Engineering Lead Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona
Engineering lead visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona are concentrated in the Phoenix metro, where Intel, Microchip Technology, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large engineering teams. Tempe, Scottsdale, and Chandler are the most active hiring corridors. Semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and defense drive consistent demand for experienced engineering leads across the state.
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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 Engineering Team Lead is an engineering management position responsible for providing technical engineering oversight and design team management for renewables engineering projects to which they are assigned. This technical management role is responsible for financial, resource allocation, logistics, and technical leadership of projects and has the capability to mentor and train staff under their supervision.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Possess the ability to understand project requirements and develop a design fee for the work requested.
- Prepare and oversee work plans for engineering and production resources.
- Oversee Engineers, Designers, and Modeling staff assigned to team or project work.
- Ability to communicate with Project Manager (PM) or Executive regarding the effort required to accomplish deliverables and project support. This may include developing requests for additional services for submittal to the PM or Owner.
- Lead the Engineering CAC effort and interaction with the project PM.
- Able to resolve a variety of complex problems (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
- Prepare and/or review engineering calculations for assigned projects.
- Act as Engineer of Record for projects within their responsibility.
- Supervise the coordination of the project with city, state, and county officials, and other regulatory agencies.
- Attend project design meetings with the overall Design Build Team.
- Job Site Visits to review installation or assess current conditions.
- Perform Value Engineering studies.
- The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of. This is a partial listing and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Proficiency of renewables engineering processes, calculations, and concepts is required.
- Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
- The ability to assume responsibility, interface, and coordinate with others, including PMs and Field Management, along with other trades, including MV/HV electrical, civil, structural, and SCADA.
- The ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems.
- The ability to oversee Engineering System Studies such as: Short Circuit, Overcurrent Protection, Arc Flash, Voltage Drop, Underground Thermal Calculations, Hydrology, Geotechnical, and Structural.
- Management skills are required, including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development and advancement planning.
- Knowledge of renewable construction sufficient to understand how design packages will be built.
- Fluency with Building Codes and Local Codes in the local area of projects.
- Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Autodesk Products, Oracle preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- 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, Trade Partners and other.
WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
- Registration as a licensed US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required for this position.
- Field experience is desired.
- Education and experience can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
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; it can be loud on the jobsite.
- 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.
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
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.
YOU Matter - Our Benefits
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
- 401 K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- 3 days of paid sick leave each year
- 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
- 3 days of paid Jury Duty
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Bonding Leave
- 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
$129,600.00-$170,000.00 Annual
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.
Engineering Lead Job Roles in Arizona
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Which companies in Arizona sponsor visas for engineering leads?
Intel's Chandler campus, Microchip Technology in Chandler, Raytheon Technologies in Tucson, and ON Semiconductor in Phoenix are among the most active sponsors for engineering leads in Arizona. These employers have established H-1B visa and green card sponsorship programs. Aerospace and defense contractors along the Phoenix-Tucson corridor also file regularly for senior engineering roles requiring specialty occupation credentials.
What visa types realistically apply to engineering lead roles in Arizona?
Engineering leads most commonly qualify for H-1B status, which requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related engineering field and a U.S. employer willing to file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition. H-1B1 visa applies to Chilean and Singaporean nationals. Australians may pursue the E-3 visa. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are viable longer-term paths. J-1 visa trainee status suits some early-career candidates with a designated sponsor organization.
How to find engineering lead visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate lists engineering lead roles at Arizona employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by city and discipline. Because Arizona's hiring is concentrated in Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Tucson, filtering by metro area helps narrow to the most active sponsors. Migrate Mate's database reflects actual LCA filing activity, so the roles shown represent employers who have sponsored engineering positions before.
Which Arizona cities have the most engineering lead sponsorship jobs?
The Phoenix metro accounts for the majority of engineering lead sponsorship activity in Arizona, with Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale holding the highest concentration of technology and semiconductor employers. Tucson is the secondary hub, driven by Raytheon Technologies and the University of Arizona's engineering research partnerships. Mesa and Gilbert are growing corridors as advanced manufacturing facilities expand across the East Valley.
Are there any Arizona-specific factors that affect engineering lead visa sponsorship?
Arizona's semiconductor and defense sectors operate under federal contracting standards that make consistent H-1B and green card sponsorship common at large employers like Intel and Raytheon. Arizona State University and the University of Arizona produce significant engineering talent pipelines, which means employers in the state are accustomed to sponsoring international graduates transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT into full H-1B status at the engineering lead level.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored engineering lead jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.