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The energy sector sponsors H-1B visas regularly, particularly for engineering roles in oil and gas, renewables, utilities, and nuclear power. Large companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, NextEra, and national labs are consistent sponsors. L-1 visa transfers are common at multinational energy companies. Technical roles (petroleum engineers, electrical engineers, energy analysts) have the strongest cases. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About NORESCO:
NORESCO’s Sustainability Services consulting group offers a full suite of energy, decarbonization, and sustainable services, including energy auditing, new building commissioning and retro-commissioning, energy & daylighting analysis, building certification consulting (including LEED®, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR), and sustainability and climate action master planning.
As part of one of the largest energy services companies in the U.S., NORESCO’s consulting group can coordinate and collaborate with its internal design-build and performance-based contracting teams as they deliver energy and maintenance savings and significant infrastructure upgrades to existing facilities. This intercompany synergy provides exposure to a vast array of clients and project types and allows for continual personal and professional growth.
What makes NORESCO unique is our ability to provide clients with a full suite of building solutions, from consulting services to engineering and implementation of turnkey energy solutions that meet each customer’s individual needs. At NORESCO, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships we maintain with our customers. We earn their respect with our technical aptitude and maintain our relationships through listening and providing custom-tailored solutions to address their needs and concerns. These relationships, along with pursuing and hiring the most qualified people, are truly why NORESCO is a leader in the energy industry.
About This Role
The Measurement & Verification (M&V) Energy Engineer II is a mid-level position reporting to one of our Performance Assurance Managers. You will join a team of energy engineers in the department who are tasked with developing and executing M&V plans for our energy conservation projects. NORESCO is an engineering-centric performance contracting organization and has over 150 in-house engineers from nearly every discipline.
Energy Engineers are key members of our project teams and provide strong technical leadership. Our teams include representatives from multiple departments; Development, Analysis, Construction, M&V, Commissioning, and O&M.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute performance assurance and savings verification activities for assigned projects. NORESCO’s has a large portfolio of energy savings performance contract and utility energy service contract projects.
- Collect field data, either on-site, remotely, or using other NORESCO resources and use that data to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual M&V reports as required for each project.
- Create project and energy conservation measure (ECM) specific M&V approaches with Project Development teams based on customer requirements and scope of project. Ensure those approaches are translated and captured in a detailed and clearly defined M&V plan. Plan development may also include baseline measurement and data collection plans and development of subcontractor scopes of work for M&V activities.
- Support M&V budget development and resource forecasting for M&V activities on assigned projects during project development, construction, and throughout the performance period.
- Assist with calculating energy savings in accordance with the M&V plan, including:
- Developing new and updating existing energy simulation models using methods which may include Excel bin model analysis, eQuest and/or EnergyPro tools.
- Development of energy savings analysis tools for data from loggers, data acquisition systems (i.e. solar PV), cogeneration historians and building management systems (BMS) data using Python
- FEMP/IPMVP Option B and Option C verification methods
- Evaluating actual and contractual utility rates
- Track changes to customer facilities that may affect the performance of installed ECMs
- Monitor and evaluate ECM performance remotely and on site; including data collection, review of metered data, utility bills, and BMS data
- Diagnose HVAC and building system performance issues using cross functional support from other NORESCO departments as well as with internally developed trend analytic charting tools
- Participate in customer meetings to present findings from the ongoing M&V activities and reporting
- Work with other NORESCO departments and customers to resolve ECM performance and reporting issues
- Oversee the transition of projects from construction into the Performance Phase, including implementing data collection methods for ECMs as needed
- Perform quality control reviews for customer deliverables (i.e. M&V reports)
- With support from the M&V team, participate in and coordinate measurements of electric power and energy, temperature, humidity, liquid or gas flow rates, pressure, and other parameters at customer sites
- Develop subcontractor scopes of work on assigned projects for M&V activities including data collection
- Work with the Manager and Director of Performance Engineering to identify and implement process improvements
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel up to 25%
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ Years experience executing M&V for UESC and/or ESPC type contracts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering/Science/Mathematics
- Experience with eQuest, EnergyPro and Excel bin model analysis
- Experience with industry standard energy savings calculations (i.e. lighting and water conservation)
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with FEMP, IPMVP and M&V concepts
- PE, CMVP and/or CEM accreditation
Additional Desired Skills and Experience
Experience completing measurements for electric power and energy, temperature, humidity, liquid or gas flow rates, pressure, and other parameters
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 12 June 2026
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About NORESCO:
NORESCO’s Sustainability Services consulting group offers a full suite of energy, decarbonization, and sustainable services, including energy auditing, new building commissioning and retro-commissioning, energy & daylighting analysis, building certification consulting (including LEED®, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR), and sustainability and climate action master planning.
As part of one of the largest energy services companies in the U.S., NORESCO’s consulting group can coordinate and collaborate with its internal design-build and performance-based contracting teams as they deliver energy and maintenance savings and significant infrastructure upgrades to existing facilities. This intercompany synergy provides exposure to a vast array of clients and project types and allows for continual personal and professional growth.
What makes NORESCO unique is our ability to provide clients with a full suite of building solutions, from consulting services to engineering and implementation of turnkey energy solutions that meet each customer’s individual needs. At NORESCO, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships we maintain with our customers. We earn their respect with our technical aptitude and maintain our relationships through listening and providing custom-tailored solutions to address their needs and concerns. These relationships, along with pursuing and hiring the most qualified people, are truly why NORESCO is a leader in the energy industry.
About This Role
The Measurement & Verification (M&V) Energy Engineer II is a mid-level position reporting to one of our Performance Assurance Managers. You will join a team of energy engineers in the department who are tasked with developing and executing M&V plans for our energy conservation projects. NORESCO is an engineering-centric performance contracting organization and has over 150 in-house engineers from nearly every discipline.
Energy Engineers are key members of our project teams and provide strong technical leadership. Our teams include representatives from multiple departments; Development, Analysis, Construction, M&V, Commissioning, and O&M.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute performance assurance and savings verification activities for assigned projects. NORESCO’s has a large portfolio of energy savings performance contract and utility energy service contract projects.
- Collect field data, either on-site, remotely, or using other NORESCO resources and use that data to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual M&V reports as required for each project.
- Create project and energy conservation measure (ECM) specific M&V approaches with Project Development teams based on customer requirements and scope of project. Ensure those approaches are translated and captured in a detailed and clearly defined M&V plan. Plan development may also include baseline measurement and data collection plans and development of subcontractor scopes of work for M&V activities.
- Support M&V budget development and resource forecasting for M&V activities on assigned projects during project development, construction, and throughout the performance period.
- Assist with calculating energy savings in accordance with the M&V plan, including:
- Developing new and updating existing energy simulation models using methods which may include Excel bin model analysis, eQuest and/or EnergyPro tools.
- Development of energy savings analysis tools for data from loggers, data acquisition systems (i.e. solar PV), cogeneration historians and building management systems (BMS) data using Python
- FEMP/IPMVP Option B and Option C verification methods
- Evaluating actual and contractual utility rates
- Track changes to customer facilities that may affect the performance of installed ECMs
- Monitor and evaluate ECM performance remotely and on site; including data collection, review of metered data, utility bills, and BMS data
- Diagnose HVAC and building system performance issues using cross functional support from other NORESCO departments as well as with internally developed trend analytic charting tools
- Participate in customer meetings to present findings from the ongoing M&V activities and reporting
- Work with other NORESCO departments and customers to resolve ECM performance and reporting issues
- Oversee the transition of projects from construction into the Performance Phase, including implementing data collection methods for ECMs as needed
- Perform quality control reviews for customer deliverables (i.e. M&V reports)
- With support from the M&V team, participate in and coordinate measurements of electric power and energy, temperature, humidity, liquid or gas flow rates, pressure, and other parameters at customer sites
- Develop subcontractor scopes of work on assigned projects for M&V activities including data collection
- Work with the Manager and Director of Performance Engineering to identify and implement process improvements
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel up to 25%
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ Years experience executing M&V for UESC and/or ESPC type contracts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering/Science/Mathematics
- Experience with eQuest, EnergyPro and Excel bin model analysis
- Experience with industry standard energy savings calculations (i.e. lighting and water conservation)
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with FEMP, IPMVP and M&V concepts
- PE, CMVP and/or CEM accreditation
Additional Desired Skills and Experience
Experience completing measurements for electric power and energy, temperature, humidity, liquid or gas flow rates, pressure, and other parameters
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 12 June 2026
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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Target oil and gas majors with established sponsorship programs
ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and ConocoPhillips are among the largest H-1B sponsors in the energy sector. These companies have dedicated immigration teams, structured campus recruiting programs that include international students, and the financial resources to support sponsorship.
Position yourself for the clean energy transition
Federal investment has driven billions into solar, wind, battery storage, and grid modernization projects. Companies like NextEra Energy, Enphase, First Solar, and major utilities are hiring engineers and project managers for this buildout. Specializing in battery storage engineering, solar system design, or grid integration can open sponsorship opportunities at these growing firms.
Leverage STEM OPT for extended work authorization in energy
Energy engineering degrees are STEM-designated, providing up to 36 months of OPT and STEM OPT work authorization. Use this time strategically at an energy employer who can evaluate your performance before committing to H-1B sponsorship, and plan for multiple lottery attempts if needed.
Explore national laboratories for cap-exempt H-1B positions
Department of Energy national laboratories like Sandia, Lawrence Livermore, Oak Ridge, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are H-1B cap-exempt employers. This means no lottery is required and petitions can be filed year-round, significantly improving your chances of securing work authorization for energy research and engineering roles.
Consider energy consulting and advisory firms
Firms like Wood Mackenzie, IHS Markit, and the energy practices at McKinsey, Deloitte, and BCG hire energy specialists for consulting and advisory roles. These firms combine industry expertise with analytical work that clearly meets specialty occupation standards and regularly sponsor H-1B visas for qualified professionals.
Look at utility companies in regions with workforce shortages
Many rural and mid-sized utility companies face engineering workforce shortages and may be more willing to sponsor than applicants expect. Electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and regional power companies in less competitive job markets can offer strong career paths with fewer applicants competing for sponsorship slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do energy companies sponsor work visas in the U.S.?
Yes, the energy sector is a significant H-1B sponsor, particularly for engineering and technical roles. Major oil and gas companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and BP have long histories of sponsoring petroleum engineers, geoscientists, and chemical engineers. Renewable energy companies and utilities are increasingly sponsoring as well, driven by the clean energy transition and demand for specialized engineering talent.
What types of energy roles are most commonly sponsored?
Petroleum engineers, electrical engineers, chemical engineers, geoscientists, and power systems engineers are among the most commonly sponsored energy roles because they clearly meet specialty occupation requirements. Energy data scientists, grid modernization specialists, and renewable energy project engineers are emerging areas of sponsorship. Non-technical roles in energy trading, regulatory affairs, and policy analysis can also qualify when they require specialized degrees.
Are renewable energy roles easier or harder to sponsor than oil and gas positions?
The sponsorship process is similar, but the landscape differs. Oil and gas majors have decades of experience sponsoring international workers and well-established immigration processes. Renewable energy companies, while growing rapidly, are often younger organizations with less immigration experience. However, significant federal investment in clean energy has created strong demand for specialized renewable energy professionals, making many companies more willing to sponsor.
Is energy engineering considered STEM for OPT purposes?
Yes, petroleum engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and most energy-related engineering degrees are STEM-designated, qualifying graduates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of 12 months of standard OPT. This gives you up to 36 months of work authorization and multiple H-1B lottery opportunities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Energy jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a energy in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
How to find Energy jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Energy jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international professionals with sponsored positions. Focus on oil and gas companies, renewable energy firms, and utility providers that frequently sponsor H-1B, L-1, and other work visas for engineers, project managers, and technical specialists in the energy sector.