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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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 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.