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California is one of the most active states for clinical social work visa sponsorship, with major health systems like Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, and Dignity Health regularly hiring internationally. The San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego concentrate the most opportunities, spanning community mental health centers, hospitals, and county social services agencies.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID # 172263
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Supervisor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland; Fresno; West Sacramento
Department Overview
The Electric Transmission Work Verification and As-Built team is responsible for oversight of project and maintenance engineering work for PG&E Substations. The team is responsible for the following:
- Work verification and as-built reviews for completed Substation project and maintenance work
- Substation materials, equipment, and supplier pilot support
- LiDAR/model maintenance support for Substation assets and layouts
- Milestone reviews for contractor-executed Substation engineering work
- Periodic job package quality checks for Substation engineering deliverables
- Substation engineering training coordination and execution
- ETGIS update requests for Substation asset and project records
- As-built review process improvements for Substation Engineering
Position Summary
The Supervisor leads a team responsible for Work Verification and As-Built activities performed by both internal staff and contractors. This role is accountable for managing the budget, schedule, scope, quality, and contractor performance associated with engineering deliverables. Responsibilities include developing and tracking key performance metrics, fostering strong contractor and stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration with Construction, Maintenance, and Operations organizations.
Travel: Approximately 15%.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location two-three days a week.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
Bay Area Minimum: $126,000
Bay Area Mid: $163,000
Bay Area Maximum: $200,000
California Minimum: $120,000
California Mid: $155,000
California Maximum: $190,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of 8-14 project engineers, designers, and engineering assistants.
- Provide open and honest communication of company objectives and initiatives.
- Foster teamwork, innovation, and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
- Promote accountability and drive employee satisfaction through employee engagement, recognition, and coaching.
- Actively recruit to fill vacancies and administer the ESC labor contract.
- Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
- Ensure a safe work environment and manage overall safety for the group.
- Review safety topics at regular group meetings and complete all mandated safety training on time.
- Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents.
- Plan a visible, stable, and long-term production schedule.
- Assign individual & team assignments to balance project requirements with resource availability.
- Plan for internal workload and recommend workload to be contracted.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget, on time, and on purpose.
- Provide leadership to assure the contractors deliver high-quality work product.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience; Experience in electric operations, job-related, 5 years; Ability to work flexible schedule.
Desired:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
- Leadership experience
- 8+ years of electric utility experience in substation physical design, drafting, construction support, field verification, as-built documentation, and document control.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience as a supervisor, lead designer, or lead verifier.
- Experience leading Work Verification and As-Built teams, including prioritizing work, managing workload, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Skilled in conducting quality reviews and technical audits and developing employee technical capabilities through coaching and mentoring.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Operations, GIS, Asset Management, and Records Management organizations.
- Experience in scheduling
- PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Technical Knowledge
- Expertise in transmission and distribution substations (12 kV–500 kV) and utility engineering practices.
- Proficient in interpreting substation, civil, and structural drawings, as well as PG&E engineering and drafting standards.
- Knowledge of As-Built requirements, document control processes, Asset Registry, and configuration management principles.
- Experience with construction work packages, turnover documentation, AutoCAD, and electronic document management systems.
- Familiarity with contract administration and the ESC Local 20 Labor Agreement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Requisition ID # 172263
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Supervisor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland; Fresno; West Sacramento
Department Overview
The Electric Transmission Work Verification and As-Built team is responsible for oversight of project and maintenance engineering work for PG&E Substations. The team is responsible for the following:
- Work verification and as-built reviews for completed Substation project and maintenance work
- Substation materials, equipment, and supplier pilot support
- LiDAR/model maintenance support for Substation assets and layouts
- Milestone reviews for contractor-executed Substation engineering work
- Periodic job package quality checks for Substation engineering deliverables
- Substation engineering training coordination and execution
- ETGIS update requests for Substation asset and project records
- As-built review process improvements for Substation Engineering
Position Summary
The Supervisor leads a team responsible for Work Verification and As-Built activities performed by both internal staff and contractors. This role is accountable for managing the budget, schedule, scope, quality, and contractor performance associated with engineering deliverables. Responsibilities include developing and tracking key performance metrics, fostering strong contractor and stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration with Construction, Maintenance, and Operations organizations.
Travel: Approximately 15%.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location two-three days a week.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
Bay Area Minimum: $126,000
Bay Area Mid: $163,000
Bay Area Maximum: $200,000
California Minimum: $120,000
California Mid: $155,000
California Maximum: $190,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of 8-14 project engineers, designers, and engineering assistants.
- Provide open and honest communication of company objectives and initiatives.
- Foster teamwork, innovation, and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
- Promote accountability and drive employee satisfaction through employee engagement, recognition, and coaching.
- Actively recruit to fill vacancies and administer the ESC labor contract.
- Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
- Ensure a safe work environment and manage overall safety for the group.
- Review safety topics at regular group meetings and complete all mandated safety training on time.
- Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents.
- Plan a visible, stable, and long-term production schedule.
- Assign individual & team assignments to balance project requirements with resource availability.
- Plan for internal workload and recommend workload to be contracted.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality design products on budget, on time, and on purpose.
- Provide leadership to assure the contractors deliver high-quality work product.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience; Experience in electric operations, job-related, 5 years; Ability to work flexible schedule.
Desired:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
- Leadership experience
- 8+ years of electric utility experience in substation physical design, drafting, construction support, field verification, as-built documentation, and document control.
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience as a supervisor, lead designer, or lead verifier.
- Experience leading Work Verification and As-Built teams, including prioritizing work, managing workload, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Skilled in conducting quality reviews and technical audits and developing employee technical capabilities through coaching and mentoring.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Operations, GIS, Asset Management, and Records Management organizations.
- Experience in scheduling
- PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Technical Knowledge
- Expertise in transmission and distribution substations (12 kV–500 kV) and utility engineering practices.
- Proficient in interpreting substation, civil, and structural drawings, as well as PG&E engineering and drafting standards.
- Knowledge of As-Built requirements, document control processes, Asset Registry, and configuration management principles.
- Experience with construction work packages, turnover documentation, AutoCAD, and electronic document management systems.
- Familiarity with contract administration and the ESC Local 20 Labor Agreement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical social workers in California?
Large integrated health systems are the most consistent sponsors for clinical social workers in California. Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, Dignity Health, and UCSF Medical Center have sponsored clinical social work roles in the past. County behavioral health departments, including Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and San Francisco DPH, also hire internationally for licensed clinical social worker positions.
Which visa types are most common for clinical social work roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for clinical social workers in California, as the role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a master's degree in social work. Some nonprofit hospitals and county agencies qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which allows filing outside the annual lottery. The O-1A is an option for clinicians with demonstrated professional recognition, though it requires substantial documentation.
Which cities in California have the most clinical social work sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles has the highest concentration of clinical social work sponsorship opportunities, driven by its large public health infrastructure and major academic medical centers. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area follow closely, with strong demand from UCSF Health, county mental health programs, and community organizations. San Diego also has notable activity through UC San Diego Health and Veterans Affairs facilities.
How to find clinical social work visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search for clinical social work roles in California without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. You can filter by location to focus on cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego, and identify which employers are actively open to international candidates in clinical social work.
Are there state-specific considerations for clinical social workers seeking sponsorship in California?
California requires licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and international applicants must have their foreign social work credentials evaluated before applying for the LCSW. This can add time to the hiring process, so employers sponsoring international candidates typically expect applicants to already hold or be eligible for California licensure. Candidates with an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program generally have a clearer path through the evaluation process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical social work jobs in California?
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.