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Project Consultant roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree and the position's requirements. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Consulting firms and large enterprises with recurring project staffing needs regularly run PERM for these roles.
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11-09-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing highly advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
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Technical Expertise: A candidate for this role demonstrates a strong understanding of and experience with Bulk Electric System (BES) operations and reliability principles, including transmission planning, protection and control systems, transmission and substation design, and transmission and substation field operations. Experience applying NERC Reliability Standards, reviewing compliance-related documentation, and supporting compliance programs, audit activities, and evidence management is highly desirable. The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to analyze technical and regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks, and effectively collaborate across engineering, operations, and compliance functions to support organizational reliability and compliance objectives. Exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as the expert and highest-level resource for the company in that area.
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Leadership & Guidance: Leads AEP system-wide activities in specific areas of engineering. Leads project and development activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering application. Influences the direction of thinking throughout the AEP system as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
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Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address AEP system-wide issues within specialized field of technical expertise.
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Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to highly complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge of equipment and/or problem-solving techniques, or the development of knowledge and techniques.
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Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
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Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
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Decision Making: Makes decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction. Possesses the knowledge and experience to make and take full accountability for all technical decisions.
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Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system.
Note: This position is posted at two grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Staff level, with increased educational, skill and experience requirements for the higher-level Consulting Engineer.
What We're Looking For:
Education and experience requirements listed below:
Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 8 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Acceptable alternative is:
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
What You’ll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-010
Compensation Range:
$136,539.00 - $208,565.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing highly advance engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
-
Technical Expertise: A candidate for this role demonstrates a strong understanding of and experience with Bulk Electric System (BES) operations and reliability principles, including transmission planning, protection and control systems, transmission and substation design, and transmission and substation field operations. Experience applying NERC Reliability Standards, reviewing compliance-related documentation, and supporting compliance programs, audit activities, and evidence management is highly desirable. The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to analyze technical and regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks, and effectively collaborate across engineering, operations, and compliance functions to support organizational reliability and compliance objectives. Exhibits the highest level of proficiency and expert knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the engineer to serve as the expert and highest-level resource for the company in that area.
-
Leadership & Guidance: Leads AEP system-wide activities in specific areas of engineering. Leads project and development activity related to specific, unique, and/or highly specialized areas of engineering application. Influences the direction of thinking throughout the AEP system as a recognized authority in an area of expertise.
-
Planning & Organization Ability: Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address AEP system-wide issues within specialized field of technical expertise.
-
Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to highly complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge of equipment and/or problem-solving techniques, or the development of knowledge and techniques.
-
Communication: Leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.
-
Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams and networks that extend through AEP, and other companies, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and academia.
-
Decision Making: Makes decisions that are likely to impact the AEP system, business objectives and strategic direction. Possesses the knowledge and experience to make and take full accountability for all technical decisions.
-
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Demonstrates the ability to make their area of expertise a strategic asset of the AEP system.
Note: This position is posted at two grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Staff level, with increased educational, skill and experience requirements for the higher-level Consulting Engineer.
What We're Looking For:
Education and experience requirements listed below:
Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 8 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.
ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Acceptable alternative is:
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
What You’ll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-010
Compensation Range:
$136,539.00 - $208,565.50
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Consultant
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
PERM requires your employer to show the role needs your specific degree field. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and employer letters that tie your consulting specialization directly to the job duties before your employer starts the PERM audit file.
Target employers with established PERM programs
Consulting firms that run PERM regularly have internal immigration teams and standard timelines. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm a firm has filed PERM applications for Project Consultant or similar titles in the past three years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Not every consulting employer advertises green card sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for consulting roles, so you can focus your applications on firms that have already run this process.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your PERM application a wage level based on your duties and experience. Ask your employer which wage level they plan to certify, then cross-check it against the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location.
Understand how client site placements affect your PERM
Project Consultants often work at third-party client sites rather than the sponsoring employer's office. USCIS and DOL require the worksite address on the PERM application to match where you'll actually perform the work, so confirm the location before filing.
Check your O*NET profile to support the specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for Project Consultant lists the typical education and skill requirements DOL and USCIS use to evaluate whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under EB-2, strengthening the employer's PERM and I-140 filing.
Green Card Project Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on the position requirements your employer defines. If the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, it typically qualifies under EB-3 as a professional. If the employer documents an advanced degree requirement tied to the consulting specialty, EB-2 becomes available. Your employer makes this determination when they draft the PERM job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Consultant?
H-1B visa is temporary status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and leads to permanent residency. PERM adds DOL recruitment steps before the I-140 petition, but once your priority date becomes current, there's no annual cap issue at EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China.
How long does the PERM process take for a Project Consultant role?
DOL's analyst review for PERM is currently running several months for standard applications, with audited cases taking longer. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. Standard I-140 processing adds several more months. Premium processing is available for I-140 but not for the PERM labor certification stage itself.
Where can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Project Consultant jobs?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified PERM and EB-2/EB-3 filing history, so you can see which employers have sponsored Project Consultant and similar roles rather than relying on job postings that don't mention immigration support. This cuts out firms unlikely to run PERM and focuses your search on employers with a track record.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
You can change employers, but your PERM certification is tied to the sponsoring employer and does not transfer. You'd need a new PERM with your new employer, which resets the timeline. If your I-140 has already been approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 may let you move to a similar role without losing your place in line.