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Electrical Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and defense contracting file LCAs under SOC code 17-3023, making this one of the more accessible technician classifications for H-1B sponsorship.
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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 Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. An electrical engineering technology degree supports most Electrical Technician petitions, but a general associate's degree alone won't qualify, even with years of experience.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for SOC 17-3023 in the employer's specific metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level or your LCA will be rejected.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and utilities file H-1B LCAs for Electrical Technician roles far more consistently than general staffing firms. Prioritize employers in those sectors when filtering your search on Migrate Mate.
Confirm the job description names a specific degree field
A posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' or 'degree in any engineering discipline' weakens the specialty occupation argument for USCIS. Ask hiring managers to specify the degree field in your offer letter before your employer files the I-129.
Use O*NET to document your role's complexity
O*NET classifies Electrical Technician as a Job Zone 3 to 4 occupation requiring medium to high preparation. Your employer can cite this in the specialty occupation narrative to support the petition if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
File during the cap season with cap-gap protection in mind
If you're on OPT when your H-1B petition is filed, cap-gap automatically extends your EAD through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1. Confirm your employer submits the I-129 before your OPT end date to activate that protection.
H-1B Visa Electrical Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like electrical engineering technology. Technician roles that accept any bachelor's degree or only require an associate's degree are routinely challenged. The stronger your employer's job description ties the duties to a specific field of study, the more defensible the petition becomes.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Technician jobs?
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, utilities, and aerospace firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Electrical Technician roles. These industries file LCAs under SOC 17-3023 with the DOL every year. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers hiring for this title directly on Migrate Mate, which filters by LCA filing history so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness.
What wage level does my employer need to pay for an H-1B Electrical Technician petition?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for SOC 17-3023 in the specific geographic area where you'll work. Prevailing wages are broken into four levels based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate your offer, so you know the minimum the LCA must certify.
Can my employer use a staffing or consulting firm to sponsor my H-1B for this role?
Staffing firms can file H-1B petitions for Electrical Technician roles, but USCIS scrutinizes these more heavily because the end-client relationship complicates the employer-employee control test. Your petition will be stronger if the direct employer files rather than a third-party staffing agency. If a staffing arrangement is unavoidable, the employer of record must demonstrate day-to-day supervisory control over your work.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or move to a different work site?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan area requires a new LCA certified by the DOL for that location, because prevailing wages vary by geography. Your employer must post the new LCA at the new worksite for ten consecutive business days before the move.