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Application Consultant roles in software implementation, ERP systems, and technical support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with a USCIS-approved CIP code. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available once you secure a position with an E-Verify-enrolled employer, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization to build your consulting career in the U.S.
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For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $108,000.00 - $163,200 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form:
Job Posting
Compliance Form.
Consulting Application Engineer (CAE) Role
The Application Engineer (AE) is a consultative, pre-sales technical expert who supports electrical consulting firms and key accounts in the commercial market. The AE combines strong technical knowledge with commercial acumen to position Schneider Electric solutions effectively against competitors.
The role focuses on driving specification preference, building strategic relationships, and supporting the sales cycle to help secure future business. The AE becomes a trusted technical advisor to consultants, designers, and decision-makers across targeted firms and accounts.
Core Responsibilities
- Promote and gain acceptance of Schneider Electric products, software, and services.
- Provide pre-sales application support, solution recommendations, and technical training.
- Influence project designs to prefer Schneider offerings.
- Develop and maintain target account lists, plans, and key contact databases through CRM.
- Build and sustain relationships with decision-makers and designers.
- Serve as the “voice of the customer” for product development teams.
- Represent Schneider Electric in local industry groups.
Key Qualifications
- Strong business development and account planning skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or related fields (preferred).
- PE license (preferred).
- Experience in electrical power system design, application, or sales.
- Technical knowledge of industry products, especially Medium Voltage solutions.
- Awareness of market and industry trends; high curiosity and quick learning ability.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $108,000.00 - $163,200 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form:
Job Posting
Compliance Form.
Consulting Application Engineer (CAE) Role
The Application Engineer (AE) is a consultative, pre-sales technical expert who supports electrical consulting firms and key accounts in the commercial market. The AE combines strong technical knowledge with commercial acumen to position Schneider Electric solutions effectively against competitors.
The role focuses on driving specification preference, building strategic relationships, and supporting the sales cycle to help secure future business. The AE becomes a trusted technical advisor to consultants, designers, and decision-makers across targeted firms and accounts.
Core Responsibilities
- Promote and gain acceptance of Schneider Electric products, software, and services.
- Provide pre-sales application support, solution recommendations, and technical training.
- Influence project designs to prefer Schneider offerings.
- Develop and maintain target account lists, plans, and key contact databases through CRM.
- Build and sustain relationships with decision-makers and designers.
- Serve as the “voice of the customer” for product development teams.
- Represent Schneider Electric in local industry groups.
Key Qualifications
- Strong business development and account planning skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, sustainability, or related fields (preferred).
- PE license (preferred).
- Experience in electrical power system design, application, or sales.
- Technical knowledge of industry products, especially Medium Voltage solutions.
- Awareness of market and industry trends; high curiosity and quick learning ability.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code qualifies under USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Application Consultant roles often draw from Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management Information Systems CIP codes, so a mismatch delays your extension.
Check E-Verify enrollment before applying
Confirm any employer you're targeting is actively enrolled in E-Verify before you accept an offer. You can verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of their intent to sponsor.
Build your I-983 training plan around consulting deliverables
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. For Application Consultant roles, frame objectives around systems architecture analysis, data integration methodology, or technical problem-solving that directly connects to your degree's coursework.
Target consulting firms with existing OPT hiring patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter Application Consultant openings by employers with documented OPT hiring history. Firms that have onboarded STEM OPT students before have established I-983 processes and DSO coordination workflows, which shortens your ramp-up time significantly.
Time your extension request to avoid authorization gaps
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If your application is pending on your EAD's expiration date, your cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically while USCIS adjudicates the request.
Negotiate your offer letter to include the training plan commitment
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer will complete the supervisor section of your I-983 and provide the required evaluation reports every six months. Application Consultant roles at project-based firms sometimes reassign supervisors mid-engagement, which can disrupt your STEM OPT compliance if not addressed upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether your degree holds a USCIS-approved CIP code and whether your job duties involve applying STEM knowledge in a meaningful way. Application Consultant positions in ERP implementation, software configuration, or technical systems support typically qualify when paired with degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the CIP code on your official transcript, not your job title alone.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or employer identification number before you accept an offer. STEM OPT regulations require E-Verify enrollment as a hard condition, and enrollment must be active at the time you begin work, not just at the time of your application. If a company can't confirm active enrollment, you can't work there on STEM OPT.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Application Consultant position?
Your I-983 must describe structured learning goals tied specifically to your STEM degree, not a general job description. For Application Consultant roles, this means mapping objectives like system integration analysis, technical requirements documentation, or data validation methodology back to coursework from your degree. Your employer's supervisor signs off on the plan and submits evaluations every six months, so confirm they understand that obligation before your start date.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection under USCIS rules automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, even if your EAD expires before October 1. You can continue working for the same employer without interruption during this period. Your new H-1B status then takes effect on October 1.
Where can I find Application Consultant jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Application Consultant openings filtered by employers with documented OPT and STEM OPT hiring activity, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never onboarded an international student. Employers familiar with the I-983 process and E-Verify requirements move faster through the onboarding steps, which reduces the risk of authorization delays between your offer date and your actual start date.