Electrical Engineering Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Nevada
Nevada's electrical engineering technician roles are concentrated in the Las Vegas metro, Reno, and Henderson, where defense contractors, utility companies, and casino infrastructure operators maintain active technical teams. NV Energy, Switch, and federal facilities at Nellis Air Force Base are among the employers with histories of sponsoring skilled technical workers for roles in power systems, telecommunications, and facility electronics.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 95329
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The PV Solar & Battery Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the operations and maintenance of NextEra Energy's photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery storage systems. As a member of the Renewable Operations Integration (ROI) team, the technician will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of clean energy systems.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine inspections of PV solar and battery energy storage systems to identify and address any maintenance or performance issues.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including cleaning panels, replacing faulty components, and performing tests to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose system failures, utilizing technical knowledge and monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with the operations team to implement and execute maintenance plans and procedures.
- Coordinate closely with the construction team during the installation and commissioning of new solar projects.
- Generate reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and equipment conditions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all work activities.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in solar technology and maintenance techniques.
Job Overview
The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reliability engineering
- Warranty management
- Operation and basic maintenance
- Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
- Safety and Environmental program stewardship
- Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
- Business duties and Inventory management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 1+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade School Graduate
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
The estimated base pay for this position is $57,600.00 to $86,400.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
Requisition ID: 95329
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The PV Solar & Battery Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the operations and maintenance of NextEra Energy's photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery storage systems. As a member of the Renewable Operations Integration (ROI) team, the technician will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of clean energy systems.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine inspections of PV solar and battery energy storage systems to identify and address any maintenance or performance issues.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including cleaning panels, replacing faulty components, and performing tests to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose system failures, utilizing technical knowledge and monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with the operations team to implement and execute maintenance plans and procedures.
- Coordinate closely with the construction team during the installation and commissioning of new solar projects.
- Generate reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and equipment conditions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all work activities.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in solar technology and maintenance techniques.
Job Overview
The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reliability engineering
- Warranty management
- Operation and basic maintenance
- Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
- Safety and Environmental program stewardship
- Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
- Business duties and Inventory management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 1+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade School Graduate
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
The estimated base pay for this position is $57,600.00 to $86,400.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical engineering technicians in Nevada?
Employers with documented H-1B visa and other work visa sponsorship for technical roles in Nevada include NV Energy, Switch (a large-scale data center operator), Jacobs Engineering, and AECOM, which supports infrastructure projects statewide. Defense-adjacent contractors working near Nellis Air Force Base and the Nevada Test and Training Range also hire engineering technicians, though security clearance requirements can affect eligibility for some international candidates.
Which visa types are most common for electrical engineering technician roles in Nevada?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for electrical engineering technicians, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. The H-1B2 is available for workers at Department of Defense cooperative research projects, which may be relevant near Nevada's federal installations. The O-1A is an option for technicians with documented exceptional ability, though it requires substantial supporting evidence.
Which cities in Nevada have the most electrical engineering technician sponsorship jobs?
Las Vegas and the surrounding Clark County area account for the majority of electrical engineering technician positions in Nevada, driven by large-scale data centers, utility infrastructure, and resort facility systems. Reno and Sparks have grown significantly as manufacturing and logistics employers, including those in the Tesla Gigafactory supply chain, have expanded technical staffing. Henderson also has an active base of industrial and infrastructure employers hiring in this field.
How to find electrical engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship jobs, including electrical engineering technician roles in Nevada. You can filter by state and role to see which Nevada employers are actively hiring and have sponsorship histories. Focusing your search on data center operators, utility companies, and defense-adjacent contractors in the Las Vegas and Reno areas will give you the most targeted results for this role category.
Are there any Nevada-specific considerations for electrical engineering technicians seeking visa sponsorship?
Nevada's rapid growth in data infrastructure, driven by large data center campuses in the Las Vegas Valley, has increased demand for electrical engineering technicians with power systems and low-voltage expertise. Employers filing H-1B petitions must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the Las Vegas or Reno metropolitan areas, which are set separately and reflect each region's local labor market. Technicians with experience in high-voltage systems, SCADA, or telecommunications tend to have stronger sponsorship prospects in this market.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical engineering technician jobs in Nevada?
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.