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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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Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers. The Substation Civil Engineering department is responsible for civil work for all PG&E substations. This includes the design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment support structures.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This is a journey-level engineer job that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. Uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles, working with minimal supervision. Works with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners in assessing project needs. Responsibilities beyond those of associate Project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: develop technical studies and reports, and provide guidance to contractors and outside vendors. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team, including both internal and external clients, to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments. Gathers technical information from field data and project team.
- Prepares cost estimates.
- Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks.
- Establishes engineering schedule.
- Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed and provides periodic updates.
- Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents. Coordinating with other lines of business, ensures designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job scope.
- Approves revisions to existing drawings for routine projects.
- Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects.
- Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
- Participates in periodic design review meetings.
- Coordinates project activities with other disciplines for routine projects.
- Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems.
- May perform functions of Associate level Engineer and in addition:
- Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
- Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors, and outside vendors.
- Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
- Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.
- Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
- Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
- Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
- Participates in the development of effective restoration plans. Assists in root cause analysis.
- Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
- In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.
- Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
- Active California PE license, Civil or Structural
- 3 years of experience in civil or structural engineering and design
Desired:
- Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
- Familiar with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360 and California Building Code
- Familiar with SAP2000 or similar structural analysis program
Best regards,
Sourabh Shukla
Technical Recruiter
Info Way Solutions LLC
📞 +1 925 241 0282
📧 Sourabh@infowaygroup.com
Civil Project Engineer
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers. The Substation Civil Engineering department is responsible for civil work for all PG&E substations. This includes the design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment support structures.
Position Summary
This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This is a journey-level engineer job that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. Uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles, working with minimal supervision. Works with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners in assessing project needs. Responsibilities beyond those of associate Project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: develop technical studies and reports, and provide guidance to contractors and outside vendors. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team, including both internal and external clients, to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments. Gathers technical information from field data and project team.
- Prepares cost estimates.
- Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks.
- Establishes engineering schedule.
- Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed and provides periodic updates.
- Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents. Coordinating with other lines of business, ensures designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job scope.
- Approves revisions to existing drawings for routine projects.
- Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects.
- Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
- Participates in periodic design review meetings.
- Coordinates project activities with other disciplines for routine projects.
- Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems.
- May perform functions of Associate level Engineer and in addition:
- Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
- Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors, and outside vendors.
- Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
- Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.
- Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
- Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
- Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
- Participates in the development of effective restoration plans. Assists in root cause analysis.
- Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
- In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.
- Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
- Active California PE license, Civil or Structural
- 3 years of experience in civil or structural engineering and design
Desired:
- Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
- Familiar with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360 and California Building Code
- Familiar with SAP2000 or similar structural analysis program
Best regards,
Sourabh Shukla
Technical Recruiter
Info Way Solutions LLC
📞 +1 925 241 0282
📧 Sourabh@infowaygroup.com
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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 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.
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Find Civil Project Engineer JobsCivil 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 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 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.
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