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Enterprise Systems Engineer roles in cloud infrastructure, ERP platforms, and systems integration qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll file an I-983 training plan outlining engineering objectives tied to your STEM degree.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: IT Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Administrator (Level DOE)
POSTING START DATE: 11/2/26
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.
This position is open to multiple levels depending on experience.
Assist with the architecture, planning, implementation, and long-term support of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA system, including standard and custom-made modules and a system that will scale and grow with the growth of the Cooperative. Build relationships and collaborate with internal/external departments, stakeholders, and end-users on the administration of business applications that support the Cooperative’s objectives. Assist in the coordination of project teams, of various sizes, and serve as a contact between Information Technology (IT), the Cooperative business units, and external solution providers. Assist in ensuring compliance of technology solutions with IT standards and participate in the development and implementation life cycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in documenting current-state business processes and application environments to support solution design and implementation activities.
- Provide information used to design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain business applications and processes within FICO modules.
- Provide support for assigned business applications including problem resolution and after-hours support.
- Assist with communication to keep appropriate team members, departments, and stakeholders up to date to ensure successful technical outcomes.
- Work on teams that are assigned software projects of varying size and assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to conduct assessments of the current state and constraints for defining the future state of and technology architectures of ERP solutions including functional and technical assessments; and provide input to the strategic direction of ERP technology for maximum return.
- Support and maintain SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling solutions.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and recommend system solutions.
- Translate financial and operational requirements into functional specifications and configuration activities.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
- Analyze and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and coordinated support efforts.
- Develop and execute functional testing plans, test scripts, and validation activities for enhancements and releases.
- Support integration points between SAP Finance and other enterprise applications.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, business process documentation, configuration records, and support procedures.
- Participate in ERP projects, upgrades, optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with technical resources, integration teams, reporting teams, security administrators, and software vendors to deliver business solutions.
- Support change management, user training, knowledge transfer, and adoption activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business or related field; or
- Associate’s degree in information technology, business or related field; and 2 years of related IT experience; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 4 years of related IT experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting.
- Experience supporting SAP Fiori applications and business user adoption.
- Financial process design and optimization.
- SAP implementation, enhancement, and support projects.
- Production support and incident resolution.
- Financial controls, compliance, and audit support.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business functions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
KEY SKILLS
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and IT strategic development skills.
- General knowledge of computer system networking and architecture.
- Functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO solutions preferred.
- Ability to work with project teams, handling multiple projects, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of business and information technology principles and ability to review and identify technical solutions that support business IT needs.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of project management tools and software.
- Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to clearly exchange accurate information.
- Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
JOB TITLE: IT Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Administrator (Level DOE)
POSTING START DATE: 11/2/26
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.
This position is open to multiple levels depending on experience.
Assist with the architecture, planning, implementation, and long-term support of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA system, including standard and custom-made modules and a system that will scale and grow with the growth of the Cooperative. Build relationships and collaborate with internal/external departments, stakeholders, and end-users on the administration of business applications that support the Cooperative’s objectives. Assist in the coordination of project teams, of various sizes, and serve as a contact between Information Technology (IT), the Cooperative business units, and external solution providers. Assist in ensuring compliance of technology solutions with IT standards and participate in the development and implementation life cycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in documenting current-state business processes and application environments to support solution design and implementation activities.
- Provide information used to design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain business applications and processes within FICO modules.
- Provide support for assigned business applications including problem resolution and after-hours support.
- Assist with communication to keep appropriate team members, departments, and stakeholders up to date to ensure successful technical outcomes.
- Work on teams that are assigned software projects of varying size and assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to conduct assessments of the current state and constraints for defining the future state of and technology architectures of ERP solutions including functional and technical assessments; and provide input to the strategic direction of ERP technology for maximum return.
- Support and maintain SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling solutions.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and recommend system solutions.
- Translate financial and operational requirements into functional specifications and configuration activities.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
- Analyze and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and coordinated support efforts.
- Develop and execute functional testing plans, test scripts, and validation activities for enhancements and releases.
- Support integration points between SAP Finance and other enterprise applications.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, business process documentation, configuration records, and support procedures.
- Participate in ERP projects, upgrades, optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with technical resources, integration teams, reporting teams, security administrators, and software vendors to deliver business solutions.
- Support change management, user training, knowledge transfer, and adoption activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business or related field; or
- Associate’s degree in information technology, business or related field; and 2 years of related IT experience; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 4 years of related IT experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting.
- Experience supporting SAP Fiori applications and business user adoption.
- Financial process design and optimization.
- SAP implementation, enhancement, and support projects.
- Production support and incident resolution.
- Financial controls, compliance, and audit support.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business functions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
KEY SKILLS
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and IT strategic development skills.
- General knowledge of computer system networking and architecture.
- Functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO solutions preferred.
- Ability to work with project teams, handling multiple projects, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of business and information technology principles and ability to review and identify technical solutions that support business IT needs.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of project management tools and software.
- Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to clearly exchange accurate information.
- Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Enterprise Systems Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science, Systems Engineering, and Information Systems codes typically qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before advancing to interviews. Federal contractors are required to use E-Verify, so roles at government-adjacent firms or defense primes often meet this requirement without extra confirmation steps.
Build your I-983 training plan around systems deliverables
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date, mapping specific engineering objectives like system migrations, infrastructure audits, or ERP implementations to your STEM degree. Vague plans delay DSO approval and can push back your OPT extension start.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Enterprise Systems Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated visa sponsorship for technical roles rather than learning the process alongside you.
Check prevailing wage tiers for your target metro
Run your SOC code for Enterprise Systems Engineers through the OFLC Wage Search to see Level I through Level IV prevailing wages in your target city. If an offer falls below Level I, that can create LCA complications for any future H-1B visa transition with that employer.
Time your extension application to avoid gaps
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If you file on time and your EAD expires while the application is pending, your employment authorization automatically continues for up to 180 days under the cap-gap provision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Enterprise Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems typically qualify. Confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer, since the extension is tied to your credential, not the employer's job description.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is an active E-Verify participant. Federal contractors are required to enroll, so roles at those firms are reliable. For other employers, you can also ask them to share their E-Verify company ID. Your DSO won't approve the I-983 training plan for an employer that isn't enrolled, so confirm this before signing an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Enterprise Systems Engineer?
The I-983 requires you to describe how your day-to-day engineering work relates to your STEM degree. For Enterprise Systems Engineers, that means documenting specific projects like ERP migrations, systems architecture decisions, or infrastructure automation, and connecting each to learning objectives from your degree program. Generic descriptions get flagged. Your employer must sign the plan, and your DSO must authorize it before your extension starts.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but my OPT expires first?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap provision extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working legally as an Enterprise Systems Engineer during this gap. USCIS automatically grants this extension, but your employer must file before your EAD lapses.
Where can I find Enterprise Systems Engineer jobs at E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate filters Enterprise Systems Engineer roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL LCA filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship eligibility. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the official SOC code used to classify Enterprise Systems Engineer positions, which helps when evaluating whether a job posting maps to your STEM degree for the I-983 training plan.