STEM OPT Jobs in Mississippi
Mississippi's F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity clusters around Jackson's healthcare and engineering sectors, the Gulf Coast's advanced manufacturing corridor, and university-adjacent research employers in Starkville and Hattiesburg. E-Verify enrollment is required for all STEM OPT employers, narrowing your target list to compliant hirers from the start.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
How will you make an impact?
- The Commissioning Engineer will serve as a project lead and field engineer responsible for managing and supporting commissioning activities for the customers.
- Acting as both a project manager and technical subject matter expert, this role will coordinate and guide team members, ensuring that testing is performed accurately and in compliance with project specifications.
What will you do?
- Function as the primary field engineer to provide hands-on debugging support in the event of equipment or system failures.
- Train, mentor, and guide team members to ensure proper execution of test procedures.
- Review and approve project-specific commissioning scripts based on the Level 2 & 3 scripts' foundational template.
- Ensure all commissioning activities are performed in compliance with project design, specifications, and industry standards.
- Coordinate with project managers, quality leaders, and client representatives to align commissioning milestones with project timelines.
- Validate proper execution of critical tests such as:
- Power source verification (main and control)
- Interlock, alarm, and timer testing.
- SOO (Sequence of Operation) verification
- BMS/EPMS integration checks
- Data-logger monitoring and trending review
- Document commissioning results, escalate findings, and drive resolution of issues.
- Ensure project-specific commissioning scripts and documentation are completed to 100% and submitted at least 10 weeks before key milestones (e.g., H2C).
- Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, serving as the liaison between Jabil, client teams, and internal commissioning staff.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
- Strong understanding of commissioning processes (Levels 2–4).
- Ability to train and guide commissioning engineers on commissioning execution.
- Proven experience in troubleshooting complex system failures in the field.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and commissioning scripts.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Certification in NFPA 70E is preferred.
Experience:
- Possesses 3 to 5 years of experience in reading and understanding electrical schematics, familiarity with power metering equipment, and strong knowledge of tools and metering instruments.
- Expertise in load bank setups and electrical wiring.
- A solid understanding and familiarity with Installation Resistance Testing, DRLO Megger Testing, and CT Testing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead team members and function as the commissioning authority.
- Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach others.
- High level of technical troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to balance hands-on field support with project oversight responsibilities.
- Proven track record of ownership, accountability, and delivering under tight deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, Visio).
- Familiarity with commissioning documentation tools and Excel-based script templates.
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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INTRODUCTION
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
How will you make an impact?
- The Commissioning Engineer will serve as a project lead and field engineer responsible for managing and supporting commissioning activities for the customers.
- Acting as both a project manager and technical subject matter expert, this role will coordinate and guide team members, ensuring that testing is performed accurately and in compliance with project specifications.
What will you do?
- Function as the primary field engineer to provide hands-on debugging support in the event of equipment or system failures.
- Train, mentor, and guide team members to ensure proper execution of test procedures.
- Review and approve project-specific commissioning scripts based on the Level 2 & 3 scripts' foundational template.
- Ensure all commissioning activities are performed in compliance with project design, specifications, and industry standards.
- Coordinate with project managers, quality leaders, and client representatives to align commissioning milestones with project timelines.
- Validate proper execution of critical tests such as:
- Power source verification (main and control)
- Interlock, alarm, and timer testing.
- SOO (Sequence of Operation) verification
- BMS/EPMS integration checks
- Data-logger monitoring and trending review
- Document commissioning results, escalate findings, and drive resolution of issues.
- Ensure project-specific commissioning scripts and documentation are completed to 100% and submitted at least 10 weeks before key milestones (e.g., H2C).
- Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, serving as the liaison between Jabil, client teams, and internal commissioning staff.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
- Strong understanding of commissioning processes (Levels 2–4).
- Ability to train and guide commissioning engineers on commissioning execution.
- Proven experience in troubleshooting complex system failures in the field.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and commissioning scripts.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Certification in NFPA 70E is preferred.
Experience:
- Possesses 3 to 5 years of experience in reading and understanding electrical schematics, familiarity with power metering equipment, and strong knowledge of tools and metering instruments.
- Expertise in load bank setups and electrical wiring.
- A solid understanding and familiarity with Installation Resistance Testing, DRLO Megger Testing, and CT Testing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead team members and function as the commissioning authority.
- Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach others.
- High level of technical troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to balance hands-on field support with project oversight responsibilities.
- Proven track record of ownership, accountability, and delivering under tight deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, Visio).
- Familiarity with commissioning documentation tools and Excel-based script templates.
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Mississippi
Filter Mississippi employers by E-Verify status
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved. Cross-reference Mississippi manufacturers along the Gulf Coast and healthcare systems in Jackson against the E-Verify employer search before investing time in an application.
Target research-adjacent roles at Mississippi universities
Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, and University of Southern Mississippi all employ STEM OPT-eligible staff in research and applied science roles outside faculty positions. These employers understand I-983 training plan requirements and typically have existing DSO coordination workflows.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active STEM OPT sponsors
Search Migrate Mate's database filtered to Mississippi to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for STEM-relevant roles. This cuts out employers who've never sponsored and focuses your outreach on companies with a documented hiring pattern.
Submit your I-765 before your OPT EAD expires
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your current EAD end date. If you're working for a Mississippi employer and your DSO hasn't issued a new I-20 recommending the extension, that's the bottleneck to resolve first.
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Which industries in Mississippi sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Advanced manufacturing along the Gulf Coast corridor, healthcare systems concentrated in Jackson, and engineering firms tied to aerospace and defense contractors in the Stennis Space Center area generate the highest volume of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Mississippi. Agricultural technology and university-based research positions in Starkville and Hattiesburg also produce consistent STEM OPT hiring across data science and environmental science roles.
Which cities in Mississippi have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Jackson has the densest concentration of STEM OPT-eligible roles, driven by its healthcare, information technology, and state government research sectors. The Gulf Coast cities of Biloxi and Gulfport support manufacturing and engineering roles tied to shipbuilding and defense. Starkville benefits from proximity to Mississippi State University, where research staff and applied computing roles frequently qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Mississippi?
Qualifying roles must directly relate to your STEM degree and map to an STEM degree classification on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. In Mississippi, this commonly includes software engineers, data analysts, civil and mechanical engineers, biomedical researchers, environmental scientists, and IT systems specialists. Roles in operations or project management may qualify if the position requires applying STEM knowledge directly, which you can verify using O*NET.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in Mississippi?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically to employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filings in Mississippi, so you're only seeing companies that have sponsored STEM-related work authorization before. Cross-reference any promising employer against the E-Verify employer search to confirm they meet STEM OPT's mandatory E-Verify enrollment requirement before applying.
Are there any Mississippi-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Mississippi has a smaller overall sponsorship market than coastal states, so employer familiarity with STEM OPT's I-983 training plan requirement varies widely. Smaller manufacturers and regional engineering firms may be willing to hire but unfamiliar with the process. Coming prepared with a completed I-983 draft and a summary of E-Verify enrollment steps significantly improves your odds with employers who are sponsoring for the first time.