Engineering Supervisor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Engineering Supervisor roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship achievable for candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree and direct supervisory experience. Many manufacturers, construction firms, and infrastructure contractors file LCAs annually for this title, and EB-3 green card pathways via PERM are common for long-term hires.
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ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England's ongoing transition to clean energy.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Supervisor with experience in AWS, Cloud Native Technologies, Kubernetes, Java, and SQL. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development and maintenance of our public website, SSO and enterprise platform applications. You will be managing a team of talented software engineers and ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. In addition to providing strategic direction and team leadership, you will also engage directly with the technology when needed. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where they can actively contribute through hands‑on development and play a key role in diagnosing and resolving production issues. They also have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Hybrid work environment - 3 days/week onsite
- Distance-based relocation assistance available
- Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
- Robust benefits package, including:
- Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
- Free coffee at our onsite café
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Business Networks
- A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Architect and design solutions using various AWS Services EKS, IAM, ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB.
- Lead talented engineering teams to build high quality and resilient web applications using java, SQL and front-end technologies following agile methodologies such as scrum and Kanban.
- Lead DevOps engineers in building state of the art CI/CD pipelines following industry best practices for automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
- Develop end to end solutions to implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for proactive system health monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Lead 24/7 on-call rotation in supporting mission critical applications in production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure service reliability.
- Ensure all applications can be supported by all team members and key technical expertise is not concentrated amongst a small subset of staff.
- Keep team's skills up to date to contend with the Digital Transformation.
- Lead by example promoting core IT Tenets.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on production issues and resolutions.
- Increase end-user satisfaction by monitoring and promoting quality and building relationships with key customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
- 3+ years' experience with AWS services (e.g., EKS, IAM, S3, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB)
- 3+ years' experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
- Ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a DevOps environment
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer)
This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.
Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
INTRODUCTION
ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England's ongoing transition to clean energy.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Supervisor with experience in AWS, Cloud Native Technologies, Kubernetes, Java, and SQL. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development and maintenance of our public website, SSO and enterprise platform applications. You will be managing a team of talented software engineers and ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. In addition to providing strategic direction and team leadership, you will also engage directly with the technology when needed. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where they can actively contribute through hands‑on development and play a key role in diagnosing and resolving production issues. They also have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Hybrid work environment - 3 days/week onsite
- Distance-based relocation assistance available
- Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
- Robust benefits package, including:
- Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
- Free coffee at our onsite café
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Business Networks
- A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Architect and design solutions using various AWS Services EKS, IAM, ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB.
- Lead talented engineering teams to build high quality and resilient web applications using java, SQL and front-end technologies following agile methodologies such as scrum and Kanban.
- Lead DevOps engineers in building state of the art CI/CD pipelines following industry best practices for automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
- Develop end to end solutions to implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for proactive system health monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Lead 24/7 on-call rotation in supporting mission critical applications in production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure service reliability.
- Ensure all applications can be supported by all team members and key technical expertise is not concentrated amongst a small subset of staff.
- Keep team's skills up to date to contend with the Digital Transformation.
- Lead by example promoting core IT Tenets.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on production issues and resolutions.
- Increase end-user satisfaction by monitoring and promoting quality and building relationships with key customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
- 3+ years' experience with AWS services (e.g., EKS, IAM, S3, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB)
- 3+ years' experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
- Ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a DevOps environment
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer)
This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.
Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Supervisor Jobs
Match your credentials to specialty occupation
Your degree field must directly relate to the engineering discipline you'll supervise. A civil engineering degree supporting a civil engineering supervisor role is clean; a general business degree for the same title will trigger an RFE. Document the technical connection explicitly in your resume.
Target contractors with active LCA histories
Construction, defense, and utilities contractors often file LCAs for Engineering Supervisor roles year after year. Search Migrate Mate's database of verified sponsoring employers to find companies with consistent filing history in your engineering discipline and region.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or III wage for your metro area before you enter salary discussions, so you know the floor they're legally required to meet.
Prepare a supervision-specific duties letter
USCIS scrutinizes whether supervisory roles truly require a specialty degree. Ask your employer to draft a duties letter that breaks down the percentage of time spent on engineering judgment versus administrative tasks. Roles where engineering decisions dominate are far easier to defend at adjudication.
Understand PERM timing if you want permanence
Many employers willing to sponsor an H-1B for Engineering Supervisors will also sponsor PERM-based EB-3 green cards. PERM labor certification requires DOL to test the labor market first, so raise the green card conversation early; waiting until your H-1B extension cycle shortens your options.
Account for cap-exempt employer alternatives
If you miss the H-1B annual cap and selection process, government agencies and certain nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt and can file at any time. Engineering Supervisor roles in public works departments or federally funded infrastructure projects can qualify, giving you a year-round sponsorship path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering field. The title alone isn't enough. USCIS looks at whether the duties demand theoretical and practical application of engineering knowledge. Roles that are primarily administrative or involve generic team management without technical engineering decisions are more likely to face an RFE or denial.
Which visa types realistically cover Engineering Supervisor sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Engineering Supervisor roles, granting initial status for up to three years, extendable to six. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa instead, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the engineering discipline appears on the USMCA profession list. For permanent residence, EB-2 or EB-3 via PERM labor certification are the standard employer-sponsored routes.
What degree does an employer typically require for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
A bachelor's degree in an engineering field directly related to the work is the baseline USCIS expects. Mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering degrees are routinely accepted depending on the industry. A degree in an unrelated field, even paired with years of experience, creates a specialty occupation problem unless you can show the equivalent through a credential evaluation combining education and progressive engineering experience.
How do I find employers who sponsor Engineering Supervisor roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for engineering roles, searchable by discipline and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this title rather than testing employers who have never filed before.
Does a supervisory title affect the prevailing wage level an employer must pay?
Yes, and this matters more than most candidates realize. DOL assigns prevailing wage levels based on experience, supervision responsibilities, and complexity. An Engineering Supervisor typically maps to Level III or IV, which carries a higher required wage than a staff engineer role. Use the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area to confirm what level applies before accepting an offer, since your employer is legally bound to that floor in the LCA.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Engineering Supervisor 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.