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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 102635
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch is seeking a Electrical and Instrumentation Field Engineer to join our electrical team in Winnemucca, NV. The Field Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to Hatch’s on-site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.
The Field Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required
- Verify site data and conditions
- Coordinate local permitting technical requirements
- Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
- Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
- As applicable, assist with constructability input and on-site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling
- Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
- Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
- Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
- Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
- Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports
- Manage field information requests and site design change procedures (RFI, FCR, FCN, ECN, SI)
- Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases
- Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
- Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation
- Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
- Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables
- Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers
- Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
- Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
- Perform technical review at substantial and final completions
Additionally, the Field engineer will support project development including:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
- Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
- Maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution
- Review and execute the electrical and layout design criteria documents
- Review electrical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
- Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
- Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
- Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
- Participate in electrical design reviews
- Ensure coordination, between the electrical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
- Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
- Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work
- Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation and lockout procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience within an EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, and/or transmission & distribution or water/wastewater industry preferred.
- Understands the design and field execution processes of large scale EPCM projects.
- Strong Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.
- Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work
- A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
- Strong understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
- Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards)
- Knowledge on electrical calculations (short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash and harmonics)
- Knowledge on specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment, including high-voltage switchgear, transformers, starters and related protection systems
- Knowledge on electrical design tools / software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power. SPEL experience is a plus
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients and peers
- Must demonstrate organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables
- Strong computer knowledge is required
- Excellent safety awareness
- Willingness to be a part of a global engineering company and to collaborate with teams in other offices around the world
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 102635
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch is seeking a Electrical and Instrumentation Field Engineer to join our electrical team in Winnemucca, NV. The Field Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to Hatch’s on-site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.
The Field Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required
- Verify site data and conditions
- Coordinate local permitting technical requirements
- Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)
- Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan
- As applicable, assist with constructability input and on-site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling
- Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements
- Provide technical assistance to QA/QC
- Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required
- Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision
- Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports
- Manage field information requests and site design change procedures (RFI, FCR, FCN, ECN, SI)
- Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases
- Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims
- Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation
- Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities
- Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables
- Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers
- Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions
- Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements
- Perform technical review at substantial and final completions
Additionally, the Field engineer will support project development including:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
- Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
- Maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution
- Review and execute the electrical and layout design criteria documents
- Review electrical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
- Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
- Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
- Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
- Participate in electrical design reviews
- Ensure coordination, between the electrical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
- Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
- Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work
- Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation and lockout procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience within an EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, and/or transmission & distribution or water/wastewater industry preferred.
- Understands the design and field execution processes of large scale EPCM projects.
- Strong Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.
- Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work
- A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
- Strong understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
- Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards)
- Knowledge on electrical calculations (short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash and harmonics)
- Knowledge on specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment, including high-voltage switchgear, transformers, starters and related protection systems
- Knowledge on electrical design tools / software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power. SPEL experience is a plus
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients and peers
- Must demonstrate organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables
- Strong computer knowledge is required
- Excellent safety awareness
- Willingness to be a part of a global engineering company and to collaborate with teams in other offices around the world
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Align your credentials to SOC classification
USCIS evaluates your petition against the Electrical and Electronics Engineers SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for that code and confirm your degree transcripts, job duties, and reference letters all reflect the same specialized functions listed there. Gaps between your credential and the SOC definition invite Requests for Evidence.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code and the specific county where you'll work, not just the state average, before signing anything.
Find sponsors with active H-1B LCA filings
Target employers who have already certified LCAs for engineering roles in your discipline. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by role, so you can focus your applications on companies that already understand the filing process for this occupation.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role involves field assignments at multiple plant sites or client locations, each distinct worksite address requires a separately certified LCA from DOL. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel during offer negotiations, before the I-129 petition is filed.
Document licensure requirements in your petition
Some states require a Professional Engineer license for certain instrumentation or control system duties. If your role carries any licensed-PE responsibilities, include your license or eligibility documentation in the specialty occupation evidence package submitted to USCIS with the I-129 petition.
Plan your cap-gap timeline if transitioning from OPT
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration calendar directly with USCIS. If you're on STEM OPT, your authorization extends through September 30 under cap-gap, but your employer must file before OPT expires to preserve that bridge.
H-1B Visa Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, it typically does. Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, or a directly related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard. USCIS reviews the specific job duties listed in the LCA and I-129 petition to confirm the degree requirement is genuine and not incidental to the role.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Oil and gas, petrochemical processing, utilities, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial automation companies are consistent H-1B sponsors for Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers. EPC contractors working on large capital projects also sponsor regularly because the role is embedded in multi-year project teams. Migrate Mate shows you employers with verified sponsorship history so you can prioritize your search by industry and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my project ends before the petition period expires?
H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer, not to a specific project. If the project ends but your employment continues, your status remains valid. If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition before you begin work for them.
Can my employer use a single LCA if I work across multiple plant sites?
No. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each distinct worksite address where you'll perform work for more than a brief period. This matters significantly for field engineers rotating across client facilities or company-owned plants in different counties. Confirm that your employer's immigration team has identified and filed LCAs for every location listed in your offer before your start date.
How long does H-1B status last for this type of engineering role?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific age-of-filing criteria. Your employer's immigration counsel or USCIS guidance covers the exact extension rules for your situation.