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Facilities Electrical Engineer
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Wentzville, Missouri, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Controls Engineer” (Electrical Engineers) in MO: $136k–$136k, median $136k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — General Motors Company
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description The Role As a Facilities Electrical Engineer at Wentzville Assembly, you will be part of GM’s Global Facilities organization, partnering globally to deliver expert facility solutions and unleashing the capacity of people, machines, buildings, and workspaces. You will support workplace transformation across the Wentzville Assembly complex, working with an industry‑leading team that designs, builds, operates, and maintains safe, compliant, and cost‑effective facilities and building electrical assets. You will help engineer and sustain robust industrial electrical systems that support vehicle assembly operations, utilities, and site infrastructure, utilizing advanced technology to drive reliability, energy efficiency, and social and ecological sustainability. At Wentzville, we create the future — not just plan for it. What You’ll Do • Serve as the single point of contact and owner for facilities needs in your assigned area, ensuring the proper physical operation of manufacturing facilities, including areas where contract services are provided. • Own assigned portions of the plant’s building and utility electrical systems (e.g., medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution, substations, MCCs, lighting, UPS/generators, building power and controls) to deliver safe, reliable operation that supports production and maintenance needs. • Provide technical direction to and oversight of resident business partners and outside contractors, ensuring safe work practices are followed and work is completed to GM standards. • Apply rigorous problem‑solving to electrical and facilities issues impacting safety, quality, throughput, or cost. • Plan and execute capital and expense projects involving building and facilities electrical systems, developing project scopes, estimates, and justifications. • Bid and establish equipment and installation contracts; procure construction management resources. • Ensure compliance with GM standards, codes, and regulatory requirements: Lead and support preventive and predictive maintenance and equipment uptime improvement: • Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement: • Provide day‑to‑day technical support to skilled trades, contractors, and other engineers: • Support plant safety initiatives and systems: • Participate in and sometimes lead cross‑functional teams, meetings, and reviews: Your Skills & Abilities • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree with significant electrical coursework/experience). • Demonstrated technical aptitude for the design, maintenance, and operation of industrial or commercial building electrical systems (e.g., power distribution, protection, lighting, controls). • Experience in project planning, engineering, and execution (scope development, estimates, design coordination, installation, and launch). • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues and drive to root cause. • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively with skilled trades, contractors, engineers, operations, and leadership. • Demonstrated commitment to electrical safety and safe work practices. • Willingness and ability to support a manufacturing operation, including occasional off‑shift, weekend, and shutdown support as required by the business. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge • Master’s degree, PE license, or relevant professional certifications in electrical engineering, power systems, or industrial facilities. • Experience with High voltage substations, medium‑voltage (e.g., 13.2 kV) and low‑voltage distribution systems in an industrial environment. • Working knowledge of NFPA 70/70E and related elec