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Technical Lead roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization, you have real runway to build team leadership experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way - while making a real impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will ensure all MEP systems, equipment, components, and structures are installed, tested, and operate according to project specifications, product data sheets, industry standards, and best practices. You will also mentor and train new staff and technicians assigned to the project while maintaining high emphasis on quality, safety, timeliness of document submission, and delivering customer satisfaction.
- Review drawings, specifications, Sequence of Operations, Basis of Design, and submitted product data to validate readiness of system to meet commissioning testing requirements.
- Assist schedule development with the Commissioning Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Subcontractors for their specified disciplines.
- Review NETA testing documentation and SCCS submittals to ensure safety and compliance.
- Responsible for schedule integration and planning of energization and L3 startup activities.
- Run commissioning meetings with subcontractors to ensure proper project sequencing and turnover.
- Track commissioning issues for timely and efficient closure.
- Mentor and lead Cx Tech I’s.
- Key contact for field coordination and client needs.
- Responsible for verification of all deliverables, completed inspection checklists, required documentation, and observation closure to meet the design requirements.
- Point of escalation for all deficiencies that would inhibit project deliverables.
- Travel up to 80%.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Years of Experience:
Bachelor's degree in any engineering field and 3-5 years of experience in commissioning preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
To Thrive in This Role, You will Need:
- Advanced knowledge of the commissioning processes and procedures for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
- Experience working on Mission Critical projects.
- Electrical installation and troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of NETA and testing standards.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, communications and analytical skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and lead staff.
At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way - while making a real impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will ensure all MEP systems, equipment, components, and structures are installed, tested, and operate according to project specifications, product data sheets, industry standards, and best practices. You will also mentor and train new staff and technicians assigned to the project while maintaining high emphasis on quality, safety, timeliness of document submission, and delivering customer satisfaction.
- Review drawings, specifications, Sequence of Operations, Basis of Design, and submitted product data to validate readiness of system to meet commissioning testing requirements.
- Assist schedule development with the Commissioning Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Subcontractors for their specified disciplines.
- Review NETA testing documentation and SCCS submittals to ensure safety and compliance.
- Responsible for schedule integration and planning of energization and L3 startup activities.
- Run commissioning meetings with subcontractors to ensure proper project sequencing and turnover.
- Track commissioning issues for timely and efficient closure.
- Mentor and lead Cx Tech I’s.
- Key contact for field coordination and client needs.
- Responsible for verification of all deliverables, completed inspection checklists, required documentation, and observation closure to meet the design requirements.
- Point of escalation for all deficiencies that would inhibit project deliverables.
- Travel up to 80%.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Years of Experience:
Bachelor's degree in any engineering field and 3-5 years of experience in commissioning preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
To Thrive in This Role, You will Need:
- Advanced knowledge of the commissioning processes and procedures for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
- Experience working on Mission Critical projects.
- Electrical installation and troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of NETA and testing standards.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, communications and analytical skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and lead staff.
At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Technical Lead
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-reference it against the official STEM OPT CIP code list maintained by ICE. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems degrees are commonly approved, but adjacent fields like MIS or applied math can vary by institution.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Before submitting any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search. A Technical Lead offer from a non-enrolled employer cannot support your STEM OPT extension, regardless of how strong the offer looks.
Target companies with existing H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Technical Lead roles filtered by employers with documented visa sponsorship activity. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have filed for similar roles, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the process.
Build your I-983 training plan around leadership competencies
USCIS requires a completed I-983 training plan before your STEM OPT extension is authorized. For Technical Lead roles, map your learning objectives to specific engineering or systems competencies, not just management tasks, to satisfy the practical training requirement for a STEM-designated position.
Negotiate offer timing around your OPT expiration
If your initial 12-month OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Structure your start date and onboarding timeline so you're not caught between your OPT end date and a pending STEM extension approval.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your level
Technical Lead positions span multiple DOL wage levels depending on supervisory scope and years of experience. Run your target job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search to understand where your offer should land before you enter salary negotiations with a sponsoring employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field with an eligible CIP code and the role directly applies that training. Technical Lead positions in software engineering, systems architecture, or data infrastructure typically satisfy the practical training requirement. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree and the employer's I-983 training plan, not just the job title.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can be authorized. This applies to every employer in the chain, including the direct hiring entity, not a staffing intermediary. You can confirm enrollment through E-Verify's employer search tool. If the employer isn't enrolled, your DSO cannot approve the I-983 and the extension cannot proceed.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a Technical Lead position?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to define specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For Technical Lead roles, this means documenting engineering skill development, not just team management responsibilities. Both you and a company supervisor sign the form before your DSO submits the STEM OPT application. USCIS can audit I-983 compliance, so the training objectives need to reflect your actual day-to-day technical work.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses after your STEM OPT extension is approved, you must report the change to your DSO within five days and begin finding a new qualifying employer. Your existing extension authorization doesn't automatically terminate, but you cannot continue working for an employer who is no longer enrolled. USCIS treats continued employment under those conditions as a violation of your status.
Where can I find Technical Lead jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Technical Lead listings by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and documented visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies that can't support your extension. Searching there lets you focus on roles where the employer already understands the I-983 process and has filed Labor Condition Applications for similar positions before.