CPT Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs
Electrical Engineering Technician jobs fit CPT when the hands-on lab, testing, or circuit design work is written into your degree plan and authorized by your DSO before you start. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time enrollment intact and protects your OPT eligibility after graduation.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does electrical engineering technician work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum and your DSO confirms it satisfies a required or elective course credit. Roles involving circuit testing, prototype assembly, lab instrumentation, or CAD support in an electrical or electronics engineering program typically qualify. Your academic advisor and DSO make the final determination based on your specific degree plan.
Can I work part-time as an electrical engineering technician on CPT while staying enrolled full-time?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as fewer than 20 hours per week and does not affect your full-time enrollment requirement or your future OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT, which is 20 or more hours per week for one year or more, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so most F-1 students in engineering programs structure CPT as part-time whenever possible.
What does the offer letter need to say to get CPT authorized for this role?
Your DSO needs the offer letter to include your job title (Electrical Engineering Technician or equivalent), the employer's legal name and address, your start and anticipated end dates, hours per week, and a brief description of duties. The duties section is critical: it needs to map to your academic coursework, not just state a generic technician role. Missing any of these details typically delays authorization.
Will working as an electrical engineering technician on CPT help with future H-1B sponsorship?
Practical experience in a specialty occupation strengthens an H-1B visa petition, but the CPT itself doesn't create a sponsorship obligation. Employers who hire CPT students in technical roles and then convert them to full-time are common in engineering, but you need to confirm the employer's sponsorship policy before accepting. Use Migrate Mate to identify which companies have a track record of sponsoring engineers after internship or CPT placements.
What O*NET occupation code applies to electrical engineering technician roles on CPT?
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians fall under O*NET code 17-3023. Reviewing the O*NET profile for this code helps you confirm that your job duties match the occupation's defined tasks and that the role meets the DOL's criteria for a specialty occupation, which is relevant if you pursue H-1B sponsorship later. Your DSO may also reference this code when documenting CPT eligibility in your academic file.