TN Visa Construction Intern Jobs
Construction Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position is tied to a recognized professional category such as Engineer or Scientist. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a numerical limit.
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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Construction Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction leaders, contribute to high-visibility roadway and bridge projects, and play a key role in ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency from construction start through completion. The Project Engineer can sit in either Milwaukee or Madison.
What You'll Do:
- Support the management and delivery of highway, roadway, and bridge construction projects
- Assist the Construction Project Manager with day-to-day project execution, documentation, and coordination
- Review construction plans and specifications to ensure work aligns with contract requirements
- Monitor contractor activities and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards
- Track quantities, review pay estimates, and assist with justification of contractor payments
- Perform field observations and inspections, documenting work progress and issues
- Assist with resolving constructability issues and responding to contractor RFIs
- Coordinate and monitor material testing activities, including concrete, soils, and aggregates
- Prepare daily work reports, field documentation, and reports using electronic systems
- Communicate effectively with clients, inspectors, contractors, and internal project teams
- Support constructability reviews and design-related tasks between field assignments, as needed
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 6+ years of construction engineering or transportation infrastructure experience
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience supporting roadway, bridge, or transportation construction projects
- Familiarity with DOT construction standards and specifications (WisDOT or similar preferred)
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and quality control testing
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and pay items
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $130,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Construction Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction leaders, contribute to high-visibility roadway and bridge projects, and play a key role in ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency from construction start through completion. The Project Engineer can sit in either Milwaukee or Madison.
What You'll Do:
- Support the management and delivery of highway, roadway, and bridge construction projects
- Assist the Construction Project Manager with day-to-day project execution, documentation, and coordination
- Review construction plans and specifications to ensure work aligns with contract requirements
- Monitor contractor activities and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards
- Track quantities, review pay estimates, and assist with justification of contractor payments
- Perform field observations and inspections, documenting work progress and issues
- Assist with resolving constructability issues and responding to contractor RFIs
- Coordinate and monitor material testing activities, including concrete, soils, and aggregates
- Prepare daily work reports, field documentation, and reports using electronic systems
- Communicate effectively with clients, inspectors, contractors, and internal project teams
- Support constructability reviews and design-related tasks between field assignments, as needed
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- 6+ years of construction engineering or transportation infrastructure experience
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience supporting roadway, bridge, or transportation construction projects
- Familiarity with DOT construction standards and specifications (WisDOT or similar preferred)
- Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and quality control testing
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and pay items
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $130,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Intern
Match your credentials to a qualifying TN category
Construction Intern roles don't have their own TN visa category. You need a degree in civil engineering, architecture, or a related field to qualify under Engineer or Scientist. Confirm your specific degree aligns with the job's technical duties before applying.
Target firms with active engineering project pipelines
General contractors and civil engineering consultancies are the most reliable sponsors for construction intern roles. Look for firms with ongoing federal or infrastructure contracts, as those projects typically require licensed engineers who expect to file TN petitions routinely.
Get your degree credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your engineering degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator confirms U.S. equivalency. Do this before negotiations so you're ready when the employer asks for documentation.
Ask the employer to prepare a detailed offer letter
TN approval at the border or consulate depends heavily on the offer letter. It must specify your job title, duties tied to your engineering or science credentials, the period of employment, and that you won't be displacing a U.S. worker.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find construction and engineering employers with recent visa filings who understand work visa sponsorship processes. Filtering by employer sponsorship experience helps you target firms familiar with supporting international talent, rather than cold-applying to companies with no visa sponsorship background.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens can't self-process at the border and must schedule a consular interview, which can add several weeks. Factor this into your start date negotiation with the employer so you're not agreeing to an unrealistic first day.
Construction Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Intern role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Not automatically. The TN visa doesn't have a standalone category for construction interns. To qualify, your role and your degree must align with a recognized TN category such as Engineer. If your internship involves civil, structural, or construction engineering tasks and you hold a relevant degree, it can qualify under that category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for construction internship roles?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval can happen at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, a spring registration window, and months of processing time. For a construction internship tied to an engineering degree, TN is the faster and more reliable path for Canadian and Mexican citizens.
What documents does the employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, your professional duties tied to a qualifying TN category, the employment period, and your educational qualifications. For construction intern roles, the letter should explicitly describe the engineering or technical nature of your work, not just administrative or general site tasks.
Where can I find construction employers who sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter employers by their recent visa filings in construction and engineering, which surfaces firms already experienced with work visa sponsorship. That experience matters because employers who have sponsored visas before are far more likely to move quickly once you receive an offer.
Can I apply for a construction internship TN visa if my degree is still in progress?
No. TN requires a completed degree from a recognized institution that aligns with the qualifying professional category. If you're still enrolled, you aren't eligible for TN status yet. F-1 CPT may be an option if you're studying at a U.S. institution, but TN requires the credential to already be conferred at the time of application.