Energy Project Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Energy Project Managers oversee large-scale power, renewable, and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and rank among the more sponsorship-friendly engineering management roles. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for this title, particularly in solar, wind, and grid modernization. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe waste is more than management; it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of Waste-to-Energy Senior Project Manager, we'll count on you to:
The Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering complex waste-to-energy, resource recovery, renewable energy, and solid waste infrastructure projects, with Tampa serving as the primary office location. The role will provide technical and project management leadership for facility assessments, owner's engineering services, feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction support, commissioning, outage support, equipment replacement projects, life extension programs, and other capital improvement initiatives at existing and developing WTE facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery across HDR's national WTE portfolio. In addition, the position will work closely with the WTE Practice Leader, Waste Market Sector leadership, Business Class Directors, and Practice Leaders to support strategic growth initiatives, resource planning, staff development, technical standards, business strategy implementation, and cross-office collaboration, while contributing to business development, mentoring staff, and advancing HDR's Waste-to-Energy Practice nationwide.
Specific activities include the following:
- Serve as Project Manager for WTE, resource recovery, waste conversion, renewable energy, and solid waste infrastructure projects.
- Lead project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and overall project execution.
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams to meet project objectives and quality requirements.
- Act as a primary client contact and develop trusted relationships with public and private sector clients.
- Support business development efforts through client engagement, conference participation, proposal development, interviews, and project pursuit activities.
- Lead preparation and negotiation of scopes of work, project budgets, contract amendments, and professional service agreements.
- Coordinate and oversee technical evaluations, feasibility studies, condition assessments, owner's engineering services, conceptual designs, detailed designs, procurement support, and construction-phase services.
- Provide project leadership for existing WTE facilities related to operations optimization, asset management, equipment replacements, capacity expansions, outage planning, life extension programs, and capital improvement projects.
- Support development and implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and technical standards across the WTE Practice.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of project deliverables and ensure compliance with HDR quality management procedures.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and growth of WTE technical resources across HDR.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and market opportunities related to waste conversion, energy recovery, decarbonization, resource recovery, and circular economy initiatives.
- Coordinate with other HDR business groups including Power, Industrial, Environmental, Water, and Transportation to deliver integrated client solutions, as needed.
- Support strategic initiatives and growth objectives for HDR's Waste-to-Energy Practice.
- Travel as required to support project execution, client development, facility assessments, construction activities, and industry events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
- 10 years related experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in waste-to-energy, resource recovery, power generation, industrial facilities, solid waste infrastructure, or related industries.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
- Experience with mass-burn WTE facilities, RDF systems, resource recovery facilities, power generating facilities or related industrial processes preferred.
- Experience supporting business development, strategic client management, proposal preparation, project pursuits, and contract negotiations.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methods, construction processes, outage planning, equipment replacement projects, and capital improvement programs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and team-building skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
LOCATION
Location: United States-Florida-Tampa
INDUSTRY
Industry: Waste
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Employee Status: Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Business Class: Waste Services
JOB POSTING
Job Posting: Nov 10, 2026
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe waste is more than management; it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of Waste-to-Energy Senior Project Manager, we'll count on you to:
The Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering complex waste-to-energy, resource recovery, renewable energy, and solid waste infrastructure projects, with Tampa serving as the primary office location. The role will provide technical and project management leadership for facility assessments, owner's engineering services, feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction support, commissioning, outage support, equipment replacement projects, life extension programs, and other capital improvement initiatives at existing and developing WTE facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery across HDR's national WTE portfolio. In addition, the position will work closely with the WTE Practice Leader, Waste Market Sector leadership, Business Class Directors, and Practice Leaders to support strategic growth initiatives, resource planning, staff development, technical standards, business strategy implementation, and cross-office collaboration, while contributing to business development, mentoring staff, and advancing HDR's Waste-to-Energy Practice nationwide.
Specific activities include the following:
- Serve as Project Manager for WTE, resource recovery, waste conversion, renewable energy, and solid waste infrastructure projects.
- Lead project planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and overall project execution.
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering and consulting teams to meet project objectives and quality requirements.
- Act as a primary client contact and develop trusted relationships with public and private sector clients.
- Support business development efforts through client engagement, conference participation, proposal development, interviews, and project pursuit activities.
- Lead preparation and negotiation of scopes of work, project budgets, contract amendments, and professional service agreements.
- Coordinate and oversee technical evaluations, feasibility studies, condition assessments, owner's engineering services, conceptual designs, detailed designs, procurement support, and construction-phase services.
- Provide project leadership for existing WTE facilities related to operations optimization, asset management, equipment replacements, capacity expansions, outage planning, life extension programs, and capital improvement projects.
- Support development and implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and technical standards across the WTE Practice.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of project deliverables and ensure compliance with HDR quality management procedures.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and growth of WTE technical resources across HDR.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and market opportunities related to waste conversion, energy recovery, decarbonization, resource recovery, and circular economy initiatives.
- Coordinate with other HDR business groups including Power, Industrial, Environmental, Water, and Transportation to deliver integrated client solutions, as needed.
- Support strategic initiatives and growth objectives for HDR's Waste-to-Energy Practice.
- Travel as required to support project execution, client development, facility assessments, construction activities, and industry events.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
- 10 years related experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in waste-to-energy, resource recovery, power generation, industrial facilities, solid waste infrastructure, or related industries.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
- Experience with mass-burn WTE facilities, RDF systems, resource recovery facilities, power generating facilities or related industrial processes preferred.
- Experience supporting business development, strategic client management, proposal preparation, project pursuits, and contract negotiations.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methods, construction processes, outage planning, equipment replacement projects, and capital improvement programs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and team-building skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
LOCATION
Location: United States-Florida-Tampa
INDUSTRY
Industry: Waste
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Employee Status: Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Business Class: Waste Services
JOB POSTING
Job Posting: Nov 10, 2026
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Project Manager
Target utilities and independent power producers first
Large utilities and IPPs like NextEra, AES, and Dominion have established immigration programs and sponsor regularly. They process high volumes of H-1B petitions annually, making them more predictable partners than smaller project developers.
Lead with your PMP or PE credential prominently
USCIS scrutinizes whether Energy Project Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations. A PMP certification or Professional Engineer license strengthens the argument that the role requires specialized knowledge, directly supporting your employer's H-1B petition.
Frame your degree field precisely in applications
Hiring managers filing LCAs need your degree to align with the role. Degrees in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or energy systems map cleanly. If your degree is in a related field, highlight coursework that directly supports project management in energy.
Australian citizens should prioritize E-3 openings
The E-3 visa has no lottery, unlimited renewals, and far faster processing than H-1B. Energy employers familiar with Australian infrastructure talent often already understand the pathway, making conversations about sponsorship significantly more straightforward.
Prepare a clear summary of projects you have delivered
Sponsors need to justify the hire. A concise record of completed projects by type, scale, and budget demonstrates the specialized experience behind your candidacy and makes the employer's petition documentation considerably easier to compile.
Ask about sponsorship early but frame it around timeline fit
Raise sponsorship in the second or third conversation, not the first. Frame it around your ability to start within their hiring window. Employers are far more receptive when sponsorship is presented as a logistics question rather than a cost concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts Energy Project Manager positions when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, energy management, or a directly related technical field. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field face more scrutiny. Employers strengthen petitions by specifying the required discipline in the job description and supporting it with the prevailing industry norm.
Which visa types do Energy Project Managers typically use for U.S. work authorization?
H-1B visa is the most common path for non-Australian nationals. Australian citizens have access to the E-3 visa, which is faster, has no lottery, and allows two-year renewable stays. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the engineer category if the role aligns. O-1A is available for candidates with an exceptional record of large-scale project leadership.
How do I find Energy Project Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists energy sector roles specifically filtered for visa sponsorship, so you are not sorting through postings that will reject your application at the offer stage. Search by job title and filter for H-1B or E-3 sponsorship directly. Utilities, EPC contractors, and renewables developers are the most active sponsors in this category.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for an Energy Project Manager H-1B petition?
It can. USCIS and most employers accept a three-year bachelor's degree from Australia, India, or the UK as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree when combined with relevant post-graduation work experience. Some adjudicators apply stricter standards, so a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is worth obtaining before your employer files.
What project experience makes Energy Project Managers more competitive for sponsored roles?
Employers filing sponsorship petitions favor candidates who have delivered projects end-to-end: feasibility through commissioning. Experience in high-demand sectors, specifically utility-scale solar, battery storage, offshore wind, or transmission infrastructure, carries particular weight right now. PMP certification, PE licensure, and familiarity with U.S. permitting processes like NEPA or interconnection agreements meaningfully strengthen both your candidacy and the employer's immigration case.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Energy Project Manager jobs?
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.