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Power Systems Engineers consistently rank among the most sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with utilities, grid infrastructure firms, and defense contractors filing LCAs under SOC code 17-2071. Roles require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at minimum, and many employers file at the EB-2 or EB-3 level concurrently, making this one of the stronger dual-track visa paths in engineering.
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Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Customer Project Manager, Power Systems position is accountable for managing small - large customer project orders. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. The individual in this position confirms customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use. This role is a U.S. based position and can work out of one of Schneider Electric’s design hubs, including Secaucus, NJ, Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.
- Partners with Field Sales or higher level project management roles to review and validate the project’s purchase order and bill of material, including both technical and commercial elements, becomes lead contact for customer for balance of project order.
- Validates a project schedule and communicates with the customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with the internal manufacturing facilities and third party vendors.
- Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.
- Monitor the performance of the customer’s project through its lifecycle. Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, schedule reporting and issue resolution.
- Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information, contact with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support, and training functions.
- Compares/differentiates/propose alternate products with additional customer value.
- Solves problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship.
- Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a 4-year engineering degree in ME/EE/IE, or 4+ years of equivalent experience. Industry experience a plus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and have time management skills. In addition, a good working knowledge of computer operating systems, specifically Windows. Standard business application software experience to include MS Office, MS Excel and MS Access. CAPM certification a plus.
- Must have experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes.
- Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise.
- Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This Customer Project Manager, Power Systems position is accountable for managing small - large customer project orders. This includes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing of customer projects. The individual in this position confirms customer requirements, which includes drawings, specifications, job site requirements, bill of material alignment with specifications & clarify exceptions. Manages complete job process from order preparation, through manufacturing release, product shipment, post shipment support and financial reconciliation utilizing a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use. This role is a U.S. based position and can work out of one of Schneider Electric’s design hubs, including Secaucus, NJ, Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.
- Partners with Field Sales or higher level project management roles to review and validate the project’s purchase order and bill of material, including both technical and commercial elements, becomes lead contact for customer for balance of project order.
- Validates a project schedule and communicates with the customer to ensure expectations are being met. Direct engagement with the internal manufacturing facilities and third party vendors.
- Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.
- Monitor the performance of the customer’s project through its lifecycle. Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, schedule reporting and issue resolution.
- Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion through review of internal system information, contact with the customer, and coordination with support services such as field services, after-shipment support, and training functions.
- Compares/differentiates/propose alternate products with additional customer value.
- Solves problems with customer interaction that results in positive feedback and improved relationship.
- Utilizes a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their use and demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a 4-year engineering degree in ME/EE/IE, or 4+ years of equivalent experience. Industry experience a plus. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and have time management skills. In addition, a good working knowledge of computer operating systems, specifically Windows. Standard business application software experience to include MS Office, MS Excel and MS Access. CAPM certification a plus.
- Must have experience with Low/Medium voltage and power transformation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes.
- Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise.
- Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Power Systems Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the specialty occupation. A degree in electrical or power engineering aligns cleanly, but a general engineering degree may trigger an RFE. Get a credential evaluation upfront if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target utilities and grid modernization employers
Investor-owned utilities, ISO/RTO operators, and transmission engineering firms consistently file H-1B LCAs for power systems roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have active certifications for your SOC code before you apply.
Check O*NET before your interview
Power systems engineering sits under SOC 17-2071 in O*NET, classified as a Job Zone 4 specialty occupation. Knowing this lets you speak precisely to how your role meets the specialty occupation definition, which directly supports your employer's H-1B petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Filter power systems roles by employers with documented LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that post engineering roles but have never navigated H-1B sponsorship, saving you from offers that stall at the petition stage.
Negotiate timing around the cap and premium processing
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're switching employers outside that window, confirm the new role qualifies as cap-exempt or plan for a gap. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days, which matters when project start dates are fixed.
Confirm your employer understands prevailing wage levels
DOL assigns power systems engineering roles to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervisory duties. If your offer comes in at Level I but your responsibilities match Level III, the LCA is vulnerable. Ask your employer to document the wage level determination before filing.
H-1B Visa Power Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power Systems Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Power systems engineering falls under SOC code 17-2071 and is classified as a Job Zone 4 occupation in O*NET, meaning it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a directly related field. USCIS consistently approves this role as a specialty occupation when the employer documents the degree requirement in the position description.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Power Systems Engineers?
Investor-owned utilities, transmission and distribution engineering firms, ISO and RTO operators, defense contractors, and large engineering consultancies regularly file H-1B LCAs for power systems roles. You can confirm active sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers by DOL LCA filing record so you're only applying to verified sponsors.
Does a Power Systems Engineer role support concurrent green card filing?
Many employers in this field file EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certifications concurrently with or shortly after the H-1B approval. Power systems engineering roles typically satisfy PERM's degree and specialty requirements. Ask prospective employers whether they have a standard timeline for initiating the PERM process, since this affects your long-term planning significantly.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or restructures?
If a successor employer assumes the same role, location, and terms, H-1B status can continue under the successor entity without a new petition, provided the employer-employee relationship is maintained. A material change in job duties, work location, or salary may require an amended H-1B filing with USCIS. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before any reorganization is finalized.
Can I work for multiple utilities or project sites on a single H-1B?
Working at a third-party client site or across multiple locations requires the employer to file an amended H-1B if the worksite was not listed on the original petition. DOL also requires a separate LCA for each worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area. Power systems contractors who rotate engineers across substations or project sites should confirm their petition covers all relevant locations.