Renewable Energy H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
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 full-time Project Controls member who will analyze, evaluate, and create internal projections for contractor project schedules during a project’s construction phase. The role includes using scheduling knowledge to update, analyze, and advise project team members of the project spend forecasts.
Sol Systems is an independent power producer committed to building and operating clean energy infrastructure that benefits communities for the long term. We develop, finance, and own solar and storage projects across the United States and partner with utilities, corporations, and local organizations to deliver responsible energy solutions. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be Sol’s subject matter expert in scheduling.
- Analyze contractor construction schedules, helping identify risks, changes in the critical path, and other changes during construction.
- Work alongside Project Managers to identify and report risks to key milestones based on actual vs scheduled progress.
- Generate schedule scenarios to support internal risk evaluation of contractor schedules, procurement changes, delays, etc.
- Assist in developing the necessary processes, tools and systems to gather and analyze project data to help keep costs and schedules on track.
- Assist in the creation of internal schedule hand-offs from the development phase to construction.
- Partner with various departments to assess operational requirements, gather key insights through strategic questioning, and design scalable solutions that balance departmental priorities with overall business objectives.
- Support budget management tasks during pre-construction and construction, updating spend forecasts based on schedule changes in the contractor or Owner Furnished Equipment contracts.
- Support in the analysis of contractor's invoicing & EVM breakdown and recommend changes as necessary.
- Assist in the standardization of budget reporting.
- Provide regular reporting to project management team outlining risks in schedule/budget and recommending mitigation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent field.
- At least three years working with a project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera and using Critical Path Method.
- At least three years working to support budget management.
- PMP Certification is ideal, but not necessary.
- Experience building Power BI reports and dashboards is a plus.
- Experience working in renewable project development or construction is a plus.
LOCATION & HOURS:
This is a full-time hybrid role based in Sol’s Washington, DC headquarters. Expect to travel to site for major project meetings 2-3 times per year.
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION:
The base salary for this role is between $130,000 and $140,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial fitness reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
DEADLINE:
We hope to hire for these positions 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 traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Project Controls member who will analyze, evaluate, and create internal projections for contractor project schedules during a project’s construction phase. The role includes using scheduling knowledge to update, analyze, and advise project team members of the project spend forecasts.
Sol Systems is an independent power producer committed to building and operating clean energy infrastructure that benefits communities for the long term. We develop, finance, and own solar and storage projects across the United States and partner with utilities, corporations, and local organizations to deliver responsible energy solutions. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be Sol’s subject matter expert in scheduling.
- Analyze contractor construction schedules, helping identify risks, changes in the critical path, and other changes during construction.
- Work alongside Project Managers to identify and report risks to key milestones based on actual vs scheduled progress.
- Generate schedule scenarios to support internal risk evaluation of contractor schedules, procurement changes, delays, etc.
- Assist in developing the necessary processes, tools and systems to gather and analyze project data to help keep costs and schedules on track.
- Assist in the creation of internal schedule hand-offs from the development phase to construction.
- Partner with various departments to assess operational requirements, gather key insights through strategic questioning, and design scalable solutions that balance departmental priorities with overall business objectives.
- Support budget management tasks during pre-construction and construction, updating spend forecasts based on schedule changes in the contractor or Owner Furnished Equipment contracts.
- Support in the analysis of contractor's invoicing & EVM breakdown and recommend changes as necessary.
- Assist in the standardization of budget reporting.
- Provide regular reporting to project management team outlining risks in schedule/budget and recommending mitigation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent field.
- At least three years working with a project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera and using Critical Path Method.
- At least three years working to support budget management.
- PMP Certification is ideal, but not necessary.
- Experience building Power BI reports and dashboards is a plus.
- Experience working in renewable project development or construction is a plus.
LOCATION & HOURS:
This is a full-time hybrid role based in Sol’s Washington, DC headquarters. Expect to travel to site for major project meetings 2-3 times per year.
COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION:
The base salary for this role is between $130,000 and $140,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial fitness reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
DEADLINE:
We hope to hire for these positions 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 traits. 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.