Electrical Controls Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Utah
Electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Utah are concentrated in the state's advanced manufacturing and aerospace sectors, with employers like L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman, and Hexcel operating in the Salt Lake City and Ogden corridors. The University of Utah and Utah State University supply strong engineering pipelines, making the state an active market for international candidates.
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Requisition ID: 101131
Job Category: Project Management; Project Engineering
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, 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.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. 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.
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our Metals Project Development team, providing management, technical leadership and world-class design expertise to Hatch's metals business units.
As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to the development of pursuits and management of engagements for earlier project development phases, also known as FEL1, FEL2, FEL3, FEED, pre-feasibility or feasibility study phases.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring Hatch values, including our commitment to safety, are embedded throughout the opportunity identification, pursuit, project development and set up for delivery.
- Developing project scopes, resource estimates, schedules, and budgets.
- Working with the project manager to provide active management of progress through earned value, cost-performance, and schedule performance metrics to ensure studies remain on track and within cost and schedule targets.
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction/commissioning planning, environmental disciplines and others as required for a particular study.
- Embedding value optimization practices, including design reviews and risk analyses, to maximize project value.
- Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, environmental objectives, quality requirements and safety protocols.
- Fostering communication with clients, study teams and stakeholders.
- Working with commodity directors and regional/global leadership to identify and pursue opportunities – developing proposals, estimates and presentations as needed.
You bring to the role:
- Typically 8+ years of experience delivering studies or projects in the mining and metals industry. Experience in multiple sectors or commodities advantageous but not specifically required.
- BSc/BEng degree in an engineering discipline and registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
- Knowledge of project management fundamentals, including earned value management.
- Ability to adapt to constant change and accommodate high pressure situations to support the team in meeting project objectives.
- Strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives.
- Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project (including internal and external clients).
- A high emotional quotient (EQ) that can be applied to motivate teams, increase team efficiency, and aid in conflict resolution.
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 Utah?
Companies with documented H-1B visa sponsorship activity for engineering roles in Utah include L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman, Hexcel, and Autoliv. Larger manufacturing operations in the Salt Lake City metro and the Wasatch Front industrial corridor are the most active sponsors. Defense contractors dominate the sector, though some positions require security clearance eligibility, which can limit international candidates.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in Utah?
The H-1B is the most common visa for electrical controls engineers in Utah, 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 from Canada or Mexico may also be eligible for the TN visa under the NAFTA-successor USMCA agreement, which offers a faster, lottery-free pathway for qualifying engineering roles.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Utah?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for electrical controls engineer roles in Utah where employers have indicated visa sponsorship willingness, saving you from sorting through listings that won't consider international candidates. Because Utah's sponsoring employers are concentrated in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, searching by industry alongside role title on Migrate Mate helps narrow results to the most relevant opportunities.
Which cities in Utah have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
Salt Lake City and its surrounding metro, including South Jordan, West Valley City, and Murray, account for the largest share of electrical controls engineering roles in Utah. Ogden is a secondary hub driven by Hill Air Force Base's contractor ecosystem. Provo and Orem also see activity tied to technology-adjacent manufacturing firms along the Wasatch Front.
Are there state-specific considerations for electrical controls engineers seeking sponsorship in Utah?
Utah's concentration of defense and aerospace employers means many electrical controls engineer positions carry security clearance requirements, which can affect sponsorship timelines and eligibility for international workers still in the process of obtaining status. The U.S. Department of Labor's prevailing wage determinations for electrical controls engineers in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area govern minimum compensation levels that sponsoring employers must meet when filing a Labor Condition Application.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in Utah?
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.