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Chemical Engineer roles in petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, process design, and materials science qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree carries an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range:
- Entry-Level - $87,000
- Mid-Level - $92,700 - $114,000
- Sr Level - $122,400 - $154,000
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of Power plant operations. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs.
- Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
- Provide complete task management of engineering issues.
- Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles.
- Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications.
- Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
- Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
- Has completed assigned skills and knowledge development training to broaden and deepen knowledge in select areas. Assist/mentor junior engineers on technical issues.
- All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications for Entry Level E01 Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical)
- Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Minimum Qualifications for Mid-level E02 Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years related experience
- Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Minimum Qualifications for Senior E03 Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical) with 5 years technical experience or related engineering experience
- Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in leading cross functional initiatives at an asset/plant.
INTRODUCTION
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range:
- Entry-Level - $87,000
- Mid-Level - $92,700 - $114,000
- Sr Level - $122,400 - $154,000
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Position
Performs advanced technical/engineering problem solving in support of Power plant operations. Responsible for technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs.
- Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
- Provide complete task management of engineering issues.
- Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles.
- Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper configuration management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures and codes are used in preparation of plans and specifications.
- Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
- Recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
- Has completed assigned skills and knowledge development training to broaden and deepen knowledge in select areas. Assist/mentor junior engineers on technical issues.
- All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications for Entry Level E01 Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical)
- Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Minimum Qualifications for Mid-level E02 Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years related experience
- Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
Minimum Qualifications for Senior E03 Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical) with 5 years technical experience or related engineering experience
- Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in leading cross functional initiatives at an asset/plant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Chemical Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's CIP code maps to an eligible STEM field. Chemical Engineering (CIP 14.0701) qualifies, but related degrees like Materials Science or Environmental Engineering have separate codes that each require individual verification through USCIS.
Check E-Verify status before accepting offers
Before signing any offer, search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm the company is actively enrolled. Petrochemical plants and contract engineering firms sometimes use staffing intermediaries whose enrollment status differs from the end client's.
Target employers with active LCA filings in your discipline
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemical Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, giving you a verifiable record of sponsorship activity rather than relying on unconfirmed recruiter claims about a company's immigration history.
Frame your training plan around process engineering deliverables
Your I-983 must tie supervised work to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For Chemical Engineers, map your training goals to specific process simulations, reaction engineering projects, or scale-up studies your employer can directly supervise and evaluate.
File your STEM OPT extension request 90 days early
Submit your extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If your application is pending at expiration and you have an H-1B visa petition filed for the next fiscal year, cap-gap protection may extend your authorization through September 30.
Use O*NET to build a degree-to-role match argument
Hiring managers in chemical manufacturing sometimes question whether a process chemistry degree directly supports a polymer engineering role. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Chemical Engineers to document the knowledge and skills overlap and share it with your DSO when completing your I-983.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemical Engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Chemical Engineering degrees coded under CIP 14.0701 are on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, making graduates eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Related degrees like Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering may carry different CIP codes, so confirm your specific code with your DSO before filing.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Chemical Engineer employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT. Enrollment must be in place before your extension begins, not just at the time of your offer. If the company operates across multiple sites, the specific location where you work must be covered. Verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search before committing to any position.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Chemical Engineer role?
Your I-983 must describe how your day-to-day work relates to your STEM degree. For Chemical Engineers, this means documenting projects involving process design, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, or materials characterization, along with your supervisor's qualifications and how they'll evaluate your progress. Both you and your employer sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is filed while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your EAD card may expire before then, but your authorization continues by operation of law. Carry your expired EAD and your employer's I-797 receipt notice together as proof.
Where can I find Chemical Engineer jobs where the employer already sponsors STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Chemical Engineer roles filtered for employers with active E-Verify enrollment and a documented history of immigration filings, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. Search by industry sector on Migrate Mate to narrow results to petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, or specialty materials depending on where your degree focus applies strongest.