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Principal Technical Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship the standard hiring path. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, and many employers file LCAs with DOL to certify prevailing-wage compliance before extending an offer.
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Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Makes recommendations to management on the optimal accounting treatment for new and complex transactions. Leads implementations of new accounting standards, performing research and developing and executing plans with the impacted business areas. Ensures adherence to accounting standards, as well as Company accounting and financial policies. Drives compliance with SEC, IRS and FERC regulations.
Possesses broad understanding of technical accounting and financial principles, including the accounting for rate regulated operations and income taxes. Assists in contractual and regulatory negotiations, including clarification of accounting and financial reporting consequences.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Builds and maintains relationships across the Company’s various business areas. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies.
- Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings.
- Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department.
- Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results.
- Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
- Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required to business areas and executive management.
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $84,900 | Max $120,567)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 6-year minimum.
- In depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory or tax rules and principles.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
- Experience with project roles essential.
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $97,600 | Max $138,600)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 8 years of general financial/accounting and reporting experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
- Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
- Experience with leadership and project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/16/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
INTRODUCTION
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.
Position Summary
Makes recommendations to management on the optimal accounting treatment for new and complex transactions. Leads implementations of new accounting standards, performing research and developing and executing plans with the impacted business areas. Ensures adherence to accounting standards, as well as Company accounting and financial policies. Drives compliance with SEC, IRS and FERC regulations.
Possesses broad understanding of technical accounting and financial principles, including the accounting for rate regulated operations and income taxes. Assists in contractual and regulatory negotiations, including clarification of accounting and financial reporting consequences.
Possesses a thorough understanding of the business. Builds and maintains relationships across the Company’s various business areas. Frequently assigned to lead roles for unusual and complex assignments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates proposed transactions for accounting and tax implications, provides constructive analysis. Conducts research and develops strategies.
- Prepares filings, testimony and defense of company positions on legal and regulatory matters. May serve as a subject matter expertise or witness during proceedings.
- Involved in the training of co-workers, subordinates, and new employees. Expected to provide supervision or function as team lead within the department.
- Gains customer (internal and external) and executive management's confidence and builds relationships through results.
- Uses project management skills to lead complex projects including business close cycles, and successful implementation of problem resolutions and process improvements.
- Communicates financial results, impacts and actions required to business areas and executive management.
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $84,900 | Max $120,567)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in general financial accounting and reporting or tax experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 6-year minimum.
- In depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory or tax rules and principles.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
- Experience with project roles essential.
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Min $97,600 | Max $138,600)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 8 years of general financial/accounting and reporting experience. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc., or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SEC, FERC and various other regulatory rules.
- Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze more complex business scenarios.
- Experience with leadership and project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
OUR VALUES
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count on
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,600.00 per year
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 11/16/26
EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Technical Consultant
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to the consultant role, not just to IT broadly. Document how your specific degree and project history map to the technical advisory scope the job description defines, so the employer's LCA filing holds up under scrutiny.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified LCAs for Principal Technical Consultant or equivalent roles. Past filings signal that the company has an established sponsorship process, reducing the risk that your offer stalls at the HR approval stage.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the role's location and job duties through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Principal Technical Consultant positions often land in Level III or IV, and knowing which tier the employer is likely to certify tells you the floor the LCA must meet.
Distinguish consulting roles from staffing arrangements
If the employer places you at client sites, USCIS scrutinizes whether the sponsoring company controls your day-to-day work. Get written confirmation of who directs your tasks, since third-party placement without clear employer control is a common H-1B denial trigger for consultant titles.
Account for PERM timing if green card talks start early
Some employers initiate PERM labor certification soon after hiring. PERM requires DOL to audit whether qualified U.S. workers are available, and the recruitment period alone takes several months. Knowing this timeline helps you plan your H-1B extension strategy around any pending green card filing.
Clarify the offer structure before the I-129 is filed
Confirm whether the role is full-time, project-based, or part-time before your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Part-time consultant arrangements require a separate LCA and change the prevailing-wage calculation, so misclassifying the position type at filing creates amendment risk later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Technical Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Principal Technical Consultant roles that involve designing enterprise solutions, leading technical architecture decisions, or advising on complex system integrations typically meet this standard, though vague job descriptions have led to Requests for Evidence.
Which visa types are most common for Principal Technical Consultants seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities and covers specialty occupations including senior consulting roles. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which requires an LCA but has no lottery and a separate annual cap. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for TN visa status if the role falls under an applicable USMCA profession. Each visa has different processing steps, so the right choice depends on your citizenship and the employer's preference.
What degree does a Principal Technical Consultant need for sponsorship?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a closely related field. Some accept degrees in management information systems or applied mathematics when the role involves enterprise architecture or systems integration. USCIS looks for a direct connection between the degree field and the job duties, so a general business degree without a technical concentration is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement on its own.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Principal Technical Consultant roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for technical consultant roles, so you can search by location and seniority level without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations deep in the interview process.
Can a consulting firm place me at a client site while sponsoring my H-1B?
Yes, but USCIS applies additional scrutiny to these arrangements. The sponsoring consulting firm must demonstrate that it controls your work, sets your assignments, and bears responsibility for the employment relationship. If you work primarily at a third-party client site, the employer typically needs to provide client letters confirming the work duration and the consulting firm's supervisory role. Missing documentation here is a frequent source of RFEs and denials for consultant titles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Technical Consultant 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.