CPT Electrical Estimator Jobs
Electrical Estimator roles involve quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost analysis work that connects directly to programs in electrical engineering, construction management, and applied science. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the position is an integral part of your curriculum, so target roles where the job description maps to your current coursework.
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Company Overview
Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.
Responsibilities
The Electrical Engineer Intern is responsible for assisting the department with various projects including designing, developing, testing, and implementing product components. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in planning and performing design development tasks from concept to implementation.
- Responsible for studying and evaluating disciplinary or interdisciplinary aspects of new product or design concepts.
- Assisting with planning and testing necessary to assure adequate performance of designs for all stages of design and development, or complexity.
- Assisting with completing adequate documentation of the performed task including description, specification, testing and implementation.
Qualifications
- Must have demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- Able to interpret data, generate graphs, and visually communicate test results.
- Understanding of basic programming logic and electrical circuit principles.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as required to interface with other departments and company personnel in a service function.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Must be able to work part-time (20 hours approx.) Monday through Friday. (Hamilton will adjust working hours to work with Academic Schedule.) During summer break you will be expected to work 40 hours per week.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Must be currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno.
About Hamilton
- Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
- Tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
- Commitment to sustainable design.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Solid Stable Company.
- Drug-free workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Estimator CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Electrical Estimator work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field includes coursework covering cost analysis, project bidding, or technical specification review. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific tasks in the job description, such as quantity takeoffs or subcontractor bid coordination, are an integral part of your current curriculum rather than incidental work experience.
Can I do CPT part-time as an Electrical Estimator while taking classes?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, is allowed while you're enrolled full-time and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT during a semester requires your program to classify the work as a required curricular component. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility entirely, so confirm your plans with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.
What job description language should I look for when targeting CPT-eligible Electrical Estimator roles?
Look for postings that specify tasks tied to technical analysis: material quantity takeoffs, reading electrical drawings, labor cost modeling, or preparing bid packages using software like Accubid or Trimble. Roles framed around project administration or sales support are harder to map to an engineering or construction management curriculum and may face DSO pushback during CPT authorization review.
How do I find Electrical Estimator positions where employers are familiar with CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for electrical contracting and construction firms that have a history of hiring international students. Employers experienced with CPT understand the I-20 update requirement, the fixed authorization dates, and the need for a formal internship agreement, which avoids delays when you're ready to start.
Can an Electrical Estimator CPT position lead to H-1B sponsorship after graduation?
It can if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Electrical Estimator roles tied to engineering analysis typically meet this standard. CPT employment doesn't count toward H-1B cap purposes, but it builds the employer relationship that often precedes an H-1B petition filing.
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