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Energy Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Employers in utilities, renewables, and consulting file LCAs with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery each March.
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06-28-2026
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Job Summary
Identify and develop a portfolio of new small business customers for retail electric supply by cold-calling provided prospects and self-generated leads in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
Job Description
- Cold Calling: Execute cold calls and follow up calling for leads provided.
- Keep pace with provided leads to ensure adequate opportunities and market coverage.
- This requires self-direction, discipline, and consistent effort to make sufficient cold calls and/or in-person canvassing of businesses.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Gather key customer information and enter it into AEP Energy’s CRM.
- Collect account and meter number data necessary to access historical usage data required to generate a sales contract.
- Collect, analyse, and provide insight into customer feedback for future strategic discussions.
- Develop industry knowledge to improve ability to give customers their ideal energy solutions.
- Use CRM tools to ensure customer follow up and repeated strategic touches.
- Customer Pre-Qualification & Credit Review: Pre-qualify the opportunity based on data collected in CRM.
- Determine customer creditworthiness prior to investing additional sales effort and/or requesting executable pricing.
- Sales Aptitude: Effectively present AEP Energy’s value proposition to prospective customers via the phone.
- Build company credibility, brand value, and trust with prospective customers.
- Gain knowledge, insight and understanding from key decision-makers regarding customer energy needs and challenges.
- Sales acumen: Adjust sales strategy as appropriate.
- Identify strategies and product types to help consumers reduce their overall electric expense or avoid exposure by limiting risk from utility or market prices.
- Learn and adhere to all industry regulatory standards as well as internal AEP Energy standards.
- Incorporate feedback offered by Channel Manager and Quality Assurance team into improved performance.
- Overcome objections and raise key considerations based on customer interactions and specific opportunities and concerns.
- Contact Management & Negotiation: Ensure the customer has reviewed and pre-approved agreement language and is prepared to decide when presented with executable market pricing.
- Develop familiarity and knowledge of AEP Energy policies.
- Close Deals: Self-manage the number of customer proposal calls necessary to meet or exceed the monthly sales volume requirements.
What We're Looking For:
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Energy industry experience a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Embodies AEP Energy Values (i.e., Accountability, Passion, Integrity, Innovation, Humor, Humility, and Candor).
- High-energy, drive and ambition.
- Strong service and results orientation.
- Effective problem-solving skills: ability to work from concept to analytics, identify alternatives and develop unique solutions.
- High EQ - superior interpersonal skills, win-win mindset, relationship-builder.
- Excellent communication skills – of importance are spoken (via phone) and written (via email).
- Ability to prioritize, plan proactively, manage conflicting priorities, operate in a high stress environment and multi-task effectively.
What You'll Get:
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Base, plus sales incentive compensation.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company!
We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
Sales-001
Compensation Range:
$ - $
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – 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.
Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
06-28-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Identify and develop a portfolio of new small business customers for retail electric supply by cold-calling provided prospects and self-generated leads in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
Job Description
- Cold Calling: Execute cold calls and follow up calling for leads provided.
- Keep pace with provided leads to ensure adequate opportunities and market coverage.
- This requires self-direction, discipline, and consistent effort to make sufficient cold calls and/or in-person canvassing of businesses.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Gather key customer information and enter it into AEP Energy’s CRM.
- Collect account and meter number data necessary to access historical usage data required to generate a sales contract.
- Collect, analyse, and provide insight into customer feedback for future strategic discussions.
- Develop industry knowledge to improve ability to give customers their ideal energy solutions.
- Use CRM tools to ensure customer follow up and repeated strategic touches.
- Customer Pre-Qualification & Credit Review: Pre-qualify the opportunity based on data collected in CRM.
- Determine customer creditworthiness prior to investing additional sales effort and/or requesting executable pricing.
- Sales Aptitude: Effectively present AEP Energy’s value proposition to prospective customers via the phone.
- Build company credibility, brand value, and trust with prospective customers.
- Gain knowledge, insight and understanding from key decision-makers regarding customer energy needs and challenges.
- Sales acumen: Adjust sales strategy as appropriate.
- Identify strategies and product types to help consumers reduce their overall electric expense or avoid exposure by limiting risk from utility or market prices.
- Learn and adhere to all industry regulatory standards as well as internal AEP Energy standards.
- Incorporate feedback offered by Channel Manager and Quality Assurance team into improved performance.
- Overcome objections and raise key considerations based on customer interactions and specific opportunities and concerns.
- Contact Management & Negotiation: Ensure the customer has reviewed and pre-approved agreement language and is prepared to decide when presented with executable market pricing.
- Develop familiarity and knowledge of AEP Energy policies.
- Close Deals: Self-manage the number of customer proposal calls necessary to meet or exceed the monthly sales volume requirements.
What We're Looking For:
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Energy industry experience a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Embodies AEP Energy Values (i.e., Accountability, Passion, Integrity, Innovation, Humor, Humility, and Candor).
- High-energy, drive and ambition.
- Strong service and results orientation.
- Effective problem-solving skills: ability to work from concept to analytics, identify alternatives and develop unique solutions.
- High EQ - superior interpersonal skills, win-win mindset, relationship-builder.
- Excellent communication skills – of importance are spoken (via phone) and written (via email).
- Ability to prioritize, plan proactively, manage conflicting priorities, operate in a high stress environment and multi-task effectively.
What You'll Get:
$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 Base, plus sales incentive compensation.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company!
We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
Sales-001
Compensation Range:
$ - $
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – 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.
Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Consultant
Map your degree to O*NET job zones
Energy Consultant falls under O*NET's management and engineering clusters. Confirm your degree field aligns with the role's specialty occupation definition before applying. A mismatch between your credentials and the job description is a common RFE trigger.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research labs, and government-affiliated energy institutes are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. Energy consulting roles at national labs or university energy centers skip the lottery entirely, giving you a filing path outside the March registration window.
Check LCA filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered by the Energy Consultant SOC code to see which employers have active H-1B filing history in your target market. This surfaces real sponsoring employers before you apply, not after.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet the posted wage on the LCA. Negotiating below that threshold means USCIS will reject the petition regardless of employer intent.
Ask employers about premium processing early
Energy projects often have defined start dates tied to contracts or regulatory timelines. Confirm whether the employer will file premium processing with USCIS before accepting an offer. A five-month standard processing window can conflict with a project kickoff date.
Document project-based work with written deliverables
USCIS scrutinizes consulting roles for specialty occupation because the work is often site-based or contract-driven. Gather degree transcripts, professional licenses, and project documentation that ties your specific tasks to a theoretical and practical application of your degree field.
H-1B Visa Energy Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, environmental science, energy management, or a closely related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are frequently challenged on specialty occupation grounds, so the employer's job posting and offer letter need to specify the required field explicitly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Energy Consultants?
Utilities, independent power producers, renewables developers, engineering and environmental consulting firms, and national laboratories all have active H-1B filing histories for energy-related roles. You can verify which specific employers have filed LCAs for Energy Consultant positions by searching DOL disclosure data on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation code and location, before you invest time in the application process.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Energy Consultant job seekers?
Most private-sector energy employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition competes in the annual lottery each April for roughly 85,000 available slots. Registration opens in March. If you're not selected, you can pursue cap-exempt employers such as university energy research centers or DOE-affiliated national labs, which file year-round. Losing the lottery doesn't bar you from re-registering the following year.
Can an Energy Consultant on OPT get sponsored by a consulting firm?
Yes, but consulting firm sponsorships draw additional USCIS scrutiny because petitioners must demonstrate that the work constitutes a specialty occupation performed at a specific worksite. If you're placed at a client site, the employer needs to document control over your work and the degree requirement. Start the H-1B process well before your OPT expires so the timeline doesn't create a gap in work authorization.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for an Energy Consultant?
A professional engineering license, a Certified Energy Manager credential, or a graduate degree in energy systems, environmental engineering, or sustainability all reinforce the specialty occupation argument. USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Relevant certifications and publications documenting your expertise can support the petition alongside your degree, particularly for roles that blend technical analysis with policy or regulatory work.