H-1B Visa Project Controller Jobs
Project Controller jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of financial analysis, project accounting, and cost forecasting, duties that consistently meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and each worksite requires its own certified LCA.
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The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Controller in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables. You will also engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.
As a Project Controller, a typical day might include the following:
- Forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables
- Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates
- Order entry on new projects including entering schedules and resources
- Issue Purchase Orders and track deliveries of equipment
- Ensure invoices are issued per project billing schedules
- Reviewing project deadlines and finances
- Data analysis and metrics tracking
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 2+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.
- Are process driven.
- Have the ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
- Have high attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Insist on quality work and on time deliverables.
- Possess strong written & verbal communication including on technical subjects.
- Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.
- Are open minded with a desire to learn and grow.
LOCATION
Location: Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Controller I - $90,000-110,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Controller in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables. You will also engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.
As a Project Controller, a typical day might include the following:
- Forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables
- Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates
- Order entry on new projects including entering schedules and resources
- Issue Purchase Orders and track deliveries of equipment
- Ensure invoices are issued per project billing schedules
- Reviewing project deadlines and finances
- Data analysis and metrics tracking
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 2+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.
- Are process driven.
- Have the ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
- Have high attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Insist on quality work and on time deliverables.
- Possess strong written & verbal communication including on technical subjects.
- Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.
- Are open minded with a desire to learn and grow.
LOCATION
Location: Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Controller I - $90,000-110,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Project Controller
Map your credentials to specialty occupation
Project Controller roles typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or engineering. Pull your official transcripts and degree equivalency evaluations now, USCIS will scrutinize whether your field of study directly relates to cost control and project financial management.
Search verified H-1B sponsors by role
Use Migrate Mate to browse Project Controller openings at employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing history signals the employer already understands the H-1B visa process, reducing the risk of a sponsorship offer that stalls at HR.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, level, and worksite ZIP code. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 13-1082 before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor the LCA must certify.
Clarify multi-site work before the LCA is filed
Project Controllers frequently rotate across client worksites. Each location requires its own certified LCA before you can work there. Raise this with HR early, an employer who has not managed multi-site H-1B compliance before may need time to file additional LCAs.
Time your job search around your OPT end date
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS before your OPT expires. Cap-gap protection only applies if the petition is filed while your OPT is still valid, so back-calculate your application timeline from your EAD expiration date.
Review the O*NET profile before your interview
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge requirements for financial and project control occupations. Aligning your resume and interview answers to those duty descriptions strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates when your employer files the petition.
H-1B Visa Project Controller: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controller role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Project Controller positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, engineering, or a directly related field, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The employer documents this in the I-129 petition by showing that a specific degree in a related discipline is the normal minimum for the position, not just a preference.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Project Controllers?
Migrate Mate shows Project Controller openings at employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for this occupation. DOL publishes certified LCA disclosure data that you can also review to confirm an employer's sponsorship track record before accepting an offer.
What happens if I work across multiple project sites under a single H-1B?
Each worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing the specific location and prevailing wage for that area. If a client project moves you to an unlisted site, your employer must file and receive certification for a new LCA before you begin work there. Failing to do so puts both your status and your employer's compliance record at risk.
Can my H-1B employer extend my status beyond the initial three-year period?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum through additional I-129 petitions. Extensions beyond six years are available in limited circumstances tied to a pending employment-based green card process, specifically when an I-140 petition has been approved or a PERM labor certification has been pending for at least 365 days.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition for a Project Controller role?
Gather your academic credentials, including transcripts, diplomas, and any foreign degree equivalency evaluations, alongside a detailed resume that maps your experience to project financial control duties. Your employer will also need a support letter from a manager confirming the role requires a degree in a specific related field. USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-job connection is not clearly documented from the outset.