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Power Systems Engineer 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 on your behalf. Utilities, grid operators, and energy firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field, making it a strong target for employment-based permanent residency.
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Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Customer Project Manager, Power Systems position is accountable for managing small - large customer project orders. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. The individual in this position confirms customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use. This role is a U.S. based position and can work out of one of Schneider Electric’s design hubs, including Secaucus, NJ, Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.
- Partners with Field Sales or higher level project management roles to review and validate the project’s purchase order and bill of material, including both technical and commercial elements, becomes lead contact for customer for balance of project order.
- Validates a project schedule and communicates with the customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with the internal manufacturing facilities and third party vendors.
- Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.
- Monitor the performance of the customer’s project through its lifecycle. Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, schedule reporting and issue resolution.
- Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information, contact with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support, and training functions.
- Compares/differentiates/propose alternate products with additional customer value.
- Solves problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship.
- Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a 4-year engineering degree in ME/EE/IE, or 4+ years of equivalent experience. Industry experience a plus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and have time management skills. In addition, a good working knowledge of computer operating systems, specifically Windows. Standard business application software experience to include MS Office, MS Excel and MS Access. CAPM certification a plus.
- Must have experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes.
- Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise.
- Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Customer Project Manager, Power Systems position is accountable for managing small - large customer project orders. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. The individual in this position confirms customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use. This role is a U.S. based position and can work out of one of Schneider Electric’s design hubs, including Secaucus, NJ, Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.
- Partners with Field Sales or higher level project management roles to review and validate the project’s purchase order and bill of material, including both technical and commercial elements, becomes lead contact for customer for balance of project order.
- Validates a project schedule and communicates with the customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with the internal manufacturing facilities and third party vendors.
- Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.
- Monitor the performance of the customer’s project through its lifecycle. Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, schedule reporting and issue resolution.
- Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information, contact with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support, and training functions.
- Compares/differentiates/propose alternate products with additional customer value.
- Solves problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship.
- Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a 4-year engineering degree in ME/EE/IE, or 4+ years of equivalent experience. Industry experience a plus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and have time management skills. In addition, a good working knowledge of computer operating systems, specifically Windows. Standard business application software experience to include MS Office, MS Excel and MS Access. CAPM certification a plus.
- Must have experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes.
- Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise.
- Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Power Systems Engineer
Benchmark your wage against PERM requirements
Before applying, look up the prevailing wage for Power Systems Engineer roles using the OFLC Wage Search. PERM requires your offered salary to meet DOL's wage level, and a mismatch can delay or derail your certification.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Utilities, independent system operators, and engineering consultancies handling grid infrastructure regularly sponsor foreign workers. Use Migrate Mate to filter Power Systems Engineer roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from cold outreach.
Align your credentials to EB-2 advanced-degree standards
EB-2 sponsorship requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Get foreign degrees evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency before your employer files, since USCIS scrutinizes credential equivalency closely for engineering roles.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer early
Ask whether the employer will sponsor PERM before accepting an offer, not after onboarding. Many utilities have internal immigration counsel, but smaller energy firms may need time to engage outside counsel and budget for DOL filing costs.
Understand how your PE license affects the PERM job description
If the role requires a Professional Engineer license, DOL's PERM audit process will scrutinize whether that requirement is standard for the position. An overly narrow job description can trigger a supervised recruitment audit, which adds months to your timeline.
Track priority dates if you're born in India or China
EB-3 for India and EB-2 for India face significant backlogs measured in years, not months. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly once your I-140 is approved so you know when to file I-485 for adjustment of status.
Green Card Power Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power Systems Engineer qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Power Systems Engineers typically require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, which satisfies both the EB-3 professional category and the advanced-degree standard for EB-2. The role involves analyzing transmission networks, designing protection schemes, and modeling grid stability, all of which align with DOL's specialty occupation criteria under PERM.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a lottery and a six-year base limit. PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, whereas H-1B can be approved in weeks with premium processing.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Power Systems Engineers?
Utilities, regional transmission organizations, national laboratories, and large engineering consultancies are the most consistent sponsors. Federal contractors working on grid modernization and renewable integration projects also sponsor regularly, since demand for qualified foreign engineers often exceeds the domestic candidate pool for specialized transmission and protection roles.
How can I find Power Systems Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Power Systems Engineer roles where employers have documented green card sponsorship history, filtering out postings that say 'sponsorship not available.' That targeting saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations after multiple interview rounds.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification, so moving between Power Systems Engineer positions at different employers generally qualifies.