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Electrical Project Engineers qualify for H-1B sponsorship because the role meets USCIS specialty occupation standards, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Employers in power, construction, and industrial automation sectors file LCAs with DOL before sponsoring, and many sponsor annually.
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Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an Electrical Project Engineer in our Boston office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will be responsible for engineering design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will also develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner’s needs, and leads the discipline team in implementing the solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
- 8+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Professional engineering registration required.
- Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong spoken and written communications skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
- Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
- Effective working individually and within team environments.
BENEFITS
When you work here, you can expect:
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
COMPENSATION
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $115,000 to $140,000
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
As an Electrical Project Engineer in our Boston office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will be responsible for engineering design process on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will also develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner’s needs, and leads the discipline team in implementing the solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
- 8+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Professional engineering registration required.
- Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong spoken and written communications skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
- Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
- Effective working individually and within team environments.
BENEFITS
When you work here, you can expect:
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
COMPENSATION
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $115,000 to $140,000
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to electrical project engineering work. A general engineering degree usually qualifies, but a business or unrelated STEM degree may trigger an RFE. Confirm alignment before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Engineer roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code, so you're applying to companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record, not guessing.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Run your target metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV rates prevents low-ball offers that still pass compliance.
Document PE licensure or project lead experience early
Project engineer roles at utilities and EPC firms often require demonstrating independent judgment, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Gather performance reviews, stamped drawings, or scope-of-work documents before your employer starts the I-129 petition.
Ask employers about premium processing before signing
USCIS premium processing upgrades I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. Electrical project roles with defined project start dates can't absorb months of standard processing delays. Confirm whether your prospective employer will elect premium processing before you accept an offer.
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Find Electrical Project Engineer JobsElectrical Project Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats electrical project engineering as a specialty occupation because it normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a closely related field. Roles that involve power systems design, project scoping, or construction oversight at the engineer-of-record level consistently meet the specialty occupation standard. A general engineering degree usually satisfies the requirement, but your degree field should connect directly to the duties in your offer letter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Electrical Project Engineers?
Utilities, engineering-procurement-construction firms, semiconductor manufacturers, data center developers, and industrial automation integrators are the most consistent sponsors for this title. These employers file LCAs regularly because project pipelines require a steady flow of credentialed engineers. Use Migrate Mate to browse Electrical Project Engineer roles filtered by employers with active LCA filing history so you're applying to verified sponsors rather than guessing at company policy.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect my H-1B offer as an Electrical Project Engineer?
Before your employer can file the LCA, DOL requires the offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Electrical Project Engineer wages are benchmarked by metro area, so a role in Houston carries a different threshold than one in San Jose. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro before negotiating to understand where your offer falls among the four wage levels.
Can I switch employers mid-project while on H-1B as an Electrical Project Engineer?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition while your current petition is still valid, you can start the new role once the transfer is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The practical complication for project engineers is that multi-year project commitments and client confidentiality clauses may limit your timeline. Confirm with your new employer that they'll file promptly so your authorization doesn't lapse between roles.
Does a Professional Engineer license strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
A PE license reinforces the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that your role requires state-recognized professional judgment, not just degree-level knowledge. It doesn't replace the degree requirement, but it signals to USCIS that the position carries independent engineering responsibility. Some employers use PE licensure as supporting evidence in the I-129 petition, particularly for roles involving stamped drawings, inspection authority, or utility interconnection approvals.
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