Energy STEM OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
F-1 STEM OPT energy jobs in Massachusetts draw candidates to a state with deep clean energy infrastructure, offshore wind development along the South Shore, and research-intensive employers in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester. Companies like Eversource Energy, National Grid, and Avangrid have filed LCAs supporting STEM OPT extensions for engineering and analytical roles.
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Enbridge - Houston, TX
$75 per hour
1 year contract
Primary Focus:
To oversee the design for Liquids Pump station facilities for expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third party engineering firms to ensure compliance with Company standards and specifications and industry standards and managed to the project budget and schedule. Liaison with other Enbridge functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into the design deliverables.
Specific Accountabilities:
- Manages third-party engineering consultants to ensure all design deliverables meet quality standards while maintaining budget and schedule
- Ensures that all pump station facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes and corporate standards.
- Designing electrical components and interconnects
- Reviews and approves design deliverables, for example drawings, technical reports and material listing sheets.
- Participates in design review meeting with engineering firm, Project Manager, Operations, and Construction personnel to discuss the scope, design, and expected performance as well as work out constructability issues.
- Reviews vendor materials quotations, prepares technical evaluations, and recommends selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery. For example: pump and motor equipment, vessels, buildings, generators, pipe, valves and fittings.
- Actively identifies and communicates new lessons learned and quality incidents for assigned projects.
- Support department initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
Preferred:
- Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly
- Problem solve issues through use of standards, modification of standards and/or previous experience
- Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff
Working Conditions:
- 80% of work is office based working with multiple project teams
- 20% of time is in the field scoping projects or supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
- Time sensitive deliverables
- Work requires strong computer skills typically using Microsoft Office applications
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $75.00 per hour.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Electrical Engineer
Enbridge - Houston, TX
$75 per hour
1 year contract
Primary Focus:
To oversee the design for Liquids Pump station facilities for expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third party engineering firms to ensure compliance with Company standards and specifications and industry standards and managed to the project budget and schedule. Liaison with other Enbridge functional groups within Project Execution, Operations, and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into the design deliverables.
Specific Accountabilities:
- Manages third-party engineering consultants to ensure all design deliverables meet quality standards while maintaining budget and schedule
- Ensures that all pump station facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes and corporate standards.
- Designing electrical components and interconnects
- Reviews and approves design deliverables, for example drawings, technical reports and material listing sheets.
- Participates in design review meeting with engineering firm, Project Manager, Operations, and Construction personnel to discuss the scope, design, and expected performance as well as work out constructability issues.
- Reviews vendor materials quotations, prepares technical evaluations, and recommends selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery. For example: pump and motor equipment, vessels, buildings, generators, pipe, valves and fittings.
- Actively identifies and communicates new lessons learned and quality incidents for assigned projects.
- Support department initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
Preferred:
- Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly
- Problem solve issues through use of standards, modification of standards and/or previous experience
- Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff
Working Conditions:
- 80% of work is office based working with multiple project teams
- 20% of time is in the field scoping projects or supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
- Time sensitive deliverables
- Work requires strong computer skills typically using Microsoft Office applications
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $75.00 per hour.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
STEM OPT Energy Job Roles in Massachusetts
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Search Energy Jobs in MassachusettsEnergy STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy companies in Massachusetts sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Massachusetts energy employers with documented LCA filing history include Eversource Energy, National Grid, Avangrid, and Liberty Utilities. Offshore wind developers active in the state, including Vineyard Wind and SouthCoast Wind, have also hired for STEM-eligible engineering and data roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by role and business unit, so reviewing each employer's OFLC disclosure data gives the clearest picture of actual filing activity.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most energy F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Boston and Cambridge concentrate the greatest share of energy STEM OPT roles, particularly in clean energy startups, grid analytics, and energy policy research tied to institutions like MIT and Harvard. Worcester supports utility and power engineering roles through National Grid's regional operations. Fall River and New Bedford are emerging hubs for offshore wind supply chain and project engineering positions connected to South Coast development activity.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that typically qualify share a common thread: they require a STEM-designated degree from an accredited U.S. institution and involve applying that technical training directly. In the energy sector, this includes electrical and mechanical engineering positions, power systems analysis, grid modeling, environmental data science, renewable energy project engineering, and energy storage research. O*NET occupation profiles can help confirm whether a specific job title falls within a STEM-designated STEM degree classification.
How do I find energy F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for energy employers in Massachusetts who have LCA filing history supporting F-1 STEM OPT candidates, saving you from sorting through postings where sponsorship is unclear. Because the platform draws on DOL Labor Condition Application data, you can see which Massachusetts energy companies have actually filed for STEM roles rather than relying on job description language alone.
Are there Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in energy?
Massachusetts has an active E-Verify adoption environment, and STEM OPT employers are federally required to be enrolled in E-Verify before a student can start the extension period. The state's offshore wind build-out, supported by state procurement mandates, has expanded the pipeline of engineering and project roles that qualify. Students should confirm with their DSO that their degree's CIP code aligns with the specific energy role before applying, as mismatches can complicate STEM OPT eligibility.