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Solution Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa petition, and the annual cap and selection process apply. No lottery exemption exists unless you hold a U.S. master's degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Contemporary Amperex Technology (USA), Inc. (CATU) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. Established in Michigan in 2017, CATU has played a critical role in advancing electric mobility and energy resilience in the U.S.
Our Vision
To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.
Key Responsibilities
1.1 Pre-Sales and Solution Development – Plant-Level Energy Storage System Integration
- Evaluate the compatibility of energy storage systems with projects from a plant-level perspective, including grid interconnection requirements (fault ride-through, primary frequency regulation, power quality, and protection), site and climatic conditions, and Balance of Plant (BOP) interfaces (medium-voltage connections, auxiliary power, fire protection, and communications).
- Work with project developers, owners, EPC contractors, and engineering design firms to align technical requirements and project constraints for energy storage systems. Provide recommendations on system selection, configuration, and external interface specifications.
- Support technical proposals, bid submissions, and technical clarifications, with responsibility for energy storage system interfaces and grid integration requirements. Collaborate with internal system teams on technical presentations and proposal discussions.
1.2 Technical Interface Coordination (Owner / EPC / BOP)
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for energy storage system interfaces, coordinating with owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors on electrical systems (primary and secondary systems, medium-voltage connections, protection relays, SCADA, and remote control), civil works (foundations, structural loads, and embedded components), fire protection integration, HVAC, plumbing and drainage, and communications.
- Review owner, EPC, and BOP design documents and construction plans related to the energy storage system, provide technical feedback, and track issues through resolution.
- Prepare external technical interface documentation for energy storage systems, including interface lists, technical specifications, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), establishing a technical basis for coordination with owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors.
1.3 Installation and Commissioning Support – Field Coordination
- Support owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors during on-site energy storage system installation by providing installation requirements and confirming site readiness, including lifting and rigging, equipment storage, cabling, and grounding. Coordinate and resolve construction interface issues between the energy storage system and the overall power plant.
- Support energy storage system commissioning from a plant-level perspective. Verify that grid-side conditions, including backfeed power, protection systems, and communications, meet commissioning requirements. Coordinate commissioning schedules and responsibilities with internal commissioning teams, owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors.
- Participate in plant-level testing activities involving the energy storage system, including power quality, anti-islanding, Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Automatic Voltage Control (AVC), primary frequency regulation, and fault ride-through. Perform on-site technical troubleshooting and drive issue resolution.
1.4 Grid Interconnection Acceptance and Operational Support
- Coordinate with project owners, utility companies, and project supervision consultants to address energy storage system-related nonconformities identified during grid interconnection testing and Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) acceptance activities. Drive corrective actions through closure and support on-time grid interconnection of the overall project.
- Support technical issue resolution during trial operation and the warranty period. Analyze root causes from a plant-level perspective to determine whether issues originate from the energy storage system, system interfaces, or the overall power plant, and coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to resolve them.
- Translate field issues into product improvement requirements for battery, Power Conversion System (PCS), and Energy Management System (EMS) product teams. Develop and maintain a knowledge base covering energy storage system and plant-level coordination, including interface specifications, commissioning Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and project case studies, to support team development and knowledge sharing.
1.5 Standards Compliance and Market Intelligence
- Monitor grid codes, certification requirements, and fire safety regulations applicable to energy storage systems in target markets, including North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Relevant standards and regulations include IEC, UL 9540A, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and applicable local grid codes. Drive compliance adaptation of products and solutions to meet market requirements.
- Analyze competitor products and market technology trends, providing plant-level technical input to support solution development and project opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems and Automation, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- More than 8 years of experience in the power or renewable energy industry, including at least 3 years of overseas experience in energy storage or renewable energy projects.
- Must have participated in at least one overseas project through the complete process from installation and commissioning to grid interconnection acceptance (PAC). Demonstrated experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including project owners, EPC contractors, BOP contractors, and utilities, to resolve system-level technical issues.
- Strong knowledge of plant-level technical requirements, including primary and secondary electrical systems, medium-voltage connections, protection relays, SCADA and communications, substations, civil works, and fire protection as part of BOP. Familiarity with power plant construction, commissioning, and grid interconnection processes and technical requirements for energy storage and renewable energy projects.
- Familiarity with major international standards and grid codes in target markets, including multiple standards from the following: IEC 62477/62933, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, AS/NZS 4777, UK G99, and Germany's VDE-AR-N 4110.
- Understanding of energy storage system operating principles and external interfaces, including batteries, Battery Management Systems (BMS), PCS, and EMS. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal system teams to identify and drive resolution of energy storage-related issues from a plant-level perspective.
- Familiarity with plant-level commissioning and grid interconnection testing, including backfeed power, protection relay testing, power quality, anti-islanding, remote control and communications, and performance testing (round-trip efficiency (RTE), available capacity, and response time).
- Professional working proficiency in English, with the ability to independently handle technical clarifications, solution presentations, technical and commercial negotiations, and technical report writing in English.
- Strong on-site troubleshooting, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution skills, with the ability to drive projects forward effectively in resource-constrained environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience with energy storage system integrators, EPC contractors, engineering design firms, utilities (grid operations or power supply), or overseas project developers.
- Experience with grid interconnection applications and utility coordination in target markets, such as ISO/RTO interconnection processes in the United States.
- Professional engineering credentials, such as a Registered Electrical Engineer (Power Generation, Transmission and Substation or Power Distribution) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
- Experience with engineering design and simulation tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PVsyst, and AutoCAD. Python programming and data analysis skills are a plus.
- Experience with large-scale ground-mounted solar projects, standalone energy storage projects, shared energy storage projects, and integrated solar-plus-storage or solar-plus-storage-plus-diesel projects.
- Experience establishing energy storage system and plant-level interface specifications, coordination processes, and SOP frameworks from the ground up.
About us
Contemporary Amperex Technology (USA), Inc. (CATU) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. Established in Michigan in 2017, CATU has played a critical role in advancing electric mobility and energy resilience in the U.S.
Our Vision
To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.
Key Responsibilities
1.1 Pre-Sales and Solution Development – Plant-Level Energy Storage System Integration
- Evaluate the compatibility of energy storage systems with projects from a plant-level perspective, including grid interconnection requirements (fault ride-through, primary frequency regulation, power quality, and protection), site and climatic conditions, and Balance of Plant (BOP) interfaces (medium-voltage connections, auxiliary power, fire protection, and communications).
- Work with project developers, owners, EPC contractors, and engineering design firms to align technical requirements and project constraints for energy storage systems. Provide recommendations on system selection, configuration, and external interface specifications.
- Support technical proposals, bid submissions, and technical clarifications, with responsibility for energy storage system interfaces and grid integration requirements. Collaborate with internal system teams on technical presentations and proposal discussions.
1.2 Technical Interface Coordination (Owner / EPC / BOP)
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for energy storage system interfaces, coordinating with owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors on electrical systems (primary and secondary systems, medium-voltage connections, protection relays, SCADA, and remote control), civil works (foundations, structural loads, and embedded components), fire protection integration, HVAC, plumbing and drainage, and communications.
- Review owner, EPC, and BOP design documents and construction plans related to the energy storage system, provide technical feedback, and track issues through resolution.
- Prepare external technical interface documentation for energy storage systems, including interface lists, technical specifications, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), establishing a technical basis for coordination with owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors.
1.3 Installation and Commissioning Support – Field Coordination
- Support owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors during on-site energy storage system installation by providing installation requirements and confirming site readiness, including lifting and rigging, equipment storage, cabling, and grounding. Coordinate and resolve construction interface issues between the energy storage system and the overall power plant.
- Support energy storage system commissioning from a plant-level perspective. Verify that grid-side conditions, including backfeed power, protection systems, and communications, meet commissioning requirements. Coordinate commissioning schedules and responsibilities with internal commissioning teams, owners, EPC contractors, and BOP contractors.
- Participate in plant-level testing activities involving the energy storage system, including power quality, anti-islanding, Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Automatic Voltage Control (AVC), primary frequency regulation, and fault ride-through. Perform on-site technical troubleshooting and drive issue resolution.
1.4 Grid Interconnection Acceptance and Operational Support
- Coordinate with project owners, utility companies, and project supervision consultants to address energy storage system-related nonconformities identified during grid interconnection testing and Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) acceptance activities. Drive corrective actions through closure and support on-time grid interconnection of the overall project.
- Support technical issue resolution during trial operation and the warranty period. Analyze root causes from a plant-level perspective to determine whether issues originate from the energy storage system, system interfaces, or the overall power plant, and coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to resolve them.
- Translate field issues into product improvement requirements for battery, Power Conversion System (PCS), and Energy Management System (EMS) product teams. Develop and maintain a knowledge base covering energy storage system and plant-level coordination, including interface specifications, commissioning Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and project case studies, to support team development and knowledge sharing.
1.5 Standards Compliance and Market Intelligence
- Monitor grid codes, certification requirements, and fire safety regulations applicable to energy storage systems in target markets, including North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Relevant standards and regulations include IEC, UL 9540A, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and applicable local grid codes. Drive compliance adaptation of products and solutions to meet market requirements.
- Analyze competitor products and market technology trends, providing plant-level technical input to support solution development and project opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems and Automation, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- More than 8 years of experience in the power or renewable energy industry, including at least 3 years of overseas experience in energy storage or renewable energy projects.
- Must have participated in at least one overseas project through the complete process from installation and commissioning to grid interconnection acceptance (PAC). Demonstrated experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including project owners, EPC contractors, BOP contractors, and utilities, to resolve system-level technical issues.
- Strong knowledge of plant-level technical requirements, including primary and secondary electrical systems, medium-voltage connections, protection relays, SCADA and communications, substations, civil works, and fire protection as part of BOP. Familiarity with power plant construction, commissioning, and grid interconnection processes and technical requirements for energy storage and renewable energy projects.
- Familiarity with major international standards and grid codes in target markets, including multiple standards from the following: IEC 62477/62933, UL 9540/9540A, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, AS/NZS 4777, UK G99, and Germany's VDE-AR-N 4110.
- Understanding of energy storage system operating principles and external interfaces, including batteries, Battery Management Systems (BMS), PCS, and EMS. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal system teams to identify and drive resolution of energy storage-related issues from a plant-level perspective.
- Familiarity with plant-level commissioning and grid interconnection testing, including backfeed power, protection relay testing, power quality, anti-islanding, remote control and communications, and performance testing (round-trip efficiency (RTE), available capacity, and response time).
- Professional working proficiency in English, with the ability to independently handle technical clarifications, solution presentations, technical and commercial negotiations, and technical report writing in English.
- Strong on-site troubleshooting, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution skills, with the ability to drive projects forward effectively in resource-constrained environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience with energy storage system integrators, EPC contractors, engineering design firms, utilities (grid operations or power supply), or overseas project developers.
- Experience with grid interconnection applications and utility coordination in target markets, such as ISO/RTO interconnection processes in the United States.
- Professional engineering credentials, such as a Registered Electrical Engineer (Power Generation, Transmission and Substation or Power Distribution) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
- Experience with engineering design and simulation tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PVsyst, and AutoCAD. Python programming and data analysis skills are a plus.
- Experience with large-scale ground-mounted solar projects, standalone energy storage projects, shared energy storage projects, and integrated solar-plus-storage or solar-plus-storage-plus-diesel projects.
- Experience establishing energy storage system and plant-level interface specifications, coordination processes, and SOP frameworks from the ground up.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to Solution Manager duties, not just business broadly. Document how your coursework covers systems integration, stakeholder management, or enterprise architecture to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself before negotiating so you know the floor and can flag any offer that would fail DOL certification.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed LCAs for Solution Manager or closely related titles. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship process, reducing the risk that an offer stalls because HR has never navigated an H-1B petition.
Clarify the LCA scope during offer negotiation
Solution Manager roles often span multiple client sites or project locations. Each worksite listed on your LCA needs its own prevailing wage determination. Confirm with your employer that the LCA covers all locations where you'll regularly work, not just the headquarters address.
Align your O*NET profile to the job description
When your employer prepares the H-1B petition, the O*NET occupation profile for your role supports the specialty occupation case. Ask your employer's counsel to match your actual duties to the O*NET task list so the petition narrative doesn't contradict your day-to-day responsibilities.
File early to protect your cap-gap window
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer should file the H-1B petition before your OPT expires so you can rely on cap-gap protection. A delayed filing leaves a gap in your work authorization that USCIS won't retroactively bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solution Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, information systems, or management information systems. Generic management titles can draw RFEs if the job description is vague, so your employer's petition should tie specific duties like solution architecture, cross-functional delivery oversight, or enterprise system integration to your degree field.
Which visa types are available to foreign nationals seeking Solution Manager sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path and covers the specialty occupation requirement. Australians can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not available for Solution Manager roles because the USMCA profession list does not include that title. Each option requires a certified LCA filed by the employer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Solution Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for Solution Manager and related titles, searchable by location and role. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Can a master's degree improve my H-1B selection odds as a Solution Manager candidate?
Yes. USCIS runs a separate advanced degree pool for applicants with a U.S. master's degree or higher before the general cap selection. If your degree is from a U.S. institution, your registration enters that pool first, giving you two chances at selection rather than one. A foreign master's degree does not qualify for this advantage.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if my Solution Manager role shifts to a different project or client site?
A material change in worksite or job duties may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If you move to a new location not covered by your original LCA, your employer must post a new LCA notice at that site and potentially file an amendment. Confirm any significant role changes with your employer's immigration counsel before they happen.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Solution 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.