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Energy Analyst jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, or a related quantitative field. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA with DOL before your I-129 petition reaches USCIS, locking in your prevailing wage by worksite and SOC code.
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#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Supports Energy Management by analyzing business needs and improving systems, data, processes, and reporting while providing analytical and project support.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Serve as a super-user and business owner for Energy Management systems (utility billing platform, project tracking, and reporting tools), including vendor relationships.
- Integrate systems, automate workflows, and maintain reliable data flows between billing, project, and contract sources.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports, such as Power BI, that track on-time payment, project status, and contract portfolio health.
- Monitor and improve data quality, including account setup, bill labeling, and data-pipeline issues, and document processes and controls.
- Compile, analyze, and report utility cost, usage, and project status data to support Energy Management decision-making.
- Manage small utility projects, working with internal stakeholders and utilities to align energy supply with project scope, schedule, and cost.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field with specific job-related experience as follows.
Work Experience
1-2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Business systems support and administration.
- Data workflow management and reporting.
- Contract review and economic analysis.
- Preparation and presentation of business recommendations.
- Energy, utility, or pipeline operations (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of: Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Office Scripts, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Knowledge of: relational database design including table structures, indexes, and primary/foreign key fields.
- Ability to: manage small projects, including scope, schedule, and stakeholder coordination.
- Knowledge of: data modeling, data transformation, and reporting tools.
- Ability to: research, compose, reconcile, and prepare reports, studies, recommendations and correspondence applicable to position.
- Ability to: manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Ability to: apply math, algebra, and statistical and volumetric and financial methods.
- Ability to: read and interpret company correspondence, reports, cost analyses, contracts, technical documents, system documentation, and legal documents.
- Ability to: communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to: develop and present information to individuals and groups.
Licenses and Certifications
None required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally).
- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently).
- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly).
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally).
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally).
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally).
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally).
- Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally).
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally).
- Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally).
- Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally).
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally).
- Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally).
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly).
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly).
- Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly).
- Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly).
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently).
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently).
- Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally).
- Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly).
- Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently).
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently).
- Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly).
Working Conditions/Environment
Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions.
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly).
- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly).
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly).
Travel
Travel in and around office facilities system wide required.
Driving
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.
Expected Salary Range
$74,000.00 - $112,000.00
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Analyst
Match your degree to the SOC code
Energy Analyst roles typically file under SOC 13-1199 or 17-2199. Pull the O*NET profile for your target code and confirm your degree field aligns directly, since USCIS denies specialty occupation claims when the degree-to-duties connection is loose.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the specific SOC code and the employer's county, not just the city. Level I and Level II wages differ sharply in energy markets, and your offered salary must meet or beat the certified LCA wage at each worksite.
Target employers with multi-state LCA portfolios
Energy Analyst roles often involve site visits across transmission zones or generation assets. Confirm your prospective employer routinely certifies LCAs in every state where you'd work, since each worksite needs its own certified LCA before you can be assigned there.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Energy Analyst roles filtered to employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filings. This shows you which utilities, consulting firms, and trading companies have an active sponsorship track record, so you're not guessing from a job description.
Request premium processing before project deadlines
Energy sector projects often run on fixed procurement calendars. Ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which moves USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and lets both sides plan onboarding around contract start dates rather than standard processing windows.
Document quantitative duties in the offer letter
Your employer's support letter should detail specific analytical duties: load forecasting, dispatch modeling, regulatory filings, or rate case analysis. Vague descriptions like 'research and analysis' invite RFEs. The more precisely the letter maps your role to degree-level energy economics or engineering, the stronger the petition.
H-1B Visa Energy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Energy Analyst positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, or a directly related quantitative field. The key is that the employer's offer letter and support documentation must clearly tie the daily duties, such as load forecasting, rate analysis, or energy modeling, to that specific degree requirement. USCIS evaluates the connection between the role's duties and the required degree field, not just the job title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Energy Analyst jobs?
Utilities, independent power producers, energy consulting firms, ISO and RTO operators, and commodity trading companies are among the most active sponsors for Energy Analyst roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar positions rather than speculating from job postings alone.
How does the LCA requirement work if an Energy Analyst travels between worksites?
Each geographic worksite where you perform work for more than a few days typically requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves regular travel to substations, generation facilities, or client offices in different metropolitan areas, your employer must certify a separate LCA for each location before you work there. Short-term placements have narrow exceptions under DOL rules, but ongoing multi-site assignments require multiple certified LCAs.
Can an Energy Analyst on H-1B status move to a different employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, provided your current status is valid and in good standing. The new employer must certify a fresh LCA reflecting the new worksite and wage level. Your H-1B status was initially granted for up to three years and is extendable to a six-year maximum across both employers combined.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for an Energy Analyst?
USCIS looks for evidence that the position genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Strong petitions include an employer support letter detailing technical duties such as production cost modeling, regulatory compliance analysis, or power flow studies, along with industry benchmarking showing that comparable roles in the energy sector routinely require the same degree field. Expert opinion letters from credentialed energy professionals can further reinforce the specialty occupation argument when the job title alone is ambiguous.