STEM OPT Commissioning Engineer Jobs
Commissioning Engineer roles in systems integration, energy, and industrial automation qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree aligns with an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension start date.
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Your mission as the Commissioning Engineer is to provide expert repair services for our engineered to order centrifigual compressors, delivering unmatched customer satisfaction and upholding the highest standards of safety. You are committed to ensuring the performance and longevity of your customers technology through your expertise. Your work is important for supporting the operational success and technological advancement of industries relying on these technologies. You will report to the Field Service Team Leader and work alongside a team of other Commissioning Engineers and Commissioning support personnel.
You will
- Lead the commissioning of centrifugual compressor packages installed in broad range of chemical, petrochemical, power generation, and liquid natural gas plants around the world at our customers sites.
- Test and configure surge protection systems.
- Ensure the success of compressor to plant integration.
- Communicate with our customers and exercise best safety practices during all commissioning phases.
- Prepare daily project activity and technical reports.
- Represent Atlas Copco to our global customers and build relationships to ensure we remain first in mind, first in choice to our customers.
- Conduct planned and ad hoc visits to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair various technical systems. You will also diagnose any issues to prevent equipment downtime.
- Perform installations, ensure safety compliance, and document activities.
- Be the on-site contact, providing service recommendations and addressing customer needs promptly.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- You have a bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience in the mechanical field.
- You are looking to be hands on with industrial equipment to demonstrate your mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- You can interpret engineering drawings and comprehend industrial processes.
- You are excited to work with the diverse cultures of our global customers.
- You are willing to travel up to 80% on a domestic and global scale.
- Commissioning assignments are project‑based and typically require on average a minimum of four consecutive weeks on site. For longer projects, employees are rotated home after 60 days, followed by a scheduled break of approximately one week prior to the next assignment.
In return, we offer
- A Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and shared success.
- Professional Growth: Get hands on knowledge of Atlas Copco centrifugual compressors and participate in impactful work with our customers.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused, team-oriented setting where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, generous paid time off (vacation and sick days), and a 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive base salary of $65,200–$86,700, based on your experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to earn up to $150,000 total compensation when including overtime, shift differentials, and performance-based incentives.
Job location
You will be part of our customer center in Voorheesville. You will join a dynamic field service team, working remotely and spending a significant amount of time traveling to visit customers within your designated area, United States (US).
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn
Apply now
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Information at a Glance
Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
Employment type:
Job type: Remote
Functional area: Service
Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Comptec LLC
City / Province: Voorheesville
Your role
Your mission as the Commissioning Engineer is to provide expert repair services for our engineered to order centrifigual compressors, delivering unmatched customer satisfaction and upholding the highest standards of safety. You are committed to ensuring the performance and longevity of your customers technology through your expertise. Your work is important for supporting the operational success and technological advancement of industries relying on these technologies. You will report to the Field Service Team Leader and work alongside a team of other Commissioning Engineers and Commissioning support personnel.
You will
- Lead the commissioning of centrifugual compressor packages installed in broad range of chemical, petrochemical, power generation, and liquid natural gas plants around the world at our customers sites.
- Test and configure surge protection systems.
- Ensure the success of compressor to plant integration.
- Communicate with our customers and exercise best safety practices during all commissioning phases.
- Prepare daily project activity and technical reports.
- Represent Atlas Copco to our global customers and build relationships to ensure we remain first in mind, first in choice to our customers.
- Conduct planned and ad hoc visits to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair various technical systems. You will also diagnose any issues to prevent equipment downtime.
- Perform installations, ensure safety compliance, and document activities.
- Be the on-site contact, providing service recommendations and addressing customer needs promptly.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- You have a bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience in the mechanical field.
- You are looking to be hands on with industrial equipment to demonstrate your mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- You can interpret engineering drawings and comprehend industrial processes.
- You are excited to work with the diverse cultures of our global customers.
- You are willing to travel up to 80% on a domestic and global scale.
- Commissioning assignments are project‑based and typically require on average a minimum of four consecutive weeks on site. For longer projects, employees are rotated home after 60 days, followed by a scheduled break of approximately one week prior to the next assignment.
In return, we offer
- A Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and shared success.
- Professional Growth: Get hands on knowledge of Atlas Copco centrifugual compressors and participate in impactful work with our customers.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused, team-oriented setting where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, generous paid time off (vacation and sick days), and a 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive base salary of $65,200–$86,700, based on your experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to earn up to $150,000 total compensation when including overtime, shift differentials, and performance-based incentives.
Job location
You will be part of our customer center in Voorheesville. You will join a dynamic field service team, working remotely and spending a significant amount of time traveling to visit customers within your designated area, United States (US).
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn
Apply now
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Information at a Glance
Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
Employment type:
Job type: Remote
Functional area: Service
Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Comptec LLC
City / Province: Voorheesville
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Commissioning Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering degrees typically qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes carry unexpected CIP codes that affect eligibility.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the employer's E-Verify company ID or have HR confirm active enrollment in writing. Engineering contractors and project-based firms frequently use staffing intermediaries, and the entity signing your I-983 must be the enrolled E-Verify participant.
Target companies with existing I-983 infrastructure
Commissioning roles span utilities, oil and gas, and building systems, but only larger engineering firms typically have HR teams familiar with the I-983 training plan. Ask during interviews whether the company has previously onboarded STEM OPT engineers to avoid delays at the filing stage.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by E-Verify status
Search Commissioning Engineer listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on verified sponsorship history. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment saves you from applying to project-based contractors that can't legally serve as your STEM OPT employer of record.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wage data
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Commissioning Engineer compensation varies sharply by industry sector, and your training plan must reflect a salary consistent with similarly employed U.S. workers in that region.
Submit your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your DSO must receive a completed and employer-signed I-983 in time to update your SEVIS record before your initial OPT expires. Build in at least three weeks for back-and-forth on the learning objectives section, which engineering managers often underestimate in complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commissioning Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering and carries a qualifying CIP code on the DHS designated degree list. The job itself must also provide practical training directly related to that degree. O*NET classifies Commissioning Engineers under industrial and systems engineering SOC codes, which routinely satisfy the degree-relatedness requirement USCIS evaluates.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a Commissioning Engineer?
The I-983 requires your employer to document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, the supervision structure, and how the role develops your technical competencies. For Commissioning Engineers, this typically means outlining hands-on systems validation, instrumentation calibration, and commissioning protocol responsibilities. Your employer and DSO both sign the form, and USCIS can request it during any status review, so vague job descriptions create compliance risk.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not a preference. The entity that signs your I-983 and employs you directly must be actively enrolled. If you're placed through a staffing agency or engineering contractor, clarify which legal entity will be your employer of record, since the contracting client site does not satisfy the requirement if they aren't the signing party on your training plan.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Commissioning Engineer job ends before the 24 months are up?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new STEM OPT-eligible employer, transfer your authorization, or depart the country. If your new employer is also E-Verify enrolled and your degree still qualifies, your DSO can update your SEVIS record with a new I-983. Work stops immediately upon separation, so don't delay notifying your DSO.
How do I find Commissioning Engineer employers who are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Commissioning Engineer listings by employers with verified sponsorship and E-Verify history. Beyond job boards, target utilities, industrial automation firms, and large EPC contractors, since these sectors have established HR processes for work authorization compliance. During outreach, ask specifically whether the company has an active E-Verify ID and prior experience managing I-983 training plans for engineering hires.