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Electrical Engineering Intern roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Sponsorship converts a training-level position into a permanent residency pathway, making employer selection and credential alignment critical from day one.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
As a current accredited college student, the candidate is expected to develop specifications and perform calculations in support of a lead engineer in the field of electrical power engineering. Additional duties include review of project scopes of work, vendor documents, and to coordinate with other engineering disciplines. The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of electrical power scope under the direct supervision of a lead engineer. This role has the responsibility to support essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of developing project deliverables that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, and timeliness of the completed project. Performing assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility, this position is designed to develop broader electrical engineering knowledge and experience.
- Develop simple or basic electrical design documents
- Acquire basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures
- Acquire basic knowledge of Electrical power systems software (i.e. Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.)
Basic Job Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Working toward an accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in electrical engineering with electric power coursework and no required previous years of work-related experience
- Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field either as a Fundamentals of Engineering certification or full licensure as a third or fourth year student
- Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions
- Technical writing skills
- Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $72,000.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
As a current accredited college student, the candidate is expected to develop specifications and perform calculations in support of a lead engineer in the field of electrical power engineering. Additional duties include review of project scopes of work, vendor documents, and to coordinate with other engineering disciplines. The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of electrical power scope under the direct supervision of a lead engineer. This role has the responsibility to support essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of developing project deliverables that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, and timeliness of the completed project. Performing assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility, this position is designed to develop broader electrical engineering knowledge and experience.
- Develop simple or basic electrical design documents
- Acquire basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures
- Acquire basic knowledge of Electrical power systems software (i.e. Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.)
Basic Job Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Working toward an accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in electrical engineering with electric power coursework and no required previous years of work-related experience
- Recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field either as a Fundamentals of Engineering certification or full licensure as a third or fourth year student
- Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions
- Technical writing skills
- Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $72,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Align your degree field with job duties
PERM requires your role to have a minimum education requirement tied to a specific field. An electrical engineering degree must directly correspond to the intern duties listed, so mismatches in your transcript or job description can stall the labor certification.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers authorized to sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 candidates almost always participate in E-Verify. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled engineering firms narrows your search to organizations already set up for employment-based sponsorship, saving you weeks of back-and-forth.
Search green card sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter electrical engineering intern positions by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already navigated PERM filings rather than guessing based on company size or reputation.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Before PERM begins, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your SOC code and location so you can flag any misclassification before it delays your labor certification.
Confirm the offer letter specifies permanent intent
An internship offer letter written for a temporary hire won't support a PERM filing. Ask your employer to confirm in writing that the position is permanent and full-time, which DOL requires before it will certify the labor market test.
Check your O*NET occupation zone before applying
O*NET classifies electrical engineering roles by job zone and typical entry requirements. Verifying your role falls in a zone that requires a bachelor's degree or higher confirms EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility before you invest time in an employer sponsorship conversation.
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Find Electrical Engineering Intern JobsElectrical Engineering Intern Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an internship position qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position is structured as a permanent, full-time role. DOL requires the PERM application to document a bona fide job opening with a minimum education requirement. Internships that lead to a defined permanent position can qualify under EB-3 for professionals or EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree, provided your employer is willing to initiate the labor certification process.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an electrical engineering intern?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no lottery. The EB-3 process takes longer, typically two to four years including PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status, but it removes the annual cap uncertainty that makes H-1B planning difficult for many foreign engineering candidates.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an electrical engineering intern's employer?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment test demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes placing ads, reviewing applications, and documenting rejections with lawful, job-related reasons. The employer also obtains a prevailing wage determination from DOL and certifies that your offered wage meets that threshold before USCIS reviews the I-140 petition.
Where can I find electrical engineering intern jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring employers in electrical engineering, so you're targeting companies with verified green card filing history rather than relying on job descriptions that vaguely mention visa support. This significantly reduces time spent on employers who are unfamiliar with or unwilling to run a PERM process.
Does my country of birth affect how long EB-3 green card sponsorship takes for this role?
Yes. Nationals of India and China typically face multi-year priority date backlogs under EB-3 due to per-country annual limits, even after PERM and I-140 approval. Nationals from most other countries, including those in Europe, Australia, and Latin America, generally face much shorter waits. You can track your priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department.
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