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Engineering Project Manager CPT roles let F-1 students apply project planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination in a real work environment that your DSO must certify as integral to your degree program. Most positions align with engineering, construction management, or systems engineering curricula and require documented academic connection before authorization is granted.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Envision spending 6 months working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie AbbVie Co-Ops.
The Project Engineering or Capital Project Engineering team at AbbVie’s Worcester location is responsible for the engineering and management of capital projects involving biologics related equipment, facilities, and utilities. Project Engineers are therefore the lead engineer as well as the project managers for the capital projects that they work on.
Co-op within the Project Engineering team are assigned their own capital projects to manage and execute. As part of the project management of each project the co-op will need to engage with and coordinate with other teams within the Worcester site in order to complete each project. Depending on the scope of each project this often includes coordination with external contractors as well in order to complete the installation of equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing overall management of capital projects through the entire project life-cycle including scope management, scheduling, budgeting and coordinating activities interdepartmentally and with contractors.
- Project scope development based on customer requirements, cost estimation, request of capital expenditure and preparation of financial defense package, scheduling, resource allocation, vendor and contractor management, and status reporting.
- Development of user requirements, biologics equipment P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), technical/functional specifications to support automation programming and processes.
- Identify project resources needs both internally and externally.
- Assist in the procurement process and generate purchase requisitions for all project equipment and labor purchases according to relevant Abbvie policies and procedures.
- Prepare and deliver periodic project status reports to all internal project stakeholders (internal customers, engineering and plant management, etc) according to Abbvie site policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
- Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028.
- Demonstrated oral/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, dedication, adaptability, innovation, and self-motivation.
- Must be able to commit to a 6-month duration in-person at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (January - July).
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing or Biologics Equipment Operation.
- Experience with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, collaboration, and effective teamwork skills.
Benefits and Amenities:
- Competitive pay
- Relocation support for eligible students
- Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Envision spending 6 months working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders, all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for AbbVie AbbVie Co-Ops.
The Project Engineering or Capital Project Engineering team at AbbVie’s Worcester location is responsible for the engineering and management of capital projects involving biologics related equipment, facilities, and utilities. Project Engineers are therefore the lead engineer as well as the project managers for the capital projects that they work on.
Co-op within the Project Engineering team are assigned their own capital projects to manage and execute. As part of the project management of each project the co-op will need to engage with and coordinate with other teams within the Worcester site in order to complete each project. Depending on the scope of each project this often includes coordination with external contractors as well in order to complete the installation of equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing overall management of capital projects through the entire project life-cycle including scope management, scheduling, budgeting and coordinating activities interdepartmentally and with contractors.
- Project scope development based on customer requirements, cost estimation, request of capital expenditure and preparation of financial defense package, scheduling, resource allocation, vendor and contractor management, and status reporting.
- Development of user requirements, biologics equipment P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), technical/functional specifications to support automation programming and processes.
- Identify project resources needs both internally and externally.
- Assist in the procurement process and generate purchase requisitions for all project equipment and labor purchases according to relevant Abbvie policies and procedures.
- Prepare and deliver periodic project status reports to all internal project stakeholders (internal customers, engineering and plant management, etc) according to Abbvie site policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
- Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the co-op.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028.
- Demonstrated oral/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated integrity, reliability, dedication, adaptability, innovation, and self-motivation.
- Must be able to commit to a 6-month duration in-person at AbbVie Bioresearch Center (ABC) in Worcester, MA (January - July).
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing or Biologics Equipment Operation.
- Experience with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, collaboration, and effective teamwork skills.
Benefits and Amenities:
- Competitive pay
- Relocation support for eligible students
- Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsEngineering Project Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Project Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work directly extends coursework in your degree program. Engineering management, civil engineering, industrial engineering, and systems engineering curricula commonly satisfy the integral-to-curriculum standard. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements and the job duties listed in your offer letter, so bring both documents to that conversation.
Can I start an Engineering Project Manager CPT job before my I-20 is updated?
No. CPT authorization must appear on your I-20 with the correct employer name, start date, and work location before your first day. Starting without the updated I-20 is an unauthorized employment violation that jeopardizes your F-1 status. Get the employer's offer letter in writing, submit it to your DSO, and wait for the amended I-20 before accepting a start date.
How do I find Engineering Project Manager jobs that are open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Engineering Project Manager openings and filter for employers with work-authorization filing history. That history indicates the employer has hired international students before and understands CPT documentation. Engineering firms, infrastructure contractors, and technology companies with active project pipelines are the most consistent sources of CPT-eligible roles in this field.
What documents does an employer need to onboard me on CPT?
You'll present your current I-20 showing CPT authorization for the specific employer, your F-1 visa stamp, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record. CPT does not require a separate EAD card. Employers enrolled in E-Verify will run an eligibility check using these documents. Confirm the employer's onboarding checklist before your start date to avoid delays.
Does the Engineering Project Manager role need to be full-time for CPT?
No. CPT can be part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more), and the choice should be driven by your academic schedule and, critically, your OPT plans. Accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility entirely. Many students in engineering programs choose part-time CPT during the semester and full-time CPT during summer to preserve that option.