records and database information.
- Operate machinery and maintains license and/or certifications where necessary.
- Diversity by learning the bulk power system within the district and may patrol/repair lines, particularly in storm situations.
Education, Experience & Skills
- Candidates with electrical/electronics related experience are preferred. Coursework in electrical and electronics related fields and math are a plus. Personal computer skills are a plus.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (Class A license with a CDL endorsement preferred).
- 4 or more years of experience in electrical wiring. Associates in Electronics/Electrical Power preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsControl Electrician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Control Electrician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, provided your program has a curriculum component that directly maps to the work. Degrees in electrical engineering technology, industrial automation, or mechatronics typically satisfy this requirement. Your DSO reviews the job description against your program's learning objectives, so bring documentation showing how PLC programming, panel wiring, or control system commissioning connects to a specific course or capstone.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Control Electrician without affecting my OPT eligibility?
You can, but the 12-month rule applies. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose eligibility for post-completion OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count against that threshold regardless of how long it runs. Plan your CPT duration carefully if you intend to use OPT after graduation.
What documents does a Control Electrician employer need to complete my I-9 for CPT?
You present your valid passport, F-1 visa stamp, I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsement on page two, and your current I-94 arrival record. The I-20 must list the specific employer name and CPT start date. Employers who haven't hired F-1 CPT students before sometimes expect an EAD card, but CPT authorization through the I-20 alone is sufficient under USCIS guidance.
How do I find Control Electrician CPT positions that are actually open to F-1 students?
Search Migrate Mate for Control Electrician roles and filter by employers with a history of sponsoring work-authorized candidates. Many industrial employers are unfamiliar with CPT specifically, so target companies that have previously filed for technical or engineering positions, as their HR teams are more likely to understand the I-20 authorization process without requiring you to educate them from scratch.
Does CPT work experience as a Control Electrician count toward an H-1B specialty occupation petition later?
CPT experience is U.S. work experience and can strengthen an H-1B visa petition, but Control Electrician roles face scrutiny under the specialty occupation standard because the position doesn't always require a bachelor's degree as a minimum. Document your role's overlap with engineering or systems design functions, and retain offer letters, performance reviews, and project summaries to support a future petition if needed.