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Industrial Electrician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure file Labor Condition Applications with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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Join ENGIE as a Journeyman Electrician supporting the utility systems that serve the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. These permanent, year-round opportunities offer exposure to a diverse electrical environment that includes industrial maintenance, medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, motors, motor controls, building systems, and critical campus infrastructure.
Candidates may be considered for Electrician I or Electrician II opportunities based on their experience, technical capabilities, and business needs.
Evergreen Note
This is an evergreen posting used to build a pipeline of qualified electricians for current and future opportunities. Applying does not guarantee an immediate opening; however, qualified candidates may be contacted when a position becomes available that aligns with their background and experience. If you are seeking immediate opportunities across ENGIE, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities.
What You Can Expect
As a Journeyman Electrician with ENGIE, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and support the electrical systems and utility infrastructure serving the University of Iowa campus.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for licensed electricians with experience in industrial, institutional, utility, power generation, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial construction, or large facilities environments.
What You’ll Do
- Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems across the campus utility infrastructure
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, transformers, breakers, motors, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, lighting systems, and related equipment
- Diagnose electrical problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, testing equipment, and established troubleshooting practices
- Install conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, controls, and other electrical components
- Support planned outages, emergency repairs, equipment shutdowns, and system restoration activities
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation while following electrical codes, lockout/tagout procedures, and ENGIE safety requirements
How Leveling Is Determined
- Electrician I employees generally perform routine installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, with support available for more complex systems
- Electrician II employees independently diagnose more complex issues, work with medium-voltage systems, support outage coordination, and serve as experienced technical resources
- The final level will be based on the candidate’s journeyman experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and ability to independently plan and complete work
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Active State of Iowa Class A or Class B Journeyman Electrician license
- Candidates licensed in an applicable Iowa reciprocity state may also be considered if they can obtain the required Iowa license within the established hiring timeline
- Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial, institutional, utility, or industrial electrical systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation
- Knowledge of electrical codes, safe work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a company vehicle when traveling between campus facilities or work locations
- Ability to participate in scheduled on-call coverage and respond to emergency maintenance needs, as required
Preferred experience includes industrial or institutional electrical maintenance; medium-voltage systems; switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, controls, instrumentation, or electrical outage coordination within power plants, universities, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, data centers, water facilities, or other critical infrastructure environments.
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
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Business Unit: LEI RoW
Division: LEI RoW - Northam
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Company Name: ENGIE North America
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Why This Role May Interest You
Join ENGIE as a Journeyman Electrician supporting the utility systems that serve the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. These permanent, year-round opportunities offer exposure to a diverse electrical environment that includes industrial maintenance, medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, motors, motor controls, building systems, and critical campus infrastructure.
Candidates may be considered for Electrician I or Electrician II opportunities based on their experience, technical capabilities, and business needs.
Evergreen Note
This is an evergreen posting used to build a pipeline of qualified electricians for current and future opportunities. Applying does not guarantee an immediate opening; however, qualified candidates may be contacted when a position becomes available that aligns with their background and experience. If you are seeking immediate opportunities across ENGIE, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities.
What You Can Expect
As a Journeyman Electrician with ENGIE, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and support the electrical systems and utility infrastructure serving the University of Iowa campus.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for licensed electricians with experience in industrial, institutional, utility, power generation, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial construction, or large facilities environments.
What You’ll Do
- Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems across the campus utility infrastructure
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on switchgear, transformers, breakers, motors, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, lighting systems, and related equipment
- Diagnose electrical problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, testing equipment, and established troubleshooting practices
- Install conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, controls, and other electrical components
- Support planned outages, emergency repairs, equipment shutdowns, and system restoration activities
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation while following electrical codes, lockout/tagout procedures, and ENGIE safety requirements
How Leveling Is Determined
- Electrician I employees generally perform routine installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, with support available for more complex systems
- Electrician II employees independently diagnose more complex issues, work with medium-voltage systems, support outage coordination, and serve as experienced technical resources
- The final level will be based on the candidate’s journeyman experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and ability to independently plan and complete work
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Active State of Iowa Class A or Class B Journeyman Electrician license
- Candidates licensed in an applicable Iowa reciprocity state may also be considered if they can obtain the required Iowa license within the established hiring timeline
- Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing commercial, institutional, utility, or industrial electrical systems
- Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation
- Knowledge of electrical codes, safe work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a company vehicle when traveling between campus facilities or work locations
- Ability to participate in scheduled on-call coverage and respond to emergency maintenance needs, as required
Preferred experience includes industrial or institutional electrical maintenance; medium-voltage systems; switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, variable-frequency drives, controls, instrumentation, or electrical outage coordination within power plants, universities, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, data centers, water facilities, or other critical infrastructure environments.
Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
LI-DM1
Business Unit: LEI RoW
Division: LEI RoW - Northam
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Company Name: ENGIE North America
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Industrial Electrician
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Industrial Electrician position. An electrical engineering or electrical technology degree strengthens your case. A general engineering degree may trigger a Request for Evidence if the employer can't document the connection.
Check the O*NET classification before applying
Industrial Electrician falls under SOC code 49-2092 in O*NET. Confirm the job posting aligns with that classification, since mismatched SOC codes on the Labor Condition Application can complicate DOL certification and delay your timeline.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Manufacturers and industrial contractors enrolled in E-Verify are already structured for employment verification compliance, which correlates with readiness to handle H-1B filings. Filter your job search to companies with documented federal contracting history, since those employers are E-Verify participants by law.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Industrial Electrician roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. That filing history tells you which companies have actually sponsored the role, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Negotiate the LCA wage tier before signing
DOL prevailing wages for Industrial Electricians are tiered by experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the specific work location and confirm which wage level the employer intends to certify. A Level I wage signals entry-level framing, which can affect your petition's credibility if you have substantial experience.
Account for the cap-gap window in your start date
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 after lottery selection. Coordinate your employment start date with your employer's HR and attorney team so the I-129 is filed before your OPT expires.
H-1B Visa Industrial Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Electrician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum educational requirement. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Industrial Electrician roles tied to complex systems design, power distribution engineering, or automated manufacturing controls are more defensible than general maintenance electrician positions. The job description and the employer's hiring history both factor into the adjudication.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Industrial Electricians most often?
Manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, utilities, and large-scale construction firms are the most active sponsors for this occupation. Federal contractors and companies running capital-intensive facilities tend to have established immigration programs and HR infrastructure to support H-1B filings. Browse employers with LCA filing history in this role on Migrate Mate to identify which companies in your target region have actually completed the process.
What prevailing wage level should I expect an employer to certify on my LCA?
Prevailing wages for Industrial Electricians vary significantly by metro area and by the complexity of the role. DOL assigns wage levels from I through IV based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. You can check current rates for your target work location using the OFLC Wage Search. Verify the level your employer plans to certify before the LCA is filed, since the certified wage becomes a legal floor for your entire H-1B period.
Can my employer start my H-1B petition without a full-time permanent position?
USCIS requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship and a non-speculative position at the time of filing. Contract-to-hire arrangements are permissible, but the employer must be able to establish the right to control your work. Project-based or itinerant electrician roles that span multiple client sites require careful structuring, and the petition should document each worksite location or include a blanket itinerary if sites are not yet known.
Does a state journeyman electrician license affect my H-1B eligibility?
Licensure requirements don't substitute for the degree requirement in the H-1B specialty occupation analysis, but they can support the employer's argument that the role is specialized. If your home country issued a trade certification rather than a degree, your employer's attorney may need to obtain a credential evaluation showing that your combined education and experience is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field.