Electrical Controls Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Colorado's electrical controls engineer jobs span aerospace manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon in metro Denver, oil and gas automation companies along the Front Range, and renewable energy firms expanding across the state. Colorado Springs, Denver, and Boulder are the primary hiring hubs, with many employers actively sponsoring visas for qualified controls engineers with PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation expertise.
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Requisition ID: 40390
Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!
At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.
We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.
Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.
Crafted Highlights:
In the role of an Instrument Controls Electrician working at the RMMC End Plant, you will perform electrical, electrical controls, instrumentation and instrumentation control duties and some mechanical duties such as set-up, adjustment, calibrate, tune, and troubleshoot, Preventative Maintenance inspections and Overhaul. Acts as a resource for the maintenance team when electrical/control escalation triggers occur - prior to calling in a Senior Electrician.
This role includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to a three-year repayment agreement.
Shift: 12 hour weekly Rotating 4x4
What You'll Be Brewing:
- Troubleshoot and support RMMC End Plant Production Equipment in the Electrical Trade discipline.
- Coordinate and make recommendations to Inventory Control and production to help determine spare parts requirements.
- Gather information, troubleshoot the problem, and resolve the failure in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
- Proactively performs preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, while being an active contributor and supporter of the Asset Care program.
- Participates in maintenance planning and execution for equipment and processes to ensure that overhauls, rebuilds, shutdowns are completed on schedule and within budget constraints, while maintaining equipment reliability until the next scheduled downtime.
- Must be knowledgeable of microprocessor-based systems including computers, distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and repair systems in a high-speed production environment.
Key Ingredients:
- Minimum HS diploma or GED required. CCST Level II or equivalent desired.
- Industrial Journeyman level and/or on-the-job experience with heavy industrial Electrical, Electrical Controls, Instrumentation and PLC’s.
- Must be proficient troubleshooting electrical controls, PLC programs and processor-based program/diagnostic panels.
- Experience with Delta V or similar distributive control systems preferred.
- Experienced in the safe use of the following: test instruments (volt/ohm multi-meters, clamp-on amp meters, meggers, transducers, oscilloscopes), hand tools specific to electrical/electronic/controls field as well as mechanical hand tools.
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematics and PLC ladder logic along with the experience to locate and retrieve electric prints and programs using Team Center.
Beverage Bonuses:
- We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
- We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
- Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities.
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
- On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Job Posting Hourly Rate: $46.26
Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers in Colorado?
Several large employers in Colorado have established records of H-1B visa sponsorship for electrical controls engineers, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Woodward in the aerospace and defense sector, as well as Emerson Automation Solutions and Schlumberger for oil and gas automation. Renewable energy developers and contract engineering firms along the Front Range also sponsor controls engineers regularly, though sponsorship availability varies by project need and headcount.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical controls engineers in Colorado, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for TN visa status under the NAFTA/USMCA engineer category, which does not require USCIS approval and can be faster to obtain. Australian citizens may also consider the E-3 visa.
Which cities in Colorado have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
Denver and its surrounding metro area account for the largest share of electrical controls engineer sponsorship activity in Colorado, driven by aerospace, defense, and energy sector employers concentrated there. Colorado Springs sees demand from defense contractors near Peterson Space Force Base. Boulder hosts a mix of energy technology and instrumentation companies. Fort Collins and Loveland have a smaller but growing presence tied to advanced manufacturing and clean energy projects.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship eligibility, making it practical to search electrical controls engineer roles in Colorado without sorting through positions that won't consider sponsored candidates. You can filter by location and role type to surface openings from aerospace, defense, energy, and automation employers across the Front Range. Migrate Mate focuses on roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor, saving significant time in the job search.
Are there state-specific considerations for electrical controls engineers pursuing sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado has a strong aerospace and defense industrial base, and many employers in those sectors hold government contracts that may impose security clearance requirements, which can complicate or limit sponsorship for some visa categories. The state's growing renewable energy sector, particularly wind and solar, is creating additional controls engineering demand outside traditional industries. Colorado's engineering programs at CU Boulder, Colorado State, and Colorado School of Mines also feed local hiring pipelines that employers actively recruit from.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.