CPT Structural Project Engineer Jobs
Structural Project Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply structural analysis, load calculations, and construction document review to real projects while their DSO authorizes each placement as a direct extension of their engineering curriculum. Roles typically sit inside AEC firms, infrastructure contractors, and public-works consultancies.
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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Project Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
- Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise lower-level staff.
- Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
- Develops project scope of work; develops project schedule; prepares project initiation paperwork; manages budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
- Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
- Manages the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
- Serves as project manager for projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Assist with marketing / business development and prepare project proposals.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 6 or more years of relevant environmental or civil engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design.
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
- Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Project Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. The project engineer is a registered professional engineer, whose supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The project engineer supervises, coordinates, and reviews work of engineers or technicians and performs complex or novel assignments that require development of new and improved techniques and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares planning and design documents in appropriate engineering discipline.
- Coordinates assistant and associate professional staff and technical staff’s work; may supervise lower-level staff.
- Performs process design calculations, prepares cost estimates, and uses economic analyses for comparison of alternatives.
- Develops project scope of work; develops project schedule; prepares project initiation paperwork; manages budget reviews and schedules progress reports.
- Coordinates projects with other Olsson teams; performs and coordinates design aspects of projects; directs team members on design tasks; maintains project records (correspondence, drawings, and files); coordinates with clients; attends client meetings.
- Manages the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
- Serves as project manager for projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.
- Assist with marketing / business development and prepare project proposals.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You Bring To The Team
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 6 or more years of relevant environmental or civil engineering experience, specifically with civil or environmental design.
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer.
- Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As An Olsson Employee, You Will
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Get Access To All JobsStructural Project Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Project Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work ties directly to your enrolled engineering coursework. Roles involving structural load analysis, AutoCAD or Revit documentation, foundation design, or construction observation typically satisfy the integral-curriculum requirement. Your DSO will review the offer letter and confirm the connection to your academic program before authorizing CPT on your I-20.
Can I work on multiple projects for the same employer under one CPT authorization?
Generally yes, as long as all projects fall within the scope described in your CPT authorization and stay with the same employer listed on your I-20. If your employer rotates you to a new project at a different client site with substantially different duties, check with your DSO first, as some schools treat that as a separate CPT placement requiring updated authorization.
How does full-time CPT for a structural engineering role affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve or more months of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM extension. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count against that limit regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully and discuss the cumulative total with your DSO before accepting a full-time structural role.
What should a CPT offer letter include for a structural engineering position?
The letter should name the specific engineering duties, the project or project type, the tools and software involved (Revit, SAP2000, ETABS, AutoCAD Civil 3D), your start and end dates, hours per week, and the employer's physical address. DSOs reject letters that list only a job title. A detailed letter also supports your case if an employer later files an H-1B visa petition for the same role.
Where can I find Structural Project Engineer jobs that hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists structural engineering roles from employers with documented work-authorization filing history, which is a practical filter for CPT students who can't afford to spend weeks on employers unfamiliar with F-1 authorization. You can search by location, project type, and employer size to match openings to your CPT authorization timeline and academic term dates.