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Date: Sep 18, 2026
Location: Waukesha, WI, US, 53186
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
As a member of our Protection & Control Engineering Services Team, you will be responsible for creating substation drawing packages including one-line drawings, three-line drawings, DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, component layouts, electrical plans, and detailed assembly drawings that will be drafted using AutoCAD® and MicroStation. Our P&C Engineering Services teams also perform fault analysis and coordination studies, SCADA settings, along with developing settings for most station relays.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Interpret customer specifications and provide a design which meets all requirements
- Understand the theories and fundamentals of electrical circuits and related components
- Check/yellow line protection and control wiring diagrams to schematic diagrams
- Create control panel and field equipment wiring diagrams from schematic diagrams
- Create project specific protection and control schematic diagrams from standard customer schematics
- Create protection and control schematic diagrams from a 1-Line diagram
- Update/revise existing customer substation legacy Brownfield schematic and wiring diagrams
- Collaborate with designers and engineers on technical issues
- Perform all Project Management activities and lead small projects without supervision
- Recognize a need for, and champion process improvements
- Customer visits (travel approximately 10% of the time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; P.E. license or P.E. track preferred
- Minimum one year of Transmission and Distribution Protection and Control related experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the specifications, structure, programming and configuration of the following control devices is also beneficial:
- Microprocessor Based Protection and Control Relays
- RS-232/RS485/Fiber optic/Ethernet Communication
- RTU Equipment
- HMI
- SCADA System
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of transmission and distribution protection and control schematic and wiring diagrams
- Proven analytical & problem-solving skills
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
Job Segment: Project Manager, Telecom, Telecommunications, Technology
Protection & Controls Engineer (Remote)
Date: Sep 18, 2026
Location: Waukesha, WI, US, 53186
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
As a member of our Protection & Control Engineering Services Team, you will be responsible for creating substation drawing packages including one-line drawings, three-line drawings, DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, component layouts, electrical plans, and detailed assembly drawings that will be drafted using AutoCAD® and MicroStation. Our P&C Engineering Services teams also perform fault analysis and coordination studies, SCADA settings, along with developing settings for most station relays.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Interpret customer specifications and provide a design which meets all requirements
- Understand the theories and fundamentals of electrical circuits and related components
- Check/yellow line protection and control wiring diagrams to schematic diagrams
- Create control panel and field equipment wiring diagrams from schematic diagrams
- Create project specific protection and control schematic diagrams from standard customer schematics
- Create protection and control schematic diagrams from a 1-Line diagram
- Update/revise existing customer substation legacy Brownfield schematic and wiring diagrams
- Collaborate with designers and engineers on technical issues
- Perform all Project Management activities and lead small projects without supervision
- Recognize a need for, and champion process improvements
- Customer visits (travel approximately 10% of the time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; P.E. license or P.E. track preferred
- Minimum one year of Transmission and Distribution Protection and Control related experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the specifications, structure, programming and configuration of the following control devices is also beneficial:
- Microprocessor Based Protection and Control Relays
- RS-232/RS485/Fiber optic/Ethernet Communication
- RTU Equipment
- HMI
- SCADA System
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of transmission and distribution protection and control schematic and wiring diagrams
- Proven analytical & problem-solving skills
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
Job Segment: Project Manager, Telecom, Telecommunications, Technology
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Controls Engineer position. A degree in electrical, mechanical, systems, or mechatronics engineering supports the specialty occupation standard most cleanly. Computer science degrees may require additional documentation.
Target employers in automation-heavy industries
Manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, and building automation firms file H-1B petitions for Controls Engineers far more consistently than general IT employers. Check DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm a company has certified H-1B positions for this specific occupation code before applying.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Controls Engineer openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that don't sponsor, so you spend time on roles where sponsorship is already established.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Run your offer through OFLC Wage Search yourself so you know the wage floor before any salary conversation starts.
Confirm PLC and SCADA experience is documented
Controls Engineer H-1B petitions frequently face Requests for Evidence questioning whether the role truly requires a degree. Offer letters and job descriptions that specify PLC programming, SCADA architecture, or control system design strengthen the specialty occupation argument significantly.
Plan your petition timeline around cap deadlines
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and cap-gap eligibility with your employer so the I-129 filing window doesn't catch either side unprepared.
H-1B Visa Controls Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Controls Engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering discipline, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation definition. The role involves applying theoretical and practical knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and automated processes. Job descriptions that explicitly require an engineering degree and technical specialization make the strongest petition. Generic titles like 'engineer' with vague duties are more likely to attract a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Controls Engineers?
Manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and building automation are the industries that file H-1B petitions for Controls Engineers most consistently. These sectors rely on specialized control system expertise that's difficult to fill without sponsoring international talent. You can confirm which specific employers have filed LCAs for Controls Engineer roles by reviewing DOL disclosure data. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history directly, so you can focus your search on employers already committed to sponsorship.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Controls Engineer?
The offer letter should specify that the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, systems, or mechatronics engineering. It should also detail duties like PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA configuration, or control loop design. Vague descriptions of 'engineering tasks' invite USCIS scrutiny. Your employer's attorney will also reference O*NET occupation data to support the specialty occupation argument, so make sure the job description aligns with the listed requirements for this occupation code.
Can I switch Controls Engineer jobs while on an approved H-1B?
Yes. Under portability rules established by AC21, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your petition has been pending or approved for 180 days, provided the new role is the same or similar occupational classification. For Controls Engineers, moving between employers in similar industries with comparable job duties generally satisfies this standard. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
How do I find Controls Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor an H-1B?
The most reliable approach is targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings for engineering roles, rather than relying on job postings that may or may not mention sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you search Controls Engineer openings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you can identify companies that have already committed resources to the filing process for this occupation.