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Service Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position is available in a hybrid schedule.
Relocation assistance is available.
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Manager, maintains the integrity of enterprise-wide local area networks and cyber security infrastructure. Participates in planning, developing, testing, implementation and support of technical solutions for company-wide data and voice communications. Works with vendors and service providers to ensure stability and reliability of company's critical voice and data infrastructure. Engages with company-wide business units to provide network design solutions for business requirements. Works to ensure the highest level of associated systems operations, reliability and security.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads in the planning, design, testing, implementation and participates in the support of technical solutions for data and voice communications infrastructure in support of Network Services; Provides 24x7 on call technical support as required.
- Engages with company-wide business units to provide network design solutions for business requirements, and works to ensure the highest level of associated systems operations, reliability and security.
- Provides technical guidance and expertise to team members and associated staff.
- Participates in department planning, research and development to ensure that company is using up-to-date technologies to comply with corporate standards, goals and objectives.
- Leads vendor management activities to ensure continued reliability, availability, and security of company's telecommunications and data network infrastructure.
Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related field. Master Degree preferred.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Certifications:
Industry certifications (Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert, Certified Information Systems Security Professional etc.) preferred.
Type of Experience:
- Information technology, network and security administration.
- Experience with IT network and security engineering.
- Must have significant experience designing and supporting local area and wide area networks, advanced understanding and experience with routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), site-to-site VPNs, ACLs, Layer 2 technologies, diagramming, documenting, and project planning.
- Experience with content delivery technologies (F5).
- Experience debugging complex system issues in production environments, determining root causes, and implementing solutions to recover functionality of systems in a timely manner.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Good attitude, communication and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of ISO Markets required. Thorough knowledge of IT systems development and data networking systems.
Additional Information
The pay range for the Sr Network Services Engineer position is $53.22 - $74.50 per hour.
Company Description
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position is available in a hybrid schedule.
Relocation assistance is available.
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Manager, maintains the integrity of enterprise-wide local area networks and cyber security infrastructure. Participates in planning, developing, testing, implementation and support of technical solutions for company-wide data and voice communications. Works with vendors and service providers to ensure stability and reliability of company's critical voice and data infrastructure. Engages with company-wide business units to provide network design solutions for business requirements. Works to ensure the highest level of associated systems operations, reliability and security.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads in the planning, design, testing, implementation and participates in the support of technical solutions for data and voice communications infrastructure in support of Network Services; Provides 24x7 on call technical support as required.
- Engages with company-wide business units to provide network design solutions for business requirements, and works to ensure the highest level of associated systems operations, reliability and security.
- Provides technical guidance and expertise to team members and associated staff.
- Participates in department planning, research and development to ensure that company is using up-to-date technologies to comply with corporate standards, goals and objectives.
- Leads vendor management activities to ensure continued reliability, availability, and security of company's telecommunications and data network infrastructure.
Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related field. Master Degree preferred.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years related experience.
Certifications:
Industry certifications (Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert, Certified Information Systems Security Professional etc.) preferred.
Type of Experience:
- Information technology, network and security administration.
- Experience with IT network and security engineering.
- Must have significant experience designing and supporting local area and wide area networks, advanced understanding and experience with routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), site-to-site VPNs, ACLs, Layer 2 technologies, diagramming, documenting, and project planning.
- Experience with content delivery technologies (F5).
- Experience debugging complex system issues in production environments, determining root causes, and implementing solutions to recover functionality of systems in a timely manner.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Good attitude, communication and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of ISO Markets required. Thorough knowledge of IT systems development and data networking systems.
Additional Information
The pay range for the Sr Network Services Engineer position is $53.22 - $74.50 per hour.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Service Engineer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Service Engineer petitions where the degree field doesn't directly align with the role. Pull your O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm the listed education requirements match your credentials before applying.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific job code and work location. An employer can't certify your LCA below that floor, so know the number going in.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Service Engineer roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation code, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating a new HR team from scratch.
Clarify who pays H-1B filing fees upfront
Employers are legally required to pay the I-129 petition fee and the ACWIA training fee. Confirm this in writing before signing an offer. Fee-shifting to the employee is a USCIS violation and a red flag about the employer's compliance practices.
Get your field service experience documented precisely
If your Service Engineer role involves on-site client work across multiple locations, your employer's LCA must cover each physical worksite. Gaps in worksite coverage are a common H-1B audit trigger for this occupation category.
Plan around the 60-day grace period between roles
If you're switching Service Engineer positions, you have a 60-day grace period after your current role ends before your H-1B status lapses. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes, not just before your I-94 expiry.
H-1B Visa Service Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a directly related technical field. Roles where any degree is acceptable regardless of field won't qualify. Your employer must document in the LCA and I-129 that the job duties specifically require specialized degree-level knowledge, not just general technical aptitude.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Service Engineers?
Migrate Mate filters Service Engineer job listings by employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation code, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to sponsor. This is more reliable than screening job postings manually, since many employers sponsor but don't advertise it in the listing.
Can my H-1B cover Service Engineer work across multiple client sites?
It can, but your employer must file a separate LCA for each geographic area where you'll work if those locations fall under different DOL metropolitan statistical areas. Short-term assignments under 30 days may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but recurring or long-term site placements each require their own certified LCA before you begin work there.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Service Engineer contract ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, or you can change to another nonimmigrant status. If no action is taken within 60 days, your status lapses. USCIS doesn't notify you when the clock starts, so track it from your final pay date.
Does field travel as a Service Engineer create any H-1B compliance risk for my employer?
Yes. Service Engineers who travel to client sites in different metro areas require updated or additional LCA certifications for each worksite. If DOL audits your employer and finds uncertified worksites, it can result in back-wage liability and debarment from future H-1B filings. Confirm your employer has a multi-site LCA compliance process in place before accepting a role with significant field travel.