Top 10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Electrical Engineers on OPT include WSP, Jobot, and HDR, spanning engineering consulting, energy, electronics, and staffing sectors. Migrate Mate is tracking 300 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students in electrical engineering, these employers hire directly without any petition or filing requirement on the employer's side, your EAD is all that authorizes you to start work.
Which companies hire the most Electrical Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
WSP
ConsultingInfrastructureEnvironmentalWSP has 66 live OPT openings for electrical engineers, the most of any company on this list. WSP provides environmental, infrastructure, and engineering consulting services to public and private sector clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)130
- Electrical Engineering66
- Project & Program Management4
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4
- Consulting & Strategy1
Open roles at WSP66 openSee all 66+ WSP OPT jobsApplyMid-Level Electrical EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyIntermediate Electrical EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyData Center Electrical EngineerHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyEarly Career Electrical EngineerHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyEarly Career Substation Assistant Electrical EngineerNew Albany, Ohio · On-site - 02
Jobot
StaffingRecruitingPlacementJobot has 39 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Jobot is a staffing and recruiting firm placing professionals across engineering, technology, and finance roles.
Open roles by team
- Electrical Engineering33
- Construction22
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Project & Program Management15
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot39 openSee all 39+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyEstimator-ElectricalMount Airy, Maryland · On-siteApplyElectrical DesignerBirmingham, Alabama · On-siteApplyElectrical TechnicianBeckley, West Virginia · On-siteApplyElectrical Field ServiceTulsa, Oklahoma · RemoteApplyElectrical EngineerReading, Pennsylvania · On-site - 03
HDR
EngineeringInfrastructureEnergyHDR has 37 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. HDR delivers engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure, water, and energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)64
- Electrical Engineering37
- Project & Program Management5
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering2
Open roles at HDR37 openSee all 37+ HDR OPT jobsApplyElectrical EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineer Power & RenewablesBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyElectrical / I&C EIT/CoordinatorAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplySubstation Electrical EIT/CoordinatorMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyElectrical CoordinatorSan Antonio, Texas · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,100+ OPT jobs for electrical engineers- 04
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringConstructionEnergyBurns & McDonnell has 58 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, construction, and architecture firm serving energy and industrial clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)112
- Electrical Engineering58
- Drafting & CAD3
- Project & Program Management2
- Manufacturing Operations1
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell58 openSee all 58+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Electrical EngineerVancouver, Washington · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerConshohocken, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySenior Electrical EngineerSan Juan, PR · On-siteApplyAssistant Electrical DetailerDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyAssistant Electrical DesignerKansas City, Missouri · On-site - 05
Amazon.com
TechnologyHardwareCloudAmazon.com has 35 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, and hardware development across global markets.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)68
- Electrical Engineering35
- Project & Program Management18
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering8
- Construction4
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com35 openSee all 35+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyProduct Design Electrical EngineerColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplySenior Product Design Electrical EngineerHerndon, Virginia · On-siteApplyLead Electrical Design EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyElectrical BIM DesignerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical Design EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Salas O'Brien
EngineeringConsultingEnergySalas O'Brien has 28 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Salas O'Brien is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in building systems and energy solutions.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)48
- Electrical Engineering28
- Project & Program Management8
- Drafting & CAD3
Open roles at Salas O'Brien28 openSee all Salas O'Brien OPT jobsApplySenior Electrical EngineerPlymouth, Michigan · HybridApplyEntry Level Electrical EngineerRichmond, Virginia · On-siteApplyElectrical CAD/BIM DesignerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineer IICincinnati, Ohio · HybridApplyEntry-level Electrical EngineerLaconia, New Hampshire · On-site - 07
Rosendin Electric
ElectricalConstructionRenewablesRosendin Electric has 25 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Rosendin Electric is an employee-owned electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and renewable energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)36
- Electrical Engineering21
- Project & Program Management8
- Construction6
Open roles at Rosendin Electric25 openSee all Rosendin Electric OPT jobsApplyElectrical Project ManagerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySenior Electrical Low Voltage EstimatorSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySenior Electrical EstimatorHillsboro, Oregon · On-siteApplyDesigner II Electrical ConstructionPflugerville, Texas · On-siteApplyEngineer II - Electrical StudiesCorpus Christi, Texas · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,100+ OPT jobs for electrical engineers- 08
Kimley-Horn
ConsultingInfrastructurePlanningKimley-Horn has 4 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Kimley-Horn is a planning and design consulting firm serving transportation, land development, and infrastructure clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)40
- Electrical Engineering24
- Project & Program Management2
Open roles at Kimley-Horn4 openSee all Kimley-Horn OPT jobsApplyElectrical AnalystWarrenville, Illinois · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerWestlake, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineering AnalystAkron, Ohio · On-siteApplyElectrical Design TechnicianSacramento, California · On-site - 09
Westwood Professional Services
EngineeringCivilEnergyWestwood Professional Services has 4 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Westwood Professional Services delivers civil engineering and survey services for land development and energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)35
- Electrical Engineering18
- Project & Program Management8
Open roles at Westwood Professional Services4 openSee all Westwood Professional Services OPT jobsApplyElectrical Project EngineerPlano, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical Graduate EngineerPlano, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical Staff EngineerEnglewood, Colorado · On-siteApplyLead Electrical EngineerPlano, Texas · On-site - 10
ENFRA
ElectricalConstructionIndustrialENFRA has 4 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. ENFRA delivers electrical and mechanical construction services for commercial and industrial facilities.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Electrical Engineering9
Open roles at ENFRA4 openSee all ENFRA OPT jobsApplyElectrical Designer ILittle Rock, Arkansas · On-siteApplyElectrical Designer IISalt Lake City, Utah · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineer PE ISalt Lake City, Utah · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineer, PE ICharlotte, North Carolina · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Find 1,100+ OPT jobs for electrical engineersOPT Employers for Electrical Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Electrical Engineers?
WSP has the most, with 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Jobot (39) and HDR (37). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 300 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have completed at least one full academic year at a U.S. college or university are eligible for OPT. Authorization covers up to 12 months of work in a role directly related to the student's field of study. F-1 students who graduated in a qualifying STEM field may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing the total to 36 months. The student applies through their DSO and USCIS using Form I-765.
Do electrical engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Electrical engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization is handled entirely by the student, not the employer. Start by requesting a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your school's DSO, then file Form I-765 with USCIS before your program end date. Once USCIS approves your application and issues an EAD, you may begin working. The employer does not file any forms; they simply verify your EAD and confirm the role relates to your field of study before you start.