J-1 Visa Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs
Senior Power Systems Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Host employers in utilities, grid infrastructure, and energy consultancies partner with State Department-designated sponsor organizations to issue your DS-2019 and file your training plan.
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The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides Automation support for multiple clients and on-going projects that could require the development, testing, and implementation of new Automation rules, programs, and other processes. Must be able to work in a multi lpar client environment. Also assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Functional knowledge of z/OS Opsmvs or z/SA Automation or both products and detailed knowledge of rexx programming and Netview.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
- Lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
- Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
- Provide thought leadership within the Automation team.
- Understand how to configure and support System state manager.
- Understand how to configure and support Opslog archive process.
- Understand how to configure and support MSF and the understanding of EPI.
- Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings and new business deals.
- Work in a Team environment with Automation team and other State holders.
- Review and analyze existing automated processes and improve to standard if required.
- Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
- Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
- Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques
- Owner of overly complex assignments
- Understanding of zSA architecture
- Defining automation policy
- Defining message automation especially EMM
- zSA commands
- Handling zSA defined resources / modifying goals
- Installation and upgrade experience
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
- Ten years hands on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
Preferred
- Ability to perform skill set of an Automation Mainframe System Programmer
- Ability to perform complex Automation changes without failure.
- Ability to perform and lead complex projects
- Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Enhanced fertility coverage
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website. If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
Position Summary
The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer provides Automation support for multiple clients and on-going projects that could require the development, testing, and implementation of new Automation rules, programs, and other processes. Must be able to work in a multi lpar client environment. Also assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution. Functional knowledge of z/OS Opsmvs or z/SA Automation or both products and detailed knowledge of rexx programming and Netview.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
- Lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
- Understands how whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
- Provide thought leadership within the Automation team.
- Understand how to configure and support System state manager.
- Understand how to configure and support Opslog archive process.
- Understand how to configure and support MSF and the understanding of EPI.
- Processes communication skills to participate in Client meetings and new business deals.
- Work in a Team environment with Automation team and other State holders.
- Review and analyze existing automated processes and improve to standard if required.
- Enhance the performance of others through mentoring and guiding
- Design automated monitoring techniques for problem identification and prevention
- Provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques
- Owner of overly complex assignments
- Understanding of zSA architecture
- Defining automation policy
- Defining message automation especially EMM
- zSA commands
- Handling zSA defined resources / modifying goals
- Installation and upgrade experience
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
- Ten years hands on/industry experience with z/OS, Opsmvs, z/SA
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
Preferred
- Ability to perform skill set of an Automation Mainframe System Programmer
- Ability to perform complex Automation changes without failure.
- Ability to perform and lead complex projects
- Ability to mentor and show leadership qualities
Why Ensono?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Enhanced fertility coverage
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website. If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Power Systems Engineer
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation proving your degree in electrical engineering or power systems and your professional experience. J-1 Trainee category requires a foreign degree plus at least one year of relevant experience outside the U.S. to qualify.
Target host employers with grid modernization projects
Utilities undergoing transmission upgrades, renewable integration, or SCADA deployment are most likely to structure J-1 Trainee programs. Search O*NET under SOC 17-2071 to identify the technical competencies these employers look for in power systems roles.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Filter for Senior Power Systems Engineer positions at U.S. employers already familiar with exchange visitor programs. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where the host organization has an established relationship with State Department-designated sponsor organizations.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, but the host employer must co-sign your individualized training plan outlining your rotations, supervisors, and learning objectives. Verify this commitment before accepting any offer, as some employers don't understand this obligation.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Many power systems engineers come from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, making the two-year home residency requirement applicable. USCIS and the State Department administer waivers, but securing one takes planning well before your program ends.
Verify your program duration matches visa timelines
J-1 Trainee programs cap at 18 months for most fields, though research-focused placements under Research Scholar can extend to five years. Negotiate your project scope and deliverables with the host employer so the timeline aligns with your DS-2019 program dates.
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Find Senior Power Systems Engineer JobsSenior Power Systems Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Power Systems Engineer?
Most Senior Power Systems Engineers enter on the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign professionals who have a relevant degree and at least one year of post-graduate experience. Engineers embedded in university or national laboratory research programs may qualify instead under the Research Scholar category, depending on the primary purpose of their placement.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, and what does the host employer do?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 form and serves as your official visa sponsor. The host employer, the utility or engineering firm where you work, acts as the program host. The host co-signs your training plan and supervises your placement but does not hold the sponsoring designation itself.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 power systems engineer?
Many utilities and grid consultancies accept J-1 trainees but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search for Senior Power Systems Engineer roles at employers already familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements, narrowing your search to organizations more likely to support the training plan and sponsor coordination process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to power systems engineers?
It depends on your home country and your funding source. Engineers from countries whose governments have identified power systems as a critical skill, or who receive government or international organization funding, are typically subject to the two-year home residency requirement. You'd need to return home or obtain a waiver before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses.
Can a Senior Power Systems Engineer transition from J-1 to H-1B or a green card?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement must be resolved first if it applies to you. A waiver based on exceptional hardship, an interested government agency, or a no-objection statement from your home country can satisfy this requirement. Once cleared, your U.S. host employer can petition for H-1B status or start an employment-based green card process through USCIS.
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