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Application Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering systems integration, pre-sales technical support, and customer-facing deployment work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a cap; Mexican citizens fall under a separate allocation. A qualifying bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose: The Applications Engineer/Inside Sales Engineer assists outside sales in providing excellent customer service to our customers. This is done by understanding our customer’s needs, providing a high-level of technical support, and selecting the most optimum equipment based on the project needs. The Inside Sales Engineer maintains and develops existing customer relationships through quality service and supporting their needs. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of HVAC products and systems, as well as excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with H&H sales team to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products and to provide sales support.
- Confer with customers and sales engineers to assess HVAC equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
- Maintain detailed records and project notes on the development of plans and selections.
- Complete take-off and technical selections of HVAC equipment from building plans.
- Work with the H&H team to develop project proposals based on customer request or information.
- Assemble and review technical documents for primary and supporting project submittal packages.
- Review and run quality assurance checks on orders prior to submitting to manufacturers via online software or typed purchase orders.
- Complete internal H&H sales order documentation.
- Review manufacturer acknowledgments to ensure correct equipment is listed, and the equipment is correctly priced according to customer order.
- Provide weekly shipping and status updates to customers with open orders.
- Attend industry education events, industry workshops, and manufacturer update briefings on current trends and new equipment information.
- Maintain detailed revision control notes on all project selections, pricing, proposals.
- Provide technical install support to installing contractors and end users.
- Coordinate responses to inquiries with factory application and technical support engineers.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or 2-4 years of work experience in the industry.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and experience reading construction plans and engineering specifications is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of the content and structure of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook are required. A level of familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat are preferred. Strong software skills are essential as all manufacturer’s selection software and pricing is software based.
- Required to complete work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to organize and verbally convey technical information effectively and clearly is essential.
- Must follow a systematic method of consistently organizing and presenting information to support the team goal.
- Must be detail oriented, results oriented and able to embrace and adapt to change, along with the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative with limited supervision.
- This job is highly technical and small details are often key to winning. Being a detailed engineer is required.
- Ability to understand comments and questions during the sales process. Must give full attention to what internal team members and clients are saying, understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions at appropriate times.
- Ability to effectively build strong relationships with customers and coworkers.
Physical Demands:
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Frequently
- Use of Hands/Fingers: Frequently
- Bending: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally
- Reaching Outward: Frequently
- Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
Position Purpose: The Applications Engineer/Inside Sales Engineer assists outside sales in providing excellent customer service to our customers. This is done by understanding our customer’s needs, providing a high-level of technical support, and selecting the most optimum equipment based on the project needs. The Inside Sales Engineer maintains and develops existing customer relationships through quality service and supporting their needs. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of HVAC products and systems, as well as excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with H&H sales team to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products and to provide sales support.
- Confer with customers and sales engineers to assess HVAC equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
- Maintain detailed records and project notes on the development of plans and selections.
- Complete take-off and technical selections of HVAC equipment from building plans.
- Work with the H&H team to develop project proposals based on customer request or information.
- Assemble and review technical documents for primary and supporting project submittal packages.
- Review and run quality assurance checks on orders prior to submitting to manufacturers via online software or typed purchase orders.
- Complete internal H&H sales order documentation.
- Review manufacturer acknowledgments to ensure correct equipment is listed, and the equipment is correctly priced according to customer order.
- Provide weekly shipping and status updates to customers with open orders.
- Attend industry education events, industry workshops, and manufacturer update briefings on current trends and new equipment information.
- Maintain detailed revision control notes on all project selections, pricing, proposals.
- Provide technical install support to installing contractors and end users.
- Coordinate responses to inquiries with factory application and technical support engineers.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or 2-4 years of work experience in the industry.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and experience reading construction plans and engineering specifications is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of the content and structure of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook are required. A level of familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat are preferred. Strong software skills are essential as all manufacturer’s selection software and pricing is software based.
- Required to complete work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to organize and verbally convey technical information effectively and clearly is essential.
- Must follow a systematic method of consistently organizing and presenting information to support the team goal.
- Must be detail oriented, results oriented and able to embrace and adapt to change, along with the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative with limited supervision.
- This job is highly technical and small details are often key to winning. Being a detailed engineer is required.
- Ability to understand comments and questions during the sales process. Must give full attention to what internal team members and clients are saying, understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions at appropriate times.
- Ability to effectively build strong relationships with customers and coworkers.
Physical Demands:
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Frequently
- Use of Hands/Fingers: Frequently
- Bending: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally
- Reaching Outward: Frequently
- Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Application Engineer
Align your degree to the engineer category
TN visa status depends on your degree field matching the engineer classification, not just your job title. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering works. A general business or IT degree may not without additional documentation.
Target companies with recent visa filing history
Employers with recent visa filings for engineering roles already understand visa sponsorship processes. Prioritize those experienced with work visa sponsorship over companies new to sponsoring international talent, since they'll be better equipped to prepare the required support letter and navigate the TN visa process more efficiently.
Request a detailed offer letter before filing
Your offer letter is your TN petition at the Canadian border. It must specify your job title as engineer, describe duties that align with the USMCA engineer category, confirm full-time employment, and state your start date. A vague or HR-generic letter will get you turned away.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Application Engineer roles at companies already set up to sponsor TN professionals, cutting the time between search and a qualified offer.
Clarify pre-sales scope with your employer upfront
Application Engineer duties often blend pre-sales consulting and technical deployment. CBP officers assess whether your actual duties fit the engineer category, so get written clarity from your employer that your role is predominantly technical, not primarily sales-driven, before you cross the border.
Prepare for same-day Canadian border processing
Canadian citizens can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day, but CBP can deny entry if documentation is incomplete. Bring your degree credential, the offer letter, and any professional licenses. Do not assume the officer will ask for missing documents before denying.
Application Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Application Engineer qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes, Application Engineers qualify under the USMCA's engineer category, provided your role involves substantive engineering work such as systems integration, technical implementation, or product configuration. The job title alone is not enough; CBP will assess whether your actual duties align with engineering practice. Roles that are primarily sales-focused with minor technical components can face scrutiny.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Application Engineers compare to H-1B?
TN visa sponsorship is significantly faster and more predictable for Application Engineers than H-1B visa. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can receive TN status at the border on the day of travel. H-1B requires a lottery selection, months of preparation, and an October 1 start date. For a role that clearly fits the engineer category, TN is almost always the faster path.
Can a Mexican Application Engineer apply for TN status at the border like a Canadian?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than seeking admission directly at a port of entry. The process involves scheduling a consular interview and waiting for visa issuance. The engineer category is available, but the process takes longer than the same-day border crossing available to Canadians.
Where can I find Application Engineer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces Application Engineer roles at employers prepared to sponsor TN professionals. Searching general job boards often surfaces roles where the employer has no TN experience and may decline to sponsor once you disclose your status, wasting time on both sides.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application as an Application Engineer?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that identifies your position as an engineer, describes your specific technical duties, confirms the employment is full-time, and states your start date and work location. If you are Canadian, you present this letter directly at a U.S. port of entry; if you are Mexican, your employer's support letter is submitted with your application at a U.S. consulate.