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Energy companies hiring STEM OPT students must be enrolled in E-Verify, making roles in power systems, renewable energy, and petroleum engineering strong matches for the 24-month extension. Your STEM degree in engineering, physics, or environmental science qualifies you for positions across utilities, oil and gas, and clean energy sectors.
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A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose
At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities. By combining our deep expertise with operational knowledge, we develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with our clients to create solutions that improve energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while also benefiting the planet.
This position has a home-based office, requires travel to the Greater Philadelphia area, and the use of a personal vehicle. Travel is approximately 25%.
Day-to-Day
You Will Join a Team Dedicated To Helping Commercial And Industrial Customers Reduce Their Energy Use By Providing Technical Expertise Through Energy Efficiency Programs, Training Initiatives, And Direct-to-customer Services. Some Of The Day-to-day Activities You Would Be Involved With Might Include
- Identifying and quantifying energy efficiency opportunities.
- Performing energy and economic analyses.
- Reviewing energy assessments, opportunities, and calculations.
- Collaborating with customers, assisting with technical questions, and developing projects.
- Preparing reports and delivering presentations.
- Conducting site surveys and facilities assessments.
- Collaborating with other technical team members to teach and learn energy engineering fundamentals.
- Support customers with utility energy efficiency programs.
- Travel time up to 25%.
About You
- Collaborative, enterprising individual who likes to work in an open team environment.
- Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth.
- Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independence.
- Able to make quick and sound decisions.
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats.
- Willing to take initiative.
- Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth.
- Believe in making a positive environmental impact.
More About Energy Sciences
At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward. Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.
Additional Information
Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.
The pay range for this role is $71,711-$92,000 per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Non-degreed professional considered with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in energy assessments and commissioning/retro-commissioning-related work.
- CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, and PE certification preferred.
- Two years of experience with the items below preferred:
- Engineering support for utility energy efficiency programs.
- Retro-commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems.
- New building systems commissioning.
- HVAC system assessments for general conditions and to identify energy savings opportunities.
- ASHRAE level I, II, III energy auditing for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Energy and economic analyses based on trending, bin weather data, and regression analysis.
- Utilizing BMS for trending, field measurement, and verification work.
- Calculate and verify energy savings from implemented energy efficiency measures.
- Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, pumps, chilled water, hot water, steam, industrial processes, and compressed air.
- Knowledge of decarbonization strategies for buildings and industries.
- Working on-site with commercial and industrial customers.
- Writing reports and delivering presentations.
- Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and advanced skills using Excel.
Benefits
We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.
Description
A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose
At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities. By combining our deep expertise with operational knowledge, we develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with our clients to create solutions that improve energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while also benefiting the planet.
This position has a home-based office, requires travel to the Greater Philadelphia area, and the use of a personal vehicle. Travel is approximately 25%.
Day-to-Day
You Will Join a Team Dedicated To Helping Commercial And Industrial Customers Reduce Their Energy Use By Providing Technical Expertise Through Energy Efficiency Programs, Training Initiatives, And Direct-to-customer Services. Some Of The Day-to-day Activities You Would Be Involved With Might Include
- Identifying and quantifying energy efficiency opportunities.
- Performing energy and economic analyses.
- Reviewing energy assessments, opportunities, and calculations.
- Collaborating with customers, assisting with technical questions, and developing projects.
- Preparing reports and delivering presentations.
- Conducting site surveys and facilities assessments.
- Collaborating with other technical team members to teach and learn energy engineering fundamentals.
- Support customers with utility energy efficiency programs.
- Travel time up to 25%.
About You
- Collaborative, enterprising individual who likes to work in an open team environment.
- Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth.
- Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independence.
- Able to make quick and sound decisions.
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats.
- Willing to take initiative.
- Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth.
- Believe in making a positive environmental impact.
More About Energy Sciences
At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward. Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.
Additional Information
Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.
The pay range for this role is $71,711-$92,000 per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Non-degreed professional considered with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in energy assessments and commissioning/retro-commissioning-related work.
- CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, and PE certification preferred.
- Two years of experience with the items below preferred:
- Engineering support for utility energy efficiency programs.
- Retro-commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems.
- New building systems commissioning.
- HVAC system assessments for general conditions and to identify energy savings opportunities.
- ASHRAE level I, II, III energy auditing for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Energy and economic analyses based on trending, bin weather data, and regression analysis.
- Utilizing BMS for trending, field measurement, and verification work.
- Calculate and verify energy savings from implemented energy efficiency measures.
- Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, pumps, chilled water, hot water, steam, industrial processes, and compressed air.
- Knowledge of decarbonization strategies for buildings and industries.
- Working on-site with commercial and industrial customers.
- Writing reports and delivering presentations.
- Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and advanced skills using Excel.
Benefits
We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Energy
Verify your CIP code matches energy roles
Your STEM OPT extension depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code mapping to an approved STEM field. Check your I-20 against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying to petroleum, electrical, or environmental engineering roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Energy employers, including utilities and oil and gas contractors, must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor your STEM OPT extension. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status before signing any offer letter.
Target employers with active LCA filings in energy
Use Migrate Mate to filter energy sector employers by verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to companies that already sponsor STEM OPT students rather than educating employers about the process from scratch.
Build your I-983 training plan around project milestones
Energy roles often involve discrete project phases like grid assessments or site surveys. Structure your I-983 training plan around these milestones with specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, so your DSO can sign off without requesting revisions.
Watch cap-gap coverage during H-1B transition periods
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery while on STEM OPT, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Coordinate your energy employer's I-129 filing timeline with USCIS to avoid any gap between your EAD expiration and H-1B visa start date.
Match your degree field to the SOC code on the LCA
DOL requires energy employers to file LCAs using the Standard Occupational Classification code that matches your actual role. Confirm the SOC code on your offer letter aligns with your engineering or science degree to avoid I-983 complications with your DSO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which STEM degrees qualify for OPT extension in energy jobs?
Degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science, physics, and computer science all appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your specific Classification of Instructional Programs code on your I-20 determines eligibility, not your job title. Confirm your code against the DHS list before your DSO files the extension request.
Does my energy employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a mandatory requirement for any employer sponsoring a STEM OPT extension, including utilities, oil and gas companies, renewable energy developers, and engineering contractors. Your employer must be enrolled before your DSO can approve the I-983 training plan. You can verify enrollment status using the E-Verify employer search tool by entering the company's legal name or federal employer identification number.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an energy role?
Your I-983 must detail how your day-to-day energy work directly relates to your STEM degree. Include specific technical objectives like power flow analysis, emissions modeling, or reservoir simulation, along with the supervision structure and how your employer will evaluate your progress. Generic job descriptions get rejected. Your DSO reviews and signs the plan, and your employer's authorized signatory must also sign before your extension is approved by USCIS.
How do cap-gap rules apply if I get an H-1B while working in energy?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your energy role without interruption during this period. If your employer files with premium processing, USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days, which gives you earlier confirmation of your H-1B approval status.
Where can I find energy employers that already sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters energy sector job listings by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the STEM OPT sponsorship process. This is more reliable than guessing from general job boards, where many postings come from employers not enrolled in E-Verify or unfamiliar with the I-983 training plan requirement.