STEM OPT Field Technician Jobs
Field Technician roles in infrastructure, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Deploys, supports, and maintains standardized technology environments at job sites and offices. Implements Meraki network equipment, conference room systems, and endpoint configurations in accordance with enterprise standards.
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
JOB SUMMARY
Deploys, supports, and maintains standardized technology environments at job sites and offices. Implements Meraki network equipment, conference room systems, and endpoint configurations in accordance with enterprise standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deploys and configures jobsite network equipment and connectivity solutions.
- Installs and maintains field hardware, workstations, mobile devices, and site infrastructure.
- Troubleshoots and resolves site-level technical issues per service standards.
- Maintains asset tracking, recovery, and documentation within established systems.
- Supports project startup and closeout technology requirements.
- Coordinates escalations with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.
- Ensures field environments adhere to enterprise security and configuration standards.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience considered.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2–4 years of experience in IT field support, networking, or systems administration required.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Networking or IT service management certification preferred.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
INTRODUCTION
Deploys, supports, and maintains standardized technology environments at job sites and offices. Implements Meraki network equipment, conference room systems, and endpoint configurations in accordance with enterprise standards.
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
JOB SUMMARY
Deploys, supports, and maintains standardized technology environments at job sites and offices. Implements Meraki network equipment, conference room systems, and endpoint configurations in accordance with enterprise standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deploys and configures jobsite network equipment and connectivity solutions.
- Installs and maintains field hardware, workstations, mobile devices, and site infrastructure.
- Troubleshoots and resolves site-level technical issues per service standards.
- Maintains asset tracking, recovery, and documentation within established systems.
- Supports project startup and closeout technology requirements.
- Coordinates escalations with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.
- Ensures field environments adhere to enterprise security and configuration standards.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience considered.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2–4 years of experience in IT field support, networking, or systems administration required.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Networking or IT service management certification preferred.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Field Technician
Confirm your CIP code covers field work
Field Technician roles often sit under engineering technology or environmental science CIP codes. Check your degree's CIP code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying, so you don't accept an offer and discover your degree is ineligible after the fact.
Verify E-Verify status before every application
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. Field Technician employers in utilities and construction often operate as contractors, and not every contracting entity on a job site maintains its own E-Verify enrollment.
Draft your I-983 training plan around field rotations
Field Technician roles frequently involve rotating schedules across multiple sites. Structure your I-983 to name the primary employer location and describe how each rotation ties to your STEM degree goals, since vague training plans are a common reason DSOs delay approval.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark field technician pay
Pull prevailing wage data from the OFLC Wage Search using the Standard Occupational Classification code for your specific field before negotiating an offer. Employers filing an LCA must meet DOL wage requirements, and knowing the threshold protects you from below-rate offers.
Search Migrate Mate to find E-Verify enrolled employers
Filter your Field Technician job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers already enrolled in E-Verify with a documented history of hiring OPT students. This cuts the time you spend vetting employers manually and keeps your search inside your authorization window.
Time your offer acceptance around your OPT end date
If your initial OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically. Submit your STEM OPT extension application to your DSO at least 90 days before your EAD expires to avoid a gap that forces you off the job site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Technician roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but qualification depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Field Technician positions in electrical engineering, environmental science, or network technology typically qualify when your degree appears on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Review the O*NET profile for your specific technician role to confirm the degree alignment before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Field Technician employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor your STEM OPT extension. This applies to the legal entity that signs your offer letter, not the end client or job site owner. In the contracting and utilities sectors, where Field Technicians often work under subcontracting arrangements, confirm E-Verify enrollment with the company that will appear on your I-983, not the site manager.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a Field Technician position?
Your I-983 must describe how the Field Technician role directly relates to your STEM degree and identify measurable learning goals tied to that degree field. For field roles with rotating assignments, list the primary work location and explain how each technical task, such as equipment calibration, diagnostic testing, or data collection, advances your STEM training. Your employer supervisor and DSO both sign the form.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Field Technician employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer is terminated from E-Verify, your STEM OPT authorization is at risk. You must report a material change in employment to your DSO within five business days. USCIS requires that you either transfer to a new E-Verify enrolled employer or stop working. Finding a replacement employer quickly is critical; Migrate Mate lets you filter Field Technician openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment.
Does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Field Technician on STEM OPT?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you are selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Field Technician during this period without interruption, as long as your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment throughout.