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Power systems engineering roles in grid modernization, renewable integration, and transmission planning consistently rank among the most sponsored H-1B 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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The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
THE ROLE
AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high growth area in our business that unlocks an electric distribution utility’s ability to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Manager, Power Systems Engineering, you will be involved in all aspects of the successful delivery of solutions to multiple customers. You will lead a team of engineers who will design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test the deployment of our systems. You will prioritize work and manage project risks. You and your team will interact and coordinate with multiple organizations within AspenTech including cross functional Engineering Teams, the Project Management Office, and the Software Development Organization. For our customers, throughout the project lifecycles, you will be the primary contact for ADMS project planning and the first point of escalation for project issues. This position also gives you broad exposure to the entire ADMS solution including maintenance applications, applications for locating faults, applications for managing voltage and reactive load, applications for managing outages and crews, applications for managing switch orders, and system interfaces.
YOUR IMPACT
- Identify critical path and dependent tasks to reach successful project milestones.
- Prioritize, develop, and monitor work schedules that drive the team toward project milestones.
- Prioritization of resource allocation between multiple projects.
- Provide guidance and direction to team when troubleshooting technical issues.
- First escalation path for ADMS project issues – responsible for escalating to their manager if the issue cannot be resolved.
- Lead daily standups with their team.
- Communicate project status/updates to management and governance teams.
- Identification of project risks and development/communication of mitigation plans.
- Work with development to communicate issue priority and need-by.
- Document problem statements and communicate plans which are appropriate for the audience.
- Lead key workshops with customers.
- Ensure crew adherence to company policies, processes and procedures.
- Upskill crew members and identify career growth opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with electrical power system models, SCADA, and outage management.
- Experience managing a complex technical project and demonstrated competency across project lifecycle.
- Established track record of leading, developing, and motivating diverse technical teams to achieve high performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using software tools for organization, prioritization, work tracking, and coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and proactive outlook.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines.
- Willing to work a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) from the Medina, MN office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $139,900.00 - $174,900.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.
INTRODUCTION
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
THE ROLE
AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high growth area in our business that unlocks an electric distribution utility’s ability to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Manager, Power Systems Engineering, you will be involved in all aspects of the successful delivery of solutions to multiple customers. You will lead a team of engineers who will design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test the deployment of our systems. You will prioritize work and manage project risks. You and your team will interact and coordinate with multiple organizations within AspenTech including cross functional Engineering Teams, the Project Management Office, and the Software Development Organization. For our customers, throughout the project lifecycles, you will be the primary contact for ADMS project planning and the first point of escalation for project issues. This position also gives you broad exposure to the entire ADMS solution including maintenance applications, applications for locating faults, applications for managing voltage and reactive load, applications for managing outages and crews, applications for managing switch orders, and system interfaces.
YOUR IMPACT
- Identify critical path and dependent tasks to reach successful project milestones.
- Prioritize, develop, and monitor work schedules that drive the team toward project milestones.
- Prioritization of resource allocation between multiple projects.
- Provide guidance and direction to team when troubleshooting technical issues.
- First escalation path for ADMS project issues – responsible for escalating to their manager if the issue cannot be resolved.
- Lead daily standups with their team.
- Communicate project status/updates to management and governance teams.
- Identification of project risks and development/communication of mitigation plans.
- Work with development to communicate issue priority and need-by.
- Document problem statements and communicate plans which are appropriate for the audience.
- Lead key workshops with customers.
- Ensure crew adherence to company policies, processes and procedures.
- Upskill crew members and identify career growth opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with electrical power system models, SCADA, and outage management.
- Experience managing a complex technical project and demonstrated competency across project lifecycle.
- Established track record of leading, developing, and motivating diverse technical teams to achieve high performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using software tools for organization, prioritization, work tracking, and coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and proactive outlook.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines.
- Willing to work a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) from the Medina, MN office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $139,900.00 - $174,900.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.
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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.
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Find Power Systems Engineering JobsPower Systems Engineering H-1B Visa: 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.
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