Electrical Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's electrical engineering market spans defense contractors along the Space Coast, power utilities serving one of the largest grids in the country, and a growing semiconductor and aerospace sector centered in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Major employers including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Florida Power and Light, and Raytheon Technologies regularly sponsor international engineers for qualified positions.
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INTRODUCTION
The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world's leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the most essential nutrients used in agriculture. With more than 13,000 employees across six countries, we help farmers around the globe grow the food the world depends on.
Our headquarters is in Lithia, Florida, with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.
At Mosaic, We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs. Apply today and grow your career with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Where you’ll work: These roles are based out of our Central Florida plants and mines
- New Wales facility in Mulberry, FL
- Four Corners/Wingate Mine in Bradley, FL or Duette, FL
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: Possible rotating 12-hour shifts with 7 consecutive days off in a 28-day cycle
As an Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, your electrical expertise helps keep Mosaic’s Central Florida plants and mines running safely, reliably, and efficiently. In this hands-on E&I role, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems that power critical plant and mine operations. From motors and drives to PLCs, CMMS work orders, and low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, your work directly supports production reliability, equipment performance, and the safety of the teams around you. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex electrical and instrumentation challenges in an outdoor industrial environment where your skills make a measurable impact every shift.
What You'll Do:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motors, starters, drives, low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, and instrumentation across plant or mine operations, including common voltages such as 480 volts and 4,160 volts.
- Troubleshoot and assess electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to support safe, reliable operations.
- Adjust hardware and maintain the interface between automation systems and operations.
- Respond to regular work orders and emergency maintenance needs throughout the plant or mine.
- Perform maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure.
- Complete safety-critical work processes, including Pre-Job Hazard Analysis, Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO), Hot Work, Hazardous Work, Confined Space, Water Safety, Line Breaking, Safe Work, Daily PM Inspection, work order feedback, and equipment or line isolation permits, procedures, forms, and reports.
- Communicate daily with area supervisors to prioritize work, delegate tasks, and support safe execution.
- Enter work order details, updates, and maintenance data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in an industrial electrical environment or completion of an accredited electrical program.
- Experience troubleshooting heavy industrial electrical equipment, including wiring and building motor controls from scratch.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to accept and follow all safety procedures.
- Ability to safely move in and through work areas, including climbing stairs, maintaining good balance, staying mentally alert, using good visual acuity, and safely working at heights.
- Ability to safely work in and around a heavy industrial environment, including moving objects, concentrated chemicals, and transport vehicles.
- Ability to complete Pre-Job Workplace Examinations.
- Responsibility for the safe and compliant storage, inspection, and use of tools and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus Points If You Have the Following:
- High school diploma or GED.
- IBEW apprenticeship experience.
- Heavy industrial instrumentation experience.
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming or software.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- A competitive base wage + a bonus incentive
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid sick days
- Paid sick leave (Short term disability)
- Paid vacation
- A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions
- Eligible for overtime pay based on business need
- Tuition reimbursement
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.
- Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally.
- Able to climb stairs and work at various heights.
- Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials.
- Able to hear, with or without correction.
- Able to read, write and understand basic English.
- Able to see, with or without correction.
- Able to use fine hand motor skills.
- Able to wear a respirator.
- Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- Must be able to work a 12-hour shift.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Electrical Engineer Job Roles in Florida
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Search Electrical Engineer Jobs in FloridaElectrical Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for electrical engineers in Florida?
Defense and aerospace contractors are among the most active sponsors in Florida, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris, which is headquartered in Melbourne. Florida Power and Light and Duke Energy Florida sponsor engineers in the power and utilities sector. Semiconductor and hardware firms in the Tampa and Orlando corridors also have documented H-1B visa filing histories with the Department of Labor.
Which visa types are most common for electrical engineer roles in Florida?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical engineers in Florida, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Engineers from Australia may pursue the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa. Some roles at multinational firms may support L-1 visa transfers for engineers already employed abroad.
Which cities in Florida have the most electrical engineer sponsorship jobs?
The Space Coast, particularly the Brevard County area around Melbourne and Cape Canaveral, concentrates the highest density of defense and aerospace engineering roles with sponsorship history. Orlando follows closely due to its simulation, defense, and semiconductor clusters. Tampa supports engineering hiring across energy, defense logistics, and infrastructure. Miami sees demand from international engineering firms and telecommunications companies serving Latin American markets.
How to find electrical engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have a verified history of visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify electrical engineer positions in Florida without sorting through companies that don't sponsor. You can filter by location to focus on cities like Orlando, Tampa, or the Space Coast, and by role to surface positions relevant to your discipline, whether that's power systems, embedded systems, RF engineering, or aerospace.
Are there any state-specific considerations for electrical engineers seeking sponsorship in Florida?
Florida's large defense sector creates a practical consideration worth knowing: many positions at prime defense contractors require a U.S. security clearance, which is generally not accessible to non-U.S. persons. This limits sponsorship eligibility at certain firms despite their overall willingness to hire internationally. Engineering roles in power utilities, civil infrastructure, and commercial technology tend to have fewer clearance restrictions and a more accessible sponsorship path for international candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical 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.