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Georgia's electrical controls engineer market spans automotive manufacturing in the Metro Atlanta corridor, Savannah's port-adjacent industrial base, and Kia's major assembly plant in West Point. Employers like Novelis, Graphic Packaging International, and Siemens Energy actively hire for these roles and have documented histories of visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.
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Business area: Automation & Digitalization
Contract location:
Alpharetta, GA, US
Working location: Alpharetta, GA, US
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Brief Description
Our Automation & Digitalization division is currently seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineers in Alpharetta, GA. This position would be responsible for supporting the mills electrical and control systems as well as design, development, and delivery of high quality, innovative electrical and control engineering projects that improve plant productivity, reliability, and sustainability for our North American customers.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Audit industrial facilities and develop preliminary engineering designs and estimates for electrical and control system upgrades;
- Design industrial MV and LV electrical power systems, including electrical room design, equipment specifications, motor control and grounding systems, and cable and raceway sizing and layouts;
- Perform protection and control systems design and settings;
- Complete electrical control and instrumentation system design including P&ID drawings, control system architecture, and instrumentation systems;
- Design, program and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications;
- Perform system checkout, testing, and commissioning;
- Prepare and evaluate tender and construction packages, including electrical and instrumentation drawings, installation specifications, and other supporting documentation;
- Support mill operations with upgrades and troubleshooting electrical systems and control systems.
#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors
- Customer Focus
- Ownership for Performance
- Shared Commitment
- Openness
#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors
- Lead by Example
- Lead the Business
- Care for People
- Guide the Team
Job Specific Competencies
- See Key responsibilities and qualifications
Qualifications (Required)
When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:
- Graduate of a bachelor's or diploma program in electrical engineering (or similar);
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial engineering;
- Experience in pulp & paper an asset;
- Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team;
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English);
- Ability to register as a Professional Engineer would be considered an asset;
- Practical knowledge of North American standards;
- Legally entitled to work in the USA;
- Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%).
Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)
- Foxboro DCS programming and/or configuration experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 20461
Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta
Job family: Engineering
Business area: Automation & Digitalization
Contract location:
Alpharetta, GA, US
Working location: Alpharetta, GA, US
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Brief Description
Our Automation & Digitalization division is currently seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineers in Alpharetta, GA. This position would be responsible for supporting the mills electrical and control systems as well as design, development, and delivery of high quality, innovative electrical and control engineering projects that improve plant productivity, reliability, and sustainability for our North American customers.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Audit industrial facilities and develop preliminary engineering designs and estimates for electrical and control system upgrades;
- Design industrial MV and LV electrical power systems, including electrical room design, equipment specifications, motor control and grounding systems, and cable and raceway sizing and layouts;
- Perform protection and control systems design and settings;
- Complete electrical control and instrumentation system design including P&ID drawings, control system architecture, and instrumentation systems;
- Design, program and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications;
- Perform system checkout, testing, and commissioning;
- Prepare and evaluate tender and construction packages, including electrical and instrumentation drawings, installation specifications, and other supporting documentation;
- Support mill operations with upgrades and troubleshooting electrical systems and control systems.
#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors
- Customer Focus
- Ownership for Performance
- Shared Commitment
- Openness
#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors
- Lead by Example
- Lead the Business
- Care for People
- Guide the Team
Job Specific Competencies
- See Key responsibilities and qualifications
Qualifications (Required)
When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:
- Graduate of a bachelor's or diploma program in electrical engineering (or similar);
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial engineering;
- Experience in pulp & paper an asset;
- Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team;
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English);
- Ability to register as a Professional Engineer would be considered an asset;
- Practical knowledge of North American standards;
- Legally entitled to work in the USA;
- Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%).
Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)
- Foxboro DCS programming and/or configuration experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 20461
Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta
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Which companies in Georgia sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers?
Georgia-based manufacturers and industrial firms with documented H-1B sponsorship histories for controls engineering roles include Novelis, Graphic Packaging International, Siemens Energy, Kia Georgia, and Shaw Industries. Automotive suppliers clustered around the West Point and Cartersville corridors also sponsor regularly. Sponsorship decisions depend on the specific role, the candidate's qualifications, and the employer's existing immigration infrastructure.
What visa types are most common for electrical controls engineers in Georgia?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical controls engineers in Georgia, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. TN status is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. Candidates already on OPT or STEM OPT extension may work while their employer pursues H-1B sponsorship.
Which cities in Georgia have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
Metro Atlanta, including Alpharetta, Smyrna, and Norcross, concentrates the largest share of electrical controls engineer roles due to its industrial manufacturing base and corporate headquarters presence. Savannah is growing as a hub tied to port logistics and manufacturing expansion. West Point and LaGrange have seen increased demand from automotive assembly and supplier operations, particularly following Kia Georgia's expansion.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S., including electrical controls engineer roles in Georgia. The platform filters for employers with active sponsorship histories, saving you the time of sorting through postings that won't support a work visa. Searching by state lets you focus on Georgia's manufacturing and industrial employers directly.
Are there any Georgia-specific considerations for electrical controls engineers seeking sponsorship?
Georgia's heavy presence in automotive manufacturing, paper and packaging, and energy sectors means controls engineering roles often involve hands-on plant environments rather than pure design work. Employers will expect familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation standards. Prevailing wage requirements under H-1B rules apply based on the specific location and job classification, so roles in metro Atlanta may carry different wage determinations than those in rural manufacturing sites.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in Georgia?
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.
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