Electrical Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois electrical technicians work across the state's manufacturing corridors, utility infrastructure, and industrial facilities in cities like Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria. Major employers include Exelon, Caterpillar, and Abbott Laboratories. International candidates with hands-on electrical systems experience will find active sponsorship activity tied to the state's dense industrial and energy sectors.
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- This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant lighting systems.
- Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in the development of the following:
- Lighting single line diagrams
- Lighting Load Sheets
- Lighting Calculations
- Lighting Circuiting
- Lighting fixture location drawings
- Lighting bill of materials
- Lighting general notes and detail drawings
- In addition, you will also have the opportunity to perform the following:
- Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
- Supervise and mentor less experienced employees
- Review drawings produced by other personnel and vendors, and incorporate them into project drawings
- Create life cycle cost analysis
- Update in house design standards
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
- Associates degree
- 6+ years of electrical systems experience dedicated to lighting design development/engineering
- Exceptional AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience on power plants or large facility projects
- Extensive experience with the following:
- Producing various types of lighting deliverables for installers and electricians
- Assisting engineers with initial design requirements
- Conceptualizing plans and details to accurately convey lighting requirements
- Developing low-voltage circuit designs, including single line diagrams and electrical distribution panel layouts
- Using commercial lighting calculation programs, such as Visual
- Must keep up with the latest advancements in lighting technology, lighting controls, energy codes, and electrical systems
- Must be detail oriented, flexible, courteous, organized, and have good communication skills
- Willing to travel to client facilities to perform walkdowns and attend meetings
Valued but not required experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or non-ABET Accredited Engineering Technology degrees
Award-Winning Benefits:
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
Financial Benefits
Work-Life Balance
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range: $58,930.00 - $87,460.00
Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
About This Business Unit:
The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.
Equal Opportunity:
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. 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 protected status as defined by applicable law.
Description:
- This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant lighting systems.
- Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in the development of the following:
- Lighting single line diagrams
- Lighting Load Sheets
- Lighting Calculations
- Lighting Circuiting
- Lighting fixture location drawings
- Lighting bill of materials
- Lighting general notes and detail drawings
- In addition, you will also have the opportunity to perform the following:
- Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
- Supervise and mentor less experienced employees
- Review drawings produced by other personnel and vendors, and incorporate them into project drawings
- Create life cycle cost analysis
- Update in house design standards
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
- Associates degree
- 6+ years of electrical systems experience dedicated to lighting design development/engineering
- Exceptional AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience on power plants or large facility projects
- Extensive experience with the following:
- Producing various types of lighting deliverables for installers and electricians
- Assisting engineers with initial design requirements
- Conceptualizing plans and details to accurately convey lighting requirements
- Developing low-voltage circuit designs, including single line diagrams and electrical distribution panel layouts
- Using commercial lighting calculation programs, such as Visual
- Must keep up with the latest advancements in lighting technology, lighting controls, energy codes, and electrical systems
- Must be detail oriented, flexible, courteous, organized, and have good communication skills
- Willing to travel to client facilities to perform walkdowns and attend meetings
Valued but not required experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or non-ABET Accredited Engineering Technology degrees
Award-Winning Benefits:
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
Financial Benefits
Work-Life Balance
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range: $58,930.00 - $87,460.00
Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
About This Business Unit:
The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.
Equal Opportunity:
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. 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 protected status as defined by applicable law.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical technicians in Illinois?
Illinois employers with documented H-1B visa and other work visa sponsorship activity for electrical technicians include Exelon, Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions, and Abbott Laboratories. Manufacturing firms in the Rockford and Peoria corridors and utility companies in the Chicago metro area are among the most consistent sponsors. Larger industrial employers are generally better positioned to manage the sponsorship process than smaller contractors.
Which visa types are most common for electrical technician roles in Illinois?
The H-1B visa is the most commonly used category for electrical technicians in Illinois when the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Candidates from Australia may be eligible for the E-3 visa. Those from Canada or Mexico may qualify under the TN visa category, which lists engineering technologist roles as eligible occupations. The specific visa type depends on the role's duties, degree requirements, and the applicant's nationality.
Which cities in Illinois have the most electrical technician sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, including Schaumburg, Naperville, and Aurora, account for the largest share of electrical technician sponsorship activity in Illinois given the concentration of corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Rockford, Peoria, and Decatur also see consistent demand, driven by heavy manufacturing and agricultural equipment industries. Downstate industrial hubs tied to energy infrastructure and chemical processing add further opportunities outside the metro area.
How to find electrical technician visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have indicated visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify electrical technician positions in Illinois without sorting through unsponsored listings. You can filter by state and role type to focus on Illinois-based opportunities at industrial, utility, and manufacturing employers. Reviewing employer H-1B filing history on public DOL disclosure data alongside Migrate Mate listings gives a more complete picture of which companies actively sponsor.
What should international electrical technicians know before applying to Illinois jobs?
Illinois follows federal prevailing wage rules, meaning sponsored electrical technicians must be paid at least the DOL-determined wage for their occupation and work location, which varies by metro area. Many roles require state-specific licenses or certifications, so candidates should verify whether their existing credentials are recognized in Illinois before accepting an offer. Roles that involve strictly hands-on trade work without a degree requirement may not qualify as H-1B specialty occupations, so the job description's educational requirements matter significantly.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical technician jobs in Illinois?
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.