CPT Engineering Team Leader Jobs
Engineering Team Leader roles offer F-1 CPT students hands-on experience coordinating technical projects, managing cross-functional teams, and applying systems engineering principles directly tied to graduate curricula. Your DSO must certify the position as an integral part of your program before you start, so confirm your school's CPT authorization timeline and any credit requirements before accepting an offer.
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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As a Group Leader on Olsson’s Energy Distribution team, you will lead a dynamic group of professionals focused on delivering innovative and reliable distribution solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in people leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning, and who enjoys being client-facing and connecting technical work to broader team goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and technical staff, fostering growth across all experience levels.
- Cultivate a culture of open communication, trust, and alignment with the Energy Distribution team’s vision.
- Oversee project execution and quality control to ensure successful delivery of distribution projects.
- Monitor group performance, employee utilization, and workload to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance efficiency.
- Guide process flow development and resource planning to support operational excellence.
- Serve as a client-facing leader, building strong relationships and ensuring client needs are met with professionalism and technical expertise.
- Help team members connect their daily work to the broader goals of the Energy Distribution team and the organization.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture, or a related field is preferred. An associate degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.
- At least four years of experience supervising technical personnel, with a proven ability to lead through others and support teams across varying levels of experience.
- 8+ years of technical experience in electrical distribution systems.
- Strong background in process development and resource planning.
- Proficiency in Visio and MS Project, a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to connect with all levels of an organization and foster a transparent, collaborative environment.
Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity. Colorado Pay Range $144,000—$198,000 USD
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As a Group Leader on Olsson’s Energy Distribution team, you will lead a dynamic group of professionals focused on delivering innovative and reliable distribution solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in people leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning, and who enjoys being client-facing and connecting technical work to broader team goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and technical staff, fostering growth across all experience levels.
- Cultivate a culture of open communication, trust, and alignment with the Energy Distribution team’s vision.
- Oversee project execution and quality control to ensure successful delivery of distribution projects.
- Monitor group performance, employee utilization, and workload to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance efficiency.
- Guide process flow development and resource planning to support operational excellence.
- Serve as a client-facing leader, building strong relationships and ensuring client needs are met with professionalism and technical expertise.
- Help team members connect their daily work to the broader goals of the Energy Distribution team and the organization.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture, or a related field is preferred. An associate degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.
- At least four years of experience supervising technical personnel, with a proven ability to lead through others and support teams across varying levels of experience.
- 8+ years of technical experience in electrical distribution systems.
- Strong background in process development and resource planning.
- Proficiency in Visio and MS Project, a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to connect with all levels of an organization and foster a transparent, collaborative environment.
Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity. Colorado Pay Range $144,000—$198,000 USD
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Get Access To All JobsEngineering Team Leader CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Team Leader role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your curriculum, not the job title itself. Engineering Team Leader positions often qualify for graduate engineering or project management programs because they involve systems coordination, technical decision-making, and team supervision directly tied to degree requirements. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program and the job description you submit.
Can I work as an Engineering Team Leader on part-time CPT?
You can, but most Engineering Team Leader roles are structured as full-time positions because the supervisory and coordination responsibilities don't split neatly across limited hours. Part-time CPT is 20 hours or fewer per week. If your employer requires full-time commitment, you'll need full-time CPT authorization from your DSO, which counts toward your 12-month OPT eligibility clock if used for 12 or more months.
How do I find Engineering Team Leader employers who understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Engineering Team Leader roles filtered by employers with F-1 work authorization experience. Many engineering firms have hired F-1 students before and already have internal processes for DSO coordination, I-20 updates, and CPT letter review. Targeting those employers reduces delays between receiving an offer and getting your CPT authorized.
What documentation does my employer need for my CPT authorization?
Your employer typically needs to provide a formal offer letter specifying your job title, start date, work location, hours per week, and a brief description of duties. Your DSO uses that letter to assess whether the role qualifies as an integral part of your curriculum and to issue your updated I-20 with CPT authorization. Some schools also require a training agreement or academic department approval before the DSO signs off.
Does CPT experience as an Engineering Team Leader strengthen future H-1B sponsorship chances?
CPT work in a leadership engineering role builds the practical track record that supports a specialty occupation classification under H-1B. Employers who already coordinated your CPT paperwork are familiar with your work and understand the sponsorship process better than employers hiring you cold. O*NET classifies Engineering Team Leader roles under job zones that typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering field, which supports specialty occupation documentation.
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