SOC code 17-2199.11
There have been 8 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Solar Energy Systems Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 87.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $117,636. The top sponsor is Arizona State University, with most positions based in AZ.
All sponsoring employers
5 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Solar Energy Systems Engineers. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Solar Energy Systems Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 3 (37.5%) |
| AZ | 3 (37.5%) |
| TX | 2 (25%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Assistant Research Technologist | 2 |
| Sr. Staff Process Engineer | 1 |
| SCADA Integrator | 1 |
| Renewable Energy Consultant | 1 |
| Process Equipment Engineer | 1 |
| Director of Energy Analytics | 1 |
| Assistant Research Technologist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Solar Energy Systems Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 3 | 100.0% | $74,289 | |
| FY2022 | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | |
| FY2023 | 3 | 66.7% | $81,903 | |
| FY2025 | 1 | 100.0% | $174,353 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Solar Energy Systems Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 8 Labor Condition Application filings for Solar Energy Systems Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 87.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Solar Energy Systems Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Solar Energy Systems Engineers on the E-3 visa is $117,636, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Solar Energy Systems Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Solar Energy Systems Engineers are: Arizona State University (3 filings), Caelux (2 filings), Baywa R E Operation Services (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa solar energy systems engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Solar Energy Systems Engineers are based in: CA (3 filings), AZ (3 filings), TX (2 filings).
Can Australians work as solar energy systems engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Solar Energy Systems Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
