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Power Distribution Engineer roles at utilities, EPCs, and infrastructure firms qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document recruitment efforts, file an I-140 petition, and sponsor you for permanent residency. Priority dates and per-country backlogs affect your timeline, so starting sponsorship conversations early matters.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Oct 22, 2026
Location(s): BYRON, NY, US, 14422
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98218
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The position is responsible for the accurate accounting of inventory including receiving, processing, recording, and distributing materials. Performs a variety of clerical duties including data entry and maintenance of files and records in SAP and Jira. This position is responsible for maintaining Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Candidates will be expected to manage regional storerooms and execute activities such as inventory counts, inventory procurement, inventory transfers, execute, set up new storeroom, parts tracking, and provide logistical parts support across the region. This position is expected to support all the main regional hub as well as the regional storeroom in a specific region. Successful candidate will also be responsible for procurement by needs on non-isc buyer as well as GADS reporting. This role would also support the Regional Managers with security implementation and compliance.
Desired Requirements:
- Inventory transactions, reporting and compliance and support.
- GADS transactions, reporting, compliance and support.
- Procurement/contract coordination as well as shopping carts and other procurement activity.
- Security administration of region/site keys and security compliance.
Job Overview
Employees in this role perform advanced technical tasks in support of the engineering, information systems, environmental, plant water chemistry, maintenance planning, cooling pond operation, procurement, inventory, statistical process control, production assurance, Land administration, and document control functions to support the plant mission.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs advanced supplier contract coordination functions and technical tasks with minimal direction to support the plant mission.
- Develops and implements procedures that ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective operations.
- Plans, schedules, and executes project activities.
- Applies knowledge of permits and regulations to assist in taking appropriate action to prevent exceedances.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
The estimated base pay for this position is $72,000.00 to $108,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Rochester
Nearest Secondary Market: Batavia
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Location(s): BYRON, NY, US, 14422
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98218
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The position is responsible for the accurate accounting of inventory including receiving, processing, recording, and distributing materials. Performs a variety of clerical duties including data entry and maintenance of files and records in SAP and Jira. This position is responsible for maintaining Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Candidates will be expected to manage regional storerooms and execute activities such as inventory counts, inventory procurement, inventory transfers, execute, set up new storeroom, parts tracking, and provide logistical parts support across the region. This position is expected to support all the main regional hub as well as the regional storeroom in a specific region. Successful candidate will also be responsible for procurement by needs on non-isc buyer as well as GADS reporting. This role would also support the Regional Managers with security implementation and compliance.
Desired Requirements:
- Inventory transactions, reporting and compliance and support.
- GADS transactions, reporting, compliance and support.
- Procurement/contract coordination as well as shopping carts and other procurement activity.
- Security administration of region/site keys and security compliance.
Job Overview
Employees in this role perform advanced technical tasks in support of the engineering, information systems, environmental, plant water chemistry, maintenance planning, cooling pond operation, procurement, inventory, statistical process control, production assurance, Land administration, and document control functions to support the plant mission.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs advanced supplier contract coordination functions and technical tasks with minimal direction to support the plant mission.
- Develops and implements procedures that ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective operations.
- Plans, schedules, and executes project activities.
- Applies knowledge of permits and regulations to assist in taking appropriate action to prevent exceedances.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 3+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
The estimated base pay for this position is $72,000.00 to $108,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Rochester
Nearest Secondary Market: Batavia
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Power Distribution Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a closely related field. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Confirm which category fits your degree before targeting employers, since the PERM job description must align with your documented qualifications.
Request a prevailing wage check early
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination with DOL before PERM recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Power Distribution Engineer roles in the target metro, so you can flag potential mismatches before the employer submits.
Target utilities and EPCs with PERM history
Large investor-owned utilities, municipal power authorities, and engineering-procurement-construction firms regularly run PERM for grid and substation roles. Filter your search by employers with active labor certification filings rather than approaching sponsors who have never run the process for this occupation.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Power Distribution Engineer roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting companies already familiar with PERM for engineering roles cuts the negotiation phase and reduces the risk of sponsorship falling through mid-process.
Prepare a specialization portfolio before PERM begins
PERM requires the employer to advertise for a minimally qualified worker. Documenting your experience with protective relay coordination, load flow analysis, or IEEE standards in a portfolio helps justify requirements that a generalist candidate wouldn't meet, strengthening the labor market test.
Understand how I-140 approval unlocks portability
Once your I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, federal law lets you change employers or roles without restarting the green card process. For Power Distribution Engineers in long-backlog countries, this portability provision is worth planning around from the offer stage.
Green Card Power Distribution Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Power Distribution Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on your degree level and how the employer structures the PERM job description. EB-2 requires a master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in electrical engineering or power systems. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. O*NET classifies this occupation in Job Zone 4, which supports a specialty occupation framing for either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two- to three-year initial period and an annual cap lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. PERM requires a supervised DOL recruitment process that H-1B does not, but once your I-140 is approved, your status is no longer tied to a single employer in the same way.
How long does the PERM process take for a Power Distribution Engineer?
DOL currently takes between 12 and 18 months to adjudicate a PERM application, though analyst review cases run longer. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. If you're from a country without a significant backlog, you may file for adjustment of status concurrently. For nationals of India or China, priority date backlogs can add years to the total timeline.
Where can I find employers who will sponsor a green card for this role?
Migrate Mate lets you search Power Distribution Engineer roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Focusing on companies that have already completed PERM for engineering occupations reduces the risk of a sponsor backing out due to unfamiliarity with DOL's recruitment documentation requirements.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the green card queue?
Yes, federal portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar role after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Power systems and electrical engineering roles at different utilities or firms generally qualify as same or similar, but USCIS makes the final determination based on SOC codes and job duties.