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Principal roles in U.S. K-12 schools qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration. Australian educators with that credential can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery, and renewals are indefinite as long as you hold a qualifying offer.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Oct 26, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408 Albany, NY, US, 12201 Nashville, TN, US, 37201
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98159
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The Principal Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of complex control and automation systems. This role will lead engineering efforts, establish technical standards and best practices, and provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial controls, system architecture, automation, and troubleshooting of complex systems. The position will also drive standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Controls Engineering organization.
Job Overview
Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
- Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
- Acts as a subject matter expert
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s - Engineering
- Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Date: Oct 26, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408 Albany, NY, US, 12201 Nashville, TN, US, 37201
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98159
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The Principal Controls Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of complex control and automation systems. This role will lead engineering efforts, establish technical standards and best practices, and provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial controls, system architecture, automation, and troubleshooting of complex systems. The position will also drive standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Controls Engineering organization.
Job Overview
Employees in this role make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company. This position negotiates critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
- Manages one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
- Acts as a subject matter expert
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s - Engineering
- Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Australian master's degrees in education are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. degrees for E-3 visa purposes, but school districts often require a formal credential evaluation. Request a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start outreach.
Target districts with prior international hire experience
School districts that have previously sponsored international educators on E-3 or H-1B visas already understand the LCA filing process. Search DOL's public LCA disclosure data to identify districts that have filed for education administration roles in the past two years.
Address state licensure requirements upfront
Most states require a principal license or administrative credential before a district can place you in a leadership role. Confirm which state's licensure pathway applies to your background early, since some states offer reciprocity for overseas qualifications and others require additional coursework.
Frame sponsorship as a straightforward ask for districts
Many district HR teams are unfamiliar with the E-3 visa specifically. Clarify that the E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and requires the employer to file an LCA with DOL rather than a full USCIS petition, which reduces their administrative burden compared to H-1B.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service once you have an offer
After a district extends an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This covers the DOL filing, DS-160 preparation, and consulate documentation so the district's HR team doesn't need to coordinate an immigration attorney independently.
Confirm the offer letter meets consulate documentation standards
Your consulate interview requires an offer letter that specifies your title, start date, salary, and the occupational category. Ask the district to include language confirming the role requires a master's degree in educational leadership, which directly supports the specialty occupation determination at interview.
E-3 Visa Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Principal jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Principal roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters positions specifically for Australian nationals on E-3 visas, so you're not sifting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. From there, you can cross-reference the district's LCA history through DOL's public disclosure files to confirm prior sponsorship activity.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Principal role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Principal positions in U.S. school districts typically require a master's degree in educational leadership, school administration, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Districts that list the role as requiring 'a degree in any field' may not qualify, so reviewing the job description carefully before applying matters.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian educators seeking Principal roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, meaning there's no lottery and no cap pressure. H-1B applications for school district roles go through the same lottery as all other H-1B petitions, with a roughly 25 percent selection rate in recent years. For an Australian educator, the E-3 path is significantly more predictable and doesn't require waiting for a specific fiscal year registration window.
What happens to my E-3 status if the district eliminates or restructures my Principal position?
Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and role on your LCA. If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. If another district offers you a Principal role, a new LCA and visa application are required before you begin work. Acting quickly at the start of the grace period gives you the most options.