STEM OPT Structural Project Engineer Jobs
Structural Project Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they require a STEM degree in civil or structural engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of total work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you complete an I-983 training plan.
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You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions. SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOIN CANNON as a STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER in our IRVINE office. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.
PROJECTS INCLUDE
Military and Aerospace, Commercial and Industrial Structures, Piers and Sea Walls, Foundations for Tanks and Equipment, Support Structures, Structural Assessments and Evaluations.
STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for designs and detailing of structural components for building/structure permit submittals. Completes tasks under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer.
STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES
- May independently develop design plans for a variety of engineering projects.
- Performs calculations for components of structures and structural frameworks.
- Creates construction plans and details for structures conforming with Cannon standards.
- Listens and communicates effectively with staff to maintain a team atmosphere.
- Works under budgets and timetables assigned by the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- May coordinate with permitting agencies.
- May work directly with clients on project matters.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering with emphasis in structures from an accredited college.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in structural analysis, design, and detailing of structures.
- EIT required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Proficient knowledge of the California Building Code and ASCE 7.
- Proficient knowledge and experience in commercial structural analysis and design software.
- Knowledge and experience in concrete, steel, and masonry structural systems.
- Proficiency in Revit is preferred.
WE OFFER
Competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
INTRODUCTION
You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions. SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOIN CANNON as a STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER in our IRVINE office. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.
PROJECTS INCLUDE
Military and Aerospace, Commercial and Industrial Structures, Piers and Sea Walls, Foundations for Tanks and Equipment, Support Structures, Structural Assessments and Evaluations.
STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for designs and detailing of structural components for building/structure permit submittals. Completes tasks under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer.
STRUCTURAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES
- May independently develop design plans for a variety of engineering projects.
- Performs calculations for components of structures and structural frameworks.
- Creates construction plans and details for structures conforming with Cannon standards.
- Listens and communicates effectively with staff to maintain a team atmosphere.
- Works under budgets and timetables assigned by the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- May coordinate with permitting agencies.
- May work directly with clients on project matters.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering with emphasis in structures from an accredited college.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in structural analysis, design, and detailing of structures.
- EIT required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Proficient knowledge of the California Building Code and ASCE 7.
- Proficient knowledge and experience in commercial structural analysis and design software.
- Knowledge and experience in concrete, steel, and masonry structural systems.
- Proficiency in Revit is preferred.
WE OFFER
Competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.
Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Structural Project Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Civil Engineering (CIP 14.0801) and Structural Engineering (CIP 14.0803) are both STEM-designated. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before you apply, so you don't lose weeks chasing employers on an ineligible degree.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify at the worksite level, not just the parent company. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name and location before signing anything.
Target firms with active LCA filings in structural roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for structural and civil engineering employers with DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. That filing record tells you which firms have actually hired F-1 graduates before, not just which ones claim they will.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan scope during hiring
Structural Project Engineers often rotate across disciplines. Get your hiring manager to document each rotation's engineering learning objectives in the I-983 before your start date, not after your first 90-day evaluation triggers USCIS review.
Align your prevailing wage tier with your offer letter
Pull the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 17-2051 (Civil Engineers) in your target metro before negotiating. If your offer falls below Level I prevailing wage for that area, the employer's LCA will fail DOL certification regardless of your qualifications.
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Find Structural Project Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a structural engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is coded under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code. Civil Engineering (CIP 14.0801) and Structural Engineering (CIP 14.0803) both qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the CIP code attached to your specific degree program, not the department name on your diploma.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for STEM OPT employers, and it must cover the specific worksite where you'll work, not just corporate headquarters. Before accepting an offer, search the E-Verify employer search tool by location to confirm the hiring site is enrolled. If it isn't, the employer must enroll before your STEM OPT extension is approved.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Structural Project Engineer?
The I-983 must describe how the role provides practical training in structural analysis, load calculations, project coordination, or related engineering competencies tied to your STEM degree. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy USCIS. Your employer and DSO both sign the plan, and you update it every 12 months or any time your role changes substantially.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
Your STEM OPT authorization is tied to the employer's E-Verify status. If your employer's enrollment lapses or is terminated, you're no longer authorized to work there under STEM OPT. USCIS requires you to report the change to your DSO within five days. You'll need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or transition to another status.
Where can I find Structural Project Engineer jobs with employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters structural and civil engineering roles by employers with documented DOL LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which firms have hired F-1 graduates before. This matters because E-Verify enrollment and LCA experience significantly affect how smoothly your STEM OPT paperwork gets handled once you have an offer.
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