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Electrical Engineer roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in the U.S. job market. Most positions require a degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, which makes STEM OPT extension eligibility straightforward. Your 12-month OPT window can extend to 36 months at companies enrolled in E-Verify.
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Incumbents of positions in this series design electrical lighting, power and control systems; review plans, designs and costs of proposed projects; prepare technical specifications or electrical systems; inspect the installation of electrical systems and equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that electrical systems and equipment are properly designed, placed and maintained in accordance with sound engineering principles and practices as applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer or designee, the Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer supports the operations of electrical lighting and control systems for tunnels, facilities, and roadways.
- This includes, but is not limited to, 15kV and 480-volt electrical distribution systems and equipment, emergency standby generator systems, UPS systems, pumping stations, building HVAC and tunnel ventilation, Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interface with the Operations Control Center Central Computer System via the integrated project control system (IPCS).
- Prepares and issues request for quote specification documents for purchasing electrical equipment; prepare contract documents, design and specifications for electrical construction and restorative projects.
- Provides day-to-day support and oversight of normal maintenance activities including troubleshooting assistance; review maintenance records to observe trends and abnormal conditions to ensure the corrective measures can be taken to avoid equipment failures.
- Assists the Senior Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical, Mechanical and Communications Engineers with maintenance problems.
- Assist in supervising the scheduling and processing of MassDOT District Six Highway system and support facility maintenance.
- Provides troubleshooting/technical support for preventative and corrective work order related issues.
- Trends/reports delinquent electrical work order.
- Conducts electrical systems inspections to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
- Reviews contract specifications for accuracy, constructability, operability and maintainability; generates Request for Quote specifications and technical documents for the purchase of electrical equipment.
- Prepares contract specifications and design for procurement and installation of electrical equipment.
- Performs and supervises integration testing of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) device points for electrical, plumbing and building systems in coordination with City, Municipal, State and other outside agencies.
- Confers with consulting firms in the planning, design, and construction phases of MassDOT D6 projects.
- Supervise the preparation or review of plans, specifications and estimates for the design of complex electrical engineering systems or projects such as Medium Voltage and Utilization Switchgear upgrades and installations as well as Standby Power Distribution systems and Tunnel Lighting.
- Ensures that proper safety procedures are being followed and conducts monthly toolbox safety meetings with MassDOT D6 Electricians.
- Performs other related duties as required.
This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume/application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in electrical engineering work of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions
I. An Associate's degree with a major in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in electrical engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree with a major in electrical engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.
- Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Electrical Engineer V
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-185 Kneeland Street
Job: Engineering
Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Nov 6, 2026, 12:21:33 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 109,047.98 - 154,463.19 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: DOT
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
Position Summary
Incumbents of positions in this series design electrical lighting, power and control systems; review plans, designs and costs of proposed projects; prepare technical specifications or electrical systems; inspect the installation of electrical systems and equipment; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that electrical systems and equipment are properly designed, placed and maintained in accordance with sound engineering principles and practices as applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer or designee, the Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer supports the operations of electrical lighting and control systems for tunnels, facilities, and roadways.
- This includes, but is not limited to, 15kV and 480-volt electrical distribution systems and equipment, emergency standby generator systems, UPS systems, pumping stations, building HVAC and tunnel ventilation, Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interface with the Operations Control Center Central Computer System via the integrated project control system (IPCS).
- Prepares and issues request for quote specification documents for purchasing electrical equipment; prepare contract documents, design and specifications for electrical construction and restorative projects.
- Provides day-to-day support and oversight of normal maintenance activities including troubleshooting assistance; review maintenance records to observe trends and abnormal conditions to ensure the corrective measures can be taken to avoid equipment failures.
- Assists the Senior Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical, Mechanical and Communications Engineers with maintenance problems.
- Assist in supervising the scheduling and processing of MassDOT District Six Highway system and support facility maintenance.
- Provides troubleshooting/technical support for preventative and corrective work order related issues.
- Trends/reports delinquent electrical work order.
- Conducts electrical systems inspections to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective measures.
- Reviews contract specifications for accuracy, constructability, operability and maintainability; generates Request for Quote specifications and technical documents for the purchase of electrical equipment.
- Prepares contract specifications and design for procurement and installation of electrical equipment.
- Performs and supervises integration testing of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) device points for electrical, plumbing and building systems in coordination with City, Municipal, State and other outside agencies.
- Confers with consulting firms in the planning, design, and construction phases of MassDOT D6 projects.
- Supervise the preparation or review of plans, specifications and estimates for the design of complex electrical engineering systems or projects such as Medium Voltage and Utilization Switchgear upgrades and installations as well as Standby Power Distribution systems and Tunnel Lighting.
- Ensures that proper safety procedures are being followed and conducts monthly toolbox safety meetings with MassDOT D6 Electricians.
- Performs other related duties as required.
This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume/application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in electrical engineering work of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions
I. An Associate's degree with a major in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in electrical engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree with a major in electrical engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.
- Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Electrical Engineer V
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-185 Kneeland Street
Job: Engineering
Agency: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Nov 6, 2026, 12:21:33 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 109,047.98 - 154,463.19 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Derrick Mann - 8573688541
Bargaining Unit: DOT
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineer
Target STEM-designated employers from day one
Not all employers are enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer. This single check protects your ability to stay authorized for up to 36 months total.
Frame your degree field precisely on applications
Electrical Engineering degrees map cleanly to the STEM OPT CIP code list. List your exact degree title as it appears on your transcript. Mismatches between your I-20 field of study and your job function can complicate STEM extension reporting with your DSO.
Prepare to explain your OPT timeline upfront
Hiring managers in engineering often ask about work authorization early. Be ready to state your OPT end date, whether you qualify for STEM extension, and whether the company's E-Verify enrollment enables that extension. Clear answers reduce employer hesitation significantly.
Prioritize roles where the technical function matches your degree
STEM OPT regulations require your job to be directly related to your field of study. A circuit design or power systems role is a clean match. Roles that drift toward general project management or sales engineering may create problems at your 12-month reporting checkpoint.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS recommends applying for the STEM extension no later than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Late filing puts you at risk of a gap in work authorization. Start collecting your employer validation form from your supervisor well ahead of that window.
Use your internship and co-op history as proof of training
Engineering employers respond well to candidates who can show hands-on lab or industry experience. Prior internships and co-ops also demonstrate that other employers have navigated OPT authorization with you before, which reduces perceived hiring risk for your next employer.
Electrical Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Electrical Engineering (CIP code 14.1001) is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, so a qualifying job offer from an E-Verify employer unlocks the 24-month STEM extension. Your role must be directly related to your degree, meaning hands-on engineering work rather than a general business or administrative function.
What types of employers hire Electrical Engineers on OPT?
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, utilities, aerospace companies, and consumer electronics firms are among the largest employers of electrical engineers in the U.S. Many are large enough to be enrolled in E-Verify, which matters for STEM extension eligibility. You can browse employers currently hiring on Migrate Mate, filtered by OPT-friendly sponsorship status.
How does the 24-month STEM OPT extension work for Electrical Engineers?
Once your initial 12-month OPT period nears its end, you can apply for a 24-month extension if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role is related to your STEM degree. Your employer must complete a formal training plan, and you report your training progress to your DSO at 12 and 24 months into the extension period.
Can I work as a contractor or on-site at a third-party client as an Electrical Engineer on OPT?
You can work through a staffing firm or contractor arrangement, but your day-to-day work must still qualify as a bona fide employer-employee relationship for STEM OPT purposes. USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements carefully. The E-Verify enrollment requirement applies to your employer of record, not the end client site where you perform the work.
What should I include in my resume to improve my chances of getting an interview as an OPT student?
List your degree field exactly as it appears on your transcript and note your OPT authorization status clearly in a summary line. Highlight technical skills relevant to the role, such as circuit design, PCB layout, power systems, or embedded systems, depending on the specialization. Internship and co-op experience is particularly persuasive because it shows prior employer familiarity with OPT processes.