Energy Jobs in Maryland with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Energy F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland draw students toward a state with a concentrated mix of federal energy agencies, utilities, and clean energy contractors. Employers like Exelon, PEPCO, and federal contractors supporting the Department of Energy's initiatives in the Baltimore-Washington corridor regularly hire OPT candidates in engineering, grid operations, and sustainability roles.
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INTRODUCTION
When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for over 90 years. You join an organization with a strong sense of community that values safety, customer satisfaction, training and development, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
As a Service Technician, you will be part of a team of passionate and professional individuals committed to customer service. We will help you jumpstart a rewarding career by providing you with the tools and training necessary to provide safe and reliable service to our customers’ fuel systems and appliances.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair fuel systems and appliances
- Maintain the service vehicle which includes reviewing the maintenance record, performing pre- and post-trip inspections and reporting all vehicle conditions requiring attention for continued safe operation and proper vehicle maintenance
- Provide superior customer service
- Bill customers for services rendered and account for funds and inventory which includes operating a user-friendly tablet, maintaining a trip report, and documenting system testing and related information
- Deliver fuel as needed in a safe and efficient manner
Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
- Paid time off that increases with tenure
- A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee recognition program
- Generous tuition assistance program
- Propane discounts
For eligibility, the number of days provided under our PTO plan, and other information about benefits please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/.
COMPENSATION
- $21.90 - $25.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
This position may be eligible for overtime pay based on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To operate our company vehicles, you must have a minimum of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT, tanker, and air brake endorsements as well as a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate allowing for operation in interstate commerce. Don’t have a CDL yet? No problem, we will give you time and training to help you get one.
- Ability to lift and pull equipment that weighs 50 to 75 lbs.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must be able to satisfy the English Language Proficiency qualification requirements in 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2) by responding to official inquiries and understanding highway traffic signs and signals in the English language. This includes the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.
It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.
For more information about our hiring process, please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/our-hiring-process/
At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
In line with these values, Suburban Propane considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. To that end, the Company welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster

INTRODUCTION
When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for over 90 years. You join an organization with a strong sense of community that values safety, customer satisfaction, training and development, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
As a Service Technician, you will be part of a team of passionate and professional individuals committed to customer service. We will help you jumpstart a rewarding career by providing you with the tools and training necessary to provide safe and reliable service to our customers’ fuel systems and appliances.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair fuel systems and appliances
- Maintain the service vehicle which includes reviewing the maintenance record, performing pre- and post-trip inspections and reporting all vehicle conditions requiring attention for continued safe operation and proper vehicle maintenance
- Provide superior customer service
- Bill customers for services rendered and account for funds and inventory which includes operating a user-friendly tablet, maintaining a trip report, and documenting system testing and related information
- Deliver fuel as needed in a safe and efficient manner
Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
- Paid time off that increases with tenure
- A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee recognition program
- Generous tuition assistance program
- Propane discounts
For eligibility, the number of days provided under our PTO plan, and other information about benefits please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/.
COMPENSATION
- $21.90 - $25.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
This position may be eligible for overtime pay based on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To operate our company vehicles, you must have a minimum of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT, tanker, and air brake endorsements as well as a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate allowing for operation in interstate commerce. Don’t have a CDL yet? No problem, we will give you time and training to help you get one.
- Ability to lift and pull equipment that weighs 50 to 75 lbs.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must be able to satisfy the English Language Proficiency qualification requirements in 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2) by responding to official inquiries and understanding highway traffic signs and signals in the English language. This includes the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's nearly 100-year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.
It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed.
For more information about our hiring process, please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/our-hiring-process/
At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
In line with these values, Suburban Propane considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. To that end, the Company welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster
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Which energy companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Maryland?
Maryland's energy sector includes utilities and contractors with established OPT hiring patterns. Exelon and its subsidiary PEPCO (headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington area) have historically hired F-1 OPT students in engineering and operations roles. Federal contractors supporting the Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory also recruit OPT candidates for project-based energy work. Sponsorship availability varies by role, team, and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Maryland have the most energy F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Baltimore and the suburban Maryland corridor between Washington, D.C. and Annapolis concentrate the largest share of energy OPT roles in the state. The D.C. metro area's proximity means many federal energy contractors operate offices in Rockville, Bethesda, and Silver Spring. Baltimore hosts utility operations and clean energy startups, while Annapolis sits near state regulatory and offshore wind planning offices given Maryland's active offshore wind development program.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for F-1 OPT in energy are those directly related to the student's degree field. Common qualifying positions include electrical engineer, power systems analyst, environmental engineer, energy data analyst, and renewable energy project coordinator. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field typically satisfy the OPT work authorization requirement that employment be directly tied to the student's major area of study.
How do I find energy F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs, including energy roles in Maryland. You can filter by visa type and state to surface employers actively hiring OPT candidates in the Maryland energy sector, covering utilities, federal contractors, and clean energy firms. This is more targeted than a general job search because results are filtered for sponsorship compatibility, saving time during a limited OPT window.
Are there any Maryland-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students in the energy industry?
Maryland's offshore wind program and its Renewable Portfolio Standard have expanded clean energy hiring in the state, creating demand for OPT-eligible engineers and analysts. OPT students in STEM energy fields (electrical engineering, environmental engineering, energy systems) may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers a longer authorization window. Maryland employers familiar with federal contracting tend to have more established international hiring processes than smaller regional energy firms.
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