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Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$121,000.00-$181,600.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer
The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Capital Projects for JM's Manufacturing Operations. The position will have a wide range of roles including being an internal consultant on electrical systems to a hands-on project manager or leader in implementing electrical control projects. This role will be responsible for developing, scoping, coordinating, justifying, implementing, and managing from start to finish a broad range of industrial electrical and control system manufacturing projects, including scope documents, engineering calculations and designs, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, project justifications, and project training and documentation for Johns Manville manufacturing facilities in North America.
Your Day to Day:
- Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects.
- Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes projects.
- Assist the Corporate Electrical Group in review and implementation of Corporate Specifications and Standards.
- Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.
- Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects.
- Maintain good communication with management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.
- Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.
- Manage overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed.
- Provides support for remote manufacturing facilities to determine root cause failure analysis and development of corrective action plans.
- Project Electrical and Project Management support will entail approximately 70-80% of workload, with Plant Support and Standards review and development approximately 10% of workload.
- May provide direction and mentoring to more junior engineers.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.
- Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on 1 Major or Complex Project (Responsibility > $5M).
- Demonstrated success managing projects from $500k - $2M.
- Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
- Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.
- Ability to design and execute projects within North America.
- Requires travel (30% - 50%).
Preferred Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
$121,000.00-$181,600.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer
The Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer provides Electrical Controls Engineering for the implementation of Capital Projects for JM's Manufacturing Operations. The position will have a wide range of roles including being an internal consultant on electrical systems to a hands-on project manager or leader in implementing electrical control projects. This role will be responsible for developing, scoping, coordinating, justifying, implementing, and managing from start to finish a broad range of industrial electrical and control system manufacturing projects, including scope documents, engineering calculations and designs, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, project justifications, and project training and documentation for Johns Manville manufacturing facilities in North America.
Your Day to Day:
- Ability to perform power, electrical control systems engineering for all aspects of projects.
- Prepares and reviews technical electrical specifications for equipment and processes projects.
- Assist the Corporate Electrical Group in review and implementation of Corporate Specifications and Standards.
- Assist facility with manufacturing operations as well as execution of electrical safety initiatives.
- Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects.
- Maintain good communication with management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.
- Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.
- Manage overall project budget, forecasts, schedule, scope, deliverables, execution, and reporting to provide the expected benefits of the project to the organization.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed.
- Provides support for remote manufacturing facilities to determine root cause failure analysis and development of corrective action plans.
- Project Electrical and Project Management support will entail approximately 70-80% of workload, with Plant Support and Standards review and development approximately 10% of workload.
- May provide direction and mentoring to more junior engineers.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated electrical and control system engineering capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide complex and innovative solutions to project and process engineering problems.
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - arc flash energy and shock hazards.
- Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer on 1 Major or Complex Project (Responsibility > $5M).
- Demonstrated success managing projects from $500k - $2M.
- Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources.
- Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities.
- Ability to design and execute projects within North America.
- Requires travel (30% - 50%).
Preferred Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Controls Engineer
Verify your engineering credentials qualify
TN classification requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. A controls-focused master's or a Canadian professional engineering license strengthens your case if your degree title doesn't map directly to 'electrical engineer.'
Target manufacturers with active automation programs
Automotive suppliers, semiconductor fabs, and food processing plants hire controls engineers regularly and are familiar with TN sponsorship. Filter job postings for roles listing PLC platforms like Allen-Bradley or Siemens, which signal a genuine specialty occupation need.
Get your job offer letter right
The offer letter must specify your exact title as 'Electrical Controls Engineer,' your degree requirement for the role, and that your employment is in a professional engineering capacity. A vague letter citing 'engineering support' has caused CBP delays at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have actively filed TN petitions for engineering roles. This cuts the cold-outreach guesswork and connects you with companies that already understand the sponsorship process for controls engineers.
Prepare for CBP questions about controls versus IT
Border officers sometimes question whether PLC or SCADA work is engineering or IT. Bring documentation showing your role involves electrical system design and industrial process control, not software development, to distinguish your work clearly under the Engineer TN category.
Understand Mexican nationals' consular filing timeline
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate, which requires scheduling an appointment and submitting your employer's petition documents in advance. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date planning to account for appointment availability.
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Find Electrical Controls Engineer JobsElectrical Controls Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Electrical Controls Engineer qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Electrical Controls Engineers qualify under the USMCA's Engineer category, which covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline. Your job duties must involve professional engineering work, such as designing control systems, programming PLCs, or commissioning industrial automation equipment, not general technical support.
How does TN compare to H-1B for this role?
TN is significantly more practical for Electrical Controls Engineers. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadians can receive approval at the port of entry on the same day they apply. H-1B requires an employer to enter a random lottery in April, wait months for adjudication, and pay substantially higher filing fees. TN is renewable indefinitely in three-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying job.
Can I switch Electrical Controls Engineer employers on TN status?
You can change employers, but TN status is tied to a specific employer and job offer. Before starting with a new company, your new employer must file a new TN petition or you must obtain a new TN at a port of entry or consulate. Working for a new employer before that approval is in place puts your status at risk.
Where can I find employers who sponsor TN visas for controls engineers?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas for engineering roles, so you're not guessing which manufacturers or automation firms are open to visa sponsorship. Focusing your applications on employers experienced with visa sponsorship processes means less time spent educating hiring managers about your work authorization options.
What documents do I need for a TN application as an Electrical Controls Engineer?
You need a signed offer letter specifying your title, role, and degree requirement, your educational credentials such as transcripts and your degree certificate, and a valid Canadian or Mexican passport. Canadian citizens present these directly to CBP at the border. Mexican citizens submit a full packet to a U.S. consulate and attend an interview before receiving their TN visa stamp.
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