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Design Project Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when your work centers on technical design systems, construction coordination, or product development. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consulate appointment.
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Weston & Sampson is currently expanding our practice in the southeast and looking to add experienced design engineering staff in our Apex, NC office. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of professional experience in Utility Design.
What you’ll do:
- Assist Project Manager with engineering work.
- Development of utility design plan sets for a variety of transportation and municipal projects in accordance with the required formats set forth by NCDOT or the municipality.
- Prepare Utility Construction Special Provisions / Specifications in accordance with NCDOT / municipal utility owner requirements.
- Prepare cost/quantity estimates for projects at various stages of design.
- Prepare and submit Permit Packages to various state agencies or self-permitting municipalities.
- Some travel will be required within NC to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other W&S office locations and industry conferences/seminars outside of NC.
- Perform on-site field work. This may include: walking the project site/corridor to verify the existing conditions of utilities; observation of contractors and sub-consultants during construction; verify the as-built conditions of facilities.
- Prepare legible, concise, scaled notes and drawings.
- Represent and promote Weston & Sampson at project meetings, conferences, and professional society events.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and interact with Client and Utility Owner Points of Contact in order to manage the work assigned to you.
What you will bring:
- BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is required.
- MS in Civil Engineering is desired.
- Professional Engineer License in NC, or the ability to obtain one as part of your career development.
- Proficiency in MicroStation V8i or Open Roads is required in order to develop plan sets, cut profiles using dtm and tin files, create proposed surfaces from roadway cross sections.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus, but not required.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Ability to learn how to use Microsoft Projects for scheduling of projects.
- Proficient background with the design of Water Lines/Mains, Sanitary Pump Stations, Force Mains, and Gravity Sewers.
- Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software for analyzing water distribution systems.
- Site Design experience to develop Site and Grading Plans for proposed Station Sites.
- Experience in the use of NCDOT Engineering Design Standards is preferred.
- Ability to read DOT plans in order to differentiate between existing and proposed conditions.
- Ability to perform a Utility Conflict Analysis between proposed roadway/hydraulic designs and the existing utilities on a project corridor to determine conflict points.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills.
- Valid drivers license.
Overview:
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters: Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
INTRODUCTION
Weston & Sampson is currently expanding our practice in the southeast and looking to add experienced design engineering staff in our Apex, NC office. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of professional experience in Utility Design.
What you’ll do:
- Assist Project Manager with engineering work.
- Development of utility design plan sets for a variety of transportation and municipal projects in accordance with the required formats set forth by NCDOT or the municipality.
- Prepare Utility Construction Special Provisions / Specifications in accordance with NCDOT / municipal utility owner requirements.
- Prepare cost/quantity estimates for projects at various stages of design.
- Prepare and submit Permit Packages to various state agencies or self-permitting municipalities.
- Some travel will be required within NC to client meetings and project sites, and potentially to other W&S office locations and industry conferences/seminars outside of NC.
- Perform on-site field work. This may include: walking the project site/corridor to verify the existing conditions of utilities; observation of contractors and sub-consultants during construction; verify the as-built conditions of facilities.
- Prepare legible, concise, scaled notes and drawings.
- Represent and promote Weston & Sampson at project meetings, conferences, and professional society events.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and interact with Client and Utility Owner Points of Contact in order to manage the work assigned to you.
What you will bring:
- BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is required.
- MS in Civil Engineering is desired.
- Professional Engineer License in NC, or the ability to obtain one as part of your career development.
- Proficiency in MicroStation V8i or Open Roads is required in order to develop plan sets, cut profiles using dtm and tin files, create proposed surfaces from roadway cross sections.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus, but not required.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Ability to learn how to use Microsoft Projects for scheduling of projects.
- Proficient background with the design of Water Lines/Mains, Sanitary Pump Stations, Force Mains, and Gravity Sewers.
- Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software for analyzing water distribution systems.
- Site Design experience to develop Site and Grading Plans for proposed Station Sites.
- Experience in the use of NCDOT Engineering Design Standards is preferred.
- Ability to read DOT plans in order to differentiate between existing and proposed conditions.
- Ability to perform a Utility Conflict Analysis between proposed roadway/hydraulic designs and the existing utilities on a project corridor to determine conflict points.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills.
- Valid drivers license.
Overview:
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/
A Note to Third-Party Recruiters: Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Design Project Manager
Frame your credentials around technical design
TN visa approval for Design Project Managers depends on your degree aligning with engineering, architecture, or industrial design, not general management. Translate your credential into USMCA Engineer category language before you apply to any role.
Target employers with active construction or product pipelines
General contractors, architecture firms, and consumer electronics manufacturers sponsor Design Project Managers most consistently. Filter your search by industries where design deliverables are regulated or deadline-driven, since those employers already understand TN documentation requirements.
Confirm the job description covers specialty occupation work
A Design Project Manager offer letter must describe duties that require a technical degree, not just organizational oversight. Ask your prospective employer to separate design scope from administrative tasks so the TN support letter reflects qualifying specialty work.
Verify the employer can write a compliant support letter
Your employer's TN support letter must specify your start date, employment duration, and the technical nature of your role. Many hiring managers draft vague letters that get challenged at the border. USCIS guidance on TN support letters outlines exactly what officers expect.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring TN roles
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Design Project Manager roles from employers with recent visa filings, so your application lands where the infrastructure for work visa sponsorship already exists.
Prepare for secondary inspection with role-specific documentation
Canadian citizens entering at a port of entry should carry their degree, credential evaluation if the institution is Canadian, and a detailed offer letter. Design-heavy portfolios or project summaries can resolve officer questions about whether the role is genuinely technical.
Design Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Project Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is structured. TN status applies to engineers and certain technical professionals under USMCA, not to management roles in general. A Design Project Manager qualifies when the position requires applying engineering or industrial design principles and your degree matches that discipline. Roles focused primarily on scheduling or client relations, without technical design responsibility, are harder to support.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Design Project Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be obtained at a port of entry the same day for Canadians. H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 annually and requires a lottery selection before any petition is filed. For Design Project Managers whose credentials align with a qualifying TN category, TN is faster and more predictable. The tradeoff is that TN does not carry dual intent, so long-term permanent residency planning requires separate consideration.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, a description of duties confirming the role requires a technical degree, your start date, the duration of employment, and your compensation. For Canadian citizens, you present this letter directly at the U.S. border or port of entry—no advance government filings are required. The letter must be precise enough to satisfy a CBP officer's review on the spot. For Mexican citizens, the same support letter is submitted to a U.S. consulate as part of your visa application.
Where can I find Design Project Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means you end up applying to roles where the employer has never processed a TN. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other treaty-based visa seekers, surfacing Design Project Manager roles from employers who are already familiar with the sponsorship process and prepared to provide the required documentation.
Can Mexican citizens get TN status for Design Project Manager roles at the border like Canadians?
No. Mexican TN applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. The process requires scheduling a consular interview, submitting the DS-160, and paying the MRV fee. Mexican professionals also face a separate annual allocation under USMCA, though this cap has historically not been exhausted. Processing timelines at Mexican consulates vary by location and season.