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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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Company Summary
MasTec Professional Services provides end-to-end engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries across the country. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, the company delivers best-in-class infrastructure solutions, including design, asset integrity management, feasibility studies, surveys, constructability reviews, turnkey delivery services, and more. MasTec Professional Services creates collaborative partnerships with clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.
MasTec Professional Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Professional Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MPS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
The Power Distribution Engineer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, traffic control, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer. The position would be fully remote, but field may be required; ideally be 2 hours or less from Richmond, Virginia.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
- Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
- Perform field inspections and evaluations of distribution electrical systems.
- Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
- Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
- Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
- 1-5 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
- Experience with AUD, SpidaCalc, eWam, and Dominion Energy Design standards extremely preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Company Summary
MasTec Professional Services provides end-to-end engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries across the country. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, the company delivers best-in-class infrastructure solutions, including design, asset integrity management, feasibility studies, surveys, constructability reviews, turnkey delivery services, and more. MasTec Professional Services creates collaborative partnerships with clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.
MasTec Professional Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Professional Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MPS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
The Power Distribution Engineer will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, traffic control, field notes and sketches. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer. The position would be fully remote, but field may be required; ideally be 2 hours or less from Richmond, Virginia.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solutions.
- Coordinate design/review of distribution projects for a utility, including preparation and review of bill of materials, clearance requests, permit applications, and equipment and labor units.
- Perform field inspections and evaluations of distribution electrical systems.
- Produce detailed design documentation including utility design system, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
- Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
- Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line, including: Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems.
- 1-5 years of experience in the Power Distribution industry.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
- Experience with AUD, SpidaCalc, eWam, and Dominion Energy Design standards extremely preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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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.
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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 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.
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