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Senior Control Engineer roles in automation, process control, and systems integration qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Position: Quality Control (QC) Specialist – Civil & Structural
Project Type: Federal
Location: On-site (Fort Hood, TX)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Specialist with strong civil and structural expertise to support a federal government construction project. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring all civil and structural features of work meet contract requirements, design specifications, and federal standards.
The QC Specialist will work directly on the project site, assisting and reporting to the QC Manager. This position is dedicated solely to quality control functions and cannot perform any production duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated QC Specialist for civil and structural construction activities as defined by the project’s QC Plan.
- Physically present at the work site daily to conduct QC activities and support the QC Manager.
- Perform the Three Phases of Control:
- Preparatory Phase Meetings
- Initial Phase Inspections
- Follow-Up Inspections
- Review plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with all project requirements.
- Document inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions as part of continuous quality oversight.
- Participate in QC meetings and coordination sessions with project stakeholders.
- Ensure each definable feature of work (DFOW) under civil/structural disciplines meets government acceptance criteria.
- Assist with training events, QC documentation, and support Critical System Acceptance inspections conducted by the Government.
- Function as an extension of the QC Manager, maintaining rigorous quality standards for all assigned scopes of work.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Civil Requirements
- Graduate Civil Engineer or Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of Texas.
- 2 years of experience in civil-related construction work on similar project types,
OR
A technician with 5 years of related civil construction experience.
Structural Requirements
- Graduate Civil Engineer (Structural Track preferred) or Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of Texas.
- 2 years of experience supervising structural construction features,
OR
A person with 5 years of structural construction experience in the field.
Additional Requirements
- Must be employed directly by the general contractor (not a subcontractor or supplier).
- Must be qualified to perform quality control activities across civil and structural disciplines.
- Must have strong documentation, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on government, military, DoD, or USACE projects is highly preferred.
Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Quality Control Specialist – Civil / Structural (Federal)
Position: Quality Control (QC) Specialist – Civil & Structural
Project Type: Federal
Location: On-site (Fort Hood, TX)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Specialist with strong civil and structural expertise to support a federal government construction project. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring all civil and structural features of work meet contract requirements, design specifications, and federal standards.
The QC Specialist will work directly on the project site, assisting and reporting to the QC Manager. This position is dedicated solely to quality control functions and cannot perform any production duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated QC Specialist for civil and structural construction activities as defined by the project’s QC Plan.
- Physically present at the work site daily to conduct QC activities and support the QC Manager.
- Perform the Three Phases of Control:
- Preparatory Phase Meetings
- Initial Phase Inspections
- Follow-Up Inspections
- Review plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with all project requirements.
- Document inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions as part of continuous quality oversight.
- Participate in QC meetings and coordination sessions with project stakeholders.
- Ensure each definable feature of work (DFOW) under civil/structural disciplines meets government acceptance criteria.
- Assist with training events, QC documentation, and support Critical System Acceptance inspections conducted by the Government.
- Function as an extension of the QC Manager, maintaining rigorous quality standards for all assigned scopes of work.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Civil Requirements
- Graduate Civil Engineer or Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of Texas.
- 2 years of experience in civil-related construction work on similar project types,
OR
A technician with 5 years of related civil construction experience.
Structural Requirements
- Graduate Civil Engineer (Structural Track preferred) or Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of Texas.
- 2 years of experience supervising structural construction features,
OR
A person with 5 years of structural construction experience in the field.
Additional Requirements
- Must be employed directly by the general contractor (not a subcontractor or supplier).
- Must be qualified to perform quality control activities across civil and structural disciplines.
- Must have strong documentation, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on government, military, DoD, or USACE projects is highly preferred.
Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:
This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.
About Yates Construction
Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.
Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.
Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Control Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science codes commonly support Senior Control Engineer roles, but industrial technology codes vary by school and may not qualify.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. A company can be enthusiastic about hiring you but still be ineligible to employ STEM OPT workers if it hasn't completed E-Verify enrollment.
Build an I-983 training plan around control systems
Draft your I-983 before your start date, mapping your engineering degree learning outcomes to specific job duties like PLC programming, SCADA configuration, or closed-loop tuning. Generic descriptions get returned by DSOs; specificity tied to your coursework clears faster.
Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Control Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Companies that have filed LCAs for control or automation engineers have already navigated the E-Verify and prevailing-wage process.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the job title and your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating offers. Employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers who later file for H-1B visa must meet DOL prevailing-wage thresholds, so an offer below Level I wages can create problems at the H-1B stage.
Use O*NET to align your resume with SOC codes
Senior Control Engineer maps to specific SOC codes in O*NET, which USCIS and DOL use to classify the role at H-1B petition time. Matching your resume's language to O*NET task descriptions for your target code strengthens continuity between your STEM OPT training plan and any future sponsorship petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Control Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and carry an eligible CIP code. Electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering degrees typically qualify. The role itself must also provide training directly related to that field of study, which you document in the I-983 training plan your employer signs.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a control engineering role?
The I-983 must connect your STEM degree's learning objectives to specific job duties you'll perform. For a Senior Control Engineer, that means describing how your coursework in control theory, instrumentation, or embedded systems applies to tasks like PLC logic development, process loop tuning, or HMI design. Vague descriptions tied to general engineering skills are frequently returned by DSOs for revision.
How do I confirm that a potential employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly during the screening stage, before you invest time in technical interviews. E-Verify enrollment is required for any employer hiring STEM OPT workers, and not every company in automation or manufacturing has completed enrollment. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool to check a company's enrollment status by name before applying.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but not yet effective?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and the petition is timely filed, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically until October 1, when the new fiscal year H-1B status takes effect. You can continue working as a Senior Control Engineer throughout that gap period without interruption, as long as you remain in the same qualifying role.
Where can I find Senior Control Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled companies?
Migrate Mate filters Senior Control Engineer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL LCA filing history, so you're not applying to companies that can't legally employ STEM OPT workers. This saves time during the offer stage and helps you avoid discovering E-Verify gaps after you've already completed multiple interview rounds.