TN Visa Power Systems Engineering Jobs
Power Systems Engineering roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering grid design, transmission planning, and protection systems work. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry with employer documentation. Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Honeywell is seeking a dedicated Senior Advanced Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for the University of Maryland (UMD) NextGen Energy Program Public-Private Partnership (P3). In this role, you will be responsible for all electrical, instrumentation, and control facets of the Energy Systems operations. This position requires strict onsite presence at the UMD College Park campus and is dedicated solely to the NextGen Program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all electrical, instrumentation, and control components, equipment, and systems associated with the UMD Energy Systems.
- Analyze, design, and operate medium voltage electric distribution systems (equal to and greater than 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Perform power systems modeling, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM Power*Tools for Windows (PTW).
- Conduct load flow analysis and evaluate new building tie-in requests and load allocations for campus expansion projects.
- Optimize and maintain gas, steam, and diesel turbine generator sets.
- Upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives for 13.8 kV and 4160V motors.
- Upgrade and maintain medium voltage breakers, switchgear, and protection relays.
- Analyze real-time data through the SCADA/DCS systems to optimize the performance of the central energy plant and distribution network.
- Maintain systems with strict adherence to the operating budget and contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Implement new technologies to replace obsolete systems and support UMD's decarbonization and sustainability goals.
- Interface with and manage vendors, subcontractors, and third-party engineering firms.
- Manage capital projects from the design phase to completion, ensuring compliance with UMD design criteria and interconnection standards.
- Assess job hazards and procedures for the lock-out/tag-out program in coordination with the NextGen Safety Manager.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of direct experience in the analysis, design, and operation of electrical equipment/systems, including medium voltage electric distribution systems (≥ 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- SKM Power*Tools modeling experience for short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
- Ability to be physically present on campus at UMD at least five (5) days during each standard work week and available at all other times in the event of an Emergency.
- Dedication solely to the NextGen Program (no Affiliate engineering responsibilities permitted).
- Ability to meet all requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and obtain the license within 12 months of hire.
WE VALUE
- 3+ years of SCADA or DCS experience in a central utility plant environment.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License registered in the State of Maryland (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
- 3+ years of Combined-Cycle power plant experience.
- 2+ years of protection relay design, operation, and programming experience.
- 2+ years of experience with PLC operation and programming.
- Strong desire to provide customer service and build long-term, successful working relationships with UMD personnel and stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and support campus master planning initiatives.
- Program management skills and experience managing capital projects.
Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done. Ability to convey subtle or complex technical messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 19th, 2026.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.
INTRODUCTION
Honeywell is seeking a dedicated Senior Advanced Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert for the University of Maryland (UMD) NextGen Energy Program Public-Private Partnership (P3). In this role, you will be responsible for all electrical, instrumentation, and control facets of the Energy Systems operations. This position requires strict onsite presence at the UMD College Park campus and is dedicated solely to the NextGen Program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all electrical, instrumentation, and control components, equipment, and systems associated with the UMD Energy Systems.
- Analyze, design, and operate medium voltage electric distribution systems (equal to and greater than 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Perform power systems modeling, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using SKM Power*Tools for Windows (PTW).
- Conduct load flow analysis and evaluate new building tie-in requests and load allocations for campus expansion projects.
- Optimize and maintain gas, steam, and diesel turbine generator sets.
- Upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives for 13.8 kV and 4160V motors.
- Upgrade and maintain medium voltage breakers, switchgear, and protection relays.
- Analyze real-time data through the SCADA/DCS systems to optimize the performance of the central energy plant and distribution network.
- Maintain systems with strict adherence to the operating budget and contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Implement new technologies to replace obsolete systems and support UMD's decarbonization and sustainability goals.
- Interface with and manage vendors, subcontractors, and third-party engineering firms.
- Manage capital projects from the design phase to completion, ensuring compliance with UMD design criteria and interconnection standards.
- Assess job hazards and procedures for the lock-out/tag-out program in coordination with the NextGen Safety Manager.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of direct experience in the analysis, design, and operation of electrical equipment/systems, including medium voltage electric distribution systems (≥ 13.8 kV), electric power generation, and industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- SKM Power*Tools modeling experience for short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
- Ability to be physically present on campus at UMD at least five (5) days during each standard work week and available at all other times in the event of an Emergency.
- Dedication solely to the NextGen Program (no Affiliate engineering responsibilities permitted).
- Ability to meet all requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and obtain the license within 12 months of hire.
WE VALUE
- 3+ years of SCADA or DCS experience in a central utility plant environment.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License registered in the State of Maryland (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
- 3+ years of Combined-Cycle power plant experience.
- 2+ years of protection relay design, operation, and programming experience.
- 2+ years of experience with PLC operation and programming.
- Strong desire to provide customer service and build long-term, successful working relationships with UMD personnel and stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and support campus master planning initiatives.
- Program management skills and experience managing capital projects.
Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done. Ability to convey subtle or complex technical messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 19th, 2026.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Power Systems Engineering
Frame your credentials around U.S. engineering standards
CBP officers assess whether your degree and job duties align with the Engineer TN visa category. A Canadian P.Eng. or Mexican título profesional in electrical engineering maps cleanly, but translate any institution-specific nomenclature into terms the officer will recognize immediately.
Target utilities and ISO operators directly
Regional Transmission Organizations and investor-owned utilities file TN support letters routinely for power systems roles. Identify employers with active NERC-compliance teams or grid modernization projects, where specialized transmission and protection engineering skills create clear, documentable specialty occupation need.
Get your job offer letter to cover all TN requirements
The support letter your employer writes must state your job title, duties, intended start date, and that a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required for the role. Missing any of these details at the port of entry or consulate causes delays you could have avoided.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already familiar with TN
Many utilities and engineering consultancies have sponsored TN visas before and won't need hand-holding on the process. Search Migrate Mate to identify Power Systems Engineering roles at employers with documented sponsorship history, then focus your applications there first.
Clarify your role scope before the Mexican consular interview
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate should prepare a one-page duty summary distinguishing power systems engineering work from general electrical contracting. Consular officers occasionally conflate the two, so a clear breakdown of your specific grid analysis or relay coordination duties prevents unnecessary refusal.
Plan your TN renewal around project timelines, not visa expiry
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with unlimited renewals. If your employer is mid-project at renewal time, ask them to renew six months out rather than waiting. Your renewal support letter should reflect your current salary and duties, not your original offer, to accurately represent your role at the time of extension.
Power Systems Engineering TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power Systems Engineering qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Power Systems Engineering falls under the USMCA Engineer occupational category, which explicitly covers electrical engineering disciplines. Your degree must be in electrical engineering or a closely related field, and your job duties must align with engineering work rather than general technical support or project management without a technical foundation.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Power Systems Engineering roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at the port of entry the same day for Canadians. H-1B visa requires a lottery entry in March, a months-long USCIS adjudication, and an October 1 start date. For a qualified Canadian or Mexican power systems engineer, TN is faster and more predictable than H-1B visa in nearly every scenario.
Where can I find Power Systems Engineering jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN sponsorship. It surfaces Power Systems Engineering positions at employers who already understand the TN process, so you're not starting the education process from scratch with every recruiter you contact.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that confirms your job title, a description of your duties, your start date, and that the role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Canadians present this letter at the port of entry alongside their degree credentials. Mexican nationals submit it as part of their consular visa application package.
Can I work for multiple employers or as a contractor on a TN visa in a Power Systems Engineering role?
TN status ties you to the specific employer named in your support letter. Consulting arrangements are possible if a single staffing or engineering firm sponsors your TN and you're placed at client sites through that firm. Working directly for two separate employers simultaneously requires two separate TN approvals, which CBP handles on a case-by-case basis at the port of entry.