Power Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Power engineer jobs in Texas are concentrated across the state's dominant energy sector, with major employers like Oncor, CenterPoint Energy, and ERCOT operating across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin. Texas's grid infrastructure, renewable buildout, and petrochemical industry create sustained demand for power engineers, making the state one of the most active markets for visa-sponsored engineering roles nationwide.
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INTRODUCTION
Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions (CPS) team has an exciting and rewarding position of a Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer available in Austin, TX! Relocation assistance is provided for candidates residing in the United States. As a Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer, you will support multiple concurrent new product development projects in high-power three-phase UPS's, EV chargers and battery energy storage as a subject matter expert (SME). You'll develop system architectures, review power train topologies and component selection, provide expert technical consulting to solve challenging problems and mentoring.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $154,000 - $225,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with cross-functional business team to define requirements and architecture for new products including SiC three-phase UPS's from 500kW to 2.5MW, 150kW to 500kW EV DC fast-chargers and Lithium Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems.
- Provide SME input to detailed designs of 480Vac three-phase AC rectifier/inverter, 400Vdc-1500Vdc DC-DC converters and battery chargers including power train, gate drive, feedback control loop, voltage and current sense, EMI and protection circuit designs.
- Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
- Own technical leadership and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally distributed teams, provide technical direction and mentor younger engineers.
- Lead the engagements with Corporate Research Labs, Centers of Excellence, and University research institutions to align low-TRL technologies into product development technology roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience in low and medium voltage power conversion and power systems engineering such as: Medium voltage motor drive technology, driver/converter topologies, high-power electronics, electric machines and controls, energy storage, and grid connected converters.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience with multi-level converters.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- M.Sci. or PH.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field from accredited institution.
- Experience with power distribution system design, analysis and protection.
- Experience developing AC and DC EV chargers from concept to manufacturing launch.
- Experience with circuit design, filtering, analog/digital converters, sensor interfaces, control circuitry and architectures.
- Experience working with multi-kW lithium-ion energy storage systems including battery management and products designed for outdoor or non-climate controlled environments.
- Ability to communicate complicated technologies in a clear and concise way to a variety of different audiences.
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Which companies sponsor visas for power engineers in Texas?
Texas-based energy companies with active H-1B visa and other visa sponsorship histories include Oncor Electric Delivery, CenterPoint Energy, Luminant, NRG Energy, and Burns & McDonnell. Engineering consultancies serving the state's oil, gas, and electric utility sectors also file sponsorship petitions regularly. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by employer is a reliable way to identify companies with verified sponsorship track records for engineering roles.
What visa types realistically fit power engineer roles in Texas?
Power engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical or power engineering, making H-1B the primary pathway for most international candidates. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA Engineer profession. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, and Chilean and Singaporean nationals have access to the H-1B1 visa. F-1 graduates in engineering may work on OPT or, with a qualifying STEM-designated degree, the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
How to find power engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate lists power engineer roles at Texas employers with verified visa sponsorship histories, letting you search specifically within the state's energy and utility sector. Rather than sifting through general postings, Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering positions, so you can focus your applications on companies with a demonstrated record of sponsoring power engineers in Texas.
Which cities in Texas have the most power engineer sponsorship jobs?
Houston is the leading hub, driven by its concentration of electric utilities, petrochemical facilities, and energy engineering consultancies. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, anchored by Oncor's transmission and distribution operations and a growing number of grid modernization projects. Austin sees demand tied to ERCOT's headquarters and expanding renewable energy development. San Antonio also generates openings through CPS Energy, the city-owned electric and gas utility.
Are there any Texas-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for power engineers?
Texas operates its own independent power grid through ERCOT, which creates sustained hiring demand distinct from most other states. The ongoing buildout of wind and solar capacity across West Texas and the Panhandle has expanded the pool of employers seeking power engineers with transmission and interconnection expertise. Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin run well-regarded electrical power engineering programs that feed local employer pipelines, and many of those employers are accustomed to sponsoring international graduates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored power engineer jobs in Texas?
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.