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Energy Account Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant or Engineer categories, depending on your credentials and job duties. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens require advance consular processing. A qualifying degree in business, engineering, or a related field is required.
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Get Access To All JobsWe begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.
Job Description
Role Summary
The BESS Renewable Energy Automation Engineer is an advanced engineering professional responsible for leading the design, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), SCADA platforms, industrial communications networks, and automation solutions for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Operating with limited supervision, this role applies extensive expertise in controls engineering, power system integration, industrial communications, and cybersecurity to develop complex technical solutions that support safe, reliable, and compliant operation of energy storage assets. The position provides technical leadership across projects, influences system architecture and engineering standards, mentors other engineers, and leads commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts to optimize system performance and customer outcomes.
Responsibilities and Duties
Engineering Design & Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), SCADA platforms, and automation solutions for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
- Establish system architecture, control philosophies, communication strategies, and technical approaches that support project performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Evaluate engineering tradeoffs and make technical recommendations related to controls, networking, cybersecurity, monitoring, and power system integration.
- Interpret and apply applicable utility, regulatory, cybersecurity, and industry standards throughout project execution.
- Serve as a technical lead for complex renewable energy and energy storage projects.
System Integration, Validation & Problem Resolution
- Define and oversee system testing, validation, simulation, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with design requirements and customer expectations.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex control, communication, networking, and operational issues across multiple system components.
- Analyze performance data and implement corrective actions to optimize system reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and field performance activities.
- Develop and validate advanced control strategies supporting grid-connected energy storage applications.
Documentation & Engineering Governance
- Lead the preparation, review, and approval of engineering documentation, including technical specifications, control narratives, network architectures, operating procedures, and test plans.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality processes, configuration management requirements, and change control procedures.
- Support development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, best practices, and design methodologies.
- Maintain compliance with applicable codes, standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with product management, project engineering, field service, software development, compliance, and customer stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership during project execution, implementation, commissioning, and operational support activities.
- Communicate technical risks, design considerations, system limitations, and recommended solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support customer meetings, technical reviews, and project planning activities.
Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as a subject matter expert for BESS automation, EMS functionality, industrial communications, and control system integration.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, and engineering best practices across the organization.
- Identify opportunities for product enhancement, process improvement, standardization, and innovation within renewable energy solutions.
Travel and Working Conditions
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25% to support project execution, commissioning, customer engagement, training, and technical support activities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering experience in automation, controls, energy management systems, renewable energy, utility, power generation, or industrial power system environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects with limited supervision.
- Experience designing and implementing EMS, SCADA, control system, or automation solutions.
- Experience supporting system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in operational environments.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, MQTT, or similar technologies.
- Experience developing technical specifications, test plans, engineering documentation, and customer-facing deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Direct utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design and integration experience.
- Experience supporting Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Power Conversion Systems (PCS).
- Experience with utility interconnection, grid services, or power market participation strategies.
- Knowledge of NERC CIP, IEC 62443, or similar critical infrastructure cybersecurity standards.
- Professional certifications related to automation, networking, cybersecurity, power systems.
Core Competencies
- Applies advanced engineering expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges.
- Leads technical execution and influences system design, project outcomes, and engineering decisions.
- Effectively analyzes issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical, reliable solutions.
- Collaborates across functions and communicates complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to support team development.
- Drives continuous improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, safety, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.
Job Description
Role Summary
The BESS Renewable Energy Automation Engineer is an advanced engineering professional responsible for leading the design, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), SCADA platforms, industrial communications networks, and automation solutions for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Operating with limited supervision, this role applies extensive expertise in controls engineering, power system integration, industrial communications, and cybersecurity to develop complex technical solutions that support safe, reliable, and compliant operation of energy storage assets. The position provides technical leadership across projects, influences system architecture and engineering standards, mentors other engineers, and leads commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts to optimize system performance and customer outcomes.
Responsibilities and Duties
Engineering Design & Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), SCADA platforms, and automation solutions for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
- Establish system architecture, control philosophies, communication strategies, and technical approaches that support project performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Evaluate engineering tradeoffs and make technical recommendations related to controls, networking, cybersecurity, monitoring, and power system integration.
- Interpret and apply applicable utility, regulatory, cybersecurity, and industry standards throughout project execution.
- Serve as a technical lead for complex renewable energy and energy storage projects.
System Integration, Validation & Problem Resolution
- Define and oversee system testing, validation, simulation, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with design requirements and customer expectations.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex control, communication, networking, and operational issues across multiple system components.
- Analyze performance data and implement corrective actions to optimize system reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and field performance activities.
- Develop and validate advanced control strategies supporting grid-connected energy storage applications.
Documentation & Engineering Governance
- Lead the preparation, review, and approval of engineering documentation, including technical specifications, control narratives, network architectures, operating procedures, and test plans.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality processes, configuration management requirements, and change control procedures.
- Support development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, best practices, and design methodologies.
- Maintain compliance with applicable codes, standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with product management, project engineering, field service, software development, compliance, and customer stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide technical leadership during project execution, implementation, commissioning, and operational support activities.
- Communicate technical risks, design considerations, system limitations, and recommended solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support customer meetings, technical reviews, and project planning activities.
Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as a subject matter expert for BESS automation, EMS functionality, industrial communications, and control system integration.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, and engineering best practices across the organization.
- Identify opportunities for product enhancement, process improvement, standardization, and innovation within renewable energy solutions.
Travel and Working Conditions
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 25% to support project execution, commissioning, customer engagement, training, and technical support activities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering experience in automation, controls, energy management systems, renewable energy, utility, power generation, or industrial power system environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering projects with limited supervision.
- Experience designing and implementing EMS, SCADA, control system, or automation solutions.
- Experience supporting system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in operational environments.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, MQTT, or similar technologies.
- Experience developing technical specifications, test plans, engineering documentation, and customer-facing deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Direct utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design and integration experience.
- Experience supporting Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Power Conversion Systems (PCS).
- Experience with utility interconnection, grid services, or power market participation strategies.
- Knowledge of NERC CIP, IEC 62443, or similar critical infrastructure cybersecurity standards.
- Professional certifications related to automation, networking, cybersecurity, power systems.
Core Competencies
- Applies advanced engineering expertise and sound judgment to solve complex technical challenges.
- Leads technical execution and influences system design, project outcomes, and engineering decisions.
- Effectively analyzes issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical, reliable solutions.
- Collaborates across functions and communicates complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to support team development.
- Drives continuous improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, safety, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Energy Account Manager
Align your credentials to TN categories
Energy Account Manager roles don't map to a single TN visa category. Review whether your degree is in engineering, business, or economics, then confirm your job duties align with Management Consultant or Engineer before applying.
Target utilities and energy firms with USMCA history
Search for energy companies with recent visa filings to identify employers experienced with cross-border hiring for account management roles. These employers already understand work visa sponsorship processes and won't need educating on how to support your employment.
Frame your offer letter around TN requirements
Your employer's offer letter must describe duties matching your qualifying TN category. Generic sales or account management language can trigger CBP scrutiny. Ask your employer to specify technical or consulting-oriented responsibilities explicitly.
Use Migrate Mate to find pre-vetted sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Energy Account Manager openings to employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with work visa sponsorship. This cuts the time between application and offer significantly.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment timing
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview, which adds weeks to your start date. Coordinate with your employer on a realistic start date before signing any offer, factoring in current wait times at your nearest U.S. consulate.
Request a TN status extension before your current period ends
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals. File your extension request, or have your employer file CBP or USCIS paperwork, well before expiration to avoid a gap in authorized employment.
Energy Account Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Account Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on your specific job duties and degree. If your role involves consulting on energy solutions, managing client accounts with a technical or analytical component, and you hold a degree in engineering, business, or economics, it can qualify under the Management Consultant or Engineer TN category. Pure sales roles without a clear consulting or technical function are harder to support.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Energy Account Manager positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at a Canadian port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, has an 85,000-slot annual cap subject to random selection, and typically takes six months or longer to activate. For Canadian professionals, the TN is a faster and more predictable path to starting work.
Where can I find Energy Account Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search Energy Account Manager openings filtered by employers with a history of sponsoring USMCA workers, which removes the guesswork of identifying which companies are open to cross-border hires.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, duties, the TN category being claimed, your qualifications, and the terms of employment including duration. The letter should connect your specific responsibilities to the qualifying TN occupation category. Without precise language, CBP officers can deny the application at the border.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as an Energy Account Manager?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. You cannot begin work for a new employer on your existing TN. Your new employer must either file a new TN petition with USCIS or, if you're Canadian, you can apply for a new TN at a port of entry with a new offer letter before starting the role.