Electrical Controls Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington's electrical controls engineer jobs are concentrated in aerospace manufacturing around Everett and Renton, industrial automation near Tacoma, and energy infrastructure across the state. Major employers like Boeing, Amazon, and PACCAR actively hire controls engineers, and the state's advanced manufacturing base creates consistent demand for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship.
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Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Generation & Natural Gas Storage team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Engineer - Generation Electrical & Controls position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Puget Sound Energy’s Generation Electrical & Controls (GEC) department is looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in Industrial Processes and Controls, Protective Relaying, electrical maintenance, asset management or in closely related fields, to join our team.
GEC is a centralized group providing electrical engineering support for all PSE owned generating facilities including hydro, gas turbine, wind, solar and battery storage. This support includes professional engineering services in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of these facilities.
The successful candidate will review and verify complex engineering plans, designs, drawings, specifications, standards, evaluations, and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills. The candidate should possess knowledge of, or must be able to learn, plant electrical and mechanical systems related to power generation and storage. They must be able to communicate successfully with personnel possessing a wide variety of technical backgrounds, and be able to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements and ensure that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment. In addition, they will need to provide quick, professional responses to assist generating plant staff with troubleshooting operational problems on complex plant control systems as well as a variety of power generation equipment.
The ideal candidate would have significant power plant controls experience. Tasks for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Support commissioning and troubleshoot operational issues related to wind and solar generation (primary function), instrumentation, PLCs, DCSs, SCADA, and various power generation equipment.
- Propose recommendations for control system upgrades, component replacements and design improvements.
- Manage projects from inception to project close-out including:
- create the project scope, budget and schedule
- support construction and installation phases
- lead commissioning and initial start-up
- ensure successful implementation and accurate documentation
- development of maintenance plans and plant procedures
- Prepare specifications and request-for-proposals as well as evaluate proposals from vendors.
- Evaluate the condition of critical electrical components; specify new and replacement components as required.
- Design and/or modify HMIs, PLC, and DCS logic using various programming methods, including ladder logic, structured text and function block “languages”.
- Creating or modifying P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Mentor and train other engineers and technicians.
- Support emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather or other system failures.
- Validate NERC compliance and develop/execute action plans to close compliance gaps.
- Perform Arc Flash studies and develop reports.
The work will consist of a mix of field and office responsibilities in central and southeast Washington State as well as the Billings, Montana area, primarily in support of various wind and solar projects. The field work typically ranges from 40-60 percent of the total depending upon assignments and takes place at the various PSE generating locations. Some overnight stays may be necessary when working at distant locations. This is a hybrid work position with some flexibility in selecting an office location.
This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interprets and/or modifies available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
- Reviews and verifies complex designs, standards, studies and analyses.
- Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents.
- Prepares cost estimates and project evaluations without direct supervision.
- Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
- Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
- Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiate corrective action.
- Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
- Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
- Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment.
- Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
- May lead or coordinate the work of junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, and others who assist on specific projects. (This includes contractor/consultants.)
- Performs job duties at various PSE generating sites and requires employees operate a vehicle up to eight hours per day while maintaining a clean driving record free of moving violations.
- Traverse at least one mile per day over uneven ground, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- In order to access equipment, must climb and descend wind turbine generators, stairs, ladders, and temporary scaffolding, with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
- Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 8 or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual’s skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
- Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in wind or solar generation.
- Experience with Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems.
- Solar and Wind site asset maintenance and inspection experience.
- Experience with Low Voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and low voltage protection coordination.
- Protective Relay experience, both electrical design and settings, as well as related NERC compliance.
- Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Professional Engineering license.
- Experience working on complex engineering projects.
- Industrial Controls along with SEL RTAC experience; Industrial Networking and NERC compliance experience a plus.
- Knowledge of and experience with computer networking, firewalls, architecture, protocols, routers, and controllers.
- Experience with MET towers is a plus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.
The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
INTRODUCTION
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Generation & Natural Gas Storage team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Engineer - Generation Electrical & Controls position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Puget Sound Energy’s Generation Electrical & Controls (GEC) department is looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in Industrial Processes and Controls, Protective Relaying, electrical maintenance, asset management or in closely related fields, to join our team.
GEC is a centralized group providing electrical engineering support for all PSE owned generating facilities including hydro, gas turbine, wind, solar and battery storage. This support includes professional engineering services in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of these facilities.
The successful candidate will review and verify complex engineering plans, designs, drawings, specifications, standards, evaluations, and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills. The candidate should possess knowledge of, or must be able to learn, plant electrical and mechanical systems related to power generation and storage. They must be able to communicate successfully with personnel possessing a wide variety of technical backgrounds, and be able to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements and ensure that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment. In addition, they will need to provide quick, professional responses to assist generating plant staff with troubleshooting operational problems on complex plant control systems as well as a variety of power generation equipment.
The ideal candidate would have significant power plant controls experience. Tasks for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Support commissioning and troubleshoot operational issues related to wind and solar generation (primary function), instrumentation, PLCs, DCSs, SCADA, and various power generation equipment.
- Propose recommendations for control system upgrades, component replacements and design improvements.
- Manage projects from inception to project close-out including:
- create the project scope, budget and schedule
- support construction and installation phases
- lead commissioning and initial start-up
- ensure successful implementation and accurate documentation
- development of maintenance plans and plant procedures
- Prepare specifications and request-for-proposals as well as evaluate proposals from vendors.
- Evaluate the condition of critical electrical components; specify new and replacement components as required.
- Design and/or modify HMIs, PLC, and DCS logic using various programming methods, including ladder logic, structured text and function block “languages”.
- Creating or modifying P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Mentor and train other engineers and technicians.
- Support emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather or other system failures.
- Validate NERC compliance and develop/execute action plans to close compliance gaps.
- Perform Arc Flash studies and develop reports.
The work will consist of a mix of field and office responsibilities in central and southeast Washington State as well as the Billings, Montana area, primarily in support of various wind and solar projects. The field work typically ranges from 40-60 percent of the total depending upon assignments and takes place at the various PSE generating locations. Some overnight stays may be necessary when working at distant locations. This is a hybrid work position with some flexibility in selecting an office location.
This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interprets and/or modifies available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
- Reviews and verifies complex designs, standards, studies and analyses.
- Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents.
- Prepares cost estimates and project evaluations without direct supervision.
- Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
- Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
- Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiate corrective action.
- Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
- Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
- Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment.
- Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
- May lead or coordinate the work of junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, and others who assist on specific projects. (This includes contractor/consultants.)
- Performs job duties at various PSE generating sites and requires employees operate a vehicle up to eight hours per day while maintaining a clean driving record free of moving violations.
- Traverse at least one mile per day over uneven ground, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- In order to access equipment, must climb and descend wind turbine generators, stairs, ladders, and temporary scaffolding, with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
- Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 8 or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual’s skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
- Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in wind or solar generation.
- Experience with Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems.
- Solar and Wind site asset maintenance and inspection experience.
- Experience with Low Voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and low voltage protection coordination.
- Protective Relay experience, both electrical design and settings, as well as related NERC compliance.
- Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Professional Engineering license.
- Experience working on complex engineering projects.
- Industrial Controls along with SEL RTAC experience; Industrial Networking and NERC compliance experience a plus.
- Knowledge of and experience with computer networking, firewalls, architecture, protocols, routers, and controllers.
- Experience with MET towers is a plus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.
The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers in Washington?
Boeing is one of the most active sponsors for electrical controls engineers in Washington, particularly at its Everett and Renton facilities. Other notable employers include Amazon Robotics, PACCAR, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and companies in Washington's growing semiconductor and clean energy sectors. Sponsorship activity varies by facility and hiring cycle, so confirming open sponsored roles directly with each employer is important.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in Washington?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for electrical controls engineers in Washington, 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 may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA engineer category. Experienced candidates with exceptional recognition may explore the O-1A, though it requires substantial documentation of distinction.
Which cities in Washington have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
The Seattle metro area, including Everett, Renton, and Bellevue, has the highest concentration of electrical controls engineer sponsorship roles, driven largely by Boeing's aerospace operations and Amazon's robotics and fulfillment infrastructure. Tacoma has a meaningful presence tied to port logistics and industrial manufacturing. Eastern Washington cities like Richland and Kennewick also see demand from energy and defense-related employers in the Hanford area.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles offering visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to search for electrical controls engineer positions in Washington without sorting through employers who won't sponsor. You can filter by state and role to see active openings from Washington-based manufacturers, aerospace companies, and automation firms. Checking Migrate Mate regularly is practical given how quickly sponsored engineering roles can open and close.
Are there state-specific factors that affect electrical controls engineer sponsorship in Washington?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects how prevailing wage calculations translate into take-home pay compared to other states, though employers must still meet Department of Labor wage requirements for the relevant metropolitan area. The state's strong aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries create sustained demand for controls engineers. Washington also hosts several engineering programs at the University of Washington and Washington State University that feed regional employer pipelines, which can influence hiring preferences.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in Washington?
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.