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Building Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, provided you hold a relevant bachelor's degree and a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry. Mexican citizens require consular processing.
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Job Description
Building Plant Process Engineer
Location: Norwalk, CT
King Industries, Inc. is actively seeking Plant Process Engineers to join our Engineering Department. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and 0-2 years of professional experience in process engineering within chemical plant operations. The Plant Process Engineer position is a unique developmental role that provides hands-on plant experience, formal training, and progressive project responsibilities. This role is designed to prepare individuals for full Process Design Engineer duties.
Skills Required:
- Regular and consistent attendance at our Norwalk location.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competency in field of chemical engineering process operations involving heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transfer, distillation, reaction engineering and liquid/liquid extraction.
- Competency in the use of personal computers for business and technical applications.
- Excellent organizational skills, persistence, good judgment, and ability to follow through on all details and manage multiple chemical processes simultaneously.
- Must be self-motivated with strong desire to learn and master new chemistry and chemical processes.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, from an accredited university.
- 0-2 years professional experience in process engineering in chemical plant operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong working knowledge of all processes in assigned process codes.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of design and all relevant technical information and details for each process and system in assigned process areas.
- PFD’s for all processes in building.
- Log Sheets.
- Process Conditions.
- Flow rates and compositions of all streams.
- Operating conditions and safe operating limits– temperature, pressure, flow, etc.
- Physical properties and vapor pressure of RM’s, fluids and products.
- Process samples and QC testing plus meanings of key QC tests.
- Waste streams and environmental aspect of specific processes.
- Equipment set-up and technical details of process equipment.
- Start-up and shut-down procedures.
- Daily process monitoring includes, but not limited to, log sheets, batch sheets, DCS data, etc.
- Develop operating parameter lists and ranges for all processes and all batches in assigned building (Batch sheet ranges and log sheet ranges).
- Hands-on operation of process equipment.
- Review completed batch sheets with operators for compliance and improvements.
- Recommend, propose and work with Production on updates and improvements to batch sheets.
- Teach and advise operators on best ways of troubleshooting operating problems and maintain a safe optimized operation of production units.
- Off shift visits to meet with 2nd and 3rd shift operators at least once a quarter and as needed for training. This includes attending the shift change meetings.
- Attend Production and Engineering meetings.
- Coordinate, with Production and Engineering, daily and project maintenance work in assigned processes.
- Conduct/Assist with Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTOs), review and approve safety work permits (SWPs) on a daily basis.
- Advice and assist start-up operations after a maintenance shut down and during non-routine operations.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) for all assigned processes.
- Propose projects for process changes and improvements that would improve process operability, process safety and control, improve product quality, reduce waste and down time.
- Write ECNs and manage small projects for assigned processes.
- Review all ECNs for assigned processes.
- Work closely with Project/Design Engineering on large capital projects associated where needed.
- Collaborate with Engineering to maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) – specifically startup, operating and shut down sections.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Chemical Plant Operations: 1 year (Required)
- Process engineering: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Norwalk, CT 06850 (Required)
Work Location: In person
King Industries
Job Description
Building Plant Process Engineer
Location: Norwalk, CT
King Industries, Inc. is actively seeking Plant Process Engineers to join our Engineering Department. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and 0-2 years of professional experience in process engineering within chemical plant operations. The Plant Process Engineer position is a unique developmental role that provides hands-on plant experience, formal training, and progressive project responsibilities. This role is designed to prepare individuals for full Process Design Engineer duties.
Skills Required:
- Regular and consistent attendance at our Norwalk location.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competency in field of chemical engineering process operations involving heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transfer, distillation, reaction engineering and liquid/liquid extraction.
- Competency in the use of personal computers for business and technical applications.
- Excellent organizational skills, persistence, good judgment, and ability to follow through on all details and manage multiple chemical processes simultaneously.
- Must be self-motivated with strong desire to learn and master new chemistry and chemical processes.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, from an accredited university.
- 0-2 years professional experience in process engineering in chemical plant operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong working knowledge of all processes in assigned process codes.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of design and all relevant technical information and details for each process and system in assigned process areas.
- PFD’s for all processes in building.
- Log Sheets.
- Process Conditions.
- Flow rates and compositions of all streams.
- Operating conditions and safe operating limits– temperature, pressure, flow, etc.
- Physical properties and vapor pressure of RM’s, fluids and products.
- Process samples and QC testing plus meanings of key QC tests.
- Waste streams and environmental aspect of specific processes.
- Equipment set-up and technical details of process equipment.
- Start-up and shut-down procedures.
- Daily process monitoring includes, but not limited to, log sheets, batch sheets, DCS data, etc.
- Develop operating parameter lists and ranges for all processes and all batches in assigned building (Batch sheet ranges and log sheet ranges).
- Hands-on operation of process equipment.
- Review completed batch sheets with operators for compliance and improvements.
- Recommend, propose and work with Production on updates and improvements to batch sheets.
- Teach and advise operators on best ways of troubleshooting operating problems and maintain a safe optimized operation of production units.
- Off shift visits to meet with 2nd and 3rd shift operators at least once a quarter and as needed for training. This includes attending the shift change meetings.
- Attend Production and Engineering meetings.
- Coordinate, with Production and Engineering, daily and project maintenance work in assigned processes.
- Conduct/Assist with Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTOs), review and approve safety work permits (SWPs) on a daily basis.
- Advice and assist start-up operations after a maintenance shut down and during non-routine operations.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) for all assigned processes.
- Propose projects for process changes and improvements that would improve process operability, process safety and control, improve product quality, reduce waste and down time.
- Write ECNs and manage small projects for assigned processes.
- Review all ECNs for assigned processes.
- Work closely with Project/Design Engineering on large capital projects associated where needed.
- Collaborate with Engineering to maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) – specifically startup, operating and shut down sections.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Chemical Plant Operations: 1 year (Required)
- Process engineering: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Norwalk, CT 06850 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Building Engineer
Verify your degree matches the role
TN visa status requires your engineering degree to align directly with the Building Engineer position, not just engineering broadly. A mechanical or electrical engineering degree supporting HVAC or electrical systems work strengthens your case considerably.
Target employers with active facilities portfolios
REITs, hospital systems, universities, and large commercial property managers hire Building Engineers in-house and are accustomed to sponsoring skilled trades professionals. Prioritize organizations with multiple U.S. locations over single-site operators.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
CBP officers scrutinize Building Engineer TN petitions closely because the role spans mechanical, electrical, and structural work. Your employer's support letter must specify your engineering duties, not facilities maintenance tasks, to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Search TN-specific roles using Migrate Mate
Filter Building Engineer jobs by employer visa sponsorship experience on Migrate Mate to skip companies unfamiliar with sponsoring work visas. This saves weeks spent educating HR teams who lack experience with international hiring processes.
Canadians can present credentials directly at the border
As a Canadian, you don't file with USCIS in advance. Bring your degree credentials, employer support letter, and job offer to a land port of entry or pre-clearance location. CBP adjudicates TN status on the spot, often within an hour.
Distinguish engineering duties from maintenance work in your offer letter
CBP will scrutinize Building Engineer roles that read like facilities or janitorial management. Your offer letter must emphasize systems engineering, energy management, or mechanical plant oversight to withstand inspection at the port of entry or consulate.
Building Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Building Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position involves engineering-level duties and you hold a qualifying engineering degree. TN status under the Engineer category covers roles involving mechanical, electrical, or structural systems oversight. Roles that lean toward general maintenance or facilities coordination rather than applied engineering work are more likely to face pushback from CBP during adjudication.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Building Engineer positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition filing requirement for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a petition approval, and a wait that can stretch months before you can start work. For Building Engineers with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B in most cases.
Where can I find Building Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface employers who already understand the USMCA Engineer category, which cuts out the back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with TN status.
What documentation does a Mexican Building Engineer need for TN processing?
Mexican nationals apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate, not at the border. You'll need your engineering degree, official transcripts, an employer support letter detailing your engineering duties, and a valid job offer. USCIS is not involved for TN, but consular processing timelines vary by location and appointment availability.
Can I switch Building Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you cannot begin working for a new employer under your existing TN authorization. Canadians can obtain new TN status at a port of entry with documentation from the new employer. Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate for a new TN stamp before starting the new role. Plan your transition timeline with that requirement in mind.