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Electrical engineering CPT roles align closely with core curriculum requirements in circuits, signal processing, embedded systems, and power electronics, making it straightforward for students to demonstrate the direct connection DSOs require for CPT authorization. Students at both the undergraduate and graduate level regularly secure part-time positions during the semester and full-time roles during summer and winter breaks.
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Kimley-Horn is looking for Electrical Engineering students to join our White Plains, New York (NY) office's Renewable Energy team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Our Electrical teams work on a wide variety of projects, such as photometrics and lighting, power distribution, EV charging, and more
- Gain exposure to solar/energy projects with a focus in battery storage and PV
- Assist with technical specification and report writing electrical equipment cost research
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards
HOURLY RATE RANGE:
- Hourly Rate Range: $36.00 - $37.00
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Degree (Bachelors or Masters)
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Overview:
Kimley-Horn is looking for Electrical Engineering students to join our White Plains, New York (NY) office's Renewable Energy team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Our Electrical teams work on a wide variety of projects, such as photometrics and lighting, power distribution, EV charging, and more
- Gain exposure to solar/energy projects with a focus in battery storage and PV
- Assist with technical specification and report writing electrical equipment cost research
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards
HOURLY RATE RANGE:
- Hourly Rate Range: $36.00 - $37.00
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Degree (Bachelors or Masters)
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Engineering CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
How does electrical engineering coursework qualify a student for CPT?
CPT must be an integral part of your established curriculum, which electrical engineering programs satisfy readily. Coursework in circuits analysis, control systems, power systems, or digital signal processing maps directly to roles in hardware design, embedded systems, and power engineering. Your DSO will review the job description alongside your academic plan to confirm the connection. The stronger the overlap between your current courses and the role's technical requirements, the smoother the authorization process.
What types of electrical engineering roles are typically available for CPT students?
Hardware engineering internships, embedded systems development, power systems analysis, PCB design, RF engineering, and semiconductor testing are among the most common CPT-eligible roles for electrical engineering students. Defense contractors, semiconductor companies, utilities, and consumer electronics manufacturers all hire CPT students in these capacities. Graduate students specializing in power electronics or communications systems often find research and development roles that map tightly to their thesis work, which strengthens the CPT justification considerably.
Should electrical engineering CPT students choose part-time or full-time authorization?
Part-time CPT, capped at under 20 hours per week, is the practical choice during active semesters when you are carrying a full course load. Full-time CPT is reserved for breaks or cooperative education semesters your program has designated for work. The critical consideration is that accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your enrollment permanently eliminates OPT eligibility, so students planning to work in the U.S. after graduation should track full-time hours carefully.
What does the CPT authorization process look like for an electrical engineering internship?
The employer provides a formal offer letter describing the role, start and end dates, and hours per week. You submit that letter to your DSO along with any required departmental approval, which at most schools means a faculty sponsor or academic advisor confirming the role connects to your curriculum. The DSO then issues an updated I-20 with CPT authorization. The entire process typically takes a few business days and requires no USCIS filing and no cost to the employer.
Where is the best place to find electrical engineering CPT positions?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters roles by work authorization type, so you can browse electrical engineering positions where employers are already open to CPT candidates without sorting through listings that require citizenship or permanent residency. University career centers and engineering department co-op coordinators are also valuable because they maintain employer relationships specifically structured around CPT. Reaching out directly to semiconductor, defense, and utilities companies known to run co-op programs can surface roles before they are broadly advertised.