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Project Controls Engineer CPT positions put you inside cost estimating, schedule analysis, and earned value management on real infrastructure and energy projects. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly integrate with your engineering curriculum, internship and co-op roles at EPC firms and owner-operators qualify most cleanly.
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This internship is located in Warroad, MN. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting the Custom Equipment Group (CEG) with projects and routine Engineering tasks, such as: testing and troubleshooting electrical hardware, diagnosing and resolving electrical and programmatical issues, creating and updating electrical schematics, and programming modifications utilizing a wide array of software.
You will join an Engineering team, comprised of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Technicians, to help support initiatives within CEG. You will gain an understanding of traditional Electrical Engineering activities necessary to support production, while also being given responsibility to perform tasks that will help you build your own Engineering skillset. Our team’s success is crucial to the growth and continuous improvement of the Warroad location.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Eagerness to ask questions and talk through details you do not understand
- Ability to apply technical skills learned in school to real-world applications
- Willingness to learn new skills, software, and procedures as they pertain to electrical design and implementation
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm. Opportunity for OT dependent on project needs and current business environment.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- Access to your own workstation, including AutoCAD Electrical software
- Responsibility for clocking in and out each day
- Updates, including final presentation, to Engineering leadership
ALSO WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE:
- Pursuing degree in Engineering, or equivalent
- Past intern experience helpful, but not required
WE INVITE YOU TO SEE YOURSELF AT MARVIN:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond.
SOME OF OUR UNIQUE AND MOST POPULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- $21.50 - $24.50 per hour
JOB OVERVIEW:
This internship is located in Warroad, MN. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting the Custom Equipment Group (CEG) with projects and routine Engineering tasks, such as: testing and troubleshooting electrical hardware, diagnosing and resolving electrical and programmatical issues, creating and updating electrical schematics, and programming modifications utilizing a wide array of software.
You will join an Engineering team, comprised of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Technicians, to help support initiatives within CEG. You will gain an understanding of traditional Electrical Engineering activities necessary to support production, while also being given responsibility to perform tasks that will help you build your own Engineering skillset. Our team’s success is crucial to the growth and continuous improvement of the Warroad location.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Eagerness to ask questions and talk through details you do not understand
- Ability to apply technical skills learned in school to real-world applications
- Willingness to learn new skills, software, and procedures as they pertain to electrical design and implementation
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm. Opportunity for OT dependent on project needs and current business environment.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- Access to your own workstation, including AutoCAD Electrical software
- Responsibility for clocking in and out each day
- Updates, including final presentation, to Engineering leadership
ALSO WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE:
- Pursuing degree in Engineering, or equivalent
- Past intern experience helpful, but not required
WE INVITE YOU TO SEE YOURSELF AT MARVIN:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond.
SOME OF OUR UNIQUE AND MOST POPULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- $21.50 - $24.50 per hour
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Does Project Controls Engineer work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the duties directly relate to your engineering degree program and your school offers academic credit or recognizes the work as a required curriculum component. Roles involving cost estimating, schedule development, earned value analysis, or risk management at EPC firms and owner-operators align well with engineering and construction management curricula. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Project Controls Engineer without affecting my OPT eligibility?
You can, but 12 or more months of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT of less than 20 hours per week does not count against OPT. If you plan to use OPT after graduation for H-1B visa positioning, structure your CPT as part-time or limit full-time CPT to under 12 months across your degree program.
How do I find Project Controls Engineer CPT positions with employers who understand F-1 authorization?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Project Controls Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA-experienced employers are already familiar with wage compliance and work authorization documentation, which makes the CPT onboarding process faster and less likely to stall on HR questions about your I-20 and authorization letter.
What documents does a Project Controls Engineer CPT employer need from me on day one?
You'll need to provide your current I-20 with CPT authorization on Page 2, your valid F-1 visa stamp, your passport, and your I-94 admission record. Your employer uses these for Form I-9 verification. If the company is E-Verify enrolled, HR will also run your documents through the E-Verify system. Bring originals, not photocopies, on your first day.
Does CPT experience as a Project Controls Engineer count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
CPT work experience in project controls strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating that your duties required and applied a specialized engineering degree. Employers filing H-1B petitions for former CPT workers can reference your CPT performance record to support the specialty occupation claim. Keep detailed records of your project scope, tools used, and engineering methodologies applied during your CPT placement.