Regardless of the visa and immigration issues, you would find that your US qualifications would probably not be recognised in the UK.

Different voltage (230v Single Phase 415v Three Phase nominal)

Different frequency (50hz)

Different colour coding

Different regulatons (BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulation 17th Edition)

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