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Energy roles in power generation, oil and gas, renewables, and grid infrastructure qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your petition, locking in the prevailing wage for your role and location.
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A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose
At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities. By combining our deep expertise with operational knowledge, we develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with our clients to create solutions that improve energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while also benefiting the planet.
This position has a home-based office, requires travel to the Greater Philadelphia area, and the use of a personal vehicle. Travel is approximately 25%.
Day-to-Day
You Will Join a Team Dedicated To Helping Commercial And Industrial Customers Reduce Their Energy Use By Providing Technical Expertise Through Energy Efficiency Programs, Training Initiatives, And Direct-to-customer Services. Some Of The Day-to-day Activities You Would Be Involved With Might Include
- Identifying and quantifying energy efficiency opportunities.
- Performing energy and economic analyses.
- Reviewing energy assessments, opportunities, and calculations.
- Collaborating with customers, assisting with technical questions, and developing projects.
- Preparing reports and delivering presentations.
- Conducting site surveys and facilities assessments.
- Collaborating with other technical team members to teach and learn energy engineering fundamentals.
- Support customers with utility energy efficiency programs.
- Travel time up to 25%.
About You
- Collaborative, enterprising individual who likes to work in an open team environment.
- Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth.
- Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independence.
- Able to make quick and sound decisions.
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats.
- Willing to take initiative.
- Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth.
- Believe in making a positive environmental impact.
More About Energy Sciences
At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward. Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.
Additional Information
Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.
The pay range for this role is $71,711-$92,000 per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Non-degreed professional considered with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in energy assessments and commissioning/retro-commissioning-related work.
- CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, and PE certification preferred.
- Two years of experience with the items below preferred:
- Engineering support for utility energy efficiency programs.
- Retro-commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems.
- New building systems commissioning.
- HVAC system assessments for general conditions and to identify energy savings opportunities.
- ASHRAE level I, II, III energy auditing for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Energy and economic analyses based on trending, bin weather data, and regression analysis.
- Utilizing BMS for trending, field measurement, and verification work.
- Calculate and verify energy savings from implemented energy efficiency measures.
- Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, pumps, chilled water, hot water, steam, industrial processes, and compressed air.
- Knowledge of decarbonization strategies for buildings and industries.
- Working on-site with commercial and industrial customers.
- Writing reports and delivering presentations.
- Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and advanced skills using Excel.
Benefits
We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.
Description
A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose
At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities. By combining our deep expertise with operational knowledge, we develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with our clients to create solutions that improve energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while also benefiting the planet.
This position has a home-based office, requires travel to the Greater Philadelphia area, and the use of a personal vehicle. Travel is approximately 25%.
Day-to-Day
You Will Join a Team Dedicated To Helping Commercial And Industrial Customers Reduce Their Energy Use By Providing Technical Expertise Through Energy Efficiency Programs, Training Initiatives, And Direct-to-customer Services. Some Of The Day-to-day Activities You Would Be Involved With Might Include
- Identifying and quantifying energy efficiency opportunities.
- Performing energy and economic analyses.
- Reviewing energy assessments, opportunities, and calculations.
- Collaborating with customers, assisting with technical questions, and developing projects.
- Preparing reports and delivering presentations.
- Conducting site surveys and facilities assessments.
- Collaborating with other technical team members to teach and learn energy engineering fundamentals.
- Support customers with utility energy efficiency programs.
- Travel time up to 25%.
About You
- Collaborative, enterprising individual who likes to work in an open team environment.
- Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth.
- Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independence.
- Able to make quick and sound decisions.
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats.
- Willing to take initiative.
- Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth.
- Believe in making a positive environmental impact.
More About Energy Sciences
At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward. Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.
Additional Information
Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.
The pay range for this role is $71,711-$92,000 per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Non-degreed professional considered with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in energy assessments and commissioning/retro-commissioning-related work.
- CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, and PE certification preferred.
- Two years of experience with the items below preferred:
- Engineering support for utility energy efficiency programs.
- Retro-commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems.
- New building systems commissioning.
- HVAC system assessments for general conditions and to identify energy savings opportunities.
- ASHRAE level I, II, III energy auditing for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Energy and economic analyses based on trending, bin weather data, and regression analysis.
- Utilizing BMS for trending, field measurement, and verification work.
- Calculate and verify energy savings from implemented energy efficiency measures.
- Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, pumps, chilled water, hot water, steam, industrial processes, and compressed air.
- Knowledge of decarbonization strategies for buildings and industries.
- Working on-site with commercial and industrial customers.
- Writing reports and delivering presentations.
- Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and advanced skills using Excel.
Benefits
We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.
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Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific energy job title and confirm the listed education requirement is a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A general engineering degree supporting a niche grid-systems role may need additional documentation to satisfy USCIS.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. Energy roles in frontier markets like offshore wind or hydrogen often carry Level III or IV wages, and your offer must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify energy companies that have filed LCAs for roles matching your occupation code. Employers already in the DOL system for petroleum engineers or power systems analysts move faster through the H-1B process than first-time sponsors.
Ask about cap-exempt project work early
Some energy contractors place engineers at universities, national laboratories, or DOE-affiliated research facilities. Assignments at qualifying institutions can make your petition cap-exempt, bypassing the lottery entirely. Confirm this with the employer before the registration window opens.
Align your start date with project timelines
Energy employers often tie headcount to project phases, and H-1B petitions have an October 1 standard start date. Discuss whether the role can absorb a gap between your offer date and your authorized start so the project schedule doesn't disqualify you before filing.
Document field experience that supports your degree
USCIS scrutinizes energy roles where the degree field isn't an exact match, such as a mechanical engineer in a solar thermal role. Gather performance reviews, professional licenses, and project records that establish a direct connection between your academic background and the specific position.
H-1B Visa Energy: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy job titles commonly qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Roles that routinely qualify include petroleum engineers, power systems engineers, renewable energy engineers, environmental engineers, and energy analysts. The key requirement is that the position demands a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field. Generalist titles like 'energy consultant' face higher USCIS scrutiny unless the employer can document why a specific degree is required. Use Migrate Mate to browse energy roles already tied to active LCA filings.
Does working on a federal energy contract affect my H-1B petition?
It can. If your work is performed at a federal facility or under a government contract, the worksite address on the LCA must reflect where you'll physically work, not the employer's headquarters. Your employer may also need to post an LCA notice at the federal worksite. Some projects at DOE national laboratories qualify for cap-exempt status, which eliminates lottery exposure entirely.
Can I switch energy employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your petition has been approved and you've been working in valid H-1B status. Your new energy employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start work as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition.
How does prevailing wage work for energy roles in different locations?
DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation and metropolitan area, so the certified LCA wage for a petroleum engineer in Houston differs from the same role in a rural basin. Your employer must pay at least the higher of the actual wage for similarly situated workers at that site or the DOL prevailing wage. Relocating mid-employment to a new worksite requires a new or amended LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if my energy project ends early?
If your employer terminates you before your H-1B period ends, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your previous employer is also responsible for paying your return transportation costs. Starting a transfer petition with a new energy employer during the grace period preserves your status while the new petition is pending.