CPT Field Specialist Jobs
Field Specialist roles span environmental monitoring, agricultural research, technical services, and infrastructure inspection, all areas where CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the fieldwork directly advances your degree curriculum. Because this work often happens off-campus at client sites or remote locations, your CPT authorization must specify the employer and work description precisely.
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This internship is open to current high school seniors in Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Launch your career in essential utility services with hands-on experience in the field!
As a Field Operations Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who help keep critical water and wastewater infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. This dynamic internship offers exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, maintenance, and repair operations.
Make an impact every day by helping provide essential services that support the community and protect public health.
This internship will take place during the 2027 spring semester. The internship will take place for up to 15 weeks and consist of about 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the internship program.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply online at https://www.bjwsa.org/jobs.
INTRODUCTION
This internship is open to current high school seniors in Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Launch your career in essential utility services with hands-on experience in the field!
As a Field Operations Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who help keep critical water and wastewater infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. This dynamic internship offers exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, maintenance, and repair operations.
Make an impact every day by helping provide essential services that support the community and protect public health.
This internship will take place during the 2027 spring semester. The internship will take place for up to 15 weeks and consist of about 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the internship program.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply online at https://www.bjwsa.org/jobs.
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Get Access To All JobsField Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT cover Field Specialist work that happens at multiple client sites?
Yes, but your CPT authorization must reflect the full scope of your work locations. Your I-20 CPT endorsement is employer-specific, not site-specific, so the key is ensuring the offer letter names all relevant work locations. If your assignments shift to new geographic areas mid-semester, notify your DSO promptly to update your authorization before you begin work at the new site.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Field Specialist without losing OPT eligibility?
You can do full-time CPT, but if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your degree program, you permanently lose OPT eligibility. Many Field Specialist roles are semester-long contracts that approach this threshold. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your CPT authorization as part-time, typically under 20 hours per week, and confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
What O*NET codes apply to Field Specialist roles for CPT purposes?
Field Specialist is a broad title that maps to several O*NET codes depending on the industry, environmental specialists, agricultural and food scientists, and geological technicians are common classifications. Your DSO will use the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the role aligns with your degree program. Pull the correct SOC code for your specific duties before your DSO meeting so the authorization is accurate from the start.
How do I find Field Specialist employers who actively support CPT students?
Browse Field Specialist listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with documented work authorization filing history. Field Specialist roles in environmental consulting, utilities, and agriculture tend to have the strongest CPT track records because those industries regularly partner with university programs. Prioritize employers who ask about your I-20 details early in the hiring process, that signals they've worked with CPT students before.
What happens if my Field Specialist CPT role extends into the next semester?
CPT authorization is semester-specific and tied to your I-20 endorsement dates. If your role extends past your current CPT authorization period, you must apply for a new CPT authorization for the following semester before your current authorization expires. Working even one day after the end date on your I-20 without a renewed authorization is an unauthorized employment violation, so coordinate the renewal timeline with your DSO at least two to three weeks before the semester ends.