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H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Washington's renewable energy sector span wind, solar, hydropower, and grid modernization roles across the state. Major employers include Puget Sound Energy, Avangrid Renewables, and utilities tied to the Columbia River hydropower network. Seattle, Bellevue, and the Tri-Cities area are primary hiring hubs for engineers, analysts, and project managers seeking H-1B sponsorship.
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Sol Systems is seeking a Senior High Voltage (HV) Engineer who will provide technical guidance during origination, interconnection, project development, pre-construction, financial closing, construction, and commissioning for high voltage facilities (substations, transmission lines, and interconnection switchyards) that are part of PV and BESS plants.
The Sr. HV Engineer will lead the late-stage interconnection process for utility scale PV and BESS projects from the facilities study phase to GIA negotiations, including leading negotiations with the transmission owner, and will lead long-term construction coordination during development and pre-construction. They will also guide internal stakeholders, consultants, and EPC’s towards the design and construction of the high voltage facilities. Lastly, the Sr HV Engineer will support the procurement teams with technical guidance towards the specification and purchase of GSU’s and HV Breakers.
Sol Systems designs and delivers comprehensive procurement and investment solutions for businesses, municipalities, and institutional investors to achieve sustainability goals and community impact. Sol Systems was founded in 2008 and has grown into a national leading integrated platform that includes infrastructure assets, commodity and financial services, customer service and asset management. Sol has over a gigawatt of solar projects with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review interconnection study results and apply knowledge of RTO and TO interconnection standards to strategize how to develop a utility scale PV and BESS project
- Manage interconnection from the Facilities Study stage through GIA negotiation and thereafter including direct interface with the transmission owner during design and construction of interconnection facilities.
- Manage GIA schedule and scope amendments through strategic negotiations with the RTO/ISO and TO
- Conduct material modification requests to modify equipment listed in the GIA
- Estimate interconnection upgrade scope, cost and schedule. Advise on self-build cost saving potential.
- Review proposed interconnection facilities scopes, fees, and schedules, and negotiate with the transmission owner to optimize towards least cost or project optimal outcomes
- Review 30/60/90/IFC HV and SCADA designs by consultants and EPC’s to ensure compliance with requirements from the GIA, RTO/ISO, and TO standards, and facilitate design coordination with the RTO/ISO and TO
- Procurement support for HV equipment such as GSU and HV breakers through the development of specification documents and review and approval of shop drawings by the vendors
- Travel up to 10% may be required for site visits during development, and construction. Most projects are located in the Midwest.
- Subject Matter Expert in substations and transmission lines to advise colleagues on any project how to manage the HV scope of a particular project
- Maintain working knowledge of the relevant utility tariffs and technical standards for interconnection
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Engineering required
- 3+ years of any combination of substation design experience, transmission design, or protection and control design experience required
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among transmission owners, consultants, EPC’s, and internal stakeholders
- Working knowledge of HV electrical principles, including HV & MV equipment specification, protection system coordination and relaying principles required
- Able to read and interpret general arrangement, one-line, control schematics and other drawings for HV design and equipment.
- Familiarity with substation and transmission construction practices
- Experienced in managing 3rd party engineering consultants to perform engineering studies and designs
- Experience with transmission level Generation interconnection processes in at least one of the following: MISO, PJM, SPP, ERCOT
- EIT certification preferred
- PE license preferred
- Working knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800
- AutoCAD, PLSCAD, RISA, PSSE, PSCAD, CDEGS, or Aspen experience preferred but not required
LOCATION:
This position is based in our Washington, DC office. We operate a hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week in the office during weeks when other work travel is not occurring. Remote opportunities will be considered for the right candidate and require occasional travel to the DC office, once every month with consideration towards other work related travel.
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION:
The base salary for this role is between $150,000 and $160,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will still be considered.
DEADLINE:
We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Sol Systems is seeking a Senior High Voltage (HV) Engineer who will provide technical guidance during origination, interconnection, project development, pre-construction, financial closing, construction, and commissioning for high voltage facilities (substations, transmission lines, and interconnection switchyards) that are part of PV and BESS plants.
The Sr. HV Engineer will lead the late-stage interconnection process for utility scale PV and BESS projects from the facilities study phase to GIA negotiations, including leading negotiations with the transmission owner, and will lead long-term construction coordination during development and pre-construction. They will also guide internal stakeholders, consultants, and EPC’s towards the design and construction of the high voltage facilities. Lastly, the Sr HV Engineer will support the procurement teams with technical guidance towards the specification and purchase of GSU’s and HV Breakers.
Sol Systems designs and delivers comprehensive procurement and investment solutions for businesses, municipalities, and institutional investors to achieve sustainability goals and community impact. Sol Systems was founded in 2008 and has grown into a national leading integrated platform that includes infrastructure assets, commodity and financial services, customer service and asset management. Sol has over a gigawatt of solar projects with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review interconnection study results and apply knowledge of RTO and TO interconnection standards to strategize how to develop a utility scale PV and BESS project
- Manage interconnection from the Facilities Study stage through GIA negotiation and thereafter including direct interface with the transmission owner during design and construction of interconnection facilities.
- Manage GIA schedule and scope amendments through strategic negotiations with the RTO/ISO and TO
- Conduct material modification requests to modify equipment listed in the GIA
- Estimate interconnection upgrade scope, cost and schedule. Advise on self-build cost saving potential.
- Review proposed interconnection facilities scopes, fees, and schedules, and negotiate with the transmission owner to optimize towards least cost or project optimal outcomes
- Review 30/60/90/IFC HV and SCADA designs by consultants and EPC’s to ensure compliance with requirements from the GIA, RTO/ISO, and TO standards, and facilitate design coordination with the RTO/ISO and TO
- Procurement support for HV equipment such as GSU and HV breakers through the development of specification documents and review and approval of shop drawings by the vendors
- Travel up to 10% may be required for site visits during development, and construction. Most projects are located in the Midwest.
- Subject Matter Expert in substations and transmission lines to advise colleagues on any project how to manage the HV scope of a particular project
- Maintain working knowledge of the relevant utility tariffs and technical standards for interconnection
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Engineering required
- 3+ years of any combination of substation design experience, transmission design, or protection and control design experience required
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among transmission owners, consultants, EPC’s, and internal stakeholders
- Working knowledge of HV electrical principles, including HV & MV equipment specification, protection system coordination and relaying principles required
- Able to read and interpret general arrangement, one-line, control schematics and other drawings for HV design and equipment.
- Familiarity with substation and transmission construction practices
- Experienced in managing 3rd party engineering consultants to perform engineering studies and designs
- Experience with transmission level Generation interconnection processes in at least one of the following: MISO, PJM, SPP, ERCOT
- EIT certification preferred
- PE license preferred
- Working knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800
- AutoCAD, PLSCAD, RISA, PSSE, PSCAD, CDEGS, or Aspen experience preferred but not required
LOCATION:
This position is based in our Washington, DC office. We operate a hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week in the office during weeks when other work travel is not occurring. Remote opportunities will be considered for the right candidate and require occasional travel to the DC office, once every month with consideration towards other work related travel.
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION:
The base salary for this role is between $150,000 and $160,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will still be considered.
DEADLINE:
We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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Which renewable energy companies in Washington sponsor H-1B visas?
Puget Sound Energy, Avangrid Renewables, and Portland General Electric's Washington operations have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for renewable energy roles. Large utilities, independent power producers, and clean energy consultancies active in Washington's wind and solar build-out have consistent H-1B filing histories. You can verify which employers have filed LCAs for specific job titles by searching OFLC disclosure data by state and occupation.
Which cities in Washington have the most renewable energy H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Bellevue concentrate the largest share of renewable energy H-1B roles, particularly for energy software, grid analytics, and project finance. The Tri-Cities area near the Columbia River hosts hydropower and nuclear clean energy employers with active sponsorship histories. Spokane and Olympia also have a smaller but growing presence of utilities and state-contracted clean energy employers filing H-1B petitions.
What types of renewable energy roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that consistently qualify include electrical engineers specializing in grid integration, wind or solar energy engineers, environmental compliance analysts, power systems modelers, and energy data scientists. These positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, environmental science, or applied mathematics, meeting the H-1B specialty occupation standard as defined by USCIS.
How do I find renewable energy H-1B sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters renewable energy jobs in Washington by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have actually filed LCAs for roles matching your background. Search by occupation, location, and visa type to see which Washington employers are actively hiring sponsored talent in wind, solar, hydro, and grid modernization. This helps you focus your applications on companies with a documented track record of H-1B sponsorship in the sector.
Are there Washington-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in the renewable energy industry?
Washington's renewable energy sector is shaped by its hydropower infrastructure, an aggressive state clean energy transition law targeting 100 percent clean electricity by 2045, and a dense cluster of utilities and independent developers competing for specialized engineering talent. Employers in regulated utility roles may have additional state licensing requirements that affect job duties described in the H-1B petition, so candidates should confirm that their role's scope aligns with both USCIS specialty occupation criteria and any Washington state professional licensing standards.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B renewable energy jobs in Washington?
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.