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Controls Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and building systems file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS, making filing history a reliable signal of sponsorship willingness.
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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 Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relate to controls work. A degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or industrial technology strengthens your case. A general business or unrelated degree will likely trigger an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Pull LCA filings before applying anywhere
Use Migrate Mate to filter Controls Technician roles by verified DOL LCA filing history. This cuts out employers who've never sponsored and surfaces companies with active H-1B petitions for your exact occupation code.
Target industries with consistent filing patterns
Manufacturers of automated equipment, utilities, HVAC system integrators, and defense contractors file H-1B petitions for controls roles regularly. These sectors treat controls expertise as a specialty skill, which makes specialty occupation arguments cleaner than in generalist environments.
Confirm the role's SOC code before your offer
Controls Technician positions map to different SOC codes depending on duties. Ask your prospective employer which SOC code they'll use on the LCA. Mismatches between job duties and the filed SOC code are a common source of DOL audits and USCIS denials.
Get the prevailing wage tier confirmed in writing
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before signing an offer. Employers must pay at least the Level I prevailing wage, but your negotiated salary determines which tier applies and affects future green card PERM filings.
File I-129 with premium processing if your start date is fixed
Controls roles often align with project start dates or facility commissioning schedules. Standard USCIS processing can run several months. Premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and protects your start date if your employer's project timeline can't flex.
H-1B Visa Controls Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer documents the position. USCIS looks for evidence that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Controls Technician jobs involving PLC programming, SCADA systems, or industrial automation engineering typically qualify when tied to electrical engineering or mechatronics. Roles framed as general maintenance or repair work are harder to support.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Controls Technician positions?
Employers in automated manufacturing, building automation, utilities, and defense systems integration file LCAs for controls roles most consistently. To find companies with verified H-1B filing history for this specific title, search Migrate Mate, which filters results by DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than employer self-reporting.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Controls Technician jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your current H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation requirement applies again for the new role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Controls Technician H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. For controls roles, wages vary significantly by industry and region. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Employers who underpay risk DOL audit and may be barred from future sponsorships.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Controls Technician project ends before my visa expires?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During this window, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work immediately upon filing. Document your last day of employment and file promptly, as USCIS does not extend the 60-day window.