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Electrical Project Managers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard: it typically requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Employers in construction, utilities, and engineering services regularly file LCAs for this title, making it a realistic target for sponsored candidates.
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Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.
Position Summary: Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking an Industrial Electrical Project Engineer II. The Industrial Electrical Project Engineer II will be responsible for performing, directing, and supervising all aspects of Electrical Engineering on multi-discipline industrial process design projects of small to large scope for facilities that process minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, and petrochemicals, among others. They will also coordinate with design and other project engineers to efficiently complete project goals delivered on schedule, budget, and of quality.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Supporting overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for respective discipline, including, developing hours estimates, scope, etc.
- Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
- Track the budgets of discipline task(s).
- Oversee sub-tasks within their respective discipline for a project.
- Executing quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for project.
- Delegate project tasks to project team members.
- Coaching/mentoring design staff through the design process.
- Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.
- Collaborate and manage project sub-consultants and other internal disciplines.
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
- Perform alternative studies, evaluate impacts, develop and finalize reports for client.
- Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
- Design projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools.
- Perform or check design computations.
- Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates.
- Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.
- Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department.
- Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD 3D or discipline specific software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Written and communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
- 8-10 years’ experience in industrial electrical engineering design.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
- Professional Engineer License.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the duties of an Electrical Project Manager. An electrical engineering degree is the clearest fit. A general management or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so confirm the connection before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title. That filing history confirms the employer has already navigated H-1B sponsorship for comparable positions.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable DOL prevailing wage level, and knowing that floor protects you during offer negotiations.
Prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is a practical signal that an employer has infrastructure for employment authorization compliance. For H-1B candidates, it often means a smoother onboarding process and an HR team already familiar with I-9 and status verification requirements.
Clarify who bears H-1B filing fees upfront
USCIS rules prohibit employers from passing certain mandatory H-1B filing fees to the employee. Raise this in the offer stage, not after acceptance. Engineering and construction firms vary widely on whether they cover premium processing, so ask directly.
Use your O*NET profile to document specialty occupation
The O*NET profile for Electrical Project Manager roles lists the typical education requirements and specialized knowledge domains. Your attorney or employer can cite this in the H-1B petition to establish that the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field.
H-1B Visa Electrical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Electrical Project Manager roles at engineering firms, utilities, and construction companies typically cite electrical engineering or a closely related discipline as the minimum qualification, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Roles at general contractors that accept any degree are harder to support.
Which industries hire Electrical Project Managers on H-1B sponsorship most often?
Engineering and design firms, electric utilities, large general contractors, and industrial manufacturing companies account for most H-1B LCA filings for this title. Federal contractors and data center developers have also increased filings as infrastructure investment has grown. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as an Electrical Project Manager candidate?
If your target employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the annual lottery with registration in March and a start date no earlier than October 1. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofits and universities, can file outside the lottery at any time. Confirming your employer's cap status early helps you plan your job search timeline around the April-through-October cycle.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Electrical Project Manager role without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your previous status was lawful and the new role is in the same or a related specialty occupation. Electrical Project Manager roles at different employers generally satisfy the same-occupation requirement, but confirm this with your attorney if the industry changes significantly.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credentials evaluation ready if your degree is from outside the U.S. Also prepare a detailed job description that maps your duties to your educational background, since your employer will need this for the LCA and I-129 petition. A professional license or PE certification, if applicable, strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably.