CPT Project Coordinator Jobs
Project Coordinator roles align with CPT when your degree program in business, management, or a related field requires hands-on project management experience as a curricular component. Your DSO must authorize each position individually, and the work must directly support your academic program's learning objectives.
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INTRODUCTION
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Engineering Services (SEL - ES) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator Intern in our King of Prussia, PA office. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part time during the school year and full time during the summer. If you are an enthusiastic team player, we invite you to apply now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Project Coordinator Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Provide administrative support to the division and project teams through review and response of incoming requests via a shared email inbox.
- Provide support to project teams including maintaining project files, creating and maintaining reports.
- Manage simultaneous, small projects as assigned.
- Provide support for large projects.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Understand. Create. Simplify.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- Proven Expertise in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to learn and communicate technical information.
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
- Negative drug test result(s).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is a plus if you have:
- Knowledge of Lotus Notes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.
- Knowledge of Agile project management skills, techniques, and terminology.
- Knowledge of project management skills, techniques, and terminology.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Engineering Services Operations team supports the SEL Engineering Services division globally. Our team collaborates with our internal customers to supervise, design and implement programs and processes that ensure successful project delivery and support the division’s mission to invent, develop and deploy advanced power system solutions.
ABOUT SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.
LOCATION
This position is located in King of Prussia, PA, a vibrant suburb just outside Philadelphia. Enjoy premier shopping, diverse dining, professional sports, and cultural attractions throughout the region. With excellent schools, nearby universities, and convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation, King of Prussia offers an exceptional place to live and work.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range Data - $20.50 - $22.00 per hour.
Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.
- School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
- We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
- We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
- Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Does a Project Coordinator job qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies when the role directly connects to your degree program's curriculum. A business, management, or related program that includes project management coursework typically supports CPT approval for this title. Your DSO reviews the job description against your program requirements, so bring both documents to your authorization meeting and be prepared to explain the academic connection explicitly.
Can I work as a Project Coordinator on CPT before I complete my degree?
Yes. CPT is available before graduation, which is what distinguishes it from OPT. You can work during your program, including summers and semesters, as long as each CPT period is authorized on your I-20 and tied to an enrolled academic term or required experience component. Some programs require you to be enrolled in a co-op or internship course simultaneously.
What should I tell a Project Coordinator employer about CPT?
Explain that your authorization is already employer-specific and term-limited, meaning you're approved for their organization and a defined period. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS. They hire you, verify your identity and work authorization through E-Verify or Form I-9, and the CPT dates printed on your I-20 serve as your employment authorization documentation. This tends to reassure HR teams unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization.
How do I find Project Coordinator employers who are familiar with CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, where you can identify employers with documented histories of hiring international students in project management and coordination roles. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B visa workers in similar roles are more likely to have HR processes already set up for F-1 students, making the CPT onboarding conversation easier and faster.
What happens to my CPT if my Project Coordinator role changes scope mid-authorization?
If your job responsibilities shift significantly, your existing CPT authorization may no longer match the work you're performing. Changes like moving from a coordinator to a manager role, switching departments, or adding functions outside your approved job description require you to return to your DSO for a new authorization. Working outside your authorized scope puts your F-1 status at risk, so notify your DSO before accepting any expanded duties.