STEM OPT Electrical Engineer Jobs
Electrical Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in electrical engineering or a related CIP-coded field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. That gives you up to 36 months of work authorization to build U.S. experience in power systems, embedded hardware, circuit design, or RF engineering.
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Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose
You will provide electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the electrical engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
- Initiate, manage and if required supervise electrical engineering project requirements.
- Perform electrical engineering services such as:
- Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.
- Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
- Provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations and write purchase orders.
- If required, act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
- If responsible for a team:
- Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
- Ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
- Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customer's requirements.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
- If required, assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.
- Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customers.
- Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
What you will bring
Technical and Industry Experience:
- Relevant discipline experience.
- Experience working in project leadership role.
- Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
- Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
- A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
- A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Competent use of electrical engineering specific software.
- Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Substantial technical land practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training
Required:
- 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States - Required.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose
You will provide electrical engineering services to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the electrical engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
- Initiate, manage and if required supervise electrical engineering project requirements.
- Perform electrical engineering services such as:
- Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures.
- Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
- Provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations and write purchase orders.
- If required, act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
- If responsible for a team:
- Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
- Ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
- Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customer's requirements.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
- If required, assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.
- Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customers.
- Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
What you will bring
Technical and Industry Experience:
- Relevant discipline experience.
- Experience working in project leadership role.
- Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
- Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
- A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
- A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Competent use of electrical engineering specific software.
- Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Substantial technical land practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training
Required:
- 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States - Required.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field, electrical engineering falls under CIP 14.1001. Your DSO confirms this in SEVIS before certifying your STEM OPT extension request.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID number before signing. Employers can also self-verify their enrollment status through the E-Verify portal. No E-Verify enrollment means no STEM OPT authorization, regardless of the role.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate pay
Look up the prevailing wage for Electrical Engineers in your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your I-983 training plan requires compensation at least equal to similarly situated U.S. workers, so knowing the benchmark protects you.
Target hardware-heavy roles for I-983 specificity
Electrical Engineer training plans are easiest to defend when the role involves documented technical milestones, PCB design cycles, firmware validation, or power systems commissioning. Roles with measurable deliverables give your DSO concrete learning objectives to put in the I-983.
Search Migrate Mate for E-Verify confirmed employers
Migrate Mate filters Electrical Engineer listings by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active DOL LCA filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally hire STEM OPT students.
File your STEM OPT application 90 days early
USCIS allows you to apply for the 24-month extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Filing late can create an authorization gap. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before you submit Form I-765.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an electrical engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Electrical engineering degrees are listed under CIP code 14.1001, which is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Closely related fields such as computer engineering (CIP 14.0901) and electrical and electronics engineering technology (CIP 15.0303) also qualify. Your DSO verifies the CIP code in SEVIS when processing your extension recommendation.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension is approved and must remain enrolled throughout your entire authorization period. If the company is acquired or restructures, E-Verify enrollment must carry over to the new entity. USCIS can terminate a STEM OPT authorization if the employer's E-Verify participation lapses at any point during your employment.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an electrical engineer?
The I-983 must describe specific technical goals tied to your electrical engineering role, such as designing power conversion circuits, validating embedded firmware, or commissioning high-voltage systems. Goals need measurable outcomes and a realistic timeline. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO must certify it. USCIS or ICE can audit the plan, so vague or generic objectives are a compliance risk.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and it's selected in the lottery with an October 1 start date, cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT EAD automatically from April 1 through September 30. You can continue working as an electrical engineer without interruption during that window, as long as your employer maintains your status in good standing before the H-1B takes effect.
Where can I find electrical engineer jobs that sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineer roles with employers that have confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies already familiar with STEM OPT hiring before you apply. Filtering by role and employer verification status saves significant time compared to researching each company's compliance status manually.