TN Visa Data Center Engineering Jobs
Data Center Engineering roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers who design, operate, and maintain critical infrastructure facilities. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
BASIC FUNCTION
As our Data Center Project Engineer, you will support the Mechanical Engineers that build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors, information workflow, and coordination of document management including requests for information (RFI), change orders, report, and schedule updates supporting our Mechanical Engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Establishing communication and coordination across a data center region’s general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes, RFI’s (requests for information), and change orders and dashboard and track this information for regional leadership review. Include tracking status of priority and due dates.
- Requesting and reviewing MOPs (Method of Procedure) for proper detail, necessity, and risk.
- On-boarding new vendors for badging and orientation.
- Updating project management software with milestone dates, correspondence, and documents.
- Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
- Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
- Managing checklist including various checklists including substantial completion checks, safety, and quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
- Equivalent construction experience or a strong technical background such as aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar disciplines may be considered in place of a directly aligned degree.
- Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.)
- 1-5 years of experience in construction or project management.
- Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations that include but are not limited to utility substation feeds, transformers, switchgear, VFI Class UPS, DRUPS, PDUs, ATS, STS, SLA/VRLA batteries and associated systems, diesel/gas turbine generators and related fuel systems, Surge Suppression, Active Harmonic Filtering, battery monitoring systems, branch circuit monitoring systems or SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers, hospitals, power plants, military facilities, etc.).
- Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts.
- CFC license or PMI qualification (PMP, IPMA, IPMC).
LOCATION: On-site near Temple, TX
Base Pay - $70,000-$125,000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
BASIC FUNCTION
As our Data Center Project Engineer, you will support the Mechanical Engineers that build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors, information workflow, and coordination of document management including requests for information (RFI), change orders, report, and schedule updates supporting our Mechanical Engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Establishing communication and coordination across a data center region’s general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes, RFI’s (requests for information), and change orders and dashboard and track this information for regional leadership review. Include tracking status of priority and due dates.
- Requesting and reviewing MOPs (Method of Procedure) for proper detail, necessity, and risk.
- On-boarding new vendors for badging and orientation.
- Updating project management software with milestone dates, correspondence, and documents.
- Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
- Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
- Managing checklist including various checklists including substantial completion checks, safety, and quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
- Equivalent construction experience or a strong technical background such as aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar disciplines may be considered in place of a directly aligned degree.
- Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.)
- 1-5 years of experience in construction or project management.
- Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations that include but are not limited to utility substation feeds, transformers, switchgear, VFI Class UPS, DRUPS, PDUs, ATS, STS, SLA/VRLA batteries and associated systems, diesel/gas turbine generators and related fuel systems, Surge Suppression, Active Harmonic Filtering, battery monitoring systems, branch circuit monitoring systems or SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers, hospitals, power plants, military facilities, etc.).
- Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts.
- CFC license or PMI qualification (PMP, IPMA, IPMC).
LOCATION: On-site near Temple, TX
Base Pay - $70,000-$125,000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Engineering
Align your credentials to USMCA engineer categories
TN visa approval for Data Center Engineering requires a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or systems engineering. A general technology or IT degree alone won't satisfy CBP officers, so confirm your credential maps to a recognized engineering discipline before applying.
Target employers with active facilities operations
Focus on companies that own and operate data centers directly rather than those that only lease colocation space. Operators need licensed engineers on-site for power, cooling, and structural systems, making them far more likely to support a TN filing.
Request a detailed support letter before your border appointment
Your employer's support letter must specify your engineering duties, the degree requirement for the role, and that the position is temporary. Vague language about 'managing infrastructure' gets rejected at the port of entry, so negotiate the exact wording before you travel.
Use Migrate Mate to surface TN-ready data center employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship status, letting you identify data center operators already familiar with the Engineer category filing process and skip outreach to employers who have never sponsored a TN before.
Clarify your role scope covers engineering not IT operations
CBP distinguishes engineers who design and analyze systems from technicians who monitor and repair them. If your job description blends both, work with your employer to reframe duties around load calculations, redundancy design, or capacity planning to avoid a TN denial at inspection.
Time your Mexican consular appointment around visa bulletin backlogs
Mexican TN applicants go through consular processing in Ciudad Juárez or Mexico City. Schedule your appointment at least six to eight weeks ahead of your start date, since consulate capacity fluctuates and a single rescheduling delay can push your start date by months.
Data Center Engineering TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Data Center Engineering qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes, provided your role falls under the USMCA Engineer category. Electrical, mechanical, civil, and systems engineers working on power distribution, cooling infrastructure, structural design, or capacity planning all qualify. Roles focused purely on network administration or IT support typically do not, because CBP treats those as technician work rather than professional engineering.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for data center engineers?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved the same day at a U.S. port of entry. H-1B visa requires a lottery registration, a months-long USCIS adjudication process, and an October 1 start date. For data center engineers with a qualifying degree and a concrete job offer, TN is almost always faster and more predictable than H-1B visa.
Where can I find data center engineering jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters listings by TN visa sponsorship status so you can identify employers who already understand the USMCA Engineer category, rather than spending weeks educating recruiters at companies that have never processed a TN petition. Searching by role and visa type together significantly cuts your research time.
Can I switch data center engineering employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but you cannot work for the new employer until the new TN is approved. Canadian citizens can get the new TN approved same-day at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. You don't need to resign before the new TN is approved, but you cannot start the new role first.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN filing?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that details your job title, engineering duties, the specific USMCA Engineer subcategory, your anticipated length of employment, and confirmation that the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering. You'll also need your original degree credentials and any professional engineering licensure documentation your state requires for the site.