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Florida's electrical controls engineer job market spans aerospace manufacturing in Brevard County, defense contractors along the Space Coast, and industrial automation firms in Tampa and Orlando. Major employers like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Siemens actively hire controls engineers and have established records of sponsoring work visas for qualified international candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 99771
Job Category: Energy
Location: Tampa, FL, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear to join our team in the United States.
In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our teams are developing first of a kind programs in fusion energy development, small and advanced modular reactor design, nuclear sustainability for waste processing and volume reduction, and transforming the long term storage landscape, to name just a few.
If you are an entrepreneur with a technical soul, we want to hear from you. Join our team today and help make a consequential difference.
You will be part of our nuclear group, where we ensure world class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
- Define I&C project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
-
Develop I&C deliverables such as lists, calculations, and detailed drawings, including:
-
Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria
- Control philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems
- Control narratives
- Instrument index and I/O lists
- Instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection, and sizing
- P&IDs
- System architecture drawings
- Instrument location drawings and installation detail drawings
- Wiring and interconnection diagrams
- ISA loop drawings
-
Motor control schematics
-
Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
- Participate in HAZOP, COMS, and other safety related reviews, as required.
- Interface with other engineering disciplines.
- Actively manage relationships with vendors.
- Support Hatch business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and pursuit plans for the nuclear industry.
You bring to the role:
- B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is preferred.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of project experience in the design of instrumentation and control systems in nuclear and/or thermal power plants.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision.
- Sound understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEEE, ISA, and IEC.
- Experience with construction and commissioning activities.
- Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.
- Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium-cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable.
- Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA-1).
- Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.
- Ability to travel for short-term business trips, domestically and internationally.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 99771
Job Category: Energy
Location: Tampa, FL, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer – Nuclear to join our team in the United States.
In the nuclear sector, we are busier than ever. Our teams are developing first of a kind programs in fusion energy development, small and advanced modular reactor design, nuclear sustainability for waste processing and volume reduction, and transforming the long term storage landscape, to name just a few.
If you are an entrepreneur with a technical soul, we want to hear from you. Join our team today and help make a consequential difference.
You will be part of our nuclear group, where we ensure world class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and support execution of engineering work packages to ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
- Define I&C project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
-
Develop I&C deliverables such as lists, calculations, and detailed drawings, including:
-
Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria
- Control philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems
- Control narratives
- Instrument index and I/O lists
- Instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection, and sizing
- P&IDs
- System architecture drawings
- Instrument location drawings and installation detail drawings
- Wiring and interconnection diagrams
- ISA loop drawings
-
Motor control schematics
-
Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
- Participate in HAZOP, COMS, and other safety related reviews, as required.
- Interface with other engineering disciplines.
- Actively manage relationships with vendors.
- Support Hatch business development efforts and strategic initiatives, including the preparation of proposals and pursuit plans for the nuclear industry.
You bring to the role:
- B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is preferred.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of project experience in the design of instrumentation and control systems in nuclear and/or thermal power plants.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to clients, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision.
- Sound understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IEEE, ISA, and IEC.
- Experience with construction and commissioning activities.
- Experience working in pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) plants.
- Experience working with advanced Generation IV reactors (HTGRs, sodium-cooled reactors, molten salt reactors, etc.) is desirable.
- Experience working within a nuclear quality management system (ASME NQA-1).
- Eligibility to work on export-controlled projects subject to 10 CFR 810.
- Ability to travel for short-term business trips, domestically and internationally.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers in Florida?
Florida's largest visa sponsors for electrical controls engineers include Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman on the Space Coast, Siemens and Honeywell in the Tampa and Orlando areas, and L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay. Aerospace and defense primes tend to have in-house immigration counsel and sponsor H-1B visa and TN visas with more regularity than smaller regional manufacturers.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in Florida?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical controls engineers in Florida, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Canadian and Mexican nationals often qualify for the TN visa under the engineer category, which does not require a lottery and can be faster to obtain.
Which cities in Florida have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
Melbourne and Palm Bay on the Space Coast concentrate the highest density of sponsoring employers, driven by aerospace and defense manufacturing. Orlando follows closely due to its semiconductor, automation, and simulation technology sectors. Tampa has a growing industrial automation cluster, and Jacksonville sees demand from naval and defense supply chain operations.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search electrical controls engineer roles in Florida without manually screening hundreds of postings. The platform surfaces positions from aerospace, defense, and industrial automation employers across the Space Coast, Orlando, and Tampa corridors who have an active history of sponsoring international candidates.
Are there state-specific or role-specific factors for electrical controls engineer sponsorship in Florida?
Florida's concentration of defense contractors means many electrical controls engineer positions require security clearance eligibility, which can complicate sponsorship timelines since some clearances are restricted to U.S. citizens. Employers in commercial aerospace and industrial automation generally have fewer clearance restrictions. Florida has no state income tax, which affects total compensation comparisons when evaluating offers across states.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in Florida?
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.