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Master Electrician roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a degree-level specialty occupation. Australian electricians with a bachelor's in electrical engineering or a related field can apply without entering a lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap restricting availability.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Theatrical Technician
Working Title: First Electrician
Career Progression Track: C
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 18.00 to 21.63
Open Date: 09/03/2026
Close Date: 12/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time): 10/15/2026
Job Summary
This is a full time benefited position, salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Master Electrician this position serves as a key member of the production team. The First Assistant Electrician will assist preparing for hanging, focusing, and managing an over-hire crew each show. The First Assistant will have responsibilities for programming assigned shows during the tech process and or operating in tandem with the Master Electrician to complete notes, and when applicable acts as the light board operator for shows. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- At the direction of the Master Electrician, assist in the organization and training of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each show
- Work directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design.
- Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory
- Coordinate production of set electrics with Master Electrician and Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.
- Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.
- Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- BA in Technical theatre or equivalent experience.
- Two years of professional production electrics experience.
- Strong verbal and communication skills a must.
- Knowledge of ETC dimming, programming and control console.
- Knowledge of DMX and sACN protocols.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Title: Theatrical Technician
Working Title: First Electrician
Career Progression Track: C
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 18.00 to 21.63
Open Date: 09/03/2026
Close Date: 12/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time): 10/15/2026
Job Summary
This is a full time benefited position, salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Master Electrician this position serves as a key member of the production team. The First Assistant Electrician will assist preparing for hanging, focusing, and managing an over-hire crew each show. The First Assistant will have responsibilities for programming assigned shows during the tech process and or operating in tandem with the Master Electrician to complete notes, and when applicable acts as the light board operator for shows. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- At the direction of the Master Electrician, assist in the organization and training of 4-8 over-hire electricians for hang and focus of each show
- Work directly with designers, Technical Director and Production manager to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor and budget constraints based on approved final design.
- Maintain and repair PTC Electrics equipment inventory
- Coordinate production of set electrics with Master Electrician and Technical Director to ensure necessary jobs are completed in an appropriate timeline with set installation.
- Maintain lighting equipment in safe working order.
- Ensure that staff is working in a safe and supportive environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of full time professional experience in one or all of the above listed skills technical theatrical skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- BA in Technical theatre or equivalent experience.
- Two years of professional production electrics experience.
- Strong verbal and communication skills a must.
- Knowledge of ETC dimming, programming and control console.
- Knowledge of DMX and sACN protocols.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Master Electrician
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A Trade Certificate IV or Diploma won't map directly to U.S. job requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in electrical engineering before applying.
Target employers already filing LCAs for electrical roles
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for certified LCA filings under SOC code 47-2111 (Electricians). Employers with recent filings have already cleared the prevailing wage and process steps you'll need.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation from the start
The E-3 visa requires a specialty occupation, so your offer letter must specify that a degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field is a stated requirement, not just preferred. Work with your employer to get that language right before filing.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and the DS-160 and supporting documents need to align precisely. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment so nothing falls through.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
E-3 holders must complete Form I-9 on their first day, and employers with federal contracts are required to use E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status before signing, since an employer discovering a gap post-offer creates avoidable delays.
Carry certified LCA copies to your consulate interview
Consular officers routinely ask to see the certified LCA alongside your offer letter. Print the DOL-certified version, not a draft, and bring multiple copies. Missing this document is one of the most common reasons electrical trade applicants get delayed.
E-3 Visa Master Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Master Electrician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Master Electrician roles where U.S. employers are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian candidates. Generic job boards don't filter by visa type or Australian eligibility, so you risk spending time on roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces positions matched to E-3 requirements.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Master Electrician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined by the employer. The E-3 requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as electrical engineering. A supervisory Master Electrician role tied to engineering systems design or complex project management is more likely to qualify than a hands-on trade position where a license alone is the standard entry requirement.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Master Electrician roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, has a separate 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been exhausted, and requires no lottery. The H-1B visa runs an oversubscribed lottery each April with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For an Australian Master Electrician with a qualifying degree and job offer, the E-3 is a far more predictable and faster path to U.S. employment.
Can I transfer my Australian electrical license to work as a Master Electrician in the U.S.?
Australian electrical licenses are not recognized in the U.S. Each state issues its own Master Electrician license, and requirements vary, including written exams, local code knowledge, and documented hours. Your E-3 visa authorizes you to work, but you'll need to meet the specific licensing requirements of the state where you'll be employed before performing electrical work independently.