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Scale Clerk roles at warehouses, recycling facilities, and freight terminals qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document recruitment efforts, file an I-140 immigrant petition, and sponsor you for permanent residency. Priority dates and country-of-birth backlogs affect your timeline.
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Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Utility Scale Project Manager. We are seeking an individual who can successfully deliver utility scale projects through construction. The Project Manager will work with a wide range of external counterparties and internal clients and will be responsible for the delivery of projects from the pre-NTP stage through Commercial Operation and final completion. Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities. With GWs of projects across 30 states, Sol integrates energy storage and grid resiliency solutions to deliver reliable, sustainable power to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, and schools. Through strategic partnerships and community reinvestment, Sol ensures clean energy development drives long-term economic and environmental benefits. Founded in 2008 and led by its founder, Sol Systems is dedicated to shaping an energy future we can all believe in.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead overall project execution from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Final Completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
- Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, Owner’s Engineers, and key stakeholders to drive accountability and resolve project issues.
- Develop, monitor, and recover project schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact critical milestones.
- Oversee project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls to ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, permits, environmental commitments, and applicable regulatory and safety standards.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities to support successful project delivery.
- Monitor construction quality through inspections, testing, and issue resolution while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Provide regular executive reporting on project health, including progress, risks, financial status, safety performance, and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Lead project meetings with EPC partners, perform site visits, and actively manage installation for quality and safety as Owner, to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Develop and evolve internal processes to deliver projects more effectively.
- Lead internal project discussions and manage internal teams at the project level.
- Understand how site control, interconnection, permitting, PPA, and incentive issues impact construction risk and execution.
- Understand the PV equipment market for leading module, racking, and inverter equipment types; be able to forecast risks associated with different equipment types and their impact on construction schedules and budgets.
- Versed in EPC Contract commercial terms to represent Owner, mitigate risk, and support the Finance team for contract negotiations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years’ work experience in energy or renewable energy
- Experience either working as an Owner/Owner’s Rep or working with a General Contractor.
- Highly organized and deadline oriented with attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Valid Driver’s License
- OSHA 10+ or receive OSHA 10 certification within 6 months of employment
- Energetic, willing to learn, grow, and work with the team
- Highly proficient in project management tools and software
- Understanding of solar PV equipment, installation, and industry best practices
LOCATION & HOURS
This is a full-time hybrid role, based in our Washington, DC office. The candidate can expect to travel on a monthly basis to the project site.
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
DEADLINE
We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Utility Scale Project Manager. We are seeking an individual who can successfully deliver utility scale projects through construction. The Project Manager will work with a wide range of external counterparties and internal clients and will be responsible for the delivery of projects from the pre-NTP stage through Commercial Operation and final completion. Sol Systems is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) committed to building, owning, and managing clean energy infrastructure that benefits local communities. With GWs of projects across 30 states, Sol integrates energy storage and grid resiliency solutions to deliver reliable, sustainable power to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, and schools. Through strategic partnerships and community reinvestment, Sol ensures clean energy development drives long-term economic and environmental benefits. Founded in 2008 and led by its founder, Sol Systems is dedicated to shaping an energy future we can all believe in.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead overall project execution from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Final Completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
- Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, Owner’s Engineers, and key stakeholders to drive accountability and resolve project issues.
- Develop, monitor, and recover project schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact critical milestones.
- Oversee project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls to ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, permits, environmental commitments, and applicable regulatory and safety standards.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities to support successful project delivery.
- Monitor construction quality through inspections, testing, and issue resolution while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Provide regular executive reporting on project health, including progress, risks, financial status, safety performance, and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Lead project meetings with EPC partners, perform site visits, and actively manage installation for quality and safety as Owner, to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Develop and evolve internal processes to deliver projects more effectively.
- Lead internal project discussions and manage internal teams at the project level.
- Understand how site control, interconnection, permitting, PPA, and incentive issues impact construction risk and execution.
- Understand the PV equipment market for leading module, racking, and inverter equipment types; be able to forecast risks associated with different equipment types and their impact on construction schedules and budgets.
- Versed in EPC Contract commercial terms to represent Owner, mitigate risk, and support the Finance team for contract negotiations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills, and attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years’ work experience in energy or renewable energy
- Experience either working as an Owner/Owner’s Rep or working with a General Contractor.
- Highly organized and deadline oriented with attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Valid Driver’s License
- OSHA 10+ or receive OSHA 10 certification within 6 months of employment
- Energetic, willing to learn, grow, and work with the team
- Highly proficient in project management tools and software
- Understanding of solar PV equipment, installation, and industry best practices
LOCATION & HOURS
This is a full-time hybrid role, based in our Washington, DC office. The candidate can expect to travel on a monthly basis to the project site.
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
DEADLINE
We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Scale Clerk
Document your weighing equipment credentials early
Gather certificates for operating truck scales, rail scales, or conveyor belt systems before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify you meet the exact minimum requirements listed in the job description, so a credentials gap can stall certification.
Target industries with consistent PERM filing history
Scrap metal recycling, grain elevators, aggregate quarries, and intermodal freight facilities routinely sponsor Scale Clerk roles because regulated commodity weighing is a non-negotiable operational function, not a role they can easily offshore or automate.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Scale Clerk and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have completed the PERM process for this exact occupation, saving you from applying to companies with no green card infrastructure.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I or Level II prevailing wage for your county. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified wage, and a mismatch between the offer and the LCA filing will trigger a USCIS audit.
Confirm your O*NET classification with the employer
Scale Clerk maps to a specific O*NET SOC code your employer's attorney uses on the PERM ETA 9089. If the employer files under a mismatched occupation code, DOL can reject the application, resetting your priority date.
Understand how country backlog affects your EB-3 timeline
If you were born in India, China, Mexico, or the Philippines, your EB-3 priority date may wait years before a visa number becomes available. Workers from other countries often reach permanent residency within two to four years of PERM approval.
Green Card Scale Clerk: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Scale Clerk jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Scale Clerk is classified as a skilled worker occupation, which fits squarely within the EB-3 category. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. The role's technical requirements around certified weighing equipment and chain-of-custody documentation support the skilled-worker classification.
How does green card sponsorship for Scale Clerks differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation with at least a bachelor's degree, which Scale Clerk roles typically do not meet. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 requires no degree threshold, only demonstrated skill and a qualified job offer. There is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and PERM approval leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that requires renewal every three years.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for Scale Clerk applicants?
Most workers born outside the backlogged countries complete the full process in two to four years. PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months if DOL selects the application for audit. After an I-140 approval, workers from countries without backlogs can file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa relatively quickly, while those from backlogged countries wait for a current priority date.
Where can I find Scale Clerk jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Scale Clerk positions with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can apply only to employers who have already completed PERM filings for similar roles. This cuts the time you spend reaching out to companies with no green card infrastructure and no established immigration process.
Can my employer sponsor me for EB-3 if I am currently on a different visa status?
Yes. PERM and I-140 filings are not tied to your current visa status. Your employer can begin the PERM process while you hold any lawful status. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you can apply to adjust status to permanent residency without leaving the country, as long as you have maintained valid status throughout.