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Senior Power Systems Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Utilities, grid operators, and energy firms regularly sponsor these positions, making permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign engineers.
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID:
R0131652
Date Posted:
2026-06-11
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Senior Power Systems Engineer positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Raleigh, North Carolina). Perform power system studies for transmission planning and operations, and integration of generation resources. Design and develop computer models or simulations of power systems and conduct independent studies and research encompassing advanced analytical techniques. Prepare high quality technical reports and presentations supporting the findings of the above studies. Identify areas of system and business needs, propose practical solutions, and assist with implementation of project plans and business decisions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience performing transmission planning and analysis with PSSE and TARA.
- Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:
- Performing switching and transient analysis with PSCAD;
- Performing short circuit and relay coordination analysis with ASPEN;
- Performing power system steady state analysis with TARA;
- Performing power system studies using software tools;
- Using a programming language; and
- Developing technical reports and proposals; and
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Providing technical guidance and recommendations to customers.
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Position reports to Raleigh, NC office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.
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Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID:
R0131652
Date Posted:
2026-06-11
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Senior Power Systems Engineer positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Raleigh, North Carolina). Perform power system studies for transmission planning and operations, and integration of generation resources. Design and develop computer models or simulations of power systems and conduct independent studies and research encompassing advanced analytical techniques. Prepare high quality technical reports and presentations supporting the findings of the above studies. Identify areas of system and business needs, propose practical solutions, and assist with implementation of project plans and business decisions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience performing transmission planning and analysis with PSSE and TARA.
- Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:
- Performing switching and transient analysis with PSCAD;
- Performing short circuit and relay coordination analysis with ASPEN;
- Performing power system steady state analysis with TARA;
- Performing power system studies using software tools;
- Using a programming language; and
- Developing technical reports and proposals; and
-
Providing technical guidance and recommendations to customers.
-
Position reports to Raleigh, NC office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.
-
Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Power Systems Engineer
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
A foreign engineering degree needs a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved provider before PERM documentation is filed. Delays in credential recognition can stall your labor certification, so have the evaluation completed before your employer begins the PERM audit file.
Target utilities and independent system operators
Investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and regional transmission organizations like ISOs and RTOs routinely sponsor power engineers because the specialized skill set is genuinely scarce domestically. Focusing your search on these employer types puts you in front of organizations already familiar with the PERM process.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM. Start your job search there before approaching employers directly.
Distinguish EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
If your role is defined at the master's degree level, ask the employer to document the position as an EB-2 advanced-degree professional rather than defaulting to EB-3. The distinction affects your priority date category and can meaningfully shorten your wait time depending on your country of birth.
Verify the job description matches your actual duties
DOL requires the PERM application to reflect the actual minimum requirements of the position, not inflated ones. If the job description lists requirements above what the role genuinely needs, USCIS can challenge the petition. Review the draft job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Senior Power Systems Engineer before your employer files.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
The OFLC Wage Search assigns a prevailing wage level to your position based on job duties and geography. Employers must pay at or above that level throughout the PERM and I-140 process, so confirm which wage level applies before signing an offer to avoid complications at the adjudication stage.
Green Card Senior Power Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Power Systems Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the position is defined. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or a closely related field. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree as the minimum. Your employer's attorneys document the minimum requirements during PERM labor certification, so the degree threshold stated in the job description is the deciding factor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, unlike the H-1B visa cap. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM itself can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140 petition, whereas H-1B status can begin within months of selection. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move reasonably, making green card sponsorship a viable long-term plan from the start of employment.
How can I find Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Senior Power Systems Engineer positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support a PERM filing. Filtering by sponsorship history before applying saves significant time compared to general job searches where sponsorship willingness is unclear.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Senior Power Systems Engineer?
Your employer files an application with DOL attesting that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the prevailing wage. DOL requires a documented recruitment campaign across specific channels. For a technical role like Senior Power Systems Engineer, the recruitment record typically includes journal or professional association advertising in addition to standard job postings. DOL then certifies or audits the application before the employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. A Senior Power Systems Engineer moving to a comparable power engineering role at a new employer generally qualifies, but your new employer and immigration counsel will need to confirm the occupational similarity before you make the move.