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Principal Planner jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of urban planning expertise and specialty occupation requirements. Employers filing an LCA with DOL must certify prevailing wages by metro area, making location a key variable in your job search. Find sponsors actively filing for this role on Migrate Mate.
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11-14-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Create detailed construction plans and sequences for capital projects by thoroughly researching project scopes and collaborating with project stakeholders including. Manage a comprehensive portfolio of assigned projects to enhance the optimization of outages and streamline construction sequences.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Principal Accountabilities:
Collaborate with various project stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and economical construction sequences including but not limited to:
- Energy Delivery Construction Management
- Energy Delivery Project Management
- Transmission & Distribution Operations
- Transmission and Distribution Planning
- Transmission Engineering (Station, T-Line, and P&C)
- Transmission Field Services
Alerting Project management Team to any risks or issues that could delay milestones/in service dates.
Utilize and/or develop an in-depth level of technical knowledge in:
- Construction of Transmission and Distribution Facilities
- Project Management/Project Scheduling
- Station/T-Line/Protection & Control Engineering
- Ability to read P6 schedule to ensure Construction Plan can be executed as scheduled.
- Support the prioritization of projects and identify solutions for conflicting outages to effectively execute the portfolio of capital projects, while addressing the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders
- Manage Construction plans for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
- Participate in periodic reviews with TFS Work Scheduling Teams to ensure outage optimization between Capital Projects and Non-Capital Projects/Maintenance.
- Organize and lead Construction Plan review meetings.
What We're Looking For:
Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline;
- OR bachelor’s degree in construction technology or ABET accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience;
- OR Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience;
- OR high school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.
Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 8 years related experience;
- OR associate’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 10 years related experience;
- OR High school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years related experience.
In addition:
- A basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System, from a physical and/or topographical perspective, AND experience within Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations is needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
- Candidates without a technical background in these areas will not be considered.
- Must have strong computer skills and apply skills to provide business-specific reports.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel) is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams is required.
- Must be a team player, inquisitive, analytical, and be able to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams.
- Aptitude to understand switching and tagging and clearance points.
- Clear understanding of minimum approach distances.
- Capacity to lead in developing and communicating complex outage sequences to project stakeholders.
- Knowledge of P&C zones of protection is strongly preferred.
- Promote an all-inclusive culture of excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
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!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
LI-Onsite
AEPCareers
Construction
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
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.
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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
11-14-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Create detailed construction plans and sequences for capital projects by thoroughly researching project scopes and collaborating with project stakeholders including. Manage a comprehensive portfolio of assigned projects to enhance the optimization of outages and streamline construction sequences.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Principal Accountabilities:
Collaborate with various project stakeholders to develop safe, efficient, and economical construction sequences including but not limited to:
- Energy Delivery Construction Management
- Energy Delivery Project Management
- Transmission & Distribution Operations
- Transmission and Distribution Planning
- Transmission Engineering (Station, T-Line, and P&C)
- Transmission Field Services
Alerting Project management Team to any risks or issues that could delay milestones/in service dates.
Utilize and/or develop an in-depth level of technical knowledge in:
- Construction of Transmission and Distribution Facilities
- Project Management/Project Scheduling
- Station/T-Line/Protection & Control Engineering
- Ability to read P6 schedule to ensure Construction Plan can be executed as scheduled.
- Support the prioritization of projects and identify solutions for conflicting outages to effectively execute the portfolio of capital projects, while addressing the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders
- Manage Construction plans for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
- Participate in periodic reviews with TFS Work Scheduling Teams to ensure outage optimization between Capital Projects and Non-Capital Projects/Maintenance.
- Organize and lead Construction Plan review meetings.
What We're Looking For:
Transmission Construction Planner Senior SG7
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline;
- OR bachelor’s degree in construction technology or ABET accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience;
- OR Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience;
- OR high school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.
Transmission Construction Planner Principal SG8
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 8 years related experience;
- OR associate’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Business, or related field and 10 years related experience;
- OR High school diploma or GED equivalent and 12 years related experience.
In addition:
- A basic understanding of the Bulk Electric System, from a physical and/or topographical perspective, AND experience within Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations is needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
- Candidates without a technical background in these areas will not be considered.
- Must have strong computer skills and apply skills to provide business-specific reports.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint/Excel) is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams is required.
- Must be a team player, inquisitive, analytical, and be able to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams.
- Aptitude to understand switching and tagging and clearance points.
- Clear understanding of minimum approach distances.
- Capacity to lead in developing and communicating complex outage sequences to project stakeholders.
- Knowledge of P&C zones of protection is strongly preferred.
- Promote an all-inclusive culture of excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
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!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
LI-Onsite
AEPCareers
Construction
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
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.
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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 a Principal Planner
Verify your degree field matches the role
Principal Planner qualifies as a specialty occupation when backed by a bachelor's degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a directly related field. Pull your credential evaluation early so USCIS gets documentation that maps your degree to the role's core duties.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level III or Level IV wage for your SOC code in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that certified wage, so know the floor before you enter salary discussions with any employer.
Target agencies with multi-site LCA history
Planning firms and municipal agencies that operate across multiple jurisdictions must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with consistent H-1B filing activity across the planning and urban development sector.
Clarify project-based worksite changes with your employer
Principal Planners often rotate across project sites. Each new worksite not covered by the original LCA requires a new certified filing with DOL. Flag this early with HR so your employer prepares amended LCAs before you begin work at any unlisted location.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
The O*NET profile for urban and regional planners outlines degree-level tasks that support your specialty occupation case. Reference specific task descriptions when working with your employer's immigration counsel to draft the support letter for your I-129 petition.
Account for the 6-year cap in your career plan
H-1B status is capped at six years total across initial approval and extensions. If you're targeting long-term residency, ask prospective employers whether they sponsor PERM labor certification, since an approved I-140 can unlock extensions beyond that ceiling.
H-1B Visa Principal Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Principal Planner roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at least a bachelor's degree in urban planning, regional planning, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties listed in the job description, so employers should ensure the position description emphasizes analytical, policy, or design responsibilities that are grounded in that degree requirement.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Principal Planner positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role type and location. Focusing on municipalities, regional planning agencies, engineering consultancies, and environmental firms gives you the strongest pool, since these employers have established immigration workflows and regularly sponsor planning professionals.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new project site?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties must be covered by a certified LCA that lists that specific location. If you're assigned to a project site not on your original LCA, your employer must file a new certified LCA with DOL before you start work there. Short-term placements have limited exceptions, but routine multi-site work requires proactive LCA management.
Can a government planning agency sponsor an H-1B visa?
Yes. State and local government agencies are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file petitions outside the annual cap and without going through the selection process. This is a meaningful advantage for Principal Planner candidates, since cap-exempt employers can file at any time of year and approvals are not subject to the annual numerical limit.
How long does H-1B status last for a Principal Planner?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, extensions require an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that has been on file for at least 365 days. Confirm whether your prospective employer supports PERM sponsorship if long-term U.S. residency is part of your plan.