CPT Network Engineer Jobs
Network Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply classroom theory in routing protocols, network security, and infrastructure design for real employers. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start work, and the role must connect directly to your degree program. Part-time CPT runs up to 20 hours per week during the semester.
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Network Engineer Internship
Paid Internship - Summer 2027
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Ready to boost your technical skills and kick-start your career? As a Uline 2027 Network Engineer Intern, you'll get hands-on experience working alongside IT experts to engineer enterprise network solutions for our growing company!
A 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company!
Position Responsibilities
- Assist day-to-day network operations, analysis and troubleshooting.
- Implement and maintain new and existing sites to fit company needs.
- Perform routine adds, moves and changes for network ports and VLANs.
- Enter and manage carrier tickets for service outages.
Minimum Requirements
- This full-time, 12-week internship is open to Junior-status college students only.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in network engineering or a related IT field.
- Basic networking knowledge, including TCP / IP, routing and switching.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Benefits of a Uline Internship
- Gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects.
- Work with a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to you.
- Live nearby in complimentary housing for out-of-town interns.
- Join a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
- Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation.
Intern Perks
- "Lunch and Learn" sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge.
- Outings and networking events with interns across all departments.
- On-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs.
- First-class fitness center with sauna and walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
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Get Access To All JobsNetwork Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the duties connect directly to your degree program. Roles involving network design, routing protocol implementation, security architecture, or infrastructure troubleshooting typically align with computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering curricula. Your DSO makes the final call based on your specific program requirements and the employer's offer letter.
Can I work as a Network Engineer on CPT while still enrolled full-time?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, is allowed while you maintain full-time enrollment. Full-time CPT requires you to be enrolled in a course that grants academic credit for the work. Your school determines whether a co-op or internship course satisfies that requirement for a Network Engineer placement.
How do I find Network Engineer employers who are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Network Engineer roles filtered by employers with work-authorization filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with F-1 requirements. Government contractors and mid-size IT infrastructure firms tend to run structured co-op programs that already account for CPT timelines and academic credit requirements.
What documentation do I need before starting a CPT Network Engineer role?
You need a CPT-authorized I-20 from your DSO showing the employer name, start date, and end date that matches your offer. You'll also need a valid passport and your current I-94. The employer completes I-9 verification using these documents. Don't begin work until your updated I-20 is in hand, even if you've signed the offer.
Does CPT experience as a Network Engineer count toward O*NET's experience requirements for future visa petitions?
CPT work experience is legitimate U.S. employment and counts toward the experience requirements listed in an O*NET occupation profile. For Network Engineers, O*NET classifies the role as requiring moderate-term on-the-job training or related experience. That CPT experience can support future H-1B visa or employer-sponsored green card petitions, so document your duties and hours carefully.