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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BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. We're seeking Project Engineer for our Sacramento, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience and a strong technical foundation in Land Development civil design. This role involves applying standard engineering principles to a variety of projects, from small-scale developments to major infrastructure efforts. Candidates should be confident performing geometric calculations and design tasks with minimal supervision. This position also offers opportunities to professionally develop, mentor junior staff, and provide technical support throughout all project phases.
Responsibilities
- Design and coordination of site development projects for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public works developments
- Preparation of grading and drainage plans in compliance with local and regional standards
- Design of utility systems including water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
- Preparation of technical reports, master planning studies, and entitlement support documents
- Development of construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
- Site layout planning including parking, access, and circulation design
- Integration of sustainable design elements such as low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure
- Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes and permitting requirements
- Preparation of conceptual design studies and feasibility analyses
- Collaboration across departments and external stakeholders, including other consultants throughout the project lifecycle
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in Land Development working on site development and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program is required
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- EIT certification highly preferred (candidates with EIT will be prioritized)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
WORK CONDITIONS
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
BENEFITS
- The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $122,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BKF Engineers 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 a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
INTRODUCTION
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. We're seeking Project Engineer for our Sacramento, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience and a strong technical foundation in Land Development civil design. This role involves applying standard engineering principles to a variety of projects, from small-scale developments to major infrastructure efforts. Candidates should be confident performing geometric calculations and design tasks with minimal supervision. This position also offers opportunities to professionally develop, mentor junior staff, and provide technical support throughout all project phases.
Responsibilities
- Design and coordination of site development projects for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public works developments
- Preparation of grading and drainage plans in compliance with local and regional standards
- Design of utility systems including water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
- Preparation of technical reports, master planning studies, and entitlement support documents
- Development of construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
- Site layout planning including parking, access, and circulation design
- Integration of sustainable design elements such as low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure
- Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes and permitting requirements
- Preparation of conceptual design studies and feasibility analyses
- Collaboration across departments and external stakeholders, including other consultants throughout the project lifecycle
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in Land Development working on site development and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program is required
- Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- EIT certification highly preferred (candidates with EIT will be prioritized)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
WORK CONDITIONS
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
BENEFITS
- The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $122,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BKF Engineers 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 a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
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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.