STEM OPT Construction Project Engineer Jobs
Construction Project Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in civil, mechanical, or a related engineering field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. project management track record.
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Location: Onsite, Blue Springs, MS
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
Job Description
Must Have:
- Hands-on engineering background combined with trade experience (practical, execution-focused).
- Project management experience, preferably managing projects valued at $500K or more.
- Commercial construction experience.
What you'll be doing:
- Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedule and budget.
- Create scope of work, bid package and project specifications.
- Review technical drawings, provide feedback, negotiate changes.
- Evaluate safety compliance to local and national codes.
- Collaborate with 3rd party Safety Compliance Contractors.
- Collaborate with multiple groups to design and install equipment and meet project milestones.
- Supervise contractors in a green-field or brown-field work environment.
- Coordinate installation with skilled trades, affiliate companies, engineers and equipment manufacturers.
- Develop countermeasures for project delays for timely project completion.
Requirements: Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves):
- BS In Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, and other relevant disciplines), Technical Trader Certification or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years project management.
- Microsoft Office Software proficient (Excel, PowerPoint and Word etc.).
- Review/modification of drawing in AutoCAD proficiency.
- Bid Spec development, Contractor negotiation.
- 2+ years Technical Drawing review experience.
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665.
Rewards:
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401k
- Term life
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Optional Pre-paid legal plan
- Optional Identity theft plan
- Optional Medical and dependent FSA
- Work-visa sponsorship
- Opportunity for advancement
- Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
Pay: $45.00 - $53.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a long-term Contract opportunity. Are you open to work on W2 Contract basis?
Ability to Commute:
- Blue Springs, MS (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Job Title: Engineer
Location: Onsite, Blue Springs, MS
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
Job Description
Must Have:
- Hands-on engineering background combined with trade experience (practical, execution-focused).
- Project management experience, preferably managing projects valued at $500K or more.
- Commercial construction experience.
What you'll be doing:
- Investigate project feasibility, scope, schedule and budget.
- Create scope of work, bid package and project specifications.
- Review technical drawings, provide feedback, negotiate changes.
- Evaluate safety compliance to local and national codes.
- Collaborate with 3rd party Safety Compliance Contractors.
- Collaborate with multiple groups to design and install equipment and meet project milestones.
- Supervise contractors in a green-field or brown-field work environment.
- Coordinate installation with skilled trades, affiliate companies, engineers and equipment manufacturers.
- Develop countermeasures for project delays for timely project completion.
Requirements: Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves):
- BS In Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, and other relevant disciplines), Technical Trader Certification or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years project management.
- Microsoft Office Software proficient (Excel, PowerPoint and Word etc.).
- Review/modification of drawing in AutoCAD proficiency.
- Bid Spec development, Contractor negotiation.
- 2+ years Technical Drawing review experience.
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665.
Rewards:
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401k
- Term life
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Optional Pre-paid legal plan
- Optional Identity theft plan
- Optional Medical and dependent FSA
- Work-visa sponsorship
- Opportunity for advancement
- Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
Pay: $45.00 - $53.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a long-term Contract opportunity. Are you open to work on W2 Contract basis?
Ability to Commute:
- Blue Springs, MS (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field in the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Civil Engineering (14.0801) and Construction Engineering (14.3201) both qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees need confirmation from your DSO.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during screening
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. General contractors often hire through subsidiaries, so confirm the specific legal entity on your offer letter is the enrolled employer, not just the parent company.
Target firms with active federal contracts
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify for all employees on covered contracts, making them reliable STEM OPT employers. Search DOL's System for Award Management records to identify construction firms with active federal project awards in your target metro.
Document field experience precisely in your I-983
Your I-983 training plan must show how on-site project engineering work directly applies concepts from your STEM degree. Link specific tasks like cost estimating, structural review, or schedule analysis to learning objectives tied to your civil or mechanical engineering coursework.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified employers
Search for Construction Project Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings to E-Verify enrolled employers. You can identify companies with consistent STEM OPT hiring patterns before you spend time tailoring your resume and portfolio for a specific firm.
Time your OPT extension filing around project start dates
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Construction roles frequently have fixed project start dates, so early filing protects your ability to begin on a contracted schedule without authorization gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Project Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an approved STEM field such as civil, mechanical, or construction engineering. The role must also relate directly to your degree program, and your DSO must authorize the extension. USCIS requires you to be employed full-time with an E-Verify enrolled employer for the 24-month extension to remain valid.
Which STEM degrees make you eligible for STEM OPT in construction engineering jobs?
Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Structural Engineering degrees are all on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and commonly support Construction Project Engineer roles. Environmental Engineering and Industrial Engineering degrees can also qualify depending on the specific job duties. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since interdisciplinary degrees vary by institution.
What does an employer need to do to hire a STEM OPT Construction Project Engineer?
The employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan, which outlines how the role connects to your STEM degree. The hiring entity listed on your offer letter must be the same legal entity enrolled in E-Verify. General contractors who hire through project-specific subsidiaries should confirm enrollment at the subsidiary level before your start date.
How does cap-gap protection work if you're a STEM OPT Construction Project Engineer pursuing H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue in your Construction Project Engineer role without interruption. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension through the normal OPT EAD process, so no separate filing is required on your end.
Where can STEM OPT students find Construction Project Engineer jobs with E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate lists Construction Project Engineer roles filtered to E-Verify enrolled employers, so you can focus your search on companies already set up to hire STEM OPT students. You can review employer hiring patterns and filter by location and role type. Applying through a platform built around work authorization requirements saves significant time compared to manually verifying E-Verify status for each employer.