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Power Systems Engineers consistently rank among the most sponsored H-1B visa occupations, with utilities, grid infrastructure firms, and defense contractors filing LCAs under SOC code 17-2071. Roles require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at minimum, and many employers file at the EB-2 or EB-3 level concurrently, making this one of the stronger dual-track visa paths in engineering.
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Join Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) team and lead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for our customers using PLC’s, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s. This is a hybrid role with approximately 35%.
Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This role offers paid overtime (premium pay) and a company vehicle!
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
- Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
- Select components and create bill of materials.
- Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
- Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
- Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
- Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 7 years of power distribution controls experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PE License
- Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
- Preference will be given to candidates residing near one of the locations listed on the job posting.
Position Criteria:
- Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
- Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on December 20, 2026.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
INTRODUCTION
Join Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) team and lead the development, testing, and implementation of power systems control solutions for our customers using PLC’s, HMI’s, Multi-function Protection Relays, and Data Concentrators from all major OEM’s. This is a hybrid role with approximately 35%.
Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. This role offers paid overtime (premium pay) and a company vehicle!
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
- Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
- Select components and create bill of materials.
- Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
- Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
- Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
- Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum 7 years of power distribution controls experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience OR a minimum 10 years of power distribution controls experience.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PE License
- Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
- Preference will be given to candidates residing near one of the locations listed on the job posting.
Position Criteria:
- Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
- Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
LI-LS3
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on December 20, 2026.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the specialty occupation. A degree in electrical or power engineering aligns cleanly, but a general engineering degree may trigger an RFE. Get a credential evaluation upfront if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target utilities and grid modernization employers
Investor-owned utilities, ISO/RTO operators, and transmission engineering firms consistently file H-1B LCAs for power systems roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have active certifications for your SOC code before you apply.
Check O*NET before your interview
Power systems engineering sits under SOC 17-2071 in O*NET, classified as a Job Zone 4 specialty occupation. Knowing this lets you speak precisely to how your role meets the specialty occupation definition, which directly supports your employer's H-1B petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Filter power systems roles by employers with documented LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out companies that post engineering roles but have never navigated H-1B sponsorship, saving you from offers that stall at the petition stage.
Negotiate timing around the cap and premium processing
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're switching employers outside that window, confirm the new role qualifies as cap-exempt or plan for a gap. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days, which matters when project start dates are fixed.
Confirm your employer understands prevailing wage levels
DOL assigns power systems engineering roles to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervisory duties. If your offer comes in at Level I but your responsibilities match Level III, the LCA is vulnerable. Ask your employer to document the wage level determination before filing.
H-1B Visa Power Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power Systems Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Power systems engineering falls under SOC code 17-2071 and is classified as a Job Zone 4 occupation in O*NET, meaning it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a directly related field. USCIS consistently approves this role as a specialty occupation when the employer documents the degree requirement in the position description.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Power Systems Engineers?
Investor-owned utilities, transmission and distribution engineering firms, ISO and RTO operators, defense contractors, and large engineering consultancies regularly file H-1B LCAs for power systems roles. You can confirm active sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers by DOL LCA filing record so you're only applying to verified sponsors.
Does a Power Systems Engineer role support concurrent green card filing?
Many employers in this field file EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certifications concurrently with or shortly after the H-1B approval. Power systems engineering roles typically satisfy PERM's degree and specialty requirements. Ask prospective employers whether they have a standard timeline for initiating the PERM process, since this affects your long-term planning significantly.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or restructures?
If a successor employer assumes the same role, location, and terms, H-1B status can continue under the successor entity without a new petition, provided the employer-employee relationship is maintained. A material change in job duties, work location, or salary may require an amended H-1B filing with USCIS. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before any reorganization is finalized.
Can I work for multiple utilities or project sites on a single H-1B?
Working at a third-party client site or across multiple locations requires the employer to file an amended H-1B if the worksite was not listed on the original petition. DOL also requires a separate LCA for each worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area. Power systems contractors who rotate engineers across substations or project sites should confirm their petition covers all relevant locations.