STEM OPT Network Systems Engineer Jobs
Network Systems Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months total on your F-1 authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field qualifies you for the 24-month extension.
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Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated self-starter to take on our new position of Mine Network and Camera Systems Specialist, reporting to the Controls Manager within the Mid-America Region. This position will promote and support development and sustainment of Mine Network and Closed-Circuit Television systems.
Location:
Martin Marietta's Mid-America Region is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt, and construction materials serving communities throughout the Midwest. The region supports critical infrastructure and development projects through a network of quarries, plants, and distribution facilities committed to safety, operational excellence, and customer-focused service.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Regional Support of Underground Mine Network Systems and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems.
- Provide project management services to sustain and implement network and camera Communication systems throughout the Region.
- Subject matter expert on (CCTV) systems used for production, security and sales.
- Work with plant personnel to design, plan and fulfill requests for CCTV systems and expansions.
- Provide training to various MM personnel on the operation of Mine Network and CCTV systems.
- Once mine network and CCTV systems are operational, provide long-term ownership of operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting functions.
- Implement solutions for coverage issues as they arise.
- Manage centralized inventory of critical spare parts to ensure peak system performance and availability.
- Provide initial and ongoing training for site personnel to ensure peak system utilization.
- Training of onsite electricians or contractors necessary to facilitate emergency repairs.
- Plan and manage all system expansions to maintain pace with yearly mining advance.
- Project lead and management for local requests to expand system capabilities.
- Evaluate and estimate opportunities for additional controls and tracking opportunities at operating sites.
- Participate in Capital Planning process to identify future needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years' experience in electrical design/layout, PLC programming, or comparative experience, preferred
- Network/fiber experience preferred
- 5+ years of related experience
- Applicant must possess basic networking, windows operating systems, radios, communications systems, and other networking equipment
- A general understanding of underground mining is preferred.
- Must have a working knowledge of standard networking systems.
- Knowledge of fiber optics termination and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot closed circuit television cameras.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks with strong planning skills. Also, candidate must possess strong project management skills.
- Ability to work flexible and extended hours, with some overnight travel, required.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. All applicants must make safety the highest priority.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.
Description:
Martin Marietta is currently looking for a motivated self-starter to take on our new position of Mine Network and Camera Systems Specialist, reporting to the Controls Manager within the Mid-America Region. This position will promote and support development and sustainment of Mine Network and Closed-Circuit Television systems.
Location:
Martin Marietta's Mid-America Region is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt, and construction materials serving communities throughout the Midwest. The region supports critical infrastructure and development projects through a network of quarries, plants, and distribution facilities committed to safety, operational excellence, and customer-focused service.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Regional Support of Underground Mine Network Systems and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems.
- Provide project management services to sustain and implement network and camera Communication systems throughout the Region.
- Subject matter expert on (CCTV) systems used for production, security and sales.
- Work with plant personnel to design, plan and fulfill requests for CCTV systems and expansions.
- Provide training to various MM personnel on the operation of Mine Network and CCTV systems.
- Once mine network and CCTV systems are operational, provide long-term ownership of operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting functions.
- Implement solutions for coverage issues as they arise.
- Manage centralized inventory of critical spare parts to ensure peak system performance and availability.
- Provide initial and ongoing training for site personnel to ensure peak system utilization.
- Training of onsite electricians or contractors necessary to facilitate emergency repairs.
- Plan and manage all system expansions to maintain pace with yearly mining advance.
- Project lead and management for local requests to expand system capabilities.
- Evaluate and estimate opportunities for additional controls and tracking opportunities at operating sites.
- Participate in Capital Planning process to identify future needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years' experience in electrical design/layout, PLC programming, or comparative experience, preferred
- Network/fiber experience preferred
- 5+ years of related experience
- Applicant must possess basic networking, windows operating systems, radios, communications systems, and other networking equipment
- A general understanding of underground mining is preferred.
- Must have a working knowledge of standard networking systems.
- Knowledge of fiber optics termination and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot closed circuit television cameras.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks with strong planning skills. Also, candidate must possess strong project management skills.
- Ability to work flexible and extended hours, with some overnight travel, required.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. All applicants must make safety the highest priority.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Network Systems Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field. Not all computer or systems degrees qualify automatically, and a mismatch will block your extension filing with USCIS before you ever start the role.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is currently enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered in the past. Enrollment lapses, and only an active enrollment satisfies the STEM OPT requirement. You can cross-check the employer's status through the E-Verify employer search tool.
Frame your network engineering projects using measurable outcomes
Hiring managers at infrastructure-heavy employers evaluate STEM OPT candidates on concrete lab or production experience. Document throughput improvements, uptime metrics, or protocol migrations you led so your resume speaks to the operational scope network roles require.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT employers
Search for Network Systems Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers verified to hire on STEM OPT. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment status upfront cuts the back-and-forth with recruiters at companies that can't legally onboard you.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
The I-983 must be signed by a supervisor with direct knowledge of your day-to-day work, not just HR. Get the learning objectives and reporting schedule agreed on in writing during onboarding, because DSO submission requires a complete, employer-signed plan before your extension takes effect.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history for cap-gap continuity
If you plan to transition to H-1B visa after STEM OPT, prioritize employers who file H-1B petitions regularly. An approved H-1B petition plus a timely filing creates cap-gap protection that carries your authorization through October 1 without a break in work eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code. Network Systems Engineer positions typically align with computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering programs. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before filing the extension, since USCIS evaluates degree-to-role fit as part of the approval process.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Network Systems Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning goals tied to your daily engineering work, such as network architecture design, protocol implementation, or systems performance analysis. It must include a supervision structure, a reporting schedule, and measurable outcomes. Both you and a direct supervisor must sign it. Your DSO submits the completed form to SEVIS before your extension start date.
How do I verify that a Network Systems Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm active E-Verify enrollment before you accept an offer. Enrollment must be current, not historical. You can independently check employer status through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the agency. Accepting a role at a non-enrolled employer invalidates your STEM OPT authorization from day one.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B petition is filed while I'm working as a Network Systems Engineer?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through October 1 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Network Systems Engineer during that gap without any interruption, as long as you remain with the same employer.
Where can I find Network Systems Engineer jobs that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Network Systems Engineer roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and experienced with STEM OPT work authorization. Searching there reduces time spent screening out employers who can't legally hire you. You can also review DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to see which employers have historically filed for network engineering roles under work visa categories.