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Data Center Engineer jobs are among the more OPT-friendly roles in tech infrastructure, employers routinely sponsor H-1B visa and need candidates with hands-on hardware and networking skills that take years to develop. STEM OPT extension applies, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build the experience that makes long-term sponsorship straightforward.
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Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.
Why Rosendin?
Committed. Innovative. Engaged.
If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:
The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and support to the senior engineers to ensure that projects comply with the project requirements and all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. Knowledge of various electrical engineering concepts, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art, constructible projects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Oversee junior engineers, designers, and staff assigned to your work or team. In this instance, an Engineer II would feel comfortable and capable of leading projects of limited scope.
- Review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals in coordination with the Engineer of Record.
- Generate electrical specifications appropriate for the project.
- Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.
- Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
- Perform process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.
- Prepare designs, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
- Prepare power system single-line diagrams, including feeder, over current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
- Conduct short circuit, over current protection device coordination studies, and Arc Flash mitigation Studies.
- Perform calculations to determine distribution capacity due to voltage drop, voltage droop, or underground heat effect (Neher-McGrath).
- Coordinate your work with the project Specifications or equipment buy-out.
- Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.
- May include on-site field assignments.
- Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short circuit currents.
- Conduct value engineering functions.
- Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer.
- Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
- Represent the design group during the construction to ensure the operations team is provided with proper and timely information for installation. This will include attendance at Owner and Contractor meetings.
- The duties and responsibilities describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.
WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of Engineering Experience.
- This candidate may have completed the Engineer-In-Training and is encouraged to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer.
- LEED AP® is desired for this position.
- Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork
- Productivity
- Strategic thinking
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Requires working electrical engineering knowledge, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art constructible projects.
- Fully competent in the majority of Engineer I skills.
- High-rise residential, Commercial, and Data Center experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Analytics programs for short circuit and over-current coordination and arc flash analysis programs.
- Fluency with the Codes.
- Working knowledge of the energy efficiency requirements.
- Proficient in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); illumination software.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
- Ability to work to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
- Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
TRAVEL:
- Up to 25% (Does not include local field visits).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
- Noise level is usually low to medium.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
YOU Matter - Our Benefits
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
- 401K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Pay Range
The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.
Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.
Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.
Why Rosendin?
Committed. Innovative. Engaged.
If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:
The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and support to the senior engineers to ensure that projects comply with the project requirements and all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. Knowledge of various electrical engineering concepts, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art, constructible projects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Oversee junior engineers, designers, and staff assigned to your work or team. In this instance, an Engineer II would feel comfortable and capable of leading projects of limited scope.
- Review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals in coordination with the Engineer of Record.
- Generate electrical specifications appropriate for the project.
- Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.
- Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
- Perform process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.
- Prepare designs, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
- Prepare power system single-line diagrams, including feeder, over current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
- Conduct short circuit, over current protection device coordination studies, and Arc Flash mitigation Studies.
- Perform calculations to determine distribution capacity due to voltage drop, voltage droop, or underground heat effect (Neher-McGrath).
- Coordinate your work with the project Specifications or equipment buy-out.
- Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.
- May include on-site field assignments.
- Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short circuit currents.
- Conduct value engineering functions.
- Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer.
- Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
- Represent the design group during the construction to ensure the operations team is provided with proper and timely information for installation. This will include attendance at Owner and Contractor meetings.
- The duties and responsibilities describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.
WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of Engineering Experience.
- This candidate may have completed the Engineer-In-Training and is encouraged to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer.
- LEED AP® is desired for this position.
- Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork
- Productivity
- Strategic thinking
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Requires working electrical engineering knowledge, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art constructible projects.
- Fully competent in the majority of Engineer I skills.
- High-rise residential, Commercial, and Data Center experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Analytics programs for short circuit and over-current coordination and arc flash analysis programs.
- Fluency with the Codes.
- Working knowledge of the energy efficiency requirements.
- Proficient in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); illumination software.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
- Ability to work to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
- Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
- Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
TRAVEL:
- Up to 25% (Does not include local field visits).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
- Noise level is usually low to medium.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
YOU Matter - Our Benefits
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
- 401K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Pay Range
The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.
Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.
Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Center Engineer
Target employers with large physical infrastructure
Hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud hire data center engineers at scale and have established immigration programs. Employers operating their own facilities are far more likely to sponsor than those relying on third-party colocation.
Highlight hands-on hardware certifications
Certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or vendor-specific credentials from Dell or HPE signal job-ready skills. Many employers view these as stronger indicators of competency than academic coursework alone, which strengthens your sponsorship case.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
H-1B visa sponsorship requires the position to require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Data center roles emphasizing network engineering, systems administration, or electrical engineering typically qualify. Purely hands-on technician roles without degree requirements may not.
Apply early relative to your OPT end date
H-1B filing opens in April for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, you need cap-gap protection, which requires your employer to file your petition before April 1. Build this timeline into your job search at least six months out.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Data center roles exist across employers with very different immigration policies. Some large operators sponsor routinely; staffing firms and smaller managed service providers rarely do. Clarify sponsorship willingness during the offer stage, not after you have accepted.
Frame your OPT period as a trial run for both sides
Employers who are unfamiliar with sponsorship often become comfortable once they see performance firsthand. Use your OPT period to document contributions, deepen institutional knowledge, and position yourself as the obvious candidate for a sponsored role.
Data Center Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Center Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just your job title. If your degree is in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. A data center engineer role itself does not automatically trigger the extension.
Can I work for a data center staffing or contracting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with important constraints. On standard OPT, you can work for a staffing firm as long as the work is directly related to your degree. On STEM OPT, third-party placement arrangements require your actual worksite employer to sign a formal training agreement alongside your official employer of record. Purely staffing arrangements without that agreement can jeopardize your STEM OPT status.
Where can I find Data Center Engineer jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, with filters that surface employers who actively sponsor work visas. Rather than sorting through general job boards where sponsorship willingness is unclear, Migrate Mate lets you browse data center and infrastructure roles from employers with documented sponsorship history, which saves significant time during a deadline-driven job search.
What happens to my OPT if my data center employer goes through layoffs?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you must find a new job, change immigration status, or prepare to leave the U.S. On STEM OPT, the same 60-day rule applies. The grace period is not renewable, and working without authorization during it is a serious violation, so acting quickly on the job search is essential.
Does shift work or on-call scheduling affect my OPT employment authorization?
No, OPT does not restrict your schedule or hours format as long as the work remains related to your degree field. Data center roles commonly involve rotating shifts or on-call rotations, and these arrangements are fully compatible with OPT. What matters for authorization purposes is the nature of the work and your employer relationship, not when or how many hours you work each week.