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Project Controls Engineer roles in construction, energy, and infrastructure qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying no qualified U.S. workers are available. Strong scheduling, cost control, and EVM credentials improve your PERM position and I-140 approval odds.
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KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Technical Expert Controls Commissioning II is responsible for providing technical guidance and implementation support to project team members and leaders. This role supports successful commissioning within the scope of industrial automation, control logic, and system integration. This position requires intermediate analytical skills, hands-on experience with industrial control systems, and the demonstrated ability to drive technical issue resolution in fast paced, time sensitive situations.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Support
- Support the execution of commissioning protocols
- Deliver structured technical instructions and real-time troubleshooting support to commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to system design
- Mentor and support Level I Technical Experts to advance their technical skills
- Assist in the verification and validation of control systems, to ensure readiness and compliance with performance benchmarks
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Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues
-
Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Analyze metrics and milestones to identify areas for continuous quality improvement
- Conduct advanced quality checks on programs and materials, ensuring adherence to standards and safety
-
Lead inspections, testing activities and compliance with KNAPP processes
-
Training & Documentation
- Assist in training new team members on systems and processes
- Generate detailed technical documentation within scope of level II role and project assignments to support knowledge transfer and startup support
- Drive quality and reliability through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and troubleshooting
-
Own documentation standards and support continuous improvement in commissioning practices
-
Commissioning & Customer Support
- Lead commissioning efforts both remotely and on-site
-
Actively support customer engagements and service activities during critical project milestones
-
Project Involvement & Improvement Initiatives
- Actively participate in internal projects and drive process optimization
- Take initiative and proactively work to meet project goals and resolve technical challenges
- Recommend and implement solutions for technical and procedural improvements
-
Foster a culture of proactive problem-solving and innovation
-
Communication
- Maintain regular communication with team members and stakeholders
- Provide clear updates and technical feedback to relevant departments
- Communicate effectively with team members and escalate issues appropriately
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required for position and project
- Experience using PLC control or Subsystems
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suites and project documentation
Working Conditions and Environment:
- This role requires flexibility to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends, overtime, and responding to urgent customer needs as necessary
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Travel required up to 30%
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, repetitive motion of hands and/or wrists
- listening, reaching at arm’s length, crouch, bend or kneel, and lift, move, push, pull up to 50-100 pounds
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week when in office
- Half day Fridays when in office
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
WHO WE ARE
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We, more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group across over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented intralogistics industry, are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Technical Expert Controls Commissioning II is responsible for providing technical guidance and implementation support to project team members and leaders. This role supports successful commissioning within the scope of industrial automation, control logic, and system integration. This position requires intermediate analytical skills, hands-on experience with industrial control systems, and the demonstrated ability to drive technical issue resolution in fast paced, time sensitive situations.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Support
- Support the execution of commissioning protocols
- Deliver structured technical instructions and real-time troubleshooting support to commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to system design
- Mentor and support Level I Technical Experts to advance their technical skills
- Assist in the verification and validation of control systems, to ensure readiness and compliance with performance benchmarks
-
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues
-
Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Analyze metrics and milestones to identify areas for continuous quality improvement
- Conduct advanced quality checks on programs and materials, ensuring adherence to standards and safety
-
Lead inspections, testing activities and compliance with KNAPP processes
-
Training & Documentation
- Assist in training new team members on systems and processes
- Generate detailed technical documentation within scope of level II role and project assignments to support knowledge transfer and startup support
- Drive quality and reliability through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and troubleshooting
-
Own documentation standards and support continuous improvement in commissioning practices
-
Commissioning & Customer Support
- Lead commissioning efforts both remotely and on-site
-
Actively support customer engagements and service activities during critical project milestones
-
Project Involvement & Improvement Initiatives
- Actively participate in internal projects and drive process optimization
- Take initiative and proactively work to meet project goals and resolve technical challenges
- Recommend and implement solutions for technical and procedural improvements
-
Foster a culture of proactive problem-solving and innovation
-
Communication
- Maintain regular communication with team members and stakeholders
- Provide clear updates and technical feedback to relevant departments
- Communicate effectively with team members and escalate issues appropriately
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- Obtain and maintain all applicable certifications as required for position and project
- Experience using PLC control or Subsystems
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suites and project documentation
Working Conditions and Environment:
- This role requires flexibility to work beyond standard business hours, including weekends, overtime, and responding to urgent customer needs as necessary
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Travel required up to 30%
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, repetitive motion of hands and/or wrists
- listening, reaching at arm’s length, crouch, bend or kneel, and lift, move, push, pull up to 50-100 pounds
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week when in office
- Half day Fridays when in office
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Controls Engineer
Document your EVM and scheduling credentials early
PERM labor certification requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. A documented record of earned value management, Primavera P6, or CPM scheduling experience directly supports the specialty occupation case for your I-140.
Target capital-intensive industries with active PERM filings
Oil and gas, power generation, and large-scale infrastructure contractors file PERM petitions far more frequently than general construction firms. Focus your search on EPC contractors and owner-operator companies with established foreign national hiring programs.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with green card sponsorship history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Project Controls Engineer roles by employers who have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards before, saving you the work of vetting each company's sponsorship willingness during early outreach.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification before accepting an offer
Your employer's legal counsel determines whether your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3 based on the job description, not just your personal credentials. A role requiring only a bachelor's degree will likely be filed under EB-3 even if you hold a master's.
Confirm your employer starts PERM before your I-140 priority date matters
For most countries except India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current. Ask your employer to begin the PERM process as early as possible so your priority date is established before any future retrogression affects your wait.
Verify the prevailing wage determination matches your actual duties
DOL sets your minimum salary through a Prevailing Wage Determination before PERM is filed. Cross-check the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search for your exact SOC code and work location, since project controls titles can map to multiple wage levels.
Green Card Project Controls Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controls Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Project Controls Engineer positions are filed under EB-3 because they typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position requires at least a master's. The job description your employer submits to DOL for PERM drives the classification, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa, and EB-3 has no annual lottery like the H-1B visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years for most nationalities. For nationals of India and China, EB-3 priority date backlogs extend that significantly. H-1B is faster to obtain but must be renewed and can be lost if employment ends.
What does the PERM process look like for a Project Controls Engineer?
Your employer recruits domestically following DOL-mandated steps, documents that no qualified U.S. worker accepted the position, then files the PERM application with DOL. DOL currently processes most PERM applications within six to eighteen months. Once certified, your employer files I-140 with USCIS to establish your priority date. You can file for adjustment of status when your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin.
How do I find Project Controls Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Sponsorship willingness varies widely by employer, and most job postings don't state it explicitly. Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can prioritize outreach to companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than discovering their position after multiple interview rounds.
Can I switch employers after my employer files my I-140 for a Project Controls Engineer role?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Project controls, cost engineering, and planning roles generally fall under the same SOC codes, making portability straightforward if you stay within the field.