Top 10 Companies Hiring Electrical Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Electrical Engineers on OPT include WSP, Jobot, and Burns & McDonnell, spanning engineering consulting, energy, electronics, and staffing sectors. Migrate Mate is tracking 274 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 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 31 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)62
- Electrical Engineering31
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
- Project & Program Management2
Open roles at WSP31 openSee all 31+ WSP OPT jobsApplyElectrical EngineerBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyEarly Professional, Electrical EngineeringHailey, Idaho · On-siteApplyEarly Career Electrical EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyExperienced Substation Electrical EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyExperienced Professional, Electrical EngineeringBoise, Idaho · On-site - 02
Jobot
StaffingRecruitingPlacementJobot has 38 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 Engineering32
- Construction22
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Project & Program Management14
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot38 openSee all 38+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyElectrical DesignerBirmingham, Alabama · On-siteApplyElectrical TechnicianBeckley, West Virginia · On-siteApplyElectrical Field ServiceTulsa, Oklahoma · RemoteApplyElectrical EngineerReading, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyElectrical EstimatorPaducah, Kentucky · On-site - 03
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 & Industrial Engineering2
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell58 openSee all 58+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Electrical EngineerFort Worth, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerRoanoke, Virginia · On-siteApplyAssistant Electrical DetailerDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplySenior Electrical EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyAssistant Electrical DesignerKansas City, Missouri · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,100+ OPT jobs for electrical engineers- 04
HDR
EngineeringInfrastructureEnergyHDR has 34 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)58
- Electrical Engineering34
- Project & Program Management7
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering2
Open roles at HDR34 openSee all 34+ HDR OPT jobsApplyElectrical EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyElectrical / I&C EIT/CoordinatorAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplySubstation Electrical EIT/CoordinatorMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyElectrical CoordinatorSan Antonio, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical Power EngineerSt. Louis, Missouri · On-site - 05
Amazon.com
TechnologyHardwareCloudAmazon.com has 46 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)92
- Electrical Engineering46
- Project & Program Management24
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4
- Construction2
Open roles at Amazon.com46 openSee all 46+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyProject Design Electrical EngineerUmatilla, Oregon · On-siteApplyTIPM Manager, Retrofits & Strategy, Electrical EngineeringHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplyElectrical Hardware Development EngineerBellevue, Washington · On-siteApplyElectrical System Development EngineerBellevue, Washington · 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
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
EngineeringMEP DesignConsultingAffiliated Engineers, Inc. has 1 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Affiliated Engineers provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design for complex facilities.
Open roles by team
- Electrical Engineering13
Open roles at Affiliated Engineers, Inc.1 openSee all Affiliated Engineers, Inc. OPT jobsApplyElectrical Engineer IINashville, Tennessee · On-site - 07
Salas O'Brien
EngineeringConsultingEnergySalas O'Brien has 25 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)42
- Electrical Engineering25
- Project & Program Management4
- Drafting & CAD1
- Consulting & Strategy1
Open roles at Salas O'Brien25 openSee all Salas O'Brien OPT jobsApplyEntry-level Electrical EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineer IITownship of Monroe, New Jersey · On-siteApplyElectrical DesignerVista, California · HybridApplyElectrical Designer/EngineerMoore, Oklahoma · On-siteApplyElectrical CAD/BIM DesignerIrvine, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,100+ OPT jobs for electrical engineers- 08
Apple
ElectronicsHardwareSemiconductorsApple has 20 live OPT openings for electrical engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and semiconductor products.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)40
- Electrical Engineering20
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
- Biomedical Engineering1
Open roles at Apple20 openSee all Apple OPT jobsApplyBattery Management Systems - Electrical EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyHardware System Integration Electrical EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyHardware Systems Design Electrical EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyHealth Sensing Hardware - Electrical EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyiPad Touch Electrical EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - 09
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)28
- Electrical Engineering15
Open roles at Kimley-Horn4 openSee all Kimley-Horn OPT jobsApplyElectrical Engineering AnalystRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerPlymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyElectrical EITFrisco, Texas · On-siteApplySubstation Electrical EngineerEverett, Washington · On-site - 10
Rosendin Electric
ElectricalConstructionRenewablesRosendin Electric has 17 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
- Construction15
- Electrical Engineering11
- Project & Program Management10
- Engineering (Non-Software)2
Open roles at Rosendin Electric17 openSee all Rosendin Electric OPT jobsApplyElectrical Estimator IIAnaheim, California · On-siteApplySenior Electrical EstimatorPrineville, Oregon · On-siteApplyElectrical Engineer IIGallatin, Tennessee · On-siteApplyElectrical EstimatorGallatin, Tennessee · On-siteApplyAssociate Electrical Construction Project ManagerSan Jose, California · On-site
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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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Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Electrical Engineers?
WSP has the most, with 31 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Jobot (38) and Burns & McDonnell (58). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 274 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.