TN Visa Civil Engineering Intern Jobs
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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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
Make an Impact Where It Matters —With Full TN Visa Support in Memphis, TN
Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Engineering Intern
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.