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New Jersey's energy sector spans utilities, renewables, and grid infrastructure, with major employers like PSEG, NRG Energy, and Exelon operating across Newark, Trenton, and the Meadowlands corridor. F-1 STEM OPT candidates in engineering, data analytics, and environmental science find active sponsorship opportunities here, particularly as the state expands offshore wind and clean energy initiatives.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179041
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit's Power Engineering Group has immediate openings for mid-level Civil Engineers to join their engineering team. The Civil Engineer will support projects in site development for a wide variety of industries. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on collaboration while providing administrative, technical, quality, and safety leadership for the engineers and designers of their teams.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering Group brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Lone Tree, CO; New York City, NY; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; Raleigh, NC; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once a new office is established.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to site development projects.
- Develop site designs that may include analysis, calculations, research, material selection, layout, etc. necessary to develop required deliverables.
- Execute final design of project elements such as grading and earthwork design, hydrology and hydraulics, roadway and overall site design.
- Oversee creation of surface models utilizing Civil3D and/or other similar design software.
- Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are accounted for.
- Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support cost estimating.
- Attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
- Lead the Designers in the use of data driven design to make intelligent decisions on design solutions and process.
- Develop permit and third-party strategies for projects from the early stages of development through completion of approvals and agreements.
- Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance.
- Plan, schedule, and analyze scope, staffing and budgeting.
- Work closely with construction partners in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.
- Ensure Quality Control of services and deliverables is followed, in accordance with the Kiewit Company Quality Plan.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years proven civil engineering design experience in this or comparable industries.
- Bachelor of Science degree in related field (i.e., civil engineering)
- PE license or the ability to receive a PE license is expected
- Strong project team orientation and networking skills
- High degree of self-motivation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with computer assisted engineering and design software, preferably Autocad Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak and/or drainage calculation software
- Must have an effective level of experience working with spreadsheets and databases.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation
$95,000/yr - $100,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 05/12/2026 - 08/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 179041
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit's Power Engineering Group has immediate openings for mid-level Civil Engineers to join their engineering team. The Civil Engineer will support projects in site development for a wide variety of industries. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a focus on collaboration while providing administrative, technical, quality, and safety leadership for the engineers and designers of their teams.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineering Group brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Lone Tree, CO; New York City, NY; Phoenix/Tempe, AZ; Raleigh, NC; or Woodcliff Lake, NJ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once a new office is established.
Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate, select and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to site development projects.
- Develop site designs that may include analysis, calculations, research, material selection, layout, etc. necessary to develop required deliverables.
- Execute final design of project elements such as grading and earthwork design, hydrology and hydraulics, roadway and overall site design.
- Oversee creation of surface models utilizing Civil3D and/or other similar design software.
- Support interdisciplinary design coordination to ensure that project elements are accounted for.
- Create preliminary design concepts and alternatives to support cost estimating.
- Attend project technical meetings and provide coordination to resolve design issues.
- Lead the Designers in the use of data driven design to make intelligent decisions on design solutions and process.
- Develop permit and third-party strategies for projects from the early stages of development through completion of approvals and agreements.
- Utilize knowledge of departmental design standards and applicable engineering codes to review prepared drawings and documents for conformance.
- Plan, schedule, and analyze scope, staffing and budgeting.
- Work closely with construction partners in a collaborative manner to ensure total project success.
- Ensure Quality Control of services and deliverables is followed, in accordance with the Kiewit Company Quality Plan.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years proven civil engineering design experience in this or comparable industries.
- Bachelor of Science degree in related field (i.e., civil engineering)
- PE license or the ability to receive a PE license is expected
- Strong project team orientation and networking skills
- High degree of self-motivation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with computer assisted engineering and design software, preferably Autocad Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak and/or drainage calculation software
- Must have an effective level of experience working with spreadsheets and databases.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation
$95,000/yr - $100,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 05/12/2026 - 08/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Search Energy Jobs in New JerseyEnergy STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy companies in New Jersey sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
PSEG, one of New Jersey's largest utilities, has a documented history of sponsoring STEM OPT workers in engineering and operations roles. NRG Energy and Exelon also have New Jersey operations and have filed Labor Condition Applications for technical positions. Smaller clean energy firms and offshore wind developers entering the state market have similarly sponsored STEM OPT candidates in recent years, particularly for roles tied to grid modernization and renewable project development.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most energy F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Newark and the surrounding metropolitan area hold the highest concentration of energy employer offices and utility infrastructure in New Jersey, making it the primary hub for STEM OPT sponsorship. Trenton sees activity tied to state regulatory and policy-adjacent energy roles. The Meadowlands corridor and Edison township also host corporate energy offices. For offshore wind specifically, Atlantic City-adjacent coastal areas are seeing growing hiring activity as project development accelerates.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Jersey?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree. In New Jersey's energy sector, this commonly includes electrical engineering, environmental engineering, data science applied to grid analytics, chemical engineering in energy production, and mechanical engineering in renewables. O*NET occupation profiles can help confirm whether a specific job title aligns with a qualifying STEM field before you apply.
How do I find energy F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Jersey's energy sector, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface employers with verified sponsorship history. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards manually. Search for titles like energy engineer, grid analyst, or environmental data scientist and narrow results to New Jersey to see active sponsoring employers in utilities, renewables, and energy infrastructure.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Jersey's energy industry?
New Jersey's aggressive clean energy mandates, including its offshore wind targets and community solar programs, have driven demand for STEM talent and increased employer willingness to sponsor. The state's proximity to major research institutions also means some energy employers are familiar with STEM OPT timelines and E-Verify requirements. However, sponsorship decisions remain employer-specific, and candidates should confirm an employer's willingness to support STEM OPT before advancing in any hiring process.