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Senior Control Engineer CPT roles involve designing and maintaining automated control systems, work that maps directly onto electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering curricula. Your DSO must confirm the position is an integral part of your degree program before you start. Authorization is semester-by-semester, so line up your offer letter and I-20 update before your start date.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver A Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
- Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- Promptly addressing resident service requests
- Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
- Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
- Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
- Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/hour
- The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver A Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
- Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- Promptly addressing resident service requests
- Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
- Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
- Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
- Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/hour
- The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsSenior Control Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Control Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if your DSO can document that the role is an integral part of your engineering curriculum. Senior Control Engineer positions involving PLC programming, instrumentation design, or process automation map well onto electrical and systems engineering degree programs. Your offer letter should describe specific technical responsibilities, and you'll need your DSO to approve the connection before your start date.
Can I do CPT as a Senior Control Engineer while finishing my thesis or final semester?
Yes, part-time CPT during your final semester is common for engineering students. Part-time means 20 hours or fewer per week and doesn't count toward the 12-month full-time CPT threshold that eliminates OPT eligibility. Confirm the hour structure with your DSO, get your I-20 updated before you start, and verify the semester dates align with your authorized CPT period.
What happens to my OPT if I do full-time CPT as a Senior Control Engineer?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT, meaning more than 20 hours per week, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If your Senior Control Engineer role is full-time and spans multiple semesters, track your cumulative full-time CPT days carefully. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. Your DSO can confirm your running total before you accept a multi-semester engagement.
How do I find Senior Control Engineer employers who are familiar with CPT and visa sponsorship?
Browse Senior Control Engineer listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Employers who have previously filed LCAs for engineering roles already understand work authorization requirements, making it less likely your CPT status creates delays or confusion during onboarding. Focus on industrial automation firms, utilities, and defense contractors, where control engineering demand is consistent.
Does CPT for a Senior Control Engineer role count toward H-1B eligibility later?
CPT work experience can strengthen an H-1B petition by demonstrating hands-on specialty occupation experience in control systems engineering. It doesn't directly count as a credential, but an employer can reference it when justifying the specialty occupation requirement in an I-129 petition. USCIS evaluates the degree-to-job-duty connection, so documented CPT work in PLCs, SCADA systems, or industrial automation directly supports that argument.
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