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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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Assists more experienced Commissioning specialist coordinating, and reviewing electrical deliverables
- Prepares and reviews simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
- Performs simple routine electrical calculations
- Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
- Uses the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards
- Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection and Testing of electrical components and system
- Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories
- Basic power system familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, test equipment, etc.
- Proficient with technical writing
- Knowledge of advance mathematics
- Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
- Good communications skills
- Willing to travel to customer sites periodically
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Assists more experienced Commissioning specialist coordinating, and reviewing electrical deliverables
- Prepares and reviews simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
- Performs simple routine electrical calculations
- Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
- Uses the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards
- Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection and Testing of electrical components and system
- Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories
- Basic power system familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, test equipment, etc.
- Proficient with technical writing
- Knowledge of advance mathematics
- Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
- Good communications skills
- Willing to travel to customer sites periodically
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with minimum 2+ years of relevant experience
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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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.