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Electrical Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Construction, utilities, and engineering firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this specialty occupation.
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Electrical Project Engineer – ARB, Inc.
Summary
The Electrical & Instrumentation Field Engineer is responsible for providing support for both administrative and construction activities assigned by supervisor (safety, project controls, subcontracts and material management, scheduling). Typically, this position performs material takeoff, coordinates materials and change orders, expedites material on the job, prepares cost estimates, compiles and analyzes production and cost statistics. This position also provides technical support for field operations and will be located at a project site in the western US states.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Write requisitions and follow up with suppliers to expedite deliveries, as assigned by a supervisor.
- Monitor receiving, warehousing functions, and material control.
- Manage subcontracts as assigned by a supervisor.
- Perform field estimating for change orders and other scope-of-work adjustments.
- Resolve contractor-raised queries in conjunction with the technical support group, raise and close out engineering queries as applicable.
- Witness any testing as required in the codes and standards.
- Compile punch lists in conjunction with the contractor and client.
- Carry out inspections, site surveys and dimensional checks to ensure electrical & instrumentation installations are as design drawings and specifications and comply with Project Specifications. Complete applicable QA/QC forms for electrical & instrumentation installations.
- Ensure that the required as-built/red-line drawings are compiled and maintained as required by the project procedures.
- Ensure work is completed as per specification and drawings, and that the requirements of engineering queries are incorporated.
- Ensure that a preservation and maintenance schedule has been compiled and that all equipment listed is preserved and maintained in accordance with the guaranteed requirement of all vendors.
- Implement and maintain the project assured grounding program.
- Perform electrical calculations in accordance with the NEC for wire sizing, transformers/panels, conduit sizes, etc.
- Generate subcontractor packages and maintain system turnover packages.
- Develop and manage E&I tracking, RFI, requisitions, change orders, purchase orders, and cable reel log.
- Build system component packages, perform system walk-downs, and transmit to Start-Up.
- Support training NCCER, state licensing programs, safety programs and company programs.
- Review and comply with company policies.
- Maintain Equipment Log.
- Become knowledgeable with applicable portions of the project's safety, company policies, contract documents, drawings, specifications and scope of work as assigned by a supervisor.
- As directed, assist with the development and maintenance of the project master schedule using CPM techniques and appropriate scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Under direction of supervision, prepare submittals (materials, vendors) that will be transmitted to client for approval by the project's lead coordinator/engineer.
- Look for ways to improve project operations; submit ideas to supervisor.
- In addition, perform any other job-specific duties as directed by supervisor.
Company Overview:
ARB, Inc. has a long history of providing maintenance, construction, fabrication, and EPC services throughout the U.S., with safety and quality as our highest value proposition. We self-perform and deliver turnkey construction and EPC services to our clients within the energy infrastructure industry (gas processing, product storage and transportation, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, renewables, refining, and mining).
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
- Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
- Pet coverage for your furry friends.
- Legal assistance coverage.
- Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Manager
Verify your specialty occupation credentials first
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field for EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility. Get foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service before approaching employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check any offer against OFLC Wage Search before signing, so the LCA certification doesn't stall over a wage shortfall later.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Construction management firms, electric utilities, and large engineering contractors file PERM applications regularly. Prioritize employers whose job postings mention green card sponsorship or who have a dedicated in-house immigration team or established outside counsel.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Electrical Project Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to firms that sponsor H-1B visa transfers but have never filed a PERM application.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer early
If you hold a master's degree or have at least a decade of progressive project management experience, push your employer to file under EB-2, which avoids the longer EB-3 queue for nationals from high-demand countries like India and China.
Negotiate PERM timing into your offer letter
PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 even files. Ask for a written commitment on when the employer will initiate the PERM process, and confirm they'll cover filing fees, so there are no surprises post-hire.
Green Card Electrical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Electrical Project Manager positions as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or a closely related discipline. The O*NET classification for this role supports the theoretical and practical application standard USCIS applies when evaluating EB-2 and EB-3 PERM petitions.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas per year and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication can run 18 to 36 months before a visa number becomes available, depending on your country of birth and the preference category your employer files under.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Electrical Project Managers?
Electric utilities, large EPC contractors, data center developers, and municipal infrastructure agencies are the most consistent sponsors. These employers typically manage multi-year capital projects that justify the long PERM timeline. Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Manager listings by green card sponsorship history so you're targeting employers who have actually completed the PERM process before, not just those open to it in principle.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is advisable. Filing PERM while you're on H-1B does not affect your current status or work authorization. Once your I-140 is approved, an H-1B extension beyond the standard six-year cap becomes available under AC21 portability rules, protecting your status while your priority date advances.
Does a Professional Engineer license strengthen a green card application for this role?
A PE license doesn't replace the degree requirement for PERM purposes, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument and can support an EB-2 filing by demonstrating advanced credentials beyond a standard bachelor's. Some employers also use it to justify a higher prevailing wage tier on the LCA, which can reduce audit risk at the DOL review stage.