Technology E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's technology sector, anchored by companies like Atrion, Amgen, and a growing concentration of defense and cybersecurity firms near Providence, includes employers with active E-3 visa sponsorship histories. Software engineering, data analytics, and IT infrastructure roles in Providence and Woonsocket represent the strongest hiring areas for Australian professionals pursuing E-3 technology positions.
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Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you a Licensed Wastewater Operator and want to join Jacobs’ collaborative team in Westerly, RI? We are looking for a Wastewater Assistant Project Manager to be groomed for the next step of assuming a Project Management position. You’ll work with project leadership and staff to assist in supervising daily Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities as well as work with the Project Manager to learn O&M systems and tools to provide superior client support. Working with other members of our team you’ll organize and direct the operations, maintenance modification, and improvement of one or more wastewater treatment plants and appurtenant facilities. You’ll also analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and institute changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with regulatory agency water quality and solids disposal requirements and be responsible for accurate operational records and prepare reports required by the client, regulatory agencies, and facility manager. This position will be a field position, where the candidate will be expected to lead the team in plant operation and maintenance. Though this is a management role, the candidate will be asked to help out in the day to day plant operation as needed.
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater facility
- State of Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Grade 3 or experience and education to obtain within 6 months
- Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills
- Three-Five plus years of experience in the operation or maintenance of water or wastewater facilities
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Capable of working independently and maintaining an orderly schedule
- Understanding of the technical aspects of the facility to be managed
- Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills
- Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials
- Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients
- Knowledge of computer software including data management systems, HACH WIMS, CMMS and possess the ability to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems
- Experience in Compliance Monitoring and Reporting including preparing and reviewing DMR (Discharge Monitoring Reports)
- Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations
WORKING CONDITIONS
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $75,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $90,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
LOCATION
Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you a Licensed Wastewater Operator and want to join Jacobs’ collaborative team in Westerly, RI? We are looking for a Wastewater Assistant Project Manager to be groomed for the next step of assuming a Project Management position. You’ll work with project leadership and staff to assist in supervising daily Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities as well as work with the Project Manager to learn O&M systems and tools to provide superior client support. Working with other members of our team you’ll organize and direct the operations, maintenance modification, and improvement of one or more wastewater treatment plants and appurtenant facilities. You’ll also analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and institute changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with regulatory agency water quality and solids disposal requirements and be responsible for accurate operational records and prepare reports required by the client, regulatory agencies, and facility manager. This position will be a field position, where the candidate will be expected to lead the team in plant operation and maintenance. Though this is a management role, the candidate will be asked to help out in the day to day plant operation as needed.
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced experience in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater facility
- State of Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Grade 3 or experience and education to obtain within 6 months
- Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills
- Three-Five plus years of experience in the operation or maintenance of water or wastewater facilities
- Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Capable of working independently and maintaining an orderly schedule
- Understanding of the technical aspects of the facility to be managed
- Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills
- Experience developing and working within an approved budget. Specifically tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials
- Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients
- Knowledge of computer software including data management systems, HACH WIMS, CMMS and possess the ability to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems
- Experience in Compliance Monitoring and Reporting including preparing and reviewing DMR (Discharge Monitoring Reports)
- Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations
WORKING CONDITIONS
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $75,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $90,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Which technology companies in Rhode Island have sponsored E-3 visas?
Rhode Island technology employers with documented visa sponsorship activity include defense contractors, healthcare IT firms, and software companies concentrated in the Providence metro area. Companies such as Atrion Networking, Amgen's Rhode Island operations, and firms supporting Brown University's research ecosystem have filed Labor Condition Applications for technology roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by company size and hiring cycle, so checking DOL disclosure data for current LCA filings gives the most accurate picture.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most technology E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Providence accounts for the largest share of technology sponsorship activity in Rhode Island, driven by its concentration of healthcare IT, financial technology, and defense-sector employers. Woonsocket, home to CVS Health's technology division, is a secondary hub for software and data engineering roles. East Providence and Warwick also host technology employers, particularly in managed services and cybersecurity, making the broader Providence metro the most productive area for E-3 technology candidates.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Rhode Island?
Roles that qualify for E-3 sponsorship must meet the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Rhode Island's technology sector, software engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity analysts, network architects, and cloud infrastructure engineers most commonly meet this threshold. Positions supporting healthcare IT compliance, defense systems, and financial software at larger Rhode Island employers tend to have the clearest degree-to-role alignment that supports an E-3 application.
How do I find technology E-3 sponsorship jobs in Rhode Island?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface E-3-eligible technology roles by filtering employers using DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you can identify Rhode Island companies that have actively sponsored E-3 or comparable specialty occupation visas. Searching by technology job category and filtering to Rhode Island on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already familiar with the E-3 process, which reduces friction during hiring conversations compared to approaching companies with no prior sponsorship history.
Are there any Rhode Island-specific considerations for technology E-3 sponsorship?
Rhode Island's technology market skews toward defense, healthcare IT, and financial services rather than consumer software, which means employers tend to be larger organizations with established HR and legal functions more capable of managing E-3 filings. The state does not impose additional licensing requirements on most software and data roles. However, technology positions at defense contractors may require security clearances, which are generally not available to non-U.S. citizens, narrowing the pool of eligible E-3 roles at those specific employers.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 technology jobs in Rhode Island?
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.