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Electrical Engineer jobs at Garver sit within multidisciplinary infrastructure and consulting teams, covering power systems, facility design, and public-sector projects across the U.S. Garver has a consistent track record of sponsoring international engineers across multiple visa categories, making it a viable target for candidates who need work authorization.
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Garver is looking for a mid to senior-level Electrical Engineer for their Water Design Center location in Fayetteville, AR. This role will be responsible for a multitude of tasks to support projects for Garver’s water business line. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this engineer the opportunity to be hands-on with design, directly involved with clients to solve electrical problems, provide mentorship to team members, manage projects and actively participate in marketing initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities will include electrical support as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects, but the majority of the expected assignments will be related to developing electrical power distribution designs for water and wastewater treatments plants, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.
Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Developing detailed designs for water and wastewater treatment electrical power distribution, standby power generation, motor starting, and lighting systems
- Working closely with other team members, including instrumentation and control engineers and other engineering disciplines to coordinate the project requirements
- Developing one-line diagrams, power plans, grounding and lightning protection plans, and lighting plans for industrial facilities
- Coordinating with various electrical equipment vendors
- Preparing design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control
- Coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization
In addition, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:
- Developing details and specifications
- Performing power system studies
- Coordinating schedules
- Monitoring budgets
- Quality program compliance, including ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization
- Electrical design standards and tools development, procurement, and training
- Performing assessments of industrial electrical equipment and systems
- On-site advisement of clients for electrical issues and improvements
Some travel may be required, as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive team.
ABOUT GARVER’S WATER DESIGN CENTER:
The Water Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across Garver’s footprint. The WDC specializes in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. The WDC currently has four main locations. Centralizing the locations of the WDC means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as the engineer’s opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
- 6 or more years of direct design experience
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Technically competent in engineering design including power distribution and standby power generating systems
- Proven experience overseeing and developing electrical designs for industrial facilities, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects
- Proven field experience in technical electrical problem resolution
- Overall understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems in a plant-wide setting
- Experience with power system studies including short circuit analysis, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash
- Demonstrated ability to develop and design low and medium voltage power distribution systems
- Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Understanding of the electrical complexities associated with water and wastewater treatment equipment
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong teaching and coaching skills to bring new members up to speed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Water / Wastewater consulting experience
- Working knowledge of power system modeling software
- SKM PowerTools for Windows
- EasyPower
- Use of AutoCad and/or Revit CAD programs
- Experience with instrumentation and controls and SCADA design
GROW WITH US
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Garver is looking for a mid to senior-level Electrical Engineer for their Water Design Center location in Fayetteville, AR. This role will be responsible for a multitude of tasks to support projects for Garver’s water business line. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this engineer the opportunity to be hands-on with design, directly involved with clients to solve electrical problems, provide mentorship to team members, manage projects and actively participate in marketing initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities will include electrical support as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects, but the majority of the expected assignments will be related to developing electrical power distribution designs for water and wastewater treatments plants, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.
Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Developing detailed designs for water and wastewater treatment electrical power distribution, standby power generation, motor starting, and lighting systems
- Working closely with other team members, including instrumentation and control engineers and other engineering disciplines to coordinate the project requirements
- Developing one-line diagrams, power plans, grounding and lightning protection plans, and lighting plans for industrial facilities
- Coordinating with various electrical equipment vendors
- Preparing design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control
- Coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization
In addition, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:
- Developing details and specifications
- Performing power system studies
- Coordinating schedules
- Monitoring budgets
- Quality program compliance, including ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization
- Electrical design standards and tools development, procurement, and training
- Performing assessments of industrial electrical equipment and systems
- On-site advisement of clients for electrical issues and improvements
Some travel may be required, as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive team.
ABOUT GARVER’S WATER DESIGN CENTER:
The Water Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across Garver’s footprint. The WDC specializes in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. The WDC currently has four main locations. Centralizing the locations of the WDC means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as the engineer’s opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
- 6 or more years of direct design experience
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Technically competent in engineering design including power distribution and standby power generating systems
- Proven experience overseeing and developing electrical designs for industrial facilities, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects
- Proven field experience in technical electrical problem resolution
- Overall understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems in a plant-wide setting
- Experience with power system studies including short circuit analysis, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash
- Demonstrated ability to develop and design low and medium voltage power distribution systems
- Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Understanding of the electrical complexities associated with water and wastewater treatment equipment
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong teaching and coaching skills to bring new members up to speed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Water / Wastewater consulting experience
- Working knowledge of power system modeling software
- SKM PowerTools for Windows
- EasyPower
- Use of AutoCad and/or Revit CAD programs
- Experience with instrumentation and controls and SCADA design
GROW WITH US
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Electrical Engineer Jobs at Garver
Align your credentials to U.S. standards early
Garver hires Electrical Engineers for licensed professional environments. Get your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before applying so your qualifications map clearly to U.S. bachelor's-level requirements that support specialty occupation filings.
Target Garver's infrastructure and public-sector openings
Garver's Electrical Engineer roles frequently support government-funded transportation, water, and facilities projects. These positions carry strong specialty occupation standing, which matters when your employer builds the H-1B petition around a clearly defined engineering discipline.
Understand which visa fits your current status
Garver sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT among others. If you're finishing an engineering degree in the U.S., CPT or OPT lets you start while an H-1B petition is prepared. TN is available if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
Ask about PERM sponsorship during offer negotiations
Garver has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, which require a PERM labor certification through DOL before the immigrant petition. Raise this in offer conversations so you understand the firm's internal timeline and how it aligns with your long-term authorization needs.
Build out your PE licensure path before interviewing
Many Electrical Engineer roles at consulting firms like Garver require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of one. Demonstrating progress toward your PE signals long-term commitment and strengthens the specialty occupation case your employer files with USCIS.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Electrical Engineer roles at Garver
Garver posts Electrical Engineer openings across multiple U.S. regions. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Garver roles that are open to visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions where the sponsorship pathway is already confirmed rather than guessing from a standard job listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Garver sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers?
Yes, Garver sponsors H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Garver operates in consulting and infrastructure, where clearly scoped engineering roles tend to support strong H-1B petitions. You'll want an offer in hand well before the April filing window, as USCIS runs a lottery for cap-subject petitions.
How do I apply for Electrical Engineer jobs at Garver?
Apply directly through Garver's careers page or use Migrate Mate to browse Electrical Engineer openings at Garver filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility. Tailor your resume to highlight project-specific experience relevant to Garver's focus areas, such as power systems, facilities, or infrastructure. If you're on OPT or CPT, note your authorization status and end date in your application so the recruiting team can plan accordingly.
Which visa types does Garver commonly use for Electrical Engineer roles?
Garver sponsors a range of visa categories for Electrical Engineers, including H-1B, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1 visa, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The right visa depends on your citizenship, education stage, and how long you've been in the U.S. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in engineering roles without a lottery. H-1B is the most common path for other nationalities.
What qualifications does Garver expect for Electrical Engineer positions?
Garver's Electrical Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, and many positions at the mid or senior level expect active pursuit of or attainment of a Professional Engineer license. Project experience in power distribution, facility electrical systems, or public infrastructure carries weight in their consulting environment. Foreign degrees are generally accepted but should be evaluated by a NACES-accredited evaluator to confirm equivalency.
How do I handle the H-1B timeline when targeting a role at Garver?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for a cap-subject petition, with an October 1 start date if selected. If you're on F-1 OPT, you may be able to bridge the gap using the OPT cap-gap extension while your petition is pending. Engage Garver's HR team early, before January if possible, so the offer, Labor Condition Application filed through DOL, and petition are ready before the registration window opens.