STEM OPT Project Controls Engineer Jobs
Project Controls Engineer roles in construction, infrastructure, and energy sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization after graduation. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in engineering, project management, or a related STEM field must match the role's CIP code to qualify for the 24-month extension.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance. Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems. Provides technical support for the engineering process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Designs, implements, and communicates an operational plan for completing the project.
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Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
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Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
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Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.
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Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
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Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.
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Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
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Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Requires a bachelor's degree.
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Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
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Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
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May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
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Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
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Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
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Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.
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Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
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Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
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Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
SAFETY LEVEL
Non-Safety Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
BENEFIT LIST:
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Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
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Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
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Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
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Flexible Time Off (FTO)
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Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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Workplace Wellness Programs
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Mental Health Program
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Employee-Owner Perks
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Educational Assistance
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Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
INTRODUCTION
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance. Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems. Provides technical support for the engineering process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Designs, implements, and communicates an operational plan for completing the project.
-
Develops project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
-
Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
-
Identifies, develops, and gathers resources necessary to complete the project.
-
Monitors progress and performance against the project plan.
-
Prepares engineering designs and work specifications.
-
Selects materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
-
Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
-
Requires a bachelor's degree.
-
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
-
Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
-
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
-
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
-
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
-
Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day.
-
Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
-
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
-
Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
SAFETY LEVEL
Non-Safety Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
BENEFIT LIST:
-
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
-
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
-
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
-
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
-
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
-
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Workplace Wellness Programs
-
Mental Health Program
-
Life and Disability Insurance
-
Employee-Owner Perks
-
Educational Assistance
-
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Project Controls Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a STEM-designated field recognized by ICE. Engineering and construction management degrees typically qualify, but mismatches between your transcript and your I-20 CIP code will block the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Construction firms and project management consultancies vary widely on compliance, and an unenrolled employer cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Project Controls Engineer openings by E-Verify enrollment status on Migrate Mate to skip the manual employer research step. Roles are sourced from DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you can see actual sponsorship history by employer and occupation.
Build your I-983 training plan around deliverables
USCIS requires your I-983 to show practical training tied directly to your STEM degree. For project controls roles, map cost estimating, schedule analysis, and earned value management responsibilities to the engineering or analytics competencies listed in your degree program.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Pull the prevailing wage for Project Controls Engineer by SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. STEM OPT doesn't require prevailing wage compliance the way H-1B visa does, but knowing the DOL benchmark strengthens your position in early-stage offer discussions.
Time your application window around cap-gap risk
If you plan to transition to H-1B after STEM OPT, your employer must file the petition before your 36-month authorization expires. Project controls roles at large engineering firms often have long internal approval cycles, so start H-1B conversations at least six months before your EAD end date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controls Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your underlying degree is STEM-designated and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Project controls work typically falls under engineering or construction management CIP codes recognized by ICE. Confirm that your I-20 reflects a qualifying CIP code and that the job duties align with your degree field before your DSO recommends the extension.
What STEM degrees support a Project Controls Engineer STEM OPT extension?
Civil, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering degrees are the most common qualifying credentials for project controls roles. Construction management and applied mathematics degrees also qualify under STEM-designated CIP codes. Check your I-20 against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm your specific program is included before filing.
How do I verify that a Project Controls Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly, or search the employer's name in the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by DHS. STEM OPT regulations require E-Verify enrollment at the specific hiring site, not just at the corporate level, so confirm the worksite location is covered. An employer who can't confirm enrollment cannot sponsor your STEM OPT extension.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Project Controls Engineer?
Your I-983 must connect specific job tasks to your STEM degree objectives. For project controls, that means documenting responsibilities like schedule development, cost variance analysis, risk modeling, and resource planning, then linking each to engineering or quantitative analysis competencies from your degree program. USCIS reviews whether the practical training advances your academic field, not just whether you hold a qualifying degree.
Where can I find Project Controls Engineer jobs from E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Project Controls Engineer openings filtered by E-Verify enrollment and DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify employers who have actively sponsored STEM workers without contacting each company individually. This matters for STEM OPT because confirming E-Verify status early prevents wasted applications at non-compliant firms.