CPT Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs
Electrical Controls Engineer CPT positions let you apply PLC programming, HMI design, and industrial automation coursework in a real engineering environment. Your DSO must authorize each placement as an integral part of your degree, so line up your academic justification before you start applying.
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Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
48,000 people. 49 countries. Over 120 office locations.
We’re not just engineers. We’re a global team of data scientists, consultants, construction workers and innovators all working to create a better tomorrow. Every day, we help customers in energy, chemicals and resources get one step closer to solving our planet’s toughest issues. Climate change. The energy transition. Digital transformation. And how we can deliver a more sustainable world.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. For more information, visit Worley.com
PURPOSE
As part of the Worley Co-op/Intern Community and under supervision and mentorship within the electrical/instrumentation design department, you will assist in the delivery of design services to Worley and our customers.
Responsibilities
- Deliver computer aided design concepts needed on site.
- Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers for applicable designs and concepts.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Technical and Industry Experience
- May have Vocation Student/ Internship experience in an engineering environment.
- Technical and practical electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design skills.
- Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical and/or instrumentation design, and the basic requirements of other design fields.
- Developing skills in electrical and instrumentation design specific software.
- Some skills in the use of relevant software such as Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION – QUALIFICATIONS, ACCREDITATION, TRAINING
Required:
- A high school diploma.
- Work towards a degree or vocational certificate in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.
Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Moving forward together.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
INTRODUCTION
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
48,000 people. 49 countries. Over 120 office locations.
We’re not just engineers. We’re a global team of data scientists, consultants, construction workers and innovators all working to create a better tomorrow. Every day, we help customers in energy, chemicals and resources get one step closer to solving our planet’s toughest issues. Climate change. The energy transition. Digital transformation. And how we can deliver a more sustainable world.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. For more information, visit Worley.com
PURPOSE
As part of the Worley Co-op/Intern Community and under supervision and mentorship within the electrical/instrumentation design department, you will assist in the delivery of design services to Worley and our customers.
Responsibilities
- Deliver computer aided design concepts needed on site.
- Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers for applicable designs and concepts.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Technical and Industry Experience
- May have Vocation Student/ Internship experience in an engineering environment.
- Technical and practical electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design skills.
- Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical and/or instrumentation design, and the basic requirements of other design fields.
- Developing skills in electrical and instrumentation design specific software.
- Some skills in the use of relevant software such as Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION – QUALIFICATIONS, ACCREDITATION, TRAINING
Required:
- A high school diploma.
- Work towards a degree or vocational certificate in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.
Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Moving forward together.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Controls Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Controls Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field includes coursework in control systems, automation, or embedded programming that the role directly reinforces. Your DSO evaluates the curricular connection, not just the job title. Bring the job description and your course catalog to the authorization meeting so your DSO can document the integral relationship required for a valid CPT authorization on your I-20.
Can I do CPT at a company that makes defense or aerospace control systems?
You can, but some positions at defense contractors require security clearances or involve export-controlled technology under ITAR regulations, which can restrict who is eligible to work on specific projects. Disclose your F-1 status and citizenship early in the interview process. Many large aerospace and defense employers have dedicated compliance teams that handle F-1 CPT placements on non-restricted programs, so ask HR directly which projects are available to international students.
How do I find Electrical Controls Engineer employers who are familiar with CPT?
Employers with a history of filing Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles are the strongest signals of sponsorship familiarity. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers by filtering on LCA filing history for controls and automation roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated work authorization for engineers rather than educating an unfamiliar HR team from scratch.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no limit and does not affect OPT. If your program requires multiple full-time CPT semesters, plan your academic timeline carefully with your DSO to ensure you don't exhaust OPT before your first full-time job offer and any potential H-1B visa sponsorship.
What does an Electrical Controls Engineer typically do in a CPT role?
In a CPT placement, you'll typically work on PLC programming using platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens, design or modify HMI interfaces, develop electrical schematics, and support commissioning of automated production or process equipment. The O*NET occupation profile for this role lists tasks that align closely with industrial engineering and control systems coursework, which is useful documentation when your DSO needs to verify the academic connection for your CPT authorization.