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Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.
Role Overview
The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineer (ICAEE) is a mid‑level engineering role responsible for the overall management and execution of the Dedicated Controls Engineer program, including coordination of Mitsubishi Power resources required to fulfill contract requirements. This role supports gas and steam turbine controls activities and is expected to perform all ICAEE responsibilities in addition to Turbine Controls Engineer Level II duties. The position serves as a key technical and coordination resource to ensure successful implementation of ICAEE contractual obligations.
This role is primarily based in Lake Charles and Saint Charles, in Louisiana, with the requirement that the employee reside within 100 miles of either location. Additional support may be required at other power plant facilities, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
- Provide start‑up, commissioning, operational, and troubleshooting support for equipment failures, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Prepare and submit accurate technical reports detailing equipment conditions, required actions, and achieved results.
- Travel to customer plant sites to plan outage requirements, provide technical direction, and engage with customers on contractual and technical matters.
- Support LTSA program execution by tracking unit and repair part history, including operating hours, starts, remaining life, and repair status, in collaboration with the LTSA Program Manager.
- Serve as the primary technical focal point for issue resolution, tracking and managing technical, ancillary system, and warranty issues within the Netmation control system.
- Provide project administration support, including documentation, tracking, and reporting of warranty-related issues.
- Perform calibration of field devices as required to support operational and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year institution with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of contract requirements, including full compliance with ICAEE responsibilities.
- Demonstrated capability to perform complex troubleshooting of Mitsubishi Power control systems.
- Prior experience with Netmation and/or Ovation control systems preferred.
- Ability to supervise subcontractor work related to Mitsubishi Power instrumentation and system improvement activities.
- Proficiency in connecting and supporting temporary monitoring equipment, including CABS, CASS, and CPFM systems.
- Primary work location based at customer sites, with flexibility for field‑based assignments.
- Willingness to travel overnight (~10%) for training, conferences, or other business needs, by land and/or air.
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to operate independently in customer‑facing environments.
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Committed to quality products and services.
- Great working environment and culture.
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineer
Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.
Role Overview
The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineer (ICAEE) is a mid‑level engineering role responsible for the overall management and execution of the Dedicated Controls Engineer program, including coordination of Mitsubishi Power resources required to fulfill contract requirements. This role supports gas and steam turbine controls activities and is expected to perform all ICAEE responsibilities in addition to Turbine Controls Engineer Level II duties. The position serves as a key technical and coordination resource to ensure successful implementation of ICAEE contractual obligations.
This role is primarily based in Lake Charles and Saint Charles, in Louisiana, with the requirement that the employee reside within 100 miles of either location. Additional support may be required at other power plant facilities, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership
- Provide start‑up, commissioning, operational, and troubleshooting support for equipment failures, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Prepare and submit accurate technical reports detailing equipment conditions, required actions, and achieved results.
- Travel to customer plant sites to plan outage requirements, provide technical direction, and engage with customers on contractual and technical matters.
- Support LTSA program execution by tracking unit and repair part history, including operating hours, starts, remaining life, and repair status, in collaboration with the LTSA Program Manager.
- Serve as the primary technical focal point for issue resolution, tracking and managing technical, ancillary system, and warranty issues within the Netmation control system.
- Provide project administration support, including documentation, tracking, and reporting of warranty-related issues.
- Perform calibration of field devices as required to support operational and commissioning activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year institution with 2+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of contract requirements, including full compliance with ICAEE responsibilities.
- Demonstrated capability to perform complex troubleshooting of Mitsubishi Power control systems.
- Prior experience with Netmation and/or Ovation control systems preferred.
- Ability to supervise subcontractor work related to Mitsubishi Power instrumentation and system improvement activities.
- Proficiency in connecting and supporting temporary monitoring equipment, including CABS, CASS, and CPFM systems.
- Primary work location based at customer sites, with flexibility for field‑based assignments.
- Willingness to travel overnight (~10%) for training, conferences, or other business needs, by land and/or air.
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to operate independently in customer‑facing environments.
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Committed to quality products and services.
- Great working environment and culture.
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.
Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Controls Engineer
Translate your credentials for PERM requirements
Your foreign engineering degree needs to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM filing begins. A credential evaluation that maps your coursework to electrical or controls engineering specifically strengthens the employer's job requirements case with DOL.
Prioritize employers with active PERM filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether a target employer has filed PERM applications for controls or automation roles. Employers with recent filings already understand the process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship midway.
Search sponsored Electrical Controls Engineer jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by green card sponsorship history, so you reach employers already running PERM for controls engineering roles rather than cold-pitching companies that have never sponsored a foreign engineer.
Document specialized PLC and SCADA experience clearly
PERM job requirements must match your actual background. Employers often narrow the role to specific platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens S7 to justify sponsoring a foreign worker. Make sure your resume mirrors that language precisely.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before the offer stage
EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions. Raising this with your employer before the offer is signed prevents a costly PERM amendment if the category needs to change later.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing timing
Once PERM is certified, USCIS allows concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when a visa number is immediately available for your country. Knowing your priority date and the monthly Visa Bulletin cutoff helps you plan the adjustment of status timeline with your employer.
Green Card Electrical Controls Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Controls Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or controls engineering. EB-2 applies if the employer genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials for the specific position. The PERM application must reflect the actual minimum requirements the employer would accept from any candidate, so the category is determined before filing begins.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status tied to your employer and subject to an annual lottery. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card for applicants from non-backlogged countries, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you need to renew and defend every few years.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for controls engineering roles?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment process designed to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For controls engineering positions, the job requirements typically reference specific platforms, certifications, or systems. DOL may audit the filing if requirements appear narrowly tailored. Certification usually takes six to eighteen months, after which USCIS reviews the I-140 immigrant petition.
How can I find Electrical Controls Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Electrical Controls Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to run PERM. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from spending months in a process only to learn the employer won't cover PERM costs.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a same or similar controls engineering role with a new employer without losing your priority date. The new role must be in the same occupational category, which for Electrical Controls Engineers generally means staying within electrical, industrial, or automation engineering functions.