Journeyman Electrician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Journeyman Electrician roles attract visa sponsorship from commercial contractors, industrial facilities, and utility companies that struggle to fill licensed positions. H-2B visa and EB-3 are the most common sponsorship paths, with PERM labor certification required for permanent roles and state journeyman licensure a prerequisite most employers verify before filing.
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Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
- Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
- Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Work with high and low voltage systems
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
- Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 190986
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Skilled
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations
- Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place
- Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Work with high and low voltage systems
- Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
- Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Work Setting & Job Requirements
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Interested in our Craft opportunities? Give us a call!
Contact the Recruiting Craft Line at 877-772-7707 to learn more about current openings.
English: Select Option 4 — Human Resources, then Option 2 — Craft Jobs.
Español: Llama al mismo número y selecciona la opción 2 — Trabajos de oficio.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Journeyman Electrician Jobs
Get your journeyman license reciprocity sorted
Most sponsoring employers require a valid U.S. state journeyman electrician license before they'll file anything. Research which states accept foreign trade credentials for reciprocity or equivalency testing, and get that application moving before you approach employers.
Target IBEW signatory contractors specifically
Union contractors affiliated with the IBEW have established apprenticeship and hiring pipelines that sometimes include international skilled trades workers. Signatory shops are more likely to have HR processes familiar with prevailing wage documentation, which is required under both H-2B and PERM.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered rate
Before accepting any offer, cross-check the wage against the DOL's OFLC Wage Search for the correct prevailing wage in that metro area. An employer offering below the prevailing wage can't get the LCA or PERM labor certification approved, so catching this early protects you.
Find sponsors on Migrate Mate by role and location
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for skilled trades roles, searchable by city and job type. This lets you focus outreach on contractors and industrial employers who've already filed for electricians rather than cold-contacting hundreds of companies.
Clarify H-2B versus EB-3 timelines with any interested employer
H-2B covers temporary or seasonal electrical work and caps out at 66,000 annually, with two half-year allocations. EB-3 leads to permanent residence but requires a full PERM labor market test, which typically adds many months before USCIS even sees the petition.
Get your trade documentation translated and evaluated early
Foreign apprenticeship certificates, union cards, and vocational qualifications must be translated and often evaluated by a credential assessment service before PERM or H-2B documentation is complete. Employers won't wait on this during an active filing, so have evaluated copies ready to send.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a journeyman electrician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
No. Journeyman electrician is a skilled trades position that doesn't require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, so it doesn't meet the USCIS specialty occupation definition. The realistic sponsorship paths are H-2B for temporary work, EB-3 for permanent skilled worker positions, or in some cases H-2A visa if the work is agricultural, though that's rare for electricians.
What visa types actually sponsor journeyman electricians?
H-2B is the most common path for temporary commercial or industrial electrical work, though the 66,000 annual cap and employer burden to prove no available U.S. workers makes it competitive. EB-3 skilled worker is the main route to permanent residence and requires PERM labor certification. Some electricians also enter on TN visa if they're Canadian or Mexican nationals and the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession, though electrician isn't a standard TN category. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Do I need a U.S. journeyman license before an employer can sponsor me?
In practice, yes. Most employers won't initiate a sponsorship filing without confirmation that you can legally perform licensed electrical work in their state. Each state issues its own journeyman license, and many require passing a local exam. Some states offer reciprocity with equivalent foreign credentials, but you'll need to research each state's electrical board requirements individually and apply before the employer's filing begins.
What does the PERM process mean for an electrician job offer?
PERM is the DOL labor market test an employer must complete before filing an EB-3 petition with USCIS. The employer must advertise the journeyman electrician position through specific channels, demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied, and document the prevailing wage they'll pay using OFLC wage data. The process typically takes several months before USCIS even reviews the I-140 immigrant petition, so factor that into your timeline when evaluating permanent offers.
Is journeyman electrician work seasonal enough to qualify for H-2B?
It can be, but the employer must prove the need is genuinely temporary or seasonal, not an ongoing operational requirement. Some electrical contractors qualify by tying work to specific construction projects with defined end dates. The employer files a temporary labor certification with DOL and then an I-129 petition with USCIS. If the work is permanent and ongoing, H-2B won't hold, and EB-3 becomes the appropriate path instead.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Journeyman Electrician 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.