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Gaylor Electric hires engineers across electrical construction and infrastructure projects, with roles spanning design, project coordination, and field engineering. The company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified engineering candidates, making it a viable target if you're navigating F-1 OPT, CPT, TN, or H-1B status.
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The Engineering Manager oversees a team responsible for completing construction projects. They ensure timely, detailed coordination and installation designs for electrical systems, adhering to PDI standards and best practices via a Virtual Design Platform. They collaborate with project teams and customers to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining Gaylor Electric standards. The manager supervises skilled professionals on various nationwide electrical projects, ranging from $1 million to $400 million, including Design Build, Plans and Specs, and Design Assist contracts. Projects span Mission Critical, Warehouse Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Multifamily, and Hospitality sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead multiple projects during preconstruction phases, managing Design Engineers and Virtual Design team members.
- Code Compliance: Maintain knowledge of relevant codes and standards, ensuring all designs comply with best practices.
- Technical Calculations: Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
- Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Training and Development: Manage onboarding and training for new team members, and assist in developing new best practices and procedures.
- Collaboration: Work with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients, consultants, and project personnel; attend project meetings.
- Documentation: Review legal contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specifications, plans, and jurisdictional codes to ensure cost-effective, compliant designs.
- Drawing Development: Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric Best Practices.
- Coordination and Design: Provide documents for Temporary Power, Distribution, Underground, Structure, Site, Common areas, Detailed Units Wiring, Value Engineering, peer review, and job site coordination.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensure financial and quality compliance and performance of the region.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience. Graduate of Construction Management or Construction Technology program preferred.
- Experience:
- Revit Certification (or) 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- 10+ years preferred of relevant electrical experience and completion of the Virtual Designer career development plan.
- Experience as a supervisor with an Electrical contractor is preferred.
- Must have proven knowledge of the National Electrical Code and be familiar with IBC, IECC and life safety codes.
- Proven organizational and management skills.
- Proficiency with Engineering & Virtual Design Software platforms, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and require minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate and uphold all Gaylor Electric core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
- Ability to travel when needed.
- Ability to lead Electrical Design discussions.
- Ability to evaluate Plans and Specs, Bid Build projects, recommend cost savings and Value Engineering solutions.
Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.
Scope of Work:
The Engineering Manager oversees a team responsible for completing construction projects. They ensure timely, detailed coordination and installation designs for electrical systems, adhering to PDI standards and best practices via a Virtual Design Platform. They collaborate with project teams and customers to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining Gaylor Electric standards. The manager supervises skilled professionals on various nationwide electrical projects, ranging from $1 million to $400 million, including Design Build, Plans and Specs, and Design Assist contracts. Projects span Mission Critical, Warehouse Distribution, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Multifamily, and Hospitality sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead multiple projects during preconstruction phases, managing Design Engineers and Virtual Design team members.
- Code Compliance: Maintain knowledge of relevant codes and standards, ensuring all designs comply with best practices.
- Technical Calculations: Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations.
- Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Training and Development: Manage onboarding and training for new team members, and assist in developing new best practices and procedures.
- Collaboration: Work with Architects, Engineers, MEP subcontractors, clients, consultants, and project personnel; attend project meetings.
- Documentation: Review legal contracts, BIM Execution Plans, scopes of work, specifications, plans, and jurisdictional codes to ensure cost-effective, compliant designs.
- Drawing Development: Create coordination and installation drawings per Gaylor Electric Best Practices.
- Coordination and Design: Provide documents for Temporary Power, Distribution, Underground, Structure, Site, Common areas, Detailed Units Wiring, Value Engineering, peer review, and job site coordination.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensure financial and quality compliance and performance of the region.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience. Graduate of Construction Management or Construction Technology program preferred.
- Experience:
- Revit Certification (or) 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- 10+ years preferred of relevant electrical experience and completion of the Virtual Designer career development plan.
- Experience as a supervisor with an Electrical contractor is preferred.
- Must have proven knowledge of the National Electrical Code and be familiar with IBC, IECC and life safety codes.
- Proven organizational and management skills.
- Proficiency with Engineering & Virtual Design Software platforms, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and require minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate and uphold all Gaylor Electric core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.
- Ability to travel when needed.
- Ability to lead Electrical Design discussions.
- Ability to evaluate Plans and Specs, Bid Build projects, recommend cost savings and Value Engineering solutions.
Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Jobs at Gaylor Electric Jobs
Tailor your resume for electrical construction
Gaylor Electric operates on large-scale commercial and industrial electrical projects. Highlight experience with electrical systems, construction site coordination, or project engineering rather than generic engineering credentials. Field exposure and hands-on project delivery will stand out here.
Verify your credentials align with specialty occupation
USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations. For electrical construction engineering roles, confirm your degree is in electrical engineering or a closely related field before applying, since a mismatch can sink a petition regardless of your experience.
Clarify sponsorship intent early in interviews
Construction employers often assess long-term project fit before committing to sponsorship. Ask directly whether the role supports visa filing during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, so there are no surprises when USCIS timelines come into play.
Browse Gaylor Electric openings through Migrate Mate
Filtering for visa-sponsoring employers in construction takes time manually. Use Migrate Mate to surface current Gaylor Electric engineering roles that align with your visa type, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already part of the equation.
Understand TN status for Canadian and Mexican engineers
If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN status is a faster path than H-1B for qualifying engineering roles. Gaylor Electric sponsors TN visas, and there's no lottery. Confirm your specific engineering title appears on the DOL's TN occupations list before you apply.
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Does Gaylor Electric sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Gaylor Electric sponsors H-1B visas for engineering roles. The H-1B requires your position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which electrical construction engineering roles typically satisfy when the job requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Your employer files the petition with USCIS, and the annual lottery runs in April for an October 1 start date.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Gaylor Electric?
Applications go through Gaylor Electric's careers portal, where engineering roles are listed by location and project type. You can also find their open positions on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers so you can confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying. Tailor your application to electrical construction experience, since Gaylor Electric focuses on large commercial and industrial projects.
Which visa types does Gaylor Electric use for Engineering roles?
Gaylor Electric sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT visas for engineering positions. F-1 OPT and CPT are the most common entry points for recent graduates, allowing you to start work quickly while longer-term sponsorship options are evaluated. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican engineers whose role falls under a qualifying occupation category defined by the DOL.
What qualifications does Gaylor Electric expect for Engineering roles?
Most engineering roles at Gaylor Electric require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field. For H-1B purposes, the degree must specifically relate to the job duties, not just any engineering discipline. Practical experience on commercial or industrial electrical construction projects is a strong differentiator, particularly for roles that involve site coordination, design support, or project management.
How do visa filing timelines affect my Engineering job search at Gaylor Electric?
If you're targeting H-1B sponsorship, plan around USCIS's April registration window for an October 1 start. That means you'd ideally secure an offer by late February or March so your employer can prepare the filing on time. TN and OPT-based hiring can happen year-round with no lottery dependency, giving you more flexibility if timing is tight.
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