TN Visa Architectural Designer Jobs
Architectural Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant degree in architecture. Employers file no lottery, no cap paperwork for Canadians, and CBP can approve your status at the port of entry, making the path to a U.S. design role faster than most work visas.
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Brown and Caldwell (BC), a nationally recognized environmental engineering firm, has an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Designer to join our Architectural team. We are a growing team in a growing market, focused on designing facilities related to water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure.
This role performs basic architecture tasks including BIM/Revit modeling, development architectural drawings, reviewing code and construction support.
More specifically, the successful candidate will work on various projects for municipal, industrial, and federal clients. The candidate will work with other architects, as well as close collaboration with civil, structural, mechanical, process and electrical engineers on projects for facilities primarily serving the water and wastewater industries. Project work includes: conceptualizing and implementing architectural designs; architectural Revit model / BIM creation and drawing production efforts; developing architectural standard details with senior staff; and engaging in multi-disciplinary coordination. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to develop innovative, cost-effective designs for new facilities, expansions, upgrades and retrofits.
Hybrid work is allowed; preferred office locations include Denver, Houston, Nashville and Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the creation of plans for building design.
- Help determine specifications for building design.
- Participates in regulatory code reviews to ensure project compliance.
- Assists with conducting investigations into existing conditions, documents findings, and generates reports.
- Participate in building material selection and review.
- Assists with creation of RFIs and addendums.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
- Begin the AXP (Architectural Experience Program) enrolment and documentation.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Basic knowledge in the field of architecture and building design.
- A precursory understanding of regulatory codes and compliance requirements.
- Key skills in working with coordinated and collaborative teams.
- Ability to handle basic architecture related tasks and create accompanying documentation.
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 0-2 professional or other related experience.
Encouraged to certify in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework in the first six months of being in the role.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Knowledge in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge of construction documents, construction technology and building systems.
- Knowledge of building codes and national standards.
- Passion for design excellence, collaboration and willingness to learn.
- Experience with architectural modeling, detailing and drawing production.
Education
A degree in architecture or related field or equivalent experience is required.
The role shall start the AXP (Architectural Experience Program) process within six months of starting the role.
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: $71,000 - $96,000
Location B: $78,000 - $106,000
Location C: $85,000 - $115,000
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Brown and Caldwell (BC), a nationally recognized environmental engineering firm, has an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Designer to join our Architectural team. We are a growing team in a growing market, focused on designing facilities related to water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure.
This role performs basic architecture tasks including BIM/Revit modeling, development architectural drawings, reviewing code and construction support.
More specifically, the successful candidate will work on various projects for municipal, industrial, and federal clients. The candidate will work with other architects, as well as close collaboration with civil, structural, mechanical, process and electrical engineers on projects for facilities primarily serving the water and wastewater industries. Project work includes: conceptualizing and implementing architectural designs; architectural Revit model / BIM creation and drawing production efforts; developing architectural standard details with senior staff; and engaging in multi-disciplinary coordination. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to develop innovative, cost-effective designs for new facilities, expansions, upgrades and retrofits.
Hybrid work is allowed; preferred office locations include Denver, Houston, Nashville and Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the creation of plans for building design.
- Help determine specifications for building design.
- Participates in regulatory code reviews to ensure project compliance.
- Assists with conducting investigations into existing conditions, documents findings, and generates reports.
- Participate in building material selection and review.
- Assists with creation of RFIs and addendums.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
- Begin the AXP (Architectural Experience Program) enrolment and documentation.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Basic knowledge in the field of architecture and building design.
- A precursory understanding of regulatory codes and compliance requirements.
- Key skills in working with coordinated and collaborative teams.
- Ability to handle basic architecture related tasks and create accompanying documentation.
Experience
Typically requires a minimum of 0-2 professional or other related experience.
Encouraged to certify in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework in the first six months of being in the role.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Knowledge in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge of construction documents, construction technology and building systems.
- Knowledge of building codes and national standards.
- Passion for design excellence, collaboration and willingness to learn.
- Experience with architectural modeling, detailing and drawing production.
Education
A degree in architecture or related field or equivalent experience is required.
The role shall start the AXP (Architectural Experience Program) process within six months of starting the role.
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: $71,000 - $96,000
Location B: $78,000 - $106,000
Location C: $85,000 - $115,000
BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Designer
Verify your degree meets TN requirements
TN visa eligibility for Architectural Designer roles requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in architecture or a related field. A degree in interior design or fine arts alone typically won't satisfy CBP officers, so confirm your credential maps directly to the role.
Target firms with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for architecture roles already understand work visa sponsorship mechanics. Focusing your search on those firms shortens the negotiation over whether they'll sponsor and speeds up your offer-to-start timeline.
Request a detailed offer letter before crossing the border
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, so your offer letter is your primary document. CBP needs to see your job title, salary, duties, and the employer's attestation that the role is a specialty occupation before granting admission.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Architectural Designer roles by employers with recent visa filings. It surfaces relevant openings at firms experienced with visa sponsorship, so you can focus on positions that match your qualifications without manually researching employer sponsorship experience.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter for Mexican degrees
Mexican licenciatura degrees are generally accepted under USMCA, but CBP officers may scrutinize five-year professional programs differently than a four-year U.S. bachelor's. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency clarifies equivalency and reduces the risk of a port-of-entry denial.
Align your job title with USMCA's architect category wording
The USMCA professional list uses 'Architect' as the qualifying occupation. If your offer letter says 'Architectural Designer,' your duties description must demonstrate that the role requires the same body of architectural knowledge, or CBP may question whether the title falls within the treaty category.
Architectural Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Architectural Designer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the qualifying USMCA occupation is listed as 'Architect,' not 'Architectural Designer.' Your employer's offer letter must describe duties that require a degree-level architectural background. CBP officers look at the substance of the role, not just the title, so a strong duties description is what determines eligibility.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Architectural Designer roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at a port of entry on the same day you cross the border. The H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a USCIS petition, and months of waiting. For Architectural Designer roles that clearly meet the USMCA architect category, TN is almost always the faster and lower-risk path.
Can I switch employers after starting a TN-sponsored Architectural Designer job?
You can change employers on TN status, but your new employer must issue a fresh offer letter and you'll need to obtain a new TN approval. Canadians can do this at a port of entry. Mexicans must apply at a U.S. consulate. There is no portability provision that lets you start work before the new TN is approved.
Where can I find Architectural Designer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for TN-eligible roles. You can filter by occupation and find employers who already understand TN sponsorship, which removes the friction of educating hiring teams about the visa from scratch during the interview process.
Do Canadian and Mexican applicants follow the same TN process for architecture roles?
No. Canadian citizens apply directly at a U.S. port of entry with their offer letter and credentials, and CBP adjudicates the TN on the spot. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate and receive a visa stamp before traveling. Processing timelines, required documents, and the approval authority differ between the two nationalities.