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Construction Supervisor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, provided you hold a relevant engineering degree and your duties involve overseeing technical construction operations. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry. Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Both paths skip the H-1B lottery entirely.
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A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
Location: Whiting, Indiana
Work Environment: Refinery / Field-Based
Schedule: Day or night shifts may be required based on project and turnaround needs
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required
Important Notice Regarding This Opportunity
This position is associated with a pending contract award. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.
Position Overview
The Construction Quality Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (ICE) provides field-based quality oversight for electrical, instrumentation, and controls construction activities supporting refinery projects in Whiting, Indiana.
This role is responsible for verifying construction quality, inspection and testing requirements, quality documentation, and turnover readiness. The position supports work performed both inside and outside turnaround (TAR) windows and works closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Discipline Engineering teams.
The ICE scope may include electrical systems, field instrumentation, control systems, panels, power distribution and motor control interfaces, safety systems, and supporting communications infrastructure.
The position may also support supplier inspection activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final inspections, as required.
Key Responsibilities
Field Quality Oversight
- Maintain a daily field presence and conduct walkdowns of active ICE construction work.
- Verify installation quality and compliance with Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, approved work practices, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with Construction supervision and Contractor QC to address quality issues, inspection priorities, and turnover readiness.
Work Packages
- Review Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Job Notes, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
- Confirm inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and ICE scope are clearly defined before execution.
- Participate in Issued for Review (IFR) reviews and provide quality input related to constructability, inspection, testing, and turnover.
- Verify field work is performed in accordance with approved work packages and established scope boundaries.
ICE Construction Quality
- Verify electrical, instrumentation, and controls installations meet applicable workmanship and installation requirements.
- Review labeling, terminations, grounding, hazardous-area installations, instrumentation, controls, safety systems, and power distribution work.
- Identify quality concerns and work collaboratively with field teams to resolve issues.
Inspection, Testing & Mechanical Completion
- Witness and verify inspection and testing activities required by work packages and ITPs.
- Confirm required testing, including megger testing, grounding and bonding, continuity checks, calibration, and loop verification.
- Verify that testing is properly documented and technically acceptable.
- Support Mechanical Completion readiness and turnover.
Quality Documentation & NCR Management
- Support the progressive development of Quality Control Packages with Contractor QC.
- Verify packages contain required inspection records, test results, drawings, RFIs, NCRs, and punch-list documentation.
- Initiate ICE construction NCRs in ESQ2 and verify corrective actions are completed.
- Support Acceptance of Work and documentation closeout.
Punch List & Turnover
- Participate in Mechanical Completion and System Handover walkdowns.
- Verify ICE punch-list items are clearly documented, corrected, and closed.
- Support turnover readiness in accordance with project requirements.
Commissioning & Startup
- Verify ICE construction completion, testing, and documentation before energization or functional checkout.
- Support loop checks and functional testing activities.
- Support Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) readiness by confirming completion of required work, testing, Quality Control Packages, NCRs, and punch-list items.
Field Leadership & Quality
- Perform applicable Self-Verification and Oversight activities.
- Conduct Leadership in the Field engagements to reinforce quality expectations and safe execution.
- Perform Right First Time observations and support early identification and resolution of quality issues.
Additional Inspection Support
- Work closely with Construction, Contractor QC, Commissioning, Operations, and Engineering teams to support project execution and turnover.
- Support supplier inspections, FATs, and final inspections when assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls construction quality, inspection, or supervision within a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting daily field walkdowns and workface quality verification.
- Experience reviewing ICE inspection and test documentation.
- Experience supporting Mechanical Completion and project turnover.
- Working knowledge of electrical testing, grounding and bonding, continuity testing, calibration, and loop verification.
- Working knowledge of hazardous-area installation requirements.
- Experience with Quality Control Packages, NCR management, Acceptance of Work, and punch-list closeout.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Engineering, and Contractor teams.
- TWIC card required for site access.
- Ability to work at heights and within an active industrial/refinery environment.
- Ability to work day or night shifts based on project and turnaround requirements.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls.
- Formal quality control, inspection, or construction verification training.
- ASQ CQI, CQA, or CQE certification.
- Journeyman Electrician or equivalent field credential.
- ISA certification.
- CompEx EX01–EX04 or equivalent hazardous-area certification.
- NICET certification.
- API SIEE certification.
- Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience supporting commissioning or startup activities within refinery or process-unit projects.
Contract Award Contingency
This opportunity is being recruited in anticipation of a potential contract award. Any employment offer and anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, project requirements, and any applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Construction Supervisor
Align your credentials to Engineer requirements
TN visa status for Construction Supervisors flows through the Engineer occupational category. Gather transcripts showing a degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering before outreach. A mismatch in discipline is the most common denial trigger.
Target firms with active federal contracts
General contractors and construction managers on federally funded projects are accustomed to international hiring compliance. Their HR teams have handled prevailing wage documentation and are less likely to reject TN sponsorship requests as unfamiliar.
Request a detailed offer letter describing technical duties
CBP officers assess whether your day-to-day role qualifies as engineering-level work, not just general site management. Your offer letter must specify technical oversight responsibilities like structural inspection or project specification compliance, not just crew coordination.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify construction employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. Leading with a targeted employer list cuts the job search timeline and connects you with hiring managers already familiar with visa sponsorship processes.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular interview timeline
Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate and cannot self-petition at the border. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date planning to account for appointment availability and document review at the consular post.
Confirm your employer understands no USCIS petition is required
Canadian applicants complete TN admission at the port of entry without a USCIS filing. Some construction HR departments assume a petition is mandatory. Clarifying this upfront prevents unnecessary delays during the offer and onboarding process.
Construction Supervisor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Supervisor role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is structured. Construction Supervisor positions qualify under the TN Engineer category, but CBP must determine that the duties involve professional engineering work, not solely administrative oversight or crew management. Your job title alone is not sufficient. The offer letter must document technical responsibilities like structural assessment, specification review, or compliance with engineering standards.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Construction Supervisor jobs?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no USCIS petition filing period to wait on. Canadian nationals can secure TN status at the port of entry the same day an offer is signed. H-1B registration opens once per year and selection is randomized. For Canadian and Mexican construction professionals, TN is a faster and more predictable path when the role meets the Engineer category definition.
What documents do I need to present at the border for TN admission as a Construction Supervisor?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer describing your engineering-level duties, and credentials confirming your degree in a qualifying engineering discipline. CBP may also ask for your transcripts or professional designations. Organizing these documents in a clear package before arrival reduces processing delays at the port of entry.
Where can I find Construction Supervisor jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. jobs with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by job category and visa type to surface construction employers already familiar with the TN process, which shortens the negotiation cycle when discussing sponsorship with hiring managers.
Can my employer renew my TN status indefinitely if I stay in the same Construction Supervisor role?
TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed without a cap on the number of renewals. Your employer needs to provide an updated offer letter and documentation confirming the role still meets TN eligibility criteria at each renewal. Canadians can renew at the port of entry or through USCIS. Mexican nationals renew through consular processing.