Electrical Engineering Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's electrical engineering technician jobs are concentrated in the energy sector, with major employers like OGE Energy, ONE Gas, and defense contractors near Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City. Tulsa and Oklahoma City lead in sponsorship activity, supported by engineering programs at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.
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STV has an immediate opportunity for an Engineering Specialist in our Electrical Practice in Oklahoma City. If you are innovative, enjoy problem solving and technical challenges, like collaborating to find the best solution, and want to be in an environment where you are valued as you learn and grow, we would like to talk with you.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Production of contract documents including plans and specifications
- Performs load and voltage drop calculations
- Develops one line diagrams and control schematics
- Understands and can review short circuit, protective devices and coordination studies
- Develops and performs load flow, power study/short circuit coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM Power Tools
- Prepares construction and design cost estimates
- Develops project specific specifications
- Perform engineering duties in planning and designing electrical systems for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Makes site visits during design and construction to inspect the electrical installation
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidate requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited University or NCEES equivalent
- Zero (0) to Three (3) years of experience designing industrial electrical systems
- Experience in water and wastewater treatment electrical systems is a plus
- Licensed EIT (or ability to obtain)
- Knowledge of SKM or ETAP
- Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 820
- Experience with 480 V and below electrical equipment (MCC and motor controls, transformers, VFDs, etc) and calculations: Conduit fill, voltage drop, transformer sizing, Feeder/conductor sizing, panelboard and breaker sizing
- Experience with wiring diagrams, electrical interconnects, panel layouts, junction box design, PLC design, plot plans, loop diagrams, I/O lists, P&IDs, cable/conduit schedules, electrical and instrumentation details
- Ability to work independently
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Autocad or Revit is a plus
- Course work in power engineering
COMPENSATION RANGE
$64,848.58 - $74,112.66
BENEFITS
STV offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
NOT SURE THIS ROLE IS THE PERFECT MATCH?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV has an immediate opportunity for an Engineering Specialist in our Electrical Practice in Oklahoma City. If you are innovative, enjoy problem solving and technical challenges, like collaborating to find the best solution, and want to be in an environment where you are valued as you learn and grow, we would like to talk with you.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Production of contract documents including plans and specifications
- Performs load and voltage drop calculations
- Develops one line diagrams and control schematics
- Understands and can review short circuit, protective devices and coordination studies
- Develops and performs load flow, power study/short circuit coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM Power Tools
- Prepares construction and design cost estimates
- Develops project specific specifications
- Perform engineering duties in planning and designing electrical systems for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Makes site visits during design and construction to inspect the electrical installation
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidate requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited University or NCEES equivalent
- Zero (0) to Three (3) years of experience designing industrial electrical systems
- Experience in water and wastewater treatment electrical systems is a plus
- Licensed EIT (or ability to obtain)
- Knowledge of SKM or ETAP
- Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 820
- Experience with 480 V and below electrical equipment (MCC and motor controls, transformers, VFDs, etc) and calculations: Conduit fill, voltage drop, transformer sizing, Feeder/conductor sizing, panelboard and breaker sizing
- Experience with wiring diagrams, electrical interconnects, panel layouts, junction box design, PLC design, plot plans, loop diagrams, I/O lists, P&IDs, cable/conduit schedules, electrical and instrumentation details
- Ability to work independently
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Autocad or Revit is a plus
- Course work in power engineering
COMPENSATION RANGE
$64,848.58 - $74,112.66
BENEFITS
STV offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
NOT SURE THIS ROLE IS THE PERFECT MATCH?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical engineering technicians in Oklahoma?
Energy companies and defense contractors are the primary sponsors in Oklahoma. OGE Energy, ONE Gas, and Williams Companies in Tulsa have histories of sponsoring technical roles. Defense-related contractors near Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, including Boeing and L3Harris, also sponsor electrical engineering technicians. Larger engineering firms with Oklahoma offices tend to have established sponsorship processes compared to smaller regional contractors.
Which visa types are most common for electrical engineering technician roles in Oklahoma?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for electrical engineering technicians in Oklahoma, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Some technician-level positions may not meet that threshold, so the specific job duties and education requirements matter. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering technician categories under the USMCA.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most electrical engineering technician sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa account for the majority of electrical engineering technician sponsorship activity in the state. Oklahoma City benefits from Tinker Air Force Base and the surrounding defense and aerospace supply chain. Tulsa is home to a concentration of energy companies and pipeline operators. Stillwater and Norman see smaller volumes of technical hiring tied to Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma research operations.
How to find electrical engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify electrical engineering technician positions in Oklahoma without sorting through listings that exclude international candidates. You can filter by state and job category to focus on Oklahoma's energy corridor and defense sector employers. Migrate Mate is designed for international job seekers navigating U.S. work authorization requirements.
What should electrical engineering technicians know about Oklahoma's job market before applying for sponsored roles?
Oklahoma's electrical engineering technician market is closely tied to the oil and gas industry, so demand can shift with energy sector conditions. Employers filing H-1B petitions for technician roles must demonstrate the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, which is sometimes scrutinized for technician-level titles. Candidates with degrees in electrical engineering technology from accredited programs, including those from Oklahoma State University's well-regarded engineering technology program, tend to have stronger petition documentation.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical engineering technician jobs in Oklahoma?
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.