Utility System Construction, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Utility System Construction (NAICS 2371) filed 1,591 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $100K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Utility System Construction
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | 334 | $104K |
| Mastec Services Company, Inc. | 139 | $96K |
| Kiewit Corporation | 86 | $122K |
| Kiewit Power Constructors Co. | 60 | $90K |
| Hanwha Q Cells America, Inc. | 45 | $147K |
| Kiewit Energy Group, Inc. | 36 | $102K |
| Kiewit Infrastructure Co. | 28 | $95K |
| The Industrial Company | 23 | $91K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 2371, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Utility System Construction
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 570 | 37.9% | $87K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 449 | 29.9% | $100K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 200 | 13.3% | $125K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 283 | 18.8% | $150K | 4× |
Across 1,502 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Utility System Construction
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 465 | $93K |
| Electrical Engineers | 242 | $107K |
| Software Developers | 114 | $122K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 109 | $107K |
| Construction Managers | 65 | $114K |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 36 | $178K |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 33 | $86K |
| Cost Estimators | 27 | $85K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Utility System Construction H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 341 | $107K |
| Kansas | 204 | $102K |
| California | 186 | $119K |
| Colorado | 116 | $97K |
| Pennsylvania | 106 | $96K |
| Nebraska | 81 | $118K |
| Florida | 55 | $96K |
| New Jersey | 47 | $120K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Utility System Construction H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 202 | $101K |
| Houston, TX | 126 | $123K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 2371, Utility System Construction, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).