TN Visa Construction Engineer Jobs
Construction Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant engineering degree. For Canadians, your employer provides a support letter that you present at the U.S. border for same-day TN approval. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate with the employer's support letter.
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Location
Ann Arbor, Detroit, Farmington Hills, MI
Job Summary
Fishbeck is seeking a full-time Senior Civil Engineer to work in our southeast Michigan offices. The primary duty of this engineering position is to be responsible for administration and construction oversight on behalf of our clients for projects of varying size and scope. This position requires self-motivation, commitment to high-quality work performance, excellent planning and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with clients and the public, and the ability to provide leadership to staff in a project team environment. Applicants must be willing to travel and work in an outdoor environment.
Primary Functions:
- Administration and coordination of multiple municipal construction projects.
- Verify the Contractor’s completed work is in compliance with the contract documents for each project.
- Lead and Coordinate project meetings, which may include preconstruction meetings, progress meetings and public meetings, and distribute meeting minutes for each.
- Supervise engineers and technicians performing inspection, administration, and documentation for infrastructure projects from pre-bid meeting to contract close-out.
- Oversee the generation of all project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders and other generated documents.
- Review work produced by project oversight team in both the office and the field and verify the acceptability of the generated documents.
- Provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.
- Provide guidance and training to inspection staff.
- Read and interpret complex contract documents and utilize the information to determine the most appropriate solutions to unforeseen project issues as they arise.
- Monitor activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.
- Communicate effectively with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
- Effectively communicate project status and issues to client and formulate viable solutions.
- Review and draft responses to Contractor’s correspondence and claims as required.
- Monitor project budgets, proactively identify issues, and communicate them to clients along with recommended corrective actions.
- Assist with business development and growth efforts.
- Manage internal project services contract budgets.
Minimum Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and sit as needed on project sites. Ability to drive a motor vehicle to reach work sites; ability to maneuver project sites with uneven terrain. Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds of testing equipment or materials.
Desired Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Desired Skills/ Experience:
- PE License in Michigan preferred.
- Potential candidates must have 10 or more years of municipal construction experience. Experience working with the City of Detroit, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Great Lakes Water Authority or Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties is preferred. Experience with Michigan Department of Transportation is a plus.
- Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer performing oversight and administration for underground utility, road and/or bridge construction projects.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage projects ranging from local streets to complex urban freeways and structures.
- The ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
- The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
- A valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record.
What's Next?
Please submit your application, and a real person (no bots here) will get in touch with you regarding your application.
What we offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness reimbursement and activities.
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
- Vacation, sick, and volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
- 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we are 100% employee-owned!).
- And more!
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck’s services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Senior Construction Engineer
Location
Ann Arbor, Detroit, Farmington Hills, MI
Job Summary
Fishbeck is seeking a full-time Senior Civil Engineer to work in our southeast Michigan offices. The primary duty of this engineering position is to be responsible for administration and construction oversight on behalf of our clients for projects of varying size and scope. This position requires self-motivation, commitment to high-quality work performance, excellent planning and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with clients and the public, and the ability to provide leadership to staff in a project team environment. Applicants must be willing to travel and work in an outdoor environment.
Primary Functions:
- Administration and coordination of multiple municipal construction projects.
- Verify the Contractor’s completed work is in compliance with the contract documents for each project.
- Lead and Coordinate project meetings, which may include preconstruction meetings, progress meetings and public meetings, and distribute meeting minutes for each.
- Supervise engineers and technicians performing inspection, administration, and documentation for infrastructure projects from pre-bid meeting to contract close-out.
- Oversee the generation of all project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders and other generated documents.
- Review work produced by project oversight team in both the office and the field and verify the acceptability of the generated documents.
- Provide technical leadership for complex or unique assignments.
- Provide guidance and training to inspection staff.
- Read and interpret complex contract documents and utilize the information to determine the most appropriate solutions to unforeseen project issues as they arise.
- Monitor activities of assigned staff for conformance with contractual requirements.
- Communicate effectively with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
- Effectively communicate project status and issues to client and formulate viable solutions.
- Review and draft responses to Contractor’s correspondence and claims as required.
- Monitor project budgets, proactively identify issues, and communicate them to clients along with recommended corrective actions.
- Assist with business development and growth efforts.
- Manage internal project services contract budgets.
Minimum Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and sit as needed on project sites. Ability to drive a motor vehicle to reach work sites; ability to maneuver project sites with uneven terrain. Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds of testing equipment or materials.
Desired Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Desired Skills/ Experience:
- PE License in Michigan preferred.
- Potential candidates must have 10 or more years of municipal construction experience. Experience working with the City of Detroit, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Great Lakes Water Authority or Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties is preferred. Experience with Michigan Department of Transportation is a plus.
- Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer performing oversight and administration for underground utility, road and/or bridge construction projects.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage projects ranging from local streets to complex urban freeways and structures.
- The ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
- The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
- A valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record.
What's Next?
Please submit your application, and a real person (no bots here) will get in touch with you regarding your application.
What we offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness reimbursement and activities.
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
- Vacation, sick, and volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules.
- 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock options (we are 100% employee-owned!).
- And more!
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck’s services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-orientated practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Engineer
Gather degree equivalency documentation early
TN visa eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. If your Canadian or Mexican credential uses different terminology, get a credential evaluation from a recognized agency before applying to roles.
Target firms with recent visa filing history
Construction firms with recent visa filings for engineering roles have demonstrated experience with the visa sponsorship process. Look for employers who have sponsored work visas before—their familiarity with visa requirements and documentation means they're more likely equipped to support TN applications. Employers experienced with general visa sponsorship often have the internal processes in place to prepare TN support letters and understand the role requirements that qualify for TN status.
Clarify your job title matches TN categories
USCIS recognizes 'Engineer' broadly, but your offer letter must use a title that maps to the USMCA engineer category. Ask your prospective employer to confirm the title before the offer is finalized, not after.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for construction roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN. Migrate Mate filters for companies with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying where approval is already understood.
Prepare a project-specific duties letter
CBP officers at the Canadian border or U.S. consulates for Mexican applicants want to see that your role is genuinely engineering work. Your employer's support letter should describe specific technical responsibilities, not just your job title.
Negotiate TN renewal timing before accepting an offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals. Confirm your employer understands renewals require presenting updated documentation at the U.S. border or consulate (depending on your nationality), and that they'll support you through each extension, not just the initial entry.
Construction Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Construction Engineers qualify under the USMCA engineer category, provided your job duties involve applying engineering principles to construction projects and your offer letter reflects an engineering title. General construction management without a technical engineering scope may not qualify, so your employer's support letter needs to document the technical nature of your responsibilities clearly.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Construction Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process for those entering at the border. H-1B visa requires a cap-subject lottery, a filed I-129 petition, and months of waiting. For Construction Engineers who qualify under USMCA, TN is faster to obtain and simpler for employers to administer, making it the more practical path for most Canadian and Mexican professionals.
What does the employer need to do to sponsor a TN visa for a Construction Engineer?
The employer prepares a support letter documenting your qualifications and the role details. For Canadian applicants, you present this letter at the U.S. land border or airport port of entry—no additional USCIS petition is required. Mexican nationals use the employer's support letter when applying at a U.S. consulate. The support letter preparation typically takes a few business days, and you can begin the TN application process once it's ready.
Can I find Construction Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for USMCA professionals looking for employers experienced with visa sponsorship. Rather than sorting through postings from companies unfamiliar with the process, Migrate Mate surfaces Construction Engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, saving you the time of educating each employer about work visas from scratch.
Can I switch employers after starting work on TN status as a Construction Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before you start with a new employer, they must prepare a support letter for you and you must obtain new TN authorization, either through a CBP port of entry (for Canadian nationals) or a U.S. consulate (for Mexican nationals). Working for the new employer before that authorization is granted would put you out of status.