Electrical Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active states for electrical engineer visa sponsorship, driven by major energy companies in Houston, semiconductor and defense firms in Dallas-Fort Worth, and a growing tech corridor in Austin. Employers like Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and NRG Energy regularly hire international electrical engineers across power, embedded systems, and RF engineering disciplines.
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Site Electrical Superintendent reports to the Construction Superintendent/Site Manager and will be responsible for overseeing all the electrical construction work for TAS module installation.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Site Manager and Aftermarket Leadership to identify and hire contract electrical employees as needed including welders, fitters, millwrights, forklift and crane operators as well as general electrical helpers
- Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans for the site electrical team
- Regularly report project status to Site Manager
- Implement and manage cost control strategies
- Provide accurate forecasting for all electrical team activities
- Oversee and mentor all electrical staff
- Work with EHS lead to ensure best safety practices and company policies are being implemented and followed by all electrical personnel
- Assist Site Manager in maintaining budget and schedule for all electrical activities
- Ensure that the most up to date drawings and construction documents are being used
- Work closely with Site QA/QC Leads to maintain appropriate records
- Assist lessons learned process and communications to Site Manager
- Manage electrical drawing red-line process for site corrections
- Resolve electrical conflicts and miscommunications with all parties and disciplines
- Ensure all electrical foreman and craft employees are entering their time daily and submitting to the site office manager
- Recommend and approve all electrical equipment and parts purchases and work with Site Manager and Site Office Manager to ensure timely supplies to the site
- All other duties assigned by TAS
JOB SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of electrical permitting requirements
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong familiarity with PLC controls and complex electrical systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of construction personnel and management
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Basic skills with MS Office suite and construction management software
- Knowledge of construction terminology and practices
- Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- High School diploma plus extensive construction office management experience
- Electrical licenses and formal training are a plus
- Master Electrician license preferred
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 10 years of experience in electrical construction and modular installation
- Proven track record of collaborating with various construction disciplines
- Ability to travel domestically on short notice
- High energy, driven individual that communicates and interacts well in a team environment
- Results oriented individual with good verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is at least ~50% at a desk working with computers and ~50% travel developing potential customer relationships and/or coordinating TAS project site teams and customer contractors. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions and outdoor construction site environmental conditions.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.
TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.
TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.
With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.
TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical engineers in Texas?
Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, NRG Energy, Halliburton, and Samsung Semiconductor (Austin) are among the Texas employers with consistent H-1B visa sponsorship histories for electrical engineers. Energy sector companies concentrated in Houston also file regularly for power systems and grid engineers. Sponsorship activity is heaviest in semiconductor, defense, and oil-and-gas adjacent electrical roles.
Which visa types are most common for electrical engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical engineers in Texas, given that the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Engineers from Canada or Mexico may qualify for the TN visa. Those with exceptional research records or advanced degrees may explore the O-1A or EB-1A pathways, though these require substantially stronger documentation.
Which cities in Texas have the most electrical engineer sponsorship jobs?
Dallas-Fort Worth leads in volume, anchored by defense contractors and Texas Instruments' semiconductor operations. Houston follows closely, driven by energy infrastructure, power grid, and industrial automation employers. Austin has grown significantly as a tech and chip manufacturing hub, particularly with Samsung's fab expansion. San Antonio also has a notable defense and cybersystems presence through Joint Base San Antonio-connected contractors.
How to find electrical engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search electrical engineer roles in Texas without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform covers roles across power, embedded systems, RF, and semiconductor engineering. Filtering by Texas gives you positions in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin where sponsorship activity is most concentrated for this discipline.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for electrical engineers pursuing visa sponsorship?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects the prevailing wage calculus employers use when filing Labor Condition Applications. The state's heavy energy and defense sectors mean many electrical engineering roles involve export-controlled technology, which can add complexity to the hiring process for international candidates requiring export control clearances. University pipelines from UT Austin, Texas A&M, and UT Dallas also create strong local talent competition for sponsored roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical engineer jobs in Texas?
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.