CPT Structural Engineer Jobs
Structural Engineer CPT roles place you on licensed PE-supervised teams designing load-bearing systems, running finite element analysis, and producing stamped drawings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly fulfill a degree requirement in civil or structural engineering.
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Join our engineering team and help us take the big step toward automating cooling tower structural design. You’ll get hands-on experience working with real engineering templates, extracting design rules, and turning them into algorithms that can power future automation. Think of it as combining engineering problem-solving with coding smarts.
- Review calculation templates (Excel & Mathcad) for beams, columns, braces, and connections
- Translate engineering logic into easy-to-follow algorithms
- Build simple automation scripts (Python or VBA)
- Document workflows with flowcharts and decision trees
- Test and validate your work against real engineering designs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing Civil Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (junior, senior, or M.S.)
- Comfortable with Excel (bonus if you know VBA)
- Some coding experience (Python preferred, MATLAB works too)
- Strong problem-solver who enjoys figuring out how things fit together
- Interest in the crossover between engineering design and automation
BAC Hiring Compensation Range $22 - $28 per hour.
BAC provides additional earnings in the form of overtime as applicable under law.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Join our engineering team and help us take the big step toward automating cooling tower structural design. You’ll get hands-on experience working with real engineering templates, extracting design rules, and turning them into algorithms that can power future automation. Think of it as combining engineering problem-solving with coding smarts.
- Review calculation templates (Excel & Mathcad) for beams, columns, braces, and connections
- Translate engineering logic into easy-to-follow algorithms
- Build simple automation scripts (Python or VBA)
- Document workflows with flowcharts and decision trees
- Test and validate your work against real engineering designs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing Civil Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (junior, senior, or M.S.)
- Comfortable with Excel (bonus if you know VBA)
- Some coding experience (Python preferred, MATLAB works too)
- Strong problem-solver who enjoys figuring out how things fit together
- Interest in the crossover between engineering design and automation
BAC Hiring Compensation Range $22 - $28 per hour.
BAC provides additional earnings in the form of overtime as applicable under law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsStructural Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Engineer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the position directly fulfills a required or elective course in your civil or structural engineering program. Your DSO will assess whether tasks like load analysis, structural modeling, or drawing production integrate with your curriculum. Roles that involve only administrative or non-engineering work typically don't qualify, so review the job description carefully before your DSO meeting.
Can I do CPT at a small structural engineering firm?
Firm size doesn't affect CPT eligibility, but smaller firms may not have an HR process for onboarding F-1 students. Confirm the firm is enrolled in E-Verify and that a licensed PE will supervise your work. Your I-20 update requires an employer name and address, so the firm needs to provide that documentation before your DSO can authorize your CPT.
What happens if my CPT role shifts to a different project site?
CPT is authorized for a specific employer and typically a specific location listed on your I-20. If your firm reassigns you to a project at a different address, notify your DSO immediately. Depending on your school's policy, you may need an I-20 amendment. Working at an unauthorized location can be treated as unauthorized employment, which carries serious F-1 status consequences.
How do I find Structural Engineer employers who regularly hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists employers with documented LCA filing history for structural engineering roles, which signals experience sponsoring international workers. Filtering by role and filing activity helps you prioritize firms that already understand work authorization rather than spending time educating employers from scratch during the offer process.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT use eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against your OPT. If you're planning to use CPT across multiple semesters for a Structural Engineer role, track your cumulative full-time hours carefully with your DSO to protect your OPT.