Electrical Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York is one of the most active markets for electrical project engineer visa sponsorship, with demand concentrated in New York City's construction and infrastructure sector, Long Island's utility projects, and major employers like Con Edison, AECOM, and WSP Global. International candidates with power systems, low-voltage, or MEP engineering backgrounds find strong sponsorship opportunities here.
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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Commissioning Project Manager – Mission-Critical Data Centers
Full time/ Direct Hire role - No contract role
Location: Buffalo, NY (Relocation Available)
Travel & Relocation:
- 100% project-based travel as required.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Company covers lodging and travel.
- Bi-weekly flights home are fully paid on the company card—no out-of-pocket expenses.
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale facilities while representing the owner throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
- Lead the complete electrical commissioning program from design review through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and turnover.
- Manage commissioning schedules, RFIs, milestones, budgets, documentation, and project deliverables.
- Coordinate with general contractors, commissioning teams, equipment vendors, and owner representatives.
- Lead commissioning meetings and provide executive-level project updates.
- Oversee electrical testing, QA/QC, safety, and project closeout documentation.
Required Experience
- 7+ years of electrical commissioning, electrical construction, or mission-critical facilities experience.
- 3+ years in a Project Manager or Commissioning Lead role.
- 2+ years of Data Center Commissioning experience.
- Strong Project Management experience managing: RFIs, Project schedules, Budgets, Milestones, Client reporting, Commissioning documentation.
- Strong knowledge of the complete Levels 1–5 Commissioning Process and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
Technical Expertise
Hands-on experience commissioning and testing:
- Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear
- UPS Systems
- ATS
- Diesel Generators
- PDUs & RPPs
- Busway & Power Distribution
- Load Bank Testing
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Black Building / "Pull-the-Plug" Testing
- EPMS & BMS Integration
Preferred Qualifications
- BCxP, CxA, NEBB, or ACG/AABC Certification
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Owner's Representative or Third-Party Commissioning experience
- Hyperscale Data Center experience
- Procore proficiency
What You Didn’t Know About Us
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension & Profit Sharing
- 15 Days PTO
- 8 Paid Holidays
We are Connectors.
We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators.
You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support.
We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
Posted By: Ehsan Danish
Electrical Commissioning Project Manager – Mission-Critical Data Centers
Full time/ Direct Hire role - No contract role
Location: Buffalo, NY (Relocation Available)
Travel & Relocation:
- 100% project-based travel as required.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Company covers lodging and travel.
- Bi-weekly flights home are fully paid on the company card—no out-of-pocket expenses.
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale facilities while representing the owner throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
- Lead the complete electrical commissioning program from design review through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and turnover.
- Manage commissioning schedules, RFIs, milestones, budgets, documentation, and project deliverables.
- Coordinate with general contractors, commissioning teams, equipment vendors, and owner representatives.
- Lead commissioning meetings and provide executive-level project updates.
- Oversee electrical testing, QA/QC, safety, and project closeout documentation.
Required Experience
- 7+ years of electrical commissioning, electrical construction, or mission-critical facilities experience.
- 3+ years in a Project Manager or Commissioning Lead role.
- 2+ years of Data Center Commissioning experience.
- Strong Project Management experience managing: RFIs, Project schedules, Budgets, Milestones, Client reporting, Commissioning documentation.
- Strong knowledge of the complete Levels 1–5 Commissioning Process and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
Technical Expertise
Hands-on experience commissioning and testing:
- Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear
- UPS Systems
- ATS
- Diesel Generators
- PDUs & RPPs
- Busway & Power Distribution
- Load Bank Testing
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Black Building / "Pull-the-Plug" Testing
- EPMS & BMS Integration
Preferred Qualifications
- BCxP, CxA, NEBB, or ACG/AABC Certification
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Owner's Representative or Third-Party Commissioning experience
- Hyperscale Data Center experience
- Procore proficiency
What You Didn’t Know About Us
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Pension & Profit Sharing
- 15 Days PTO
- 8 Paid Holidays
We are Connectors.
We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators.
You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support.
We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
Posted By: Ehsan Danish
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical project engineers in New York?
Large engineering and construction firms with consistent H-1B visa sponsorship histories in New York include AECOM, WSP Global, Jacobs Engineering, Parsons Corporation, and Con Edison. Utility infrastructure projects across the state also draw sponsorship from firms like Leidos and Thornton Tomasetti. DOL LCA disclosure data confirms these employers have filed petitions for electrical engineering roles in New York in recent years.
Which visa types are most common for electrical project engineer roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical project engineers in New York, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Candidates from Australia may pursue the E-3 visa, and those from Canada or Mexico may qualify for the TN visa under the USMCA, which covers engineers without a cap or lottery.
Which cities in New York have the most electrical project engineer sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the largest share of electrical project engineer sponsorship jobs in the state, driven by large-scale MEP, transit, and commercial construction projects. Buffalo has growing demand tied to semiconductor and clean energy investment, particularly around the Buffalo Billion initiative. Albany and White Plains also see consistent activity from utility and infrastructure engineering firms operating in the greater Hudson Valley region.
How to find electrical project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by role and state to see electrical project engineer positions in New York where employers have indicated visa sponsorship availability. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings that rarely specify sponsorship upfront. Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on roles relevant to international candidates, so the listings are already screened for sponsorship context.
Are there state-specific factors that affect electrical project engineer sponsorship in New York?
New York's prevailing wage requirements under DOL rules mean sponsoring employers must pay at least the federally determined wage for the role and location, which in New York City tends to reflect a high-cost market. The state's active infrastructure investment, including MTA capital programs and offshore wind development, creates sustained engineering hiring cycles that support sponsorship. Candidates with power systems or renewable energy experience are particularly competitive in this market.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical project engineer jobs in New York?
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.