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Controls Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineering technologist category, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a direct path to U.S. employment without a lottery. Your degree or technical diploma in instrumentation, electrical systems, or industrial automation is the credential employers and CBP will evaluate.
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INTRODUCTION
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician - Rail with proven leadership skills and a devoted work ethic who is looking for a successful career and the opportunity to grow with The Middlesex Corporation, a rapidly growing, successful, and well established heavy civil infrastructure company. As a Quality Control Technician - Rail, you will play a critical role in the overall leadership and successful and timely delivery of complex multimillion-dollar fast-track, complex heavy-civil, highway and bridge projects from pre-construction stage through project execution and completion.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with and actively promote all Safety policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, incidents, and near-misses to uphold the company's core value of "Safety first."
- Actively participate in overall day-to-day operational leadership and decision-making as the subject matter expert for all project quality management functions including self-performed work, materials or work performed by suppliers, vendors, subcontractors.
- Provide ongoing and regular quality control related technical input for construction planning, interpretation of design, development of efficient construction methods and quality controls processes for execution of the work.
- Manage and schedule all required quality testing, inspections and documentation including all third-party quality control related services.
- Manage the quality processes required per contract documents, specifications, drawings, engineering calcs for work activities such as crane/hoisting lifts, temporary works, falsework, shoring, formwork, safety systems, etc.
- Provide overall leadership to ensure work is constructed in compliance and work quality is accurately documented through clear and traceable record keeping and reporting.
- Develop and implement project specific Quality Control Plan that meets company policies, project requirements and is aligned with industry standards and best practices. Perform periodic audits to verify adherence to QA/QC Management Plan.
- Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of project contract documents, (drawings and specifications, and requirements by reference, etc.
- Maintain applicable industry reference standards and facilitate project access to relevant team members.
- Develop and implement a project Quality Control orientation program to ensure project team members are familiar with the requirements of the project QC Management Plan, and conduct to relevant project specific training, relative to Quality Control roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures.
- Contribute to interpretation and dissemination and communication of project quality control requirements to relevant, staff including field crews and craft supervision.
- Assist in document management to ensure all project documents are updated and current to reflect any changes, revisions, etc.
- Assist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers/vendors to ensure subcontract/vendor agreements capture required quality related scope of work.
- Prepare and submit accurate Quality Control project status project reports.
- Manage project submittal process to ensure timely receipt, review and approval of submittals and shop drawings, as-builts, and other required documentation.
- Actively participate in RFI process to ensure timely receipt, review, response close out.
- Monitor project work for any non-compliance issues and ensure corrective measures are approved, executed and closed-out with documented acceptance.
- Manage project close-out including, timely management of punch list, commissioning, and transitional system operations turnover.
Qualifications
- Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience performing in a construction quality control management role on a heavy civil construction rail project.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction industry practices and standards as well as experience with supervision, estimating, scheduling, budget preparation and project status reporting.
- Experience utilizing project management software systems.
- Currently possess or the ability to attain; NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist, and USACE Construction Quality Manager Certification.
- Heavy-Civil construction experience.
Necessary Attributes:
- Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles to create a cohesive team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Ability to work efficiently within a team, maintaining high levels of productivity and teamwork.
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong reliance on experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals effectively.
- Dedicated, hardworking, and committed to quality standards.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

INTRODUCTION
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician - Rail with proven leadership skills and a devoted work ethic who is looking for a successful career and the opportunity to grow with The Middlesex Corporation, a rapidly growing, successful, and well established heavy civil infrastructure company. As a Quality Control Technician - Rail, you will play a critical role in the overall leadership and successful and timely delivery of complex multimillion-dollar fast-track, complex heavy-civil, highway and bridge projects from pre-construction stage through project execution and completion.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with and actively promote all Safety policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, incidents, and near-misses to uphold the company's core value of "Safety first."
- Actively participate in overall day-to-day operational leadership and decision-making as the subject matter expert for all project quality management functions including self-performed work, materials or work performed by suppliers, vendors, subcontractors.
- Provide ongoing and regular quality control related technical input for construction planning, interpretation of design, development of efficient construction methods and quality controls processes for execution of the work.
- Manage and schedule all required quality testing, inspections and documentation including all third-party quality control related services.
- Manage the quality processes required per contract documents, specifications, drawings, engineering calcs for work activities such as crane/hoisting lifts, temporary works, falsework, shoring, formwork, safety systems, etc.
- Provide overall leadership to ensure work is constructed in compliance and work quality is accurately documented through clear and traceable record keeping and reporting.
- Develop and implement project specific Quality Control Plan that meets company policies, project requirements and is aligned with industry standards and best practices. Perform periodic audits to verify adherence to QA/QC Management Plan.
- Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of project contract documents, (drawings and specifications, and requirements by reference, etc.
- Maintain applicable industry reference standards and facilitate project access to relevant team members.
- Develop and implement a project Quality Control orientation program to ensure project team members are familiar with the requirements of the project QC Management Plan, and conduct to relevant project specific training, relative to Quality Control roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures.
- Contribute to interpretation and dissemination and communication of project quality control requirements to relevant, staff including field crews and craft supervision.
- Assist in document management to ensure all project documents are updated and current to reflect any changes, revisions, etc.
- Assist in the procurement, buy-out, and management of subcontractors, suppliers/vendors to ensure subcontract/vendor agreements capture required quality related scope of work.
- Prepare and submit accurate Quality Control project status project reports.
- Manage project submittal process to ensure timely receipt, review and approval of submittals and shop drawings, as-builts, and other required documentation.
- Actively participate in RFI process to ensure timely receipt, review, response close out.
- Monitor project work for any non-compliance issues and ensure corrective measures are approved, executed and closed-out with documented acceptance.
- Manage project close-out including, timely management of punch list, commissioning, and transitional system operations turnover.
Qualifications
- Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience performing in a construction quality control management role on a heavy civil construction rail project.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction industry practices and standards as well as experience with supervision, estimating, scheduling, budget preparation and project status reporting.
- Experience utilizing project management software systems.
- Currently possess or the ability to attain; NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist, and USACE Construction Quality Manager Certification.
- Heavy-Civil construction experience.
Necessary Attributes:
- Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles to create a cohesive team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Ability to work efficiently within a team, maintaining high levels of productivity and teamwork.
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong reliance on experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals effectively.
- Dedicated, hardworking, and committed to quality standards.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Technician
Verify your credential maps to TN
TN eligibility for Controls Technicians depends on holding a degree or diploma in engineering technology, electronics, or a related technical field. A general trades certificate alone typically won't satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for this category.
Target manufacturers running automated production lines
Automotive, pharmaceutical, and food processing facilities rely heavily on PLC and SCADA systems and file TN petitions regularly for controls roles. Searching by NAICS codes for those industries narrows your list to employers already familiar with TN sponsorship.
Get your job offer letter TN-ready before filing
CBP reviews the offer letter at the port of entry for Canadians. It must specify your title, duties tied to instrumentation or control systems, wage, and that the position requires your technical credential, not just prefers it.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active TN hiring
Migrate Mate filters Controls Technician postings by employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying and explaining the visa from scratch. Lead with roles marked as TN-eligible to cut your job search timeline.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' different filing path
Mexican citizens must file Form I-129 with USCIS before starting work, unlike Canadians who can present their documents at a port of entry. Build at least 30 to 60 days of processing time into your start date negotiation with the employer.
Request TN status in three-year increments from day one
Each TN admission can be granted for up to three years. If an employer or CBP officer offers a shorter period, you can respectfully ask for the full term, since USCIS and CBP both allow it for qualified Controls Technician positions under USMCA.
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Find Controls Technician JobsControls Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Technician role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Controls Technician positions qualify under the USMCA's engineering technologist category when the role requires specialized knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA systems, or industrial control networks. You'll need a degree or technical diploma in engineering technology or a closely related field. CBP evaluates both your credential and the job duties described in the employer's offer letter at the time of admission.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Controls Technician jobs?
TN has no annual cap or lottery, which means Canadian professionals can apply at a port of entry and begin work the same day if approved. H-1B selection is randomized and limited to 85,000 registrations per year, with a months-long wait before employment starts. For Controls Technician roles, TN is faster, more predictable, and requires no USCIS petition for Canadians, making it the more practical sponsorship path for this occupation.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must produce a detailed offer letter on company letterhead specifying your job title, a summary of controls-specific duties, your start date, wage, and a statement that the position requires your technical degree. For Mexican nationals, the employer also files Form I-129 with USCIS. Canadians present the letter directly at the border alongside their credential documentation, so errors in the letter can cause an immediate denial at the port of entry.
Where can I find Controls Technician jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Controls Technician roles filtered by employers who actively sponsor TN visas, so you can focus your search on companies already open to the process. Starting with TN-ready postings avoids spending time convincing employers unfamiliar with USMCA work authorization, which is a common friction point for Canadian and Mexican professionals in technical fields.
Can I switch employers after starting work on a TN visa as a Controls Technician?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your admission. Canadians need to apply at a port of entry with a new offer letter from the incoming employer before beginning work there. Mexican nationals must file a new I-129 with USCIS. Your current TN does not automatically transfer, so coordinate the timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorized status between your last day and your new employer's paperwork clearing.
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