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Civil Engineering Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Engineer category, which covers Canadian and Mexican citizens with a relevant engineering degree. Employers provide a support letter confirming the internship role and your qualifications. Canadians present this at the U.S. port of entry; Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Civil Engineering Associate, Transportation (Roadway Design)
(Hybrid)
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is actively seeking a Civil Engineering Associate, Transportation to assist in the delivery of Virginia Transportation Projects from inception through completion. This is an exciting career opportunity to be part of and contribute to a growing transportation team with one of the preeminent national transportation engineering firms to focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to VDOT and local governments.
What You’ll Do:
You will work together with other team members towards the successful delivery of roadway and highway projects within our Virginia Surface Transportation Practice. We are looking for a candidate possessing a strong transportation engineering background and verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to support and eventually lead design efforts on transportation projects. Specific characteristics will include:
- Responsible for developing design plans, calculations, cost estimates, for conceptual, preliminary, and final bid packages
- Experience providing engineering design services for traditional design bid-build projects and design build highway projects
- Demonstrated ability to assist and/or lead the design of project specific tasks, roadway and highway design, drainage design, maintenance of traffic control plans (MOT) designs, as well as other transportation engineering tasks
- Experience with VDOT and local agency projects
- Experience working within the VDOT OpenRoads Environment and the utilization of OpenRoads Designer and SUDA modules
- Willingness to help create and foster a team environment
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability delivering designs for complex transportation projects; as well as being goal oriented, quality focused, and have demonstrated success working within and fostering a team environment
- Collaborate with the other team members to develop transportation projects including but not limited to roadway/highway, bridge, rail, transportation planning, traffic control, signing, pavement marking, knowledge of hydraulic design, and preliminary design for environmental documents
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- 2-5 years of related experience
- BSCE in Civil Engineering
- Professional engineering license preferred but not required
- Experience with VDOT on roadway projects
- Proficient with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
- Experience producing drainage designs for urban and rural projects is a plus
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
ABOUT THE TEAM
HIGHWAY/TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE
A safe and efficient transportation system is critical to providing access and connections for people and goods to spur economic growth and improve quality of life for users. The highway and roadway system is a crucial part of that transportation system and is at the heart of services Michael Baker provides to our clients and partners. We work with entities to enhance and maintain roadways across the country to serve all modes of transportation. For nearly 80 years, we have helped to shape America’s highway network. We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout.
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Confirm your degree meets TN Engineer requirements
TN visa classification under Engineer requires a degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. A general science or technology degree won't automatically qualify. Verify your transcript reflects coursework that maps directly to civil engineering practice before applying.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Firms with recent visa filings for engineering roles have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship processes. Search Migrate Mate's database to identify infrastructure, construction, and municipal consulting firms experienced with visa sponsorship in civil engineering—these employers understand the support letter requirements and qualification standards needed to sponsor international talent on TN status.
Clarify internship duration before the offer stage
TN status is granted in increments tied to your employment period. For internships, that often means a term-limited petition matching your program dates. Confirm the employer's offer letter specifies start and end dates so your TN petition reflects an accurate authorization window.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly misses employers who actually file TN petitions for intern-level engineering roles. Use Migrate Mate to surface civil engineering positions where sponsorship is confirmed, so you're targeting roles that are realistically accessible on a TN visa from day one.
Prepare credential documentation before interviews start
Employers who haven't sponsored TN visas before will ask about your eligibility quickly. Have your degree certificate, official transcripts, and a plain-language summary of the Engineer TN category ready to share. Proactive documentation reduces back-and-forth and keeps hiring timelines on track.
Understand how Canadian and Mexican TN processing differs
Canadian citizens can seek TN admission directly at the U.S. port of entry without a prior visa stamp. Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate first. Know which process applies to your nationality before your employer prepares the sponsorship paperwork.
Civil Engineering Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Engineering Intern role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided the internship involves work that falls within the Engineer occupational category under USMCA. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and the employer's offer letter must describe duties consistent with that credential. General labor or construction assistant roles without a degree requirement won't qualify.
How does TN compare to H-1B for civil engineering internships?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable for intern-level roles. H-1B visa requires registration in April and selection by random draw, so you could wait a full year or longer before starting. TN approval can happen at the port of entry for Canadians or through a consular appointment for Mexican citizens, often within weeks of receiving an offer.
What documents does my employer need to file for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs a signed offer letter describing your civil engineering duties, your required credentials, your start and end dates, and your compensation. They must also prepare a support letter outlining your role and qualifications for TN eligibility. Canadian citizens can bring these documents directly to a U.S. port of entry for same-day processing, while Mexican citizens will apply through a U.S. consulate.
How do I find Civil Engineering Intern jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which makes it difficult to distinguish employers who will file TN paperwork from those who won't. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces civil engineering intern roles where sponsorship is confirmed, saving you from applying to positions where TN is not an option.
Can I convert a TN visa internship into a full-time TN role after graduation?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific and role-specific, so your employer would need to file a new TN petition or you'd need to apply at the border or consulate with updated documentation reflecting your full-time position. As long as the full-time role still qualifies under the Engineer category, there's no gap in eligibility between the internship and permanent hire.