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Architect roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, making this one of the more accessible paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the U.S. without a lottery. You'll need a professional license or a degree in architecture, and your employer files no petition with USCIS.
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As a Project Architect – Critical Facilities in Gensler’s Phoenix office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. Our growing Critical Facilities studio is looking for a seasoned Project Architect and recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects who can leverage their industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. Throughout your career, you have developed communication and team-building skills in managing multiple teams and projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.
Our Critical Facilities practice is uniquely equipped to deliver high-performance data centers by drawing on expertise from across Gensler’s diverse practice areas. We assemble specialized teams within our Critical Facilities group to design and execute data center projects that meet the complex needs of today’s technology-driven organizations. This work sits at the intersection of architecture, infrastructure, and innovation - making it an exciting space for professionals who want to shape the future of digital environments. In addition to data centers, our team brings deep experience in mission-critical environments such as research and supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, and SCIFs. The complexity and impact of these projects offer rich opportunities for learning, advancement, and long-term career growth.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate on design projects in the critical facilities including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation
- Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
- Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals
- Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
- Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
- Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery
- Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support
Your Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
- At least 10 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale. Experience with Data Centers a plus
- Licensed Architect (US) required
- Arizona licensure preferred
- LEED accreditation and experience preferred
- Revit experience required
- Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
- Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio)
Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Your Role
As a Project Architect – Critical Facilities in Gensler’s Phoenix office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. Our growing Critical Facilities studio is looking for a seasoned Project Architect and recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects who can leverage their industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. Throughout your career, you have developed communication and team-building skills in managing multiple teams and projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.
Our Critical Facilities practice is uniquely equipped to deliver high-performance data centers by drawing on expertise from across Gensler’s diverse practice areas. We assemble specialized teams within our Critical Facilities group to design and execute data center projects that meet the complex needs of today’s technology-driven organizations. This work sits at the intersection of architecture, infrastructure, and innovation - making it an exciting space for professionals who want to shape the future of digital environments. In addition to data centers, our team brings deep experience in mission-critical environments such as research and supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, and SCIFs. The complexity and impact of these projects offer rich opportunities for learning, advancement, and long-term career growth.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate on design projects in the critical facilities including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation
- Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
- Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
- Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals
- Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
- Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
- Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery
- Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support
Your Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
- At least 10 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale. Experience with Data Centers a plus
- Licensed Architect (US) required
- Arizona licensure preferred
- LEED accreditation and experience preferred
- Revit experience required
- Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
- Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio)
Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Architect
Verify your credentials meet TN requirements
TN visa eligibility for architects requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in architecture, or a state or provincial license. Confirm your credentials align before applying, since a mismatched degree field can trigger a denial at the port of entry.
Target firms with active USMCA hiring history
Large architecture and engineering firms that operate cross-border projects are far more familiar with TN paperwork than boutique studios. Focus your outreach on firms with Canadian or Mexican offices, since their HR teams have processed TN letters before.
Get your employer's support letter right
The TN support letter must specify your job title as 'Architect,' describe duties that match the profession, state the U.S. wage, and confirm the temporary nature of the role. Canadians present this letter directly at the border, so every detail matters before you travel.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Architect roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Architect positions at employers already familiar with TN sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from spending weeks pursuing firms that will stall when TN paperwork comes up.
Clarify state licensure timing with your employer
TN status can be granted before you hold a U.S. state architectural license, but some employers require licensure as a condition of employment. Negotiate a clear timeline with your employer so licensure requirements don't block your start date.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment
Mexican nationals apply for TN at a U.S. consulate rather than at the border, which adds scheduling time. Book your consular appointment in Mexico City or Monterrey early, since appointment slots for TN applicants can run several weeks out.
Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Architect role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Architect is an explicitly listed profession in the USMCA TN appendix. You must hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in architecture, or a state or provincial license. The role your employer offers must involve duties consistent with professional architectural practice, not general construction management or drafting work.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Architects?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no petition filing with USCIS. Canadians can be approved at the port of entry the same day they present their documents. The H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and a six-month wait before starting work. For most Architects from Canada or Mexico, TN is faster and more predictable.
Where can I find Architect jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles. You can filter Architect positions by employers already familiar with TN sponsorship, which cuts the time spent explaining the visa to hiring teams that have never encountered it.
Can I start working as an Architect in the U.S. before I get a state architectural license?
Yes, in most cases. TN status can be approved based on your degree or home-country license even if you haven't yet passed the ARE or obtained U.S. licensure. Some employers will hire you under a title like 'Architectural Designer' during that period. Confirm the specific job title with your employer before your support letter is drafted.
How long does TN visa approval take for Architects?
For Canadians, approval happens at the port of entry, typically within a few hours of presenting your documents. For Mexican nationals, the consular appointment adds time, and scheduling at U.S. consulates in Mexico can take several weeks. Both routes result in a three-year initial TN status, renewable indefinitely as long as your employment continues.