STEM OPT Building Engineer Jobs
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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GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
New College Graduates Overview:
We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.
Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries in Essex, Vermont is seeking a Building System Engineer to support facilities operations and engineering services for building mechanical systems and equipment. This New College Graduate role will support reliable manufacturing operations through system monitoring, maintenance management, troubleshooting, and facilities improvement projects.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support replacement of facilities mechanical systems and equipment, including air compressors, chillers, boilers, heating systems, and related building utilities; help coordinate preventive maintenance activities with Utility Plant Technicians.
- Support capital improvement projects involving construction, remodeling, renovation, equipment upgrades, and maintenance, including concept development, engineering design support, scope-of-work development, and coordination with contractors.
- Conduct field inspections of work in progress and existing facilities equipment; document system conditions and deficiencies and support development of repair recommendations and cost estimates.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Manufacturing, Operations, and project teams to resolve system issues, improve reliability and cost performance, and complete engineering assignments as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related Mechanical / Engineering field from an accredited degree program.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)
Travel – Up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude with industrial or commercial mechanical systems, such as chillers, boilers, air compressors, HVAC, or related building utilities.
- Understanding of system design parameters, safety/environmental shutdown scenarios, preventive maintenance, electronic equipment controls, or facilities project execution.
Expected Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $100,800.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
New College Graduates Overview:
We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.
Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries in Essex, Vermont is seeking a Building System Engineer to support facilities operations and engineering services for building mechanical systems and equipment. This New College Graduate role will support reliable manufacturing operations through system monitoring, maintenance management, troubleshooting, and facilities improvement projects.
Essential Responsibilities include:
- Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support replacement of facilities mechanical systems and equipment, including air compressors, chillers, boilers, heating systems, and related building utilities; help coordinate preventive maintenance activities with Utility Plant Technicians.
- Support capital improvement projects involving construction, remodeling, renovation, equipment upgrades, and maintenance, including concept development, engineering design support, scope-of-work development, and coordination with contractors.
- Conduct field inspections of work in progress and existing facilities equipment; document system conditions and deficiencies and support development of repair recommendations and cost estimates.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Manufacturing, Operations, and project teams to resolve system issues, improve reliability and cost performance, and complete engineering assignments as needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Education – Graduating with Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related Mechanical / Engineering field from an accredited degree program.
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
- Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)
Travel – Up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
- Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning & organizational skills.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and technical aptitude with industrial or commercial mechanical systems, such as chillers, boilers, air compressors, HVAC, or related building utilities.
- Understanding of system design parameters, safety/environmental shutdown scenarios, preventive maintenance, electronic equipment controls, or facilities project execution.
Expected Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $100,800.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
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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.