STEM OPT Energy Project Manager Jobs

Energy Project Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering, environmental science, or a related STEM field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins.

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Overview

Open Jobs14+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type71% On-site
Median Salary$71K
Top LocationBentonville, AR
Most JobsTrane Technologies

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Trane Technologies
Energy Services Project Manager
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Trane Technologies
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Energy Services Project Manager
Trane Technologies
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$75,700/yr - $135,834/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SOCOTEC Group
Energy Modeling Project Manager
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Energy Modeling Project Manager
SOCOTEC Group
New York, New York
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$95,000/yr - $130,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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State of New Mexico
Energy Program Manager
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State of New Mexico
Added 6d ago
Energy Program Manager
State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
$26/hr - $39/hr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Walmart
Senior Manager, Walmart Energy - Portfolio Management
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Walmart
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Senior Manager, Walmart Energy - Portfolio Management
Walmart
Bentonville, Arkansas
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Strategy
Procurement & Purchasing
$90,000/yr - $180,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Xcel Energy
Product Portfolio Manager
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Added 1w ago
Product Portfolio Manager
Xcel Energy
Denver, Colorado
Product Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Marketing
Business Strategy
Project Management
$84,000/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Energy Project Manager

Verify your CIP code before applying

Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you target Energy Project Manager roles. Engineering management, systems engineering, and environmental engineering CIP codes commonly qualify, but your DSO confirms the match officially.

Filter job postings by E-Verify status

Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. Many energy firms are enrolled through federal contracting requirements, but smaller project developers and regional utilities sometimes aren't, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers.

Negotiate the I-983 training plan early

Bring a draft I-983 training plan to your offer negotiation. Energy Project Manager roles need clear learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, and employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often delay signing it, which delays your extension start date.

Research prevailing wages before counter-offering

Look up Energy Project Manager wage levels by location using the OFLC Wage Search before you respond to any offer. Knowing the Level I through Level IV wage bands helps you evaluate whether an offer positions you competitively for a future H-1B LCA.

Target employers with federal energy contracts

Companies holding federal energy contracts are already E-Verify enrolled by law, which removes a key compliance barrier for STEM OPT students. DOE contractors, national lab subcontractors, and federally funded renewable infrastructure firms are strong targets for this reason.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors

Search Energy Project Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history with DOL, confirming they've sponsored work authorization before. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated STEM OPT or H-1B filings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Energy Project Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

It depends on whether your degree falls under a DHS-designated STEM CIP code. Engineering management, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and systems engineering degrees commonly qualify. The role itself doesn't trigger the extension, your degree does. Confirm your CIP code eligibility with your DSO before filing Form I-765 for the extension.

What does an employer need to do before I can start on STEM OPT?

Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and must sign a Form I-983 training plan with you before your STEM OPT extension is approved. The I-983 outlines your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role connects to your STEM degree. Without a completed I-983 submitted to your DSO, USCIS won't approve the extension.

How do I confirm an energy employer is enrolled in E-Verify?

Ask the HR department or recruiter directly for their E-Verify Company ID or a screenshot of their enrollment status. You can also request to see their E-Verify participation notice, which enrolled employers are required to display. Smaller project developers or regional utilities may not be enrolled even if they want to hire you, so verify this before accepting any offer.

What happens to my STEM OPT if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but not yet effective?

If your H-1B is selected and your employer files a timely cap-gap petition, your STEM OPT authorization automatically extends through September 30 of that fiscal year under cap-gap rules. You can continue working as an Energy Project Manager during this period without interruption, provided your employer maintains their E-Verify enrollment and your I-20 reflects the cap-gap extension.

Where can I find Energy Project Manager jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate lists Energy Project Manager roles from employers with documented LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already navigated DOL and USCIS work authorization processes. This is more reliable than filtering generic job boards by sponsorship willingness, since those listings rarely reflect actual STEM OPT or E-Verify compliance.

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