CPT Field Engineer Jobs
Field Engineer CPT jobs place you on active project sites, in substations, or alongside technical crews where your engineering coursework becomes billable work. Your DSO must confirm the role connects directly to your degree program, and most positions require a physical presence that makes remote-only roles a poor fit for CPT authorization.
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Come intern with while working and training with the industry's finest professionals! FlatironDragados' Intern Program Summer 2027 provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for college students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
As a Field Engineer Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting at any number of project locations. In addition, you will assist the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and the rest of the on-site construction staff in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering technology by performing any combination of the following duties at a project job site.
Field Engineer Interns will be required to have a working knowledge of the entire project, including plan interpretation, project specifications, project cost code knowledge, and the overall construction schedule. In performing any number or combination of the following tasks, you shall support published corporate policies, set a productive and consistent work example, and be responsible to follow up on all tasks assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing
- Support quality assurance and quality control engineering materials testing
- Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications
- Review project drawings and coordinate any design changes
- Provide document control assistance for correspondence, submittals, design releases etc.
- Initiate engineering design clarifications
- Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency
- Assist with preparing and updating project schedule and interact will all involved in scheduling decision processes
- Respond to field for design clarification, and manage subcontractors field operations and verify contract payments
- Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using computer aided design tools
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Field Engineer Interns/Co-ops are required to be currently enrolled in a(n) Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.
WHY WORK FOR US:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
SALARY:
- Salary Min: USD $25.00/Hr.
- Salary Max: USD $29.00/Hr.
Overview:
Come intern with while working and training with the industry's finest professionals! FlatironDragados' Intern Program Summer 2027 provides challenging and rewarding work opportunities for college students majoring in Civil Engineering and Construction Management.
As a Field Engineer Intern, you will be given the opportunity to apply your academic training and skills in a real-world setting at any number of project locations. In addition, you will assist the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and the rest of the on-site construction staff in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of engineering technology by performing any combination of the following duties at a project job site.
Field Engineer Interns will be required to have a working knowledge of the entire project, including plan interpretation, project specifications, project cost code knowledge, and the overall construction schedule. In performing any number or combination of the following tasks, you shall support published corporate policies, set a productive and consistent work example, and be responsible to follow up on all tasks assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Assist with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing
- Support quality assurance and quality control engineering materials testing
- Apply survey knowledge to assist with project layout and checking of work to confirm work is in conformance with plans and specifications
- Review project drawings and coordinate any design changes
- Provide document control assistance for correspondence, submittals, design releases etc.
- Initiate engineering design clarifications
- Perform quantity tracking and productivity analysis for maximization of operation efficiency
- Assist with preparing and updating project schedule and interact will all involved in scheduling decision processes
- Respond to field for design clarification, and manage subcontractors field operations and verify contract payments
- Provide design assistance to the project engineer for the design of temporary structures using computer aided design tools
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Field Engineer Interns/Co-ops are required to be currently enrolled in a(n) Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar program at an accredited technical college or university.
WHY WORK FOR US:
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
SALARY:
- Salary Min: USD $25.00/Hr.
- Salary Max: USD $29.00/Hr.
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Does a Field Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work directly relates to your degree program and your DSO confirms the connection. Field Engineer positions in civil, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement. Roles in construction management or environmental engineering qualify when your coursework covers those disciplines. Your school sets the final standard, not the employer job title.
Can I work across multiple job sites on a single CPT authorization?
It depends on how your school structures CPT authorizations. Some DSOs issue authorization tied to a specific employer only, while others will cover multiple project sites under one employer umbrella. If your Field Engineer role requires traveling between sites or regions, clarify this with your DSO before accepting the offer and ask whether each new location needs a separate authorization update.
How do I find Field Engineer employers who regularly hire CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate and filter for Field Engineer roles. Employers who have hired F-1 students before are familiar with CPT paperwork timelines and are less likely to withdraw offers due to authorization delays. Energy, utilities, and infrastructure contractors tend to have established processes for CPT and OPT onboarding compared to smaller regional firms.
What happens to my CPT status if a field project ends early or the employer reassigns me?
CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer listed on your I-20 endorsement. If your project ends early or you're reassigned to a different employer entity, your current CPT authorization may no longer cover your work. Notify your DSO immediately and request an updated I-20 before the new assignment begins. Working without current authorization puts your F-1 status at risk.
Is full-time CPT for a Field Engineer role risky for my OPT eligibility?
Yes, if you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you permanently lose eligibility for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against your OPT. Many Field Engineer roles are structured as full-time. If you plan to use OPT or STEM OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT usage carefully with your DSO.