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INTRODUCTION
Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.
Why Rosendin?
Committed. Innovative. Engaged.
If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:
The Engineer III is a senior engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and assistance to ensure compliance with the project requirements and all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. This is a senior engineering role with developed subject matter expertise and the capability to mentor and train other staff.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Oversee a team of engineers, designers, and staff on a project basis or individual initiative.
- May be the Engineer of Record for projects as assigned.
- Supervise, review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals.
- Supervise process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.
- Oversee the preparation of designs, including power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
- Oversee preparation of power system single-line diagrams, including feeder, over current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
- Supervise or conduct short circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies and Arc Flash Studies.
- Supervise or conduct distribution analysis, including voltage drop, voltage droop, and underground heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations.
- Oversee the project specifications or equipment buy-out.
- Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.
- Supervise or utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short circuit currents.
- Conduct value engineering exercises to evaluate the cost of construction.
- Attend project design team meetings and interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer.
- Work closely with the Rosendin Project Manager to coordinate the design criteria with budgetary issues and deliverables schedule on the projects they are assigned.
- Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors during project installation.
- Generate project specifications appropriate for the project.
- Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.
- Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
- Perform work involving the application of conventional aspects of electrical engineering related to the design of high-tech, mission-critical health industry, commercial, industrial, high-rise residential, and other facilities.
- Review plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
- Supervise the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with the city, state, county officials, and other outside agencies.
- Oversee plans and specifications, establish schedules, and coordinate electrical engineering work.
- Prepare documentation for the commissioning of a building.
- Resolve various complex problems (i.e., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, technical issue resolution).
- The duties and responsibilities describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.
WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of Engineering Experience
- One-year on-site field experience strongly encouraged
- Licensure as a US-based Professional Engineer is required
- Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering subjects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, value engineering, applicable codes, standards, etc., is required to design state-of-the-art constructible projects.
- Proficient in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Illumination software, and Oracle software pertaining to Engineering Productivity and CAC generation.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
- Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
TRAVEL:
- Up to 50% (Does not include local field visits)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
- Noise level is usually low to medium
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
YOU Matter - Our Benefits
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
- 401K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Pay Range
$102,400.00-$134,300.00 Annual
The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.
Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.
Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Site Engineer
Match your credentials to the right category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive electrical engineering experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone. Pull your transcripts and performance reviews now so your employer can file the right I-140 petition from the start.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's PERM labor certification must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for Electrical Engineers in your target city before you receive an offer.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with a documented history of employment-based green card sponsorship for engineering roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're not applying blind.
Expect and plan for the PERM recruitment test
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a mandatory recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Document your interview process carefully; gaps or inconsistencies in those records are a leading cause of PERM audits and denials.
File I-485 as soon as your priority date becomes current
Nationals from high-demand countries face per-country backlogs that can delay adjustment of status by years. Monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and file your I-485 the moment your priority date is current to start accumulating time toward AC21 portability protections.
Verify your O*NET job zone supports EB-2 or EB-3
Electrical Site Engineer roles vary by project type and employer. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific duties and required education level. If your job description doesn't align with the posted O*NET requirements, USCIS may challenge the petition's occupational classification.
Green Card Electrical Site Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor an Electrical Site Engineer for a green card, and what does the process involve?
Yes. Most employers sponsor Electrical Site Engineers through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You then wait for your priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status or consular processing to receive lawful permanent residence.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence rather than temporary status. The process requires PERM labor certification, which the H-1B visa does not. There's no lottery for employment-based green cards, but there are per-country numerical limits that can create multi-year backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries. H-1B status is time-limited and renewable; a green card is permanent once granted. The employer commitment and documentation burden are substantially higher for PERM than for an H-1B petition.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers as an Electrical Site Engineer?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your approved I-140 priority date can also transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. Changing jobs before the 180-day threshold restarts the process entirely, so timing matters.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Electrical Site Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for engineering roles, searchable by location and job type. This saves significant time compared to manually researching employer immigration histories. You're looking specifically for companies that have completed PERM labor certifications and filed I-140 petitions for electrical engineering positions, which signals a genuine and established sponsorship process.
Does my field experience substitute for a degree when applying for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
For EB-2, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus five years of progressive post-degree experience can substitute for an advanced degree, allowing employer-sponsored sponsorship under the advanced degree category. EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of training or experience but no specific degree. Document progressive responsibility carefully in your resume and reference letters, as USCIS scrutinizes whether experience genuinely substitutes for formal education in technical engineering roles.