Green Card Electrical Project Engineer Jobs
Electrical Project Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Engineering disciplines with degree requirements in electrical, power systems, or related fields typically satisfy specialty occupation standards, supporting a direct path to lawful permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
As a Project Engineer – Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:
- Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.
- Tracking and stabilizing projects, implementing solutions for obstacles and anticipating customer needs related SEL products in order to complete complex assignments.
- Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
- Lead others to create and finalize customer approved functional design specifications for projects.
- Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
- Provide support for other SEL marketing, sales, application engineering and development activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if possess the following:
- B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
- Project management experience/training related to engineering construction and electrical systems or a PMP Certification.
- Relevant application experience with electric power systems, power system protection and control, integration, and/or automation and communications applications.
- Willing to travel regionally a maximum of 25%.
- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
LOCATION
Location: We are open to MULTIPLE locations.
Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.
King Of Prussia, PA - This position is located in King of Prussia, PA. Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby. The diverse options make King of Prussia the perfect place to call home.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer III $120,000-160,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
As a Project Engineer – Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:
- Full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.
- Tracking and stabilizing projects, implementing solutions for obstacles and anticipating customer needs related SEL products in order to complete complex assignments.
- Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
- Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
- Lead others to create and finalize customer approved functional design specifications for projects.
- Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
- Provide support for other SEL marketing, sales, application engineering and development activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if possess the following:
- B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
- Project management experience/training related to engineering construction and electrical systems or a PMP Certification.
- Relevant application experience with electric power systems, power system protection and control, integration, and/or automation and communications applications.
- Willing to travel regionally a maximum of 25%.
- Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience
LOCATION
Location: We are open to MULTIPLE locations.
Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.
King Of Prussia, PA - This position is located in King of Prussia, PA. Located just twenty miles from Philadelphia, its close proximity allows residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Enjoy easy access to trails along the river, or attend sporting events nearby. The diverse options make King of Prussia the perfect place to call home.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer III $120,000-160,000. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in electrical engineering supports EB-3 sponsorship. If you hold a master's degree or can document five or more years of specialized project engineering experience, you may qualify for EB-2, which can significantly shorten your priority date wait in oversubscribed countries.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
DOL assigns your role to a wage level during PERM that directly affects your employer's filing obligations. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through IV wage tiers for Electrical Project Engineer under your target metro area before accepting an offer.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Construction firms, utilities, EPC contractors, and government-adjacent engineering consultancies file PERM regularly for project engineers. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Electrical Project Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where the process is already familiar.
Expect recruitment documentation to shape your timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, before DOL will certify the application. Factor this into your start-date negotiations, especially if you're transitioning from an H-1B visa and your authorized stay has a hard end date.
Confirm the job description matches your actual duties
DOL scrutinizes whether PERM job requirements are genuinely the minimum needed, not inflated to fit a specific candidate. If your offer letter lists duties broader than typical project engineering scope, ask your employer's counsel to review the PERM description before filing to avoid audit risk.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when eligible
If your priority date is current when your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. This lets you secure work authorization and travel flexibility while the green card adjudication completes, reducing your exposure to employer-dependent status.
Green Card Electrical Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your qualifications. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate at least five years of progressive, specialized experience in project engineering. Your employer files under whichever category matches your credentials and the role's stated minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 targets permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B, there is no lottery, and EB-3 for most countries outside India and China has manageable priority date backlogs. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before USCIS even begins adjudicating the I-140 petition.
How can I find Electrical Project Engineer jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Electrical Project Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't surface PERM filing data, so you can't tell from a standard listing whether an employer has run the process before. Filtering by sponsorship history upfront avoids applying to roles where the employer has no infrastructure to support PERM.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers mid-sponsorship?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, you can port to a new employer under AC21 as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Electrical Project Engineers, a move to a comparable engineering role at a different firm typically qualifies, but your new employer should confirm portability with immigration counsel before you resign.
Can my employer file PERM if I'm currently on an H-1B working as an Electrical Project Engineer?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM while you're on H-1B status, and there's no requirement to wait until your H-1B approaches expiration. Starting PERM early is strategically important because H-1B extensions beyond six years require either an approved I-140 or a pending PERM application that has been open for at least 365 days, per USCIS rules.