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Compliance Associate roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a field like law, finance, or business and the employer files PERM labor certification with DOL. Many regulated-industry employers in banking, healthcare, and fintech have established sponsorship pipelines for this role.
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INTRODUCTION
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Position Overview:
Ameresco is offering an associate level position, based in our Boston, MA office. The position will join the Solar PV and Energy Storage team, which develops, installs, and operates large scale renewable generation and energy storage projects throughout the country. Position responsibilities are a mix of recurring responsibilities and individual project-based work. The selected candidate will support the operation of large scale solar and battery energy storage projects and work closely with the analysts, engineers, project development and operations and maintenance staff who create and manage these projects.
Responsibilities:
- Familiarity with NERC grid reliability standards for Generator Owner and Generator Operator.
- Follow ongoing changes and additions to the reliability standards.
- Understand the intersection between the NERC standards and the Generator Owner and Generator Operator roles, and the other functional parties (balancing authority, reliability coordinator, etc.) who may have their own data requirements and systems.
- Manage Ameresco relationships with compliance consultants.
- Lead response to RFIs or audits from NERC or submitting registrations and self-certifications in partnership with external consultants.
- Ensure that O&M field services programs, training and data maintenance align with standards requirements and implement improvements if needed.
- Partner with O&M field services and engineering to drive the process if there are malfunctions, grid events or other issues that trigger a need for an investigation and remedial action.
- Advising the development teams on applicability of standards for new projects, specifically what protective equipment, relay settings, and other items should be incorporated into project design and schedule processes and requirements.
- Manage EIA-860, EIA-923, and FERC EQR submissions and updates.
- Build a company-wide Culture of Compliance.
- Other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, energy or engineering fields.
- Minimum of 2 years working in regulatory or compliance fields, with a preference for experience with NERC requirements associated with large scale energy infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
- Excellent computer skills including strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Self-starter, able to work independently, take initiative and develop good working relationships with junior and senior team staff.
- Strong verbal, written, technical communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other programming languages.
- Prior work experience or education in solar, wind, or battery storage technologies.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $77,000 - $111,500 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.
We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.
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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the job's minimum requirements. A compliance role tied to financial regulations needs a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field documented clearly on your transcripts and resume before your employer files.
Target employers in regulated industries first
Banks, broker-dealers, healthcare systems, and fintechs sponsor compliance roles most consistently because regulators require dedicated compliance staff. These employers already understand PERM timelines and often have immigration counsel on retainer.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Associate openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you spend your time on roles where EB-2 or EB-3 PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path early
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. If your position requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise, ask your employer's counsel whether EB-2 is a better fit before the I-140 is filed.
Prepare for the PERM prevailing wage determination
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific compliance role and worksite. Check the OFLC Wage Search tool to understand what wage level your qualifications and duties support before negotiating your offer.
Time your job search around priority date backlogs
EB-3 is current for most countries, but Indian and Chinese nationals face multi-year waits. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer so you understand the full timeline from PERM approval to adjustment of status.
Green Card Compliance Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Compliance Associate roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Associate positions qualify under EB-3 because they require a bachelor's degree rather than an advanced degree. Roles that require a master's degree or specialized expertise in securities law, risk management, or regulatory compliance may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the correct category before filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for compliance jobs?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery and no six-year cap on EB-3. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before your employer even files the I-140, compared to H-1B visa status that can start within months of selection.
Which industries sponsor compliance professionals for green cards most often?
Federally regulated industries sponsor compliance roles most consistently. Banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and fintechs all maintain compliance teams and are accustomed to PERM sponsorship. These employers typically have outside immigration counsel already engaged, which shortens the time between offer and PERM filing.
How can I find Compliance Associate jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Compliance Associate openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely, and surfaces companies whose HR and legal teams already understand the PERM process for compliance-track professionals.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers routinely file PERM labor certification for employees already working on H-1B. Starting PERM early matters because an approved I-140 locks in your priority date. If your H-1B is approaching its six-year limit and your I-140 has been approved for at least 365 days, you may qualify for one-year H-1B extensions under AC21 while waiting for your priority date to become current.