J-1 Visa Controls Engineer Jobs
Controls Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, both of which require sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host employers in automation, manufacturing, and process industries regularly partner with designated sponsors to place qualified candidates in structured training programs.
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Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
48,000 people. 49 countries. Over 120 office locations.
We’re not just engineers. We’re a global team of data scientists, consultants, construction workers and innovators all working to create a better tomorrow. Every day, we help customers in energy, chemicals and resources get one step closer to solving our planet’s toughest issues. Climate change. The energy transition. Digital transformation. And how we can deliver a more sustainable world.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. For more information, visit Worley.com
PURPOSE
As part of the Worley Co-op/Intern Community and under supervision and mentorship within the electrical/instrumentation design department, you will assist in the delivery of design services to Worley and our customers.
Responsibilities
- Deliver computer aided design concepts needed on site.
- Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers for applicable designs and concepts.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Technical and Industry Experience
- May have Vocation Student/ Internship experience in an engineering environment.
- Technical and practical electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design skills.
- Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical and/or instrumentation design, and the basic requirements of other design fields.
- Developing skills in electrical and instrumentation design specific software.
- Some skills in the use of relevant software such as Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION – QUALIFICATIONS, ACCREDITATION, TRAINING
Required:
- A high school diploma.
- Work towards a degree or vocational certificate in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.
Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Moving forward together.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
INTRODUCTION
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
48,000 people. 49 countries. Over 120 office locations.
We’re not just engineers. We’re a global team of data scientists, consultants, construction workers and innovators all working to create a better tomorrow. Every day, we help customers in energy, chemicals and resources get one step closer to solving our planet’s toughest issues. Climate change. The energy transition. Digital transformation. And how we can deliver a more sustainable world.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. For more information, visit Worley.com
PURPOSE
As part of the Worley Co-op/Intern Community and under supervision and mentorship within the electrical/instrumentation design department, you will assist in the delivery of design services to Worley and our customers.
Responsibilities
- Deliver computer aided design concepts needed on site.
- Collaborate with electrical and instrumentation engineers for applicable designs and concepts.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Technical and Industry Experience
- May have Vocation Student/ Internship experience in an engineering environment.
- Technical and practical electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design skills.
- Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of electrical and/or instrumentation design, and the basic requirements of other design fields.
- Developing skills in electrical and instrumentation design specific software.
- Some skills in the use of relevant software such as Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION – QUALIFICATIONS, ACCREDITATION, TRAINING
Required:
- A high school diploma.
- Work towards a degree or vocational certificate in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering or design.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.
Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Moving forward together.
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Align your credentials to Trainee category requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires either a degree plus one year of related work experience, or five years of relevant work experience abroad. Document your PLC programming, SCADA systems, or control systems projects in detail before approaching a designated sponsor.
Build a Training Plan before employer outreach
Designated sponsors require a signed Training Plan outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and weekly activities. Draft a preliminary version focused on measurable controls engineering skills so host employers can see exactly what the arrangement entails.
Target host employers in automation-intensive industries
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers in manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, and industrial automation sectors, where J-1 Trainee placements for controls and instrumentation roles are most structurally common and where host agreements are easier to negotiate.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Some designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment status directly with the prospective host before advancing to offer stage to avoid delays in the sponsor approval process.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Controls Engineers from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home-country residency requirement after their J-1 program ends. Determine your status under that list before accepting a host placement, as it affects any subsequent H-1B or green card plans.
Negotiate offer terms that satisfy DOL wage compliance
Your host employer must pay J-1 Trainees wages commensurate with similarly employed U.S. workers. Cross-reference the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search data for your specific SOC code and location before signing any offer letter or training agreement.
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Find Controls Engineer JobsControls Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Controls Engineer?
The J-1 Trainee category is the standard fit for working controls engineers with a degree plus experience or five or more years of field experience. Current university students completing a degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead, which is limited to the duration of their academic program plus 30 days.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Controls Engineer placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization and signs the Training Plan, but the designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors compliance throughout the program, and bears regulatory responsibility for the exchange visitor.
How do I find U.S. employers who will host a J-1 Controls Engineer trainee?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Controls Engineer roles at U.S. employers in sectors like industrial automation, utilities, and advanced manufacturing, where J-1 Trainee hosting is common. Once you identify a willing host, you then work with a designated sponsor organization to complete the DS-2019 application and Training Plan.
What does the Training Plan need to cover for a Controls Engineer J-1 placement?
The Training Plan must detail your specific learning objectives tied to controls engineering disciplines, such as PLC programming, distributed control systems, HMI development, or instrumentation calibration. It should include a phase-by-phase schedule, the names and qualifications of your supervisors, and measurable competency benchmarks. Generic plans are regularly rejected by designated sponsors.
Can a J-1 Controls Engineer trainee transition to an H-1B after the program ends?
A transition is possible but depends on whether you carry the two-year home-country residency requirement. Engineers subject to that requirement must either complete the two years abroad, obtain a waiver from USCIS based on exceptional hardship or an interested government agency recommendation, or apply through a no-objection statement from their home country before pursuing H-1B status.
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