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Power systems engineering roles in grid modernization, renewable integration, and transmission planning consistently rank among the most sponsored H-1B visa specialties. Employers filing Labor Condition Applications for these positions must certify prevailing wages under DOL SOC code 17-2071, and most require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Power Systems Engineering
Verify your degree maps to SOC 17-2071
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. A degree in electrical engineering maps cleanly, but power engineering technology or physics degrees often require a credentials evaluation letter to close the gap.
Target utilities filing LCAs for grid projects
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for certified LCAs under SOC 17-2071 filtered by state. Utilities and engineering consultancies actively filing for transmission, substation, or renewable integration roles are your highest-probability sponsorship targets.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Pull up Power Systems Engineering roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filing history tells you who has already run the LCA and I-129 process for roles like yours.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting
H-1B cap-subject petitions require the employer to be registered with USCIS and, for certain roles at federal contractors, enrolled in E-Verify. Ask HR directly before your offer letter is drafted to avoid delays after acceptance.
Check O*NET job zone classification before interviews
Power systems engineering sits in O*NET Job Zone 4, requiring substantial preparation. Interviewers may ask about NERC reliability standards, load flow analysis, or protection coordination. Aligning your resume language to the O*NET task list strengthens both the interview and the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
If you're joining a project with a hard mobilization date, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days under premium, compared to several months for standard processing.
H-1B Visa Power Systems Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a power systems engineering role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Power systems engineering falls under SOC code 17-2071 and requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a directly related field. USCIS treats this as a specialty occupation because the theoretical and practical application of engineering principles is a normal entry requirement for the role, not just a preference.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for power systems engineers?
Investor-owned utilities, regional transmission organizations, independent power producers, and large engineering and procurement contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Federal agencies sponsoring work on grid modernization or defense energy infrastructure may also file, though some positions require security clearances that complicate H-1B timing. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect power systems engineering H-1B filings?
Before your employer files the I-129 petition, it must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL certifying that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for SOC 17-2071 in your work location. Wages are tiered by experience level, so an entry-level role in a high-cost metro carries a different wage floor than a senior role in a lower-cost region. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search.
Can a power systems engineer change employers mid-project without losing H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current petition expires, you can start work with the new employer once USCIS receives the filing, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified at the prevailing wage for the new work location, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
Does holding a Professional Engineer license strengthen an H-1B petition for power systems roles?
A PE license doesn't replace the degree requirement, but it does reinforce the specialty occupation argument, particularly for senior transmission planning or substation design roles where state licensure is standard. Employers filing for positions that normally require a PE in the job description benefit from including licensure documentation in the I-129 package, as it demonstrates industry-standard professional qualification for the offered role.