TN Visa Controls Engineer Jobs
Controls Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering PLC programming, SCADA systems, and automated manufacturing work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Your degree must be in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering.
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Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of GPM guidelines and Portfolio management tools, as well as cost budgeting and forecasting tools of the trade
- Produce project budgets and funding reports at each stage gate with the appropriate level of detail per site’s GPM guidelines and based on project size and complexity
- Becomes site SME regarding LC area factors such as taxes as applicable to projects, cost trends, contractor hourly rates and mark-ups by discipline, and application of industry standard progress methods
- Work with Project Managers (PM’s) in all phases of projects to ensure alignment of the master project scope (control estimate) and estimates/proposals received from vendors and service providers for the work. Provide support and feedback to PM’s during bid process to ensure all potential costs have been accounted for
- Lead in the local development of a more robust and consistent WBS/CBS approach to cost management from initial funding stage through the life of the project, resulting in cost structures that integrate well with SAP reporting as well as integrated cost and schedule management
- Advancement in the application of WBS/CBS philosophy at the cost estimate stage will be coupled with a matching WBS approach to development of project schedules via MS Projects or Primavera, whereby enabling improvement and consistency in project cost forecasting
- Actively engage with PMs in application of the Change Management workflow when necessary, giving in depth assessment of cost and schedule impacts of individual changes and helping ensure proactive documentation and DOA compliance, signoffs, etc.
- Works with local and central project controls teams to ensure systems, tools and processes are in place in support of continuous improvements relating to cost performance, forecasting, and cost predictability
- Plays an active part in annual AOP development, producing high level cost analyses as needed to allow creation of a more credible forecasting approach to quarterly spend projections for the following budget year and outyears
- Maintain an ongoing dialog with the Maintenance team to ensure project cost forecasts are accurate and work order settlement rules are in place for all capital reclasses
- Facilitate interfaces between Owner and Contractor cost forecasting and analyses
- Be an active participant in work process development and improvement
- Works with Finance to ensure capital and capital expenses are clearly defined and allocated properly
- Support additional assigned duties/responsibilities
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00
Ideal Background
Education: B.S. degree. In lieu of degree, a combination of a high school education and relevant professional experience will be considered, such as professional certifications or training specific to cost and/or accounting will be given strong consideration.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 7 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous SAP Experience
- Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM
- Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management
- Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization
- Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies
- Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects
- Ability to challenge the status quo
- Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of GPM guidelines and Portfolio management tools, as well as cost budgeting and forecasting tools of the trade
- Produce project budgets and funding reports at each stage gate with the appropriate level of detail per site’s GPM guidelines and based on project size and complexity
- Becomes site SME regarding LC area factors such as taxes as applicable to projects, cost trends, contractor hourly rates and mark-ups by discipline, and application of industry standard progress methods
- Work with Project Managers (PM’s) in all phases of projects to ensure alignment of the master project scope (control estimate) and estimates/proposals received from vendors and service providers for the work. Provide support and feedback to PM’s during bid process to ensure all potential costs have been accounted for
- Lead in the local development of a more robust and consistent WBS/CBS approach to cost management from initial funding stage through the life of the project, resulting in cost structures that integrate well with SAP reporting as well as integrated cost and schedule management
- Advancement in the application of WBS/CBS philosophy at the cost estimate stage will be coupled with a matching WBS approach to development of project schedules via MS Projects or Primavera, whereby enabling improvement and consistency in project cost forecasting
- Actively engage with PMs in application of the Change Management workflow when necessary, giving in depth assessment of cost and schedule impacts of individual changes and helping ensure proactive documentation and DOA compliance, signoffs, etc.
- Works with local and central project controls teams to ensure systems, tools and processes are in place in support of continuous improvements relating to cost performance, forecasting, and cost predictability
- Plays an active part in annual AOP development, producing high level cost analyses as needed to allow creation of a more credible forecasting approach to quarterly spend projections for the following budget year and outyears
- Maintain an ongoing dialog with the Maintenance team to ensure project cost forecasts are accurate and work order settlement rules are in place for all capital reclasses
- Facilitate interfaces between Owner and Contractor cost forecasting and analyses
- Be an active participant in work process development and improvement
- Works with Finance to ensure capital and capital expenses are clearly defined and allocated properly
- Support additional assigned duties/responsibilities
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00
Ideal Background
Education: B.S. degree. In lieu of degree, a combination of a high school education and relevant professional experience will be considered, such as professional certifications or training specific to cost and/or accounting will be given strong consideration.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 7 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous SAP Experience
- Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM
- Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management
- Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization
- Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies
- Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects
- Ability to challenge the status quo
- Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Align your credentials to USMCA engineer categories
TN visa classification requires a degree in engineering, not just a related field. A controls engineering role backed by a computer science or physics degree often draws CBP scrutiny, so prepare a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the engineering category explicitly.
Target manufacturers with visa sponsorship experience
Automotive, aerospace, and food processing companies often hire controls engineers under TN status. Prioritize employers with recent visa filings, since their experience with visa sponsorship demonstrates familiarity with work authorization processes. Look for roles emphasizing PLC or SCADA system requirements—these technical specifications strengthen your case when presenting your credentials and support letter at the U.S. port of entry or consulate, where you'll demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under the TN category.
Request a detailed offer letter before your border crossing
For Canadian citizens, CBP adjudicates TN status at the port of entry on the spot. Your offer letter must specify your title as engineer, describe control systems duties, state your degree requirement, and confirm full-time employment to avoid a same-day denial.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who sponsor TN visas
Search Migrate Mate to identify controls engineering roles at companies with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. Filtering by TN-eligible roles saves time and connects you directly with employers experienced with work visa processes who are likely to understand your visa needs.
Prepare documentation for multi-site or contractor roles
Controls engineers frequently work on-site at client facilities rather than at the sponsoring employer's address. CBP can question whether a contractor arrangement satisfies the employer-employee relationship TN requires, so get a client work authorization letter alongside your offer letter.
Understand Mexico's TN allocation before your consular appointment
Mexican citizens are subject to an annual TN cap of 5,500 visas. Schedule your consular interview in Mexico City, Guadalajara, or Monterrey well before your intended start date, and confirm your employer's role description matches the engineer occupation list exactly.
Controls Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a controls engineer role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, controls engineering falls under the USMCA engineer occupation category, which covers electrical, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineers. Your job duties must center on engineering work, such as designing or programming control systems, PLCs, or SCADA infrastructure. A title of 'controls engineer' with an engineering degree and a qualifying employer offer is the standard path to TN approval.
How does TN compare to H-1B for controls engineer positions?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery each spring, and approval can take six months or more. For controls engineers with a Canadian or Mexican passport, TN is faster to obtain, simpler to renew, and allows you to start work sooner after receiving an offer.
Where can I find controls engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists controls engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying and discovering sponsorship issues after the interview. Filtering by TN-eligible positions narrows your search to companies experienced with work visa sponsorship and prepared to write the support letter you'll need at the U.S. border or consulate.
Can I cross the Canadian border to get TN status as a controls engineer?
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry without scheduling a consular appointment. Bring your offer letter, engineering degree transcripts or diploma, and a credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside the U.S. or Canada. CBP officers adjudicate TN applications on the spot, and most approvals are granted the same day.
What happens to my TN status if I change controls engineering employers?
TN status is employer-specific, so switching companies requires a new TN filing. Canadian citizens can re-enter at the border with a new offer letter from the next employer. Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate in Mexico for a new visa stamp. You cannot begin working for the new employer until the new TN is approved.