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Building Engineer roles in facilities management, HVAC systems, and building controls qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your career in this field.
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The Building Technology Specialist provides day-to-day and advanced technical support for the technology that secures and operates Related Ross properties, with a primary focus on the systems supporting property and tenant operations. This role owns the planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building-facing technology, including access control, CCTV/video management, intercom, fire and life safety systems, building automation and environmental controls, and the related low-voltage and network infrastructure that connects them. This role sits in West Palm Beach and reports to the Director, Infrastructure, partnering closely with Property Management, Engineering, and Security, as well as outside vendors and base-building/tenant stakeholders. The role operates in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with low day-to-day supervision, and the candidate is expected to be self-sufficient.
Responsibilities
Security & Access Control Systems
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for the administration, programming, and troubleshooting of access control systems, including badging, credentialing, and door hardware integration.
- Manage and support CCTV/IP camera and video management systems (VMS), including camera health, storage, and footage-retrieval requests.
- Administer intercom systems and security turnstiles, coordinating with security vendors on installation, service, and upgrades.
- Support the radio systems used by onsite security and engineering teams.
Fire & Life Safety Systems
- Act as technical liaison in support of the Property Management team for life safety system upgrades, integrations, and incident response.
Building Automation & Environmental Controls
- Assist with managing building management/automation systems (BMS/BAS) that control HVAC, lighting, and other environmental controls.
- Support elevator interface systems and other building controls that intersect with IT/network infrastructure.
- Monitor system health and coordinate resolution of building-controls issues with engineering staff and vendors.
Property & Tenant Technology Coordination
- Maintain a clear understanding of building plans, infrastructure, and equipment serving both base building and tenants, particularly in communications and low-voltage infrastructure.
Network & Infrastructure Support
- Assist with managing the network hardware (routers, switches, hubs, UPSs) that supports CCTV, access control, radio, video management, turnstile, and elevator interface systems.
- Support voice/data cable infrastructure for building and security systems.
- Partner with the broader IT team on network connectivity and asset management for building-technology equipment.
General
- Provide executive-level customer support, including senior management, across multiple offices as building-technology issues arise.
- Assume ownership of related incidents, whether resolving directly or by consulting with, monitoring, and following up with colleagues and/or outside vendors.
- Provide on-site coverage during normal business hours and on-call support as needed, including before/after normal working hours.
- Maintain asset inventory for building and security system components.
- Additional duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Key Qualifications:
- Experience in building and security systems management for a Class A retail, office, and/or mixed-use asset.
- Strong understanding of building IT, security, and telecommunications systems.
- Understanding of property management issues and priorities.
- Ability to perform written assignments, including preparation of reports, proofreading, and editing.
- Highly organized and goal-oriented; able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Agile in complex situations, anticipating and adjusting for problems and/or roadblocks.
- Strong character and work ethic; clear and demonstrated decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to handle conflict and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Proactive mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective listening and follow-up.
- Good working knowledge of networking and network security as it applies to building and security systems.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- One or more of the following preferred: manufacturer certification on access control/video management platforms (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Software House, S2, Avigilon), or a network certification such as Network+ or CCNA.
Industry-Related Experience & Knowledge:
- Access control systems
- CCTV / IP camera / video management systems
- Intercom and security turnstile systems
- Building automation/management systems (BMS/BAS) and environmental controls
- Elevator interface and other base-building technology integrations
WORK ARRANGEMENT
5 days a week in-office
BENEFITS
- Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
- Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
- Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities
Overview
Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. For over two decades, the company has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are innovative, vibrant and inclusive. With completed, in development and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long-term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.
Related Ross is a West Palm Beach-based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies. Formed in 1972, Related Companies is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States with major developments within a premier portfolio valued over $100 billion across Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Washington DC and London.
Related Ross believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related Ross works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.
For information about how we use your personal information, including information submitted for career opportunities, please review our Privacy Policy at https://www.related.com/privacy-policy.
INTRODUCTION
The Building Technology Specialist provides day-to-day and advanced technical support for the technology that secures and operates Related Ross properties, with a primary focus on the systems supporting property and tenant operations. This role owns the planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building-facing technology, including access control, CCTV/video management, intercom, fire and life safety systems, building automation and environmental controls, and the related low-voltage and network infrastructure that connects them. This role sits in West Palm Beach and reports to the Director, Infrastructure, partnering closely with Property Management, Engineering, and Security, as well as outside vendors and base-building/tenant stakeholders. The role operates in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with low day-to-day supervision, and the candidate is expected to be self-sufficient.
Responsibilities
Security & Access Control Systems
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for the administration, programming, and troubleshooting of access control systems, including badging, credentialing, and door hardware integration.
- Manage and support CCTV/IP camera and video management systems (VMS), including camera health, storage, and footage-retrieval requests.
- Administer intercom systems and security turnstiles, coordinating with security vendors on installation, service, and upgrades.
- Support the radio systems used by onsite security and engineering teams.
Fire & Life Safety Systems
- Act as technical liaison in support of the Property Management team for life safety system upgrades, integrations, and incident response.
Building Automation & Environmental Controls
- Assist with managing building management/automation systems (BMS/BAS) that control HVAC, lighting, and other environmental controls.
- Support elevator interface systems and other building controls that intersect with IT/network infrastructure.
- Monitor system health and coordinate resolution of building-controls issues with engineering staff and vendors.
Property & Tenant Technology Coordination
- Maintain a clear understanding of building plans, infrastructure, and equipment serving both base building and tenants, particularly in communications and low-voltage infrastructure.
Network & Infrastructure Support
- Assist with managing the network hardware (routers, switches, hubs, UPSs) that supports CCTV, access control, radio, video management, turnstile, and elevator interface systems.
- Support voice/data cable infrastructure for building and security systems.
- Partner with the broader IT team on network connectivity and asset management for building-technology equipment.
General
- Provide executive-level customer support, including senior management, across multiple offices as building-technology issues arise.
- Assume ownership of related incidents, whether resolving directly or by consulting with, monitoring, and following up with colleagues and/or outside vendors.
- Provide on-site coverage during normal business hours and on-call support as needed, including before/after normal working hours.
- Maintain asset inventory for building and security system components.
- Additional duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Key Qualifications:
- Experience in building and security systems management for a Class A retail, office, and/or mixed-use asset.
- Strong understanding of building IT, security, and telecommunications systems.
- Understanding of property management issues and priorities.
- Ability to perform written assignments, including preparation of reports, proofreading, and editing.
- Highly organized and goal-oriented; able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Agile in complex situations, anticipating and adjusting for problems and/or roadblocks.
- Strong character and work ethic; clear and demonstrated decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to handle conflict and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Proactive mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective listening and follow-up.
- Good working knowledge of networking and network security as it applies to building and security systems.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- One or more of the following preferred: manufacturer certification on access control/video management platforms (e.g., Lenel, Genetec, Software House, S2, Avigilon), or a network certification such as Network+ or CCNA.
Industry-Related Experience & Knowledge:
- Access control systems
- CCTV / IP camera / video management systems
- Intercom and security turnstile systems
- Building automation/management systems (BMS/BAS) and environmental controls
- Elevator interface and other base-building technology integrations
WORK ARRANGEMENT
5 days a week in-office
BENEFITS
- Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
- Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
- Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities
Overview
Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. For over two decades, the company has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are innovative, vibrant and inclusive. With completed, in development and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long-term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.
Related Ross is a West Palm Beach-based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies. Formed in 1972, Related Companies is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States with major developments within a premier portfolio valued over $100 billion across Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Washington DC and London.
Related Ross believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related Ross works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.
For information about how we use your personal information, including information submitted for career opportunities, please review our Privacy Policy at https://www.related.com/privacy-policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Building Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches your role
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to the building engineering work you'll perform. Mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering CIP codes typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the match before your I-20 is updated.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Facilities management firms and property management companies often operate under parent entities, so confirm which legal employer entity is enrolled, not just the brand name.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to find building engineering employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows which companies have sponsored work-authorized employees before and understand the E-Verify and training plan obligations that come with hiring STEM OPT students.
Prepare your I-983 training plan with technical specificity
Your I-983 must document how the Building Engineer role applies your STEM degree, with specific learning objectives tied to systems like BMS, HVAC controls, or energy management. Generic job descriptions get rejected; name the engineering competencies you'll develop on the job.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary negotiation
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage level, so knowing the DOL wage tiers for your role prevents an offer that can't survive the LCA filing step.
File for the STEM OPT extension 90 days early
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Late filing forfeits your authorization gap protection, and building engineering roles with multi-month onboarding timelines can't absorb an unexpected gap in your work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Building Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or a related discipline, and the role directly applies that training. The connection between your degree and the job must be documented in your I-983 training plan. O*NET classifies Building Engineer roles under engineering and related technical occupations, which typically fall within STEM-designated CIP codes. Your DSO confirms the match before issuing the updated I-20.
How do I know if a building engineering employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the employer directly and request confirmation before accepting an offer. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool to look up enrollment status by company name or location. Because facilities management companies often operate under holding companies or management groups, confirm which legal entity will appear on your I-9, not just the property or building name listed in the job posting.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Building Engineer position?
Your I-983 must link the day-to-day responsibilities of the Building Engineer role to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For this role, that means naming engineering competencies you'll develop, such as building management systems, energy systems analysis, HVAC controls, or preventive maintenance engineering. Both you and your employer's supervisor sign the plan, and USCIS can request it during any review of your STEM OPT authorization.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my building engineering job ends before the extension expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying employer enrolled in E-Verify and update your training plan. Your DSO must be notified promptly. If you don't secure a new position and file a new I-983 within that window, your STEM OPT authorization lapses. Maintaining documented contact with your DSO throughout the process is required, not optional, under SEVP regulations.
Where can I find building engineering employers that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify building engineering companies that have already sponsored work-authorized employees. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards by visa status, because LCA filing data is sourced directly from DOL disclosure records and reflects actual employer sponsorship activity rather than self-reported job post labels.