Field Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
Field technician visa sponsorship jobs in California span utilities, telecommunications, and renewable energy sectors, with major employers including Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and Ericsson. Hiring concentrates in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Central Valley, where infrastructure buildout and clean energy projects drive consistent demand for skilled technicians.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 174493
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Sacramento
Department Overview
Electric Transmission & Distribution ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Transmission & Distribution Team, comprised of roughly 10,100 coworkers, is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of transmission lines.
Coworkers in Electric Transmission & Distribution actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns.
Position Summary
This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining.
An employee who performs technical work associated with construction activities such as cost estimating, contract management, simple drafting; preparation and correction of field drawings; ordering and receiving material; licenses and permits; assisting Senior Field Engineering Technicians and Field Engineers; preparing construction notes; inspection and performance of other related duties.
This is an onsite position.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $46.65 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification:
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and cost-control activities, such as operation and maintenance of scheduling, cost-control and reporting systems under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Assists Senior Field Engineering Technicians and Field Engineers.
- Maintains schedule and cost control files.
- Performs schedule and cost data indexing and coding activities under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Verifies schedule and cost-input information and utilizes the computer to edit schedule and cost information under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Checks and corrects completed schedule and cost reports and prepares and distributes reports as necessary under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Initiates licenses and permits.
- Orders and receives material.
- Performs technical work associated with construction activities such as cost estimating, simple drafting.
- Prepares and corrects field drawings.
- Perform contract management and Purchase Order activities.
- Prepares construction notes.
- DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Must have a valid California Driver's License.
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day.
Desired:
- Additional consideration may be given to candidates that reside within 50 miles of the headquarters.
- Experience in contract management.
- Experience in construction/construction management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word).
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home.
Pre-Employment Testing:
- Internal PG&E Employees: Qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) prior to applying.
- External and Hiring Hall Candidates: Qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) prior to interviewing.
Requisition ID: 174493
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Sacramento
Department Overview
Electric Transmission & Distribution ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Transmission & Distribution Team, comprised of roughly 10,100 coworkers, is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of transmission lines.
Coworkers in Electric Transmission & Distribution actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns.
Position Summary
This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining.
An employee who performs technical work associated with construction activities such as cost estimating, contract management, simple drafting; preparation and correction of field drawings; ordering and receiving material; licenses and permits; assisting Senior Field Engineering Technicians and Field Engineers; preparing construction notes; inspection and performance of other related duties.
This is an onsite position.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $46.65 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification:
- Assists in planning, scheduling, and cost-control activities, such as operation and maintenance of scheduling, cost-control and reporting systems under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Assists Senior Field Engineering Technicians and Field Engineers.
- Maintains schedule and cost control files.
- Performs schedule and cost data indexing and coding activities under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Verifies schedule and cost-input information and utilizes the computer to edit schedule and cost information under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Checks and corrects completed schedule and cost reports and prepares and distributes reports as necessary under the supervision of an employee in a higher classification.
- Initiates licenses and permits.
- Orders and receives material.
- Performs technical work associated with construction activities such as cost estimating, simple drafting.
- Prepares and corrects field drawings.
- Perform contract management and Purchase Order activities.
- Prepares construction notes.
- DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Must have a valid California Driver's License.
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day.
Desired:
- Additional consideration may be given to candidates that reside within 50 miles of the headquarters.
- Experience in contract management.
- Experience in construction/construction management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word).
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home.
Pre-Employment Testing:
- Internal PG&E Employees: Qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) prior to applying.
- External and Hiring Hall Candidates: Qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) prior to interviewing.
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Which companies sponsor visas for field technicians in California?
Utility companies like Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison, telecommunications carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile, and infrastructure contractors including Ericsson and Nokia have sponsored field technician roles in California. Defense contractors in San Diego and clean energy companies throughout the state also file sponsorship petitions, particularly for roles requiring specialized certifications or engineering-adjacent technical skills.
Which visa types are most common for field technician roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most frequently used visa for field technician roles that require a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, such as electrical or telecommunications engineering. The H-2B visa covers temporary nonagricultural workers for seasonal or project-based field roles. TN visa status applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical occupations. Whether a specific field technician position qualifies under any category depends on the job's actual duties and degree requirements.
Which cities in California have the most field technician sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the Bay Area generate the highest volume of field technician sponsorship postings, driven by large utility infrastructure and telecom networks. San Diego sees demand tied to defense contractors and biotech facilities. Sacramento and Fresno serve as hubs for Central Valley utility and agricultural technology projects. San Jose concentrates roles in semiconductor and networking equipment maintenance tied to Silicon Valley's hardware sector.
How to find field technician visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search field technician roles in California without sorting through positions that don't support international candidates. The platform covers openings across utilities, telecom, and energy sectors in major California metros. Filtering by role and state on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have actively indicated willingness to sponsor, saving significant research time.
What should field technicians know about California-specific hiring and sponsorship considerations?
California's prevailing wage requirements under state labor law often exceed federal Department of Labor wage levels, which affects the wage floor employers must commit to in Labor Condition Applications for H-1B workers. The state's active renewable energy buildout, particularly solar and grid modernization projects, creates field technician demand that isn't as prominent in other states. Roles tied to regulated utilities or public infrastructure may also involve licensing requirements beyond visa status.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored field technician 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.