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Senior Power Systems Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Utilities, grid operators, and energy firms regularly sponsor these positions, making permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign engineers.
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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 your credentials evaluated before applying
A foreign engineering degree needs a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved provider before PERM documentation is filed. Delays in credential recognition can stall your labor certification, so have the evaluation completed before your employer begins the PERM audit file.
Target utilities and independent system operators
Investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and regional transmission organizations like ISOs and RTOs routinely sponsor power engineers because the specialized skill set is genuinely scarce domestically. Focusing your search on these employer types puts you in front of organizations already familiar with the PERM process.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM. Start your job search there before approaching employers directly.
Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
If your role is defined at the master's degree level, ask the employer to document the position as an EB-2 advanced-degree professional rather than defaulting to EB-3. The distinction affects your priority date category and can meaningfully shorten your wait time depending on your country of birth.
Verify the job description matches your actual duties
DOL requires the PERM application to reflect the actual minimum requirements of the position, not inflated ones. If the job description lists requirements above what the role genuinely needs, USCIS can challenge the petition. Review the draft job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Senior Power Systems Engineer before your employer files.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
The OFLC Wage Search assigns a prevailing wage level to your position based on job duties and geography. Employers must pay at or above that level throughout the PERM and I-140 process, so confirm which wage level applies before signing an offer to avoid complications at the adjudication stage.
Green Card Senior Power Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Power Systems Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the position is defined. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a closely related field. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree as the minimum. Your employer's attorneys document the minimum requirements during PERM labor certification, so the degree threshold stated in the job description is the deciding factor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, unlike the H-1B visa cap. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM itself can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140 petition, whereas H-1B status can begin within months of selection. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move reasonably, making green card sponsorship a viable long-term plan from the start of employment.
How can I find Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Senior Power Systems Engineer positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support a PERM filing. Filtering by sponsorship history before applying saves significant time compared to general job searches where sponsorship willingness is unclear.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Senior Power Systems Engineer?
Your employer files an application with DOL attesting that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL requires a documented recruitment campaign across specific channels. For a technical role like Senior Power Systems Engineer, the recruitment record typically includes journal or professional association advertising in addition to standard job postings. DOL then certifies or audits the application before the employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. A Senior Power Systems Engineer moving to a comparable power engineering role at a new employer generally qualifies, but your new employer and immigration counsel will need to confirm the occupational similarity before you make the move.