CPT Project Controls Analyst Jobs

Project Controls Analyst roles in cost estimating, schedule management, and earned value analysis align directly with engineering, construction management, and systems engineering programs that qualify for CPT. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your curriculum before you start work.

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Open Jobs7+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationUnited States
Most JobsTrane Technologies

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Trane Technologies
Controls Technician Intern
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Trane Technologies
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Controls Technician Intern
Trane Technologies
Willowbrook, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$19 - $28/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Borgwarner Emissions Systems Of Michigan, Inc.
Automation and Controls Engineering Co-Op
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Borgwarner Emissions Systems Of Michigan, Inc.
Added 1mo ago
Automation and Controls Engineering Co-Op
Borgwarner Emissions Systems Of Michigan, Inc.
Arden, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Automation QA
On-Site
Associate's

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Nidec Motor Corporation
Internal Controls Co Op
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Nidec Motor Corporation
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Internal Controls Co Op
Nidec Motor Corporation
St. Louis, Missouri
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Audit
On-Site
Bachelor's

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American Axle & Manufacturing
Controls & IT College Co-Op
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American Axle & Manufacturing
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Controls & IT College Co-Op
American Axle & Manufacturing
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Electrical Engineering
IT Support & Systems Administration
Specialized Engineering
IT Support
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Dematic
Controls Engineer - Co-Op
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Dematic
Added 3mo ago
Controls Engineer - Co-Op
Dematic
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Project Controls Analyst CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Project Controls Analyst internship qualify for CPT?

Yes, if the role is an integral part of your curriculum and your DSO authorizes it. Construction management, systems engineering, and project management programs typically satisfy this requirement for project controls work. The key test is whether your school can tie the job duties, specifically cost control, scheduling, or earned value management, directly to your degree program's learning objectives.

Can I do full-time CPT as a Project Controls Analyst without affecting OPT?

You can do full-time CPT, but 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against OPT regardless of how many semesters you use it. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your CPT as part-time or limit full-time authorization to under 12 cumulative months.

What documents does a Project Controls Analyst employer need from me for CPT?

The employer needs a copy of your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization for their specific company name and the current term dates. Some employers, particularly in federal contracting and defense-adjacent project controls, also request your SEVIS ID for their records. Provide both before your start date. Do not begin work until your DSO has issued the CPT-endorsed I-20, since working without authorization violates your F-1 status.

How do I find Project Controls Analyst roles open to CPT students?

Browse Project Controls Analyst listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with documented visa sponsorship history. Construction, energy, aerospace, and government contracting firms are the most common CPT employers in this field. When you contact a recruiter, be direct about your CPT status and confirm they can issue an offer letter with the specific job duties your DSO requires for authorization.

Does CPT for a Project Controls Analyst role count toward H-1B specialty occupation?

CPT work experience can strengthen your H-1B visa petition by demonstrating you've performed specialty occupation duties, but it doesn't automatically satisfy the specialty occupation requirement on its own. Your employer's future H-1B petition must still show the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Project controls work in engineering or construction management programs is generally well-positioned for this standard, especially when your CPT duties align with the O*NET definition for the occupation.