CPT Electrical Technician Jobs
Electrical Technician CPT jobs let F-1 students apply circuit analysis, PLC programming, and systems troubleshooting in real facilities while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie directly to your enrolled electrical or engineering coursework.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum and your DSO approves it. Electrical Technician duties involving circuit maintenance, PLC programming, or instrumentation testing typically align with electrical engineering and industrial technology programs. Your DSO reviews the job description against your course of study, so bring the offer letter and a written explanation of how the role connects to specific courses you're currently taking.
Can I do CPT part-time as an Electrical Technician while taking a full course load?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as fewer than 20 hours per week and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, 20 hours or more per week, used for 12 or more months eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in technical programs choose part-time CPT during the semester and switch to full-time CPT during summer terms to preserve their OPT.
How do I find Electrical Technician employers open to hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate shows Electrical Technician roles filtered by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes. Focus on manufacturers, utilities, defense contractors, and facilities management companies. These sectors hire technicians at multiple sites and often have HR teams experienced with F-1 students, making the CPT authorization conversation more straightforward than with smaller shops.
What happens to my CPT if my employer changes my job site location?
CPT authorization is tied to the employer and role listed on your I-20, not a specific address. If the employer moves you to a different facility in the same metro area, the work authorization itself doesn't change. But if the location shift changes your reporting DOL, substantially changes your duties, or your school's CPT policy requires a site-specific authorization, you'll need to contact your DSO and potentially get a new I-20 before the transfer.
Can an Electrical Technician CPT role count toward H-1B specialty occupation later?
It depends on how the role is classified. Electrical Technician positions are sometimes coded under technician SOC codes that USCIS treats as sub-baccalaureate roles, which can complicate an H-1B visa specialty occupation argument. If your goal is H-1B sponsorship after graduation, look for roles with titles and job descriptions that emphasize engineering analysis, systems design, or project engineering functions, and confirm the employer has filed H-1B petitions in similar roles before accepting the CPT offer.