STEM OPT Power Systems Engineering Jobs
Power Systems Engineering roles at utilities, grid operators, and energy companies qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineering Project Manager for Laboratory Infrastructure leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of facility and utility projects that support research environments. Working with engineers, architects, and lab stakeholders, this role helps develop project scopes, technical requirements, drawings, and models for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialized lab systems. The position supports schedule and budget development, oversees design and construction activities, and ensures all project documentation meets laboratory safety and regulatory standards.
Education
Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering).
KSA's
- Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
- Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).
- Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.
- Ability to work FULL-TIME during the Summer – 40 Hour Week; Potential For Work Over Breaks.
Responsibilities
- Support project planning: assist with scope definition, schedule tracking, and progress reporting.
- Develop technical requirements help translate user needs into specs for MEP, HVAC, plumbing, and specialized lab systems.
- Produce CAD and BIM deliverables: create and update 2D drawings, 3D models, equipment layouts, and utility diagrams.
- Maintain BOMs and procurement documents: update equipment lists, track revisions, and support purchasing.
- Assist commissioning and testing help execute field verification, commissioning checklists, and document test results.
- Monitor cost and schedule: gather data for estimates, track change orders, and log project risks.
- Coordinate stakeholders: attend meetings, document action items, and liaise with engineers, architects, facilities, and contractors.
- Site support and travel: perform field visits for verification, construction observation, and commissioning as needed.
- Other duties: perform assigned tasks that build technical and project management skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
INTRODUCTION
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineering Project Manager for Laboratory Infrastructure leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of facility and utility projects that support research environments. Working with engineers, architects, and lab stakeholders, this role helps develop project scopes, technical requirements, drawings, and models for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialized lab systems. The position supports schedule and budget development, oversees design and construction activities, and ensures all project documentation meets laboratory safety and regulatory standards.
Education
Currently pursuing a BS degree (preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil Engineering).
KSA's
- Understanding or working knowledge of Pro-E and/or AutoCAD experience.
- Microsoft Office experience (including Excel).
- Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across.
- Ability to work FULL-TIME during the Summer – 40 Hour Week; Potential For Work Over Breaks.
Responsibilities
- Support project planning: assist with scope definition, schedule tracking, and progress reporting.
- Develop technical requirements help translate user needs into specs for MEP, HVAC, plumbing, and specialized lab systems.
- Produce CAD and BIM deliverables: create and update 2D drawings, 3D models, equipment layouts, and utility diagrams.
- Maintain BOMs and procurement documents: update equipment lists, track revisions, and support purchasing.
- Assist commissioning and testing help execute field verification, commissioning checklists, and document test results.
- Monitor cost and schedule: gather data for estimates, track change orders, and log project risks.
- Coordinate stakeholders: attend meetings, document action items, and liaise with engineers, architects, facilities, and contractors.
- Site support and travel: perform field visits for verification, construction observation, and commissioning as needed.
- Other duties: perform assigned tasks that build technical and project management skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Power Systems Engineering
Search OFLC Wage Search for grid employers
Run LCA filings by SOC code 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers) in the OFLC Wage Search to identify utilities, ISO/RTOs, and engineering firms that have filed for STEM-adjacent roles and understand the sponsorship process.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can be approved. Confirm enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search tool or ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID during the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Filter Power Systems Engineering jobs on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not manually cross-referencing government databases before every application.
Submit your I-983 before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign the I-983 training plan and your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before your current OPT expires. Build in at least 90 days for employer review, DSO processing, and USCIS adjudication time.
Align your training plan with grid engineering tasks
The I-983 must describe learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. Map deliverables like load flow analysis, protection coordination, or SCADA integration to specific coursework from your electrical or power systems program.
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Find Power Systems Engineering JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Power Systems Engineering role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related program with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself doesn't trigger eligibility; your degree does. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify it appears on the USCIS STEM OPT eligible fields list before your employer begins the I-983 process.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my power engineering employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension. Enrollment can't happen retroactively after you've started working. Ask during the offer process for the company's E-Verify employer ID or check enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. Utilities and large engineering firms are usually enrolled, but smaller project-based consultancies sometimes are not.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a power systems role?
The I-983 requires your employer to document specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For power systems roles, that means mapping tasks like relay protection design, grid modeling, or renewable integration studies to coursework from your electrical or power engineering program. Your employer's HR or engineering manager typically drafts it, and your DSO reviews it before submission to USCIS.
How does cap-gap protection affect me if I'm applying for H-1B from STEM OPT?
If you're on STEM OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates the petition. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap; it applies automatically once the H-1B petition is receipted. Your employer should file as early as possible to maximize this window.
Where can I find Power Systems Engineering jobs from employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Power Systems Engineering roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you can focus on opportunities where the infrastructure for your extension is already in place. You can also cross-reference LCA filings through the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-2071 to identify utilities and engineering firms with active sponsorship activity.
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