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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Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania (PA) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
- Contribute to the pre-construction on structural projects like bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts related to public and/or private bridge projects.
- Prepare bridge/structural plans, specifications and estimates for clients.
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
- Structural Interns will learn one or more software programs: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in one of the following majors:
- Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
- Engineering Technology
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania (PA) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
- Contribute to the pre-construction on structural projects like bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts related to public and/or private bridge projects.
- Prepare bridge/structural plans, specifications and estimates for clients.
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
- Structural Interns will learn one or more software programs: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in one of the following majors:
- Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanical, Electrical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
- Engineering Technology
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
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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.