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Get Access To All JobsELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER | MISSION CRITICAL
Electrical Project Engineer | Mission Critical | Data Center Construction | Electrical Construction | Critical Power | BIM/VDC
WHO WE ARE
For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments. We are Powered by People, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.
THE POSITION
ISC is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Engineer to support complex mission-critical and data center electrical construction projects.
This position coordinates technical and project activities involving electrical construction, critical power systems, BIM/VDC, RFIs and submittals, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and system turnover. The ideal candidate is interested in developing expertise in large-scale electrical and mission-critical construction.
WHY JOIN ISC?
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities
- Experience supporting large-scale data center construction
- Exposure to critical power, BIM/VDC, commissioning, and project controls
- Collaborative environment working with engineering, construction, and project teams
- Support electrical construction and project coordination from preconstruction through turnover.
- Review drawings, one-lines, specifications, submittals, BIM models, and construction documents.
- Support BIM/VDC coordination and constructability reviews, including routing, equipment layouts, clearances, and clash resolution.
- Coordinate electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs/RPPs, busway, grounding, and critical power distribution.
- Manage and track electrical RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, revisions, logs, and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate technical information with Engineering, BIM/VDC, field operations, vendors, subcontractors, and other disciplines.
- Track long-lead electrical equipment, vendor documentation, procurement status, and delivery requirements.
- Support electrical cost, schedule, change management, and progress tracking.
- Identify constructability, procurement, coordination, and schedule risks and assist with resolution.
- Support energization planning, commissioning readiness, system completion, testing, and turnover.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, trackers, and closeout information.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience or education related to electrical engineering, construction management, electrical construction, or project engineering.
- Knowledge of electrical construction principles, power distribution, grounding and bonding, and applicable NEC requirements.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple technical priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with project management, Engineering, field operations, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Interest in mission-critical construction, data centers, and critical power infrastructure.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Mission-critical or data center construction
- Electrical project engineering
- Critical power distribution
- Switchgear and transformers
- Generators and UPS systems
- PDUs, RPPs, and busway
- BIM/VDC, Revit, or Navisworks
- Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Electrical RFIs and submittals
- Long-lead electrical equipment procurement
- Commissioning, energization, and system turnover
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel to project sites, equipment manufacturers, or other project activities as required.
- Ability to meet applicable project, client, site, and pre-employment requirements.
- Additional training or qualifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
OTHER INFORMATION
ISC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development and advancement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ISC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
RECRUITING INTEGRITY
ISC evaluates and hires applicants based exclusively upon each applicant's qualifications and merit. No applicant will ever be required to provide money or other compensation to an ISC employee to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.
MULTI-SKILL EXPECTATION
This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all duties that may be required. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept, and Associates may perform other job-related duties consistent with project and operational requirements.
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER | MISSION CRITICAL
Electrical Project Engineer | Mission Critical | Data Center Construction | Electrical Construction | Critical Power | BIM/VDC
WHO WE ARE
For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments. We are Powered by People, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.
THE POSITION
ISC is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Engineer to support complex mission-critical and data center electrical construction projects.
This position coordinates technical and project activities involving electrical construction, critical power systems, BIM/VDC, RFIs and submittals, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and system turnover. The ideal candidate is interested in developing expertise in large-scale electrical and mission-critical construction.
WHY JOIN ISC?
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities
- Experience supporting large-scale data center construction
- Exposure to critical power, BIM/VDC, commissioning, and project controls
- Collaborative environment working with engineering, construction, and project teams
- Support electrical construction and project coordination from preconstruction through turnover.
- Review drawings, one-lines, specifications, submittals, BIM models, and construction documents.
- Support BIM/VDC coordination and constructability reviews, including routing, equipment layouts, clearances, and clash resolution.
- Coordinate electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs/RPPs, busway, grounding, and critical power distribution.
- Manage and track electrical RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, revisions, logs, and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate technical information with Engineering, BIM/VDC, field operations, vendors, subcontractors, and other disciplines.
- Track long-lead electrical equipment, vendor documentation, procurement status, and delivery requirements.
- Support electrical cost, schedule, change management, and progress tracking.
- Identify constructability, procurement, coordination, and schedule risks and assist with resolution.
- Support energization planning, commissioning readiness, system completion, testing, and turnover.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, trackers, and closeout information.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience or education related to electrical engineering, construction management, electrical construction, or project engineering.
- Knowledge of electrical construction principles, power distribution, grounding and bonding, and applicable NEC requirements.
- Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple technical priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with project management, Engineering, field operations, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Interest in mission-critical construction, data centers, and critical power infrastructure.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Mission-critical or data center construction
- Electrical project engineering
- Critical power distribution
- Switchgear and transformers
- Generators and UPS systems
- PDUs, RPPs, and busway
- BIM/VDC, Revit, or Navisworks
- Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Electrical RFIs and submittals
- Long-lead electrical equipment procurement
- Commissioning, energization, and system turnover
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel to project sites, equipment manufacturers, or other project activities as required.
- Ability to meet applicable project, client, site, and pre-employment requirements.
- Additional training or qualifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
OTHER INFORMATION
ISC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development and advancement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ISC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
RECRUITING INTEGRITY
ISC evaluates and hires applicants based exclusively upon each applicant's qualifications and merit. No applicant will ever be required to provide money or other compensation to an ISC employee to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.
MULTI-SKILL EXPECTATION
This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all duties that may be required. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept, and Associates may perform other job-related duties consistent with project and operational requirements.
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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.
Prioritize E-Verify enrolled employers in your search
If you're on STEM OPT and transitioning to H-1B, your current employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Targeting E-Verify registered companies for your next role simplifies the cap-gap period and keeps your authorization continuous through October 1.
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.
H-1B Visa Electrical Project Engineer: 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.