TN Visa Civil Project Engineer Jobs
Civil Project Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering highway, infrastructure, and site development projects. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or a pre-clearance port; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a U.S. employer offer letter are required.
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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 Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets TN standards
TN visa classification requires a degree in civil engineering specifically, not a related field like construction management. If your transcript uses a different title, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying.
Target firms with active infrastructure contracts
Engineering firms holding federal or state infrastructure contracts routinely sponsor TN workers because project timelines demand it. Filter job postings by contract vehicles like IDIQ or design-build to find employers already structured for international hires.
Request a detailed offer letter covering all TN fields
CBP officers review your offer letter at the port of entry. It must specify your job title as Civil Engineer, your proffered duties, the project or engagement scope, and your employment period. Vague letters are a common cause of TN denial.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching for civil engineering roles that explicitly support TN sponsorship takes time. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already open to TN workers, so you can focus your applications on firms prepared to move through the process.
Clarify your PE licensure status before the interview
Many civil project engineer roles in the U.S. require a Professional Engineer license for signing off on construction documents. Determine whether your role requires PE stamp authority early, since Canadian provincial licenses need state-level conversion.
Confirm your admission period matches your project timeline
CBP grants TN status in up to three-year increments. If your project runs longer, your employer needs to file for an extension before your I-94 expires. Align your employment contract term with the TN period requested at entry.
Civil Project Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Project Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Civil engineers are explicitly listed in the USMCA TN occupational categories. Your job duties must align with civil engineering work, such as design, analysis, or project management of infrastructure systems. A degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution is required, and the offer letter must reflect qualifying duties.
How does TN compare to H-1B for civil engineering jobs?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be processed at a port of entry in a single day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS petition processing. For civil engineers who qualify under USMCA, TN is faster and more predictable than the H-1B visa route.
Where can I find Civil Project Engineer jobs that support TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through generic job boards that rarely flag immigration support, Migrate Mate focuses on employers already structured to hire TN workers in professional engineering roles.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status as a Civil Project Engineer?
Yes, but Mexican citizens cannot apply at a port of entry. You must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico and receive stamp approval before entering the U.S. to work. The USMCA occupational requirements are identical, but the application process and timeline differ from the Canadian land-border process.
What happens if my civil engineering project ends before my TN status expires?
You can change employers on TN status, but the new employer must be prepared to sponsor you under a new TN filing. Canadians can do this at a port of entry with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens need to return to a consulate. Your status is tied to the specific employer and role listed on your I-94.