TN Visa Drafting Technician Jobs
Drafting Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with technical training in engineering or architecture drafting. The TN category covers CAD-based design support across construction, manufacturing, and mechanical industries. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and employer-sponsored TN petitions can be processed at the border or through USCIS.
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Gedeon GRC Consulting is looking for a CADD/MicroStation Technician to join our firm. This candidate will possess a strong background in drafting and design, with proficiency in using Computer-Aided Design (CADD) software, MicroStation and AutoCAD, and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ProjectWise and other Bentley and Autodesk software. The CADD/MicroStation Technician is responsible and accountable for preparing design documents used in civil engineering projects such as buildings, highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, water and sewerage control systems.
SALARY RANGE:
$65,000 - $102,000 annually, Pay commensurate with experience.
LOCATION:
Options of Remote, Hybrid (local to the NYC Metro Area) or in office at our Syosset NY, Princeton, NJ or Newark, NJ locations.
TRAVEL:
This position requires travel (less than 10%).
BENEFITS:
90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using Bentley and Autodesk software.
- Develop plans, sections, elevations and details for projects of all sizes and technical complexities.
- Develop highway and roadway infrastructure projects with plans, profiles, super elevation transitions, and cross sections.
- Clearly annotate, dimension and detail production drawings in conformance to standards and practices.
- Set-up and manage large sheets set including revisions and markups for each project.
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure accurate and timely delivery of drawings.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or BA with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in CAD or design in civil engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products.
- Autodesk Certification and technical training in drafting or building modeling.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Architecture, Auto Turn, GuideSign, Bim360, ACC a plus.
- Proficiency in the guidelines/standards of AASHTO Highway Design Guide, NYSDOT Highway Design Manual, NYSDOT Bridge Design Manual, MUTCD, NYCDOT, NYCDEP, NYCDDC.
- Understanding of civil and/or structural drafting-design standards.
- Basic Knowledge & understanding of 3D Laser-scanning & Point Clouds.
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy, ensuring that all technical drawings meet the required standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of AEC terminology.
INTRODUCTION
Gedeon GRC Consulting is looking for a CADD/MicroStation Technician to join our firm. This candidate will possess a strong background in drafting and design, with proficiency in using Computer-Aided Design (CADD) software, MicroStation and AutoCAD, and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ProjectWise and other Bentley and Autodesk software. The CADD/MicroStation Technician is responsible and accountable for preparing design documents used in civil engineering projects such as buildings, highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, water and sewerage control systems.
SALARY RANGE:
$65,000 - $102,000 annually, Pay commensurate with experience.
LOCATION:
Options of Remote, Hybrid (local to the NYC Metro Area) or in office at our Syosset NY, Princeton, NJ or Newark, NJ locations.
TRAVEL:
This position requires travel (less than 10%).
BENEFITS:
90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using Bentley and Autodesk software.
- Develop plans, sections, elevations and details for projects of all sizes and technical complexities.
- Develop highway and roadway infrastructure projects with plans, profiles, super elevation transitions, and cross sections.
- Clearly annotate, dimension and detail production drawings in conformance to standards and practices.
- Set-up and manage large sheets set including revisions and markups for each project.
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure accurate and timely delivery of drawings.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or BA with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in CAD or design in civil engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products.
- Autodesk Certification and technical training in drafting or building modeling.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Architecture, Auto Turn, GuideSign, Bim360, ACC a plus.
- Proficiency in the guidelines/standards of AASHTO Highway Design Guide, NYSDOT Highway Design Manual, NYSDOT Bridge Design Manual, MUTCD, NYCDOT, NYCDEP, NYCDDC.
- Understanding of civil and/or structural drafting-design standards.
- Basic Knowledge & understanding of 3D Laser-scanning & Point Clouds.
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy, ensuring that all technical drawings meet the required standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of AEC terminology.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Drafting Technician
Document your CAD credentials before applying
TN eligibility for Drafting Technicians requires evidence of technical training tied to the role. Gather diplomas, transcripts, or certifications showing drafting or CAD coursework so employers can assess your TN fit before extending an offer.
Target employers with active engineering teams
Construction firms, mechanical engineering consultancies, and manufacturing companies hire drafting support regularly and understand TN workflows. Focus your search on industries where CAD output is a core deliverable, not a secondary function.
Confirm the job title matches TN definitions
Your offer letter must list a TN-recognized occupation. Ask hiring managers to use 'Drafting Technician' or 'CAD Technician' explicitly. A mismatched title like 'Design Assistant' can complicate your TN application even if the work is identical.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Drafting Technician roles where employers have TN sponsorship experience. The platform filters for positions where sponsorship is part of the offer, saving you outreach to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Prepare your Canadian border TN packet carefully
Canadian citizens can get TN status approved at a U.S. port of entry without USCIS filing. Bring your offer letter, proof of citizenship, credentials, and a job description showing the role qualifies. CBP officers make the determination on the spot.
Negotiate who files before accepting an offer
Mexican nationals require a TN visa issued at a U.S. consulate, which your employer's HR team needs to support. Clarify before signing whether the employer will provide a support letter and whether they have handled consular TN applications before.
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Find Drafting Technician JobsDrafting Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Drafting Technician job qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Drafting Technicians are a recognized TN visa occupation under USMCA. The role must involve technical drafting work, typically using CAD software, in fields like engineering, architecture, or manufacturing. Your offer letter should clearly describe these duties and use a title that maps to the TN occupational list to avoid complications at adjudication.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Drafting Technician roles?
TN is faster and more predictable for Drafting Technicians than H-1B. There is no annual lottery for Canadians, no cap anxiety, and Canadian citizens can receive TN approval at the U.S. border the same day. H-1B requires a cap-subject lottery with results in spring for an October start. For most Drafting Technicians, TN is the more direct path to U.S. employment.
What credentials do I need to qualify as a TN Drafting Technician?
You need documented technical training in drafting or a closely related field. A diploma or associate degree in CAD, drafting technology, or engineering technology typically satisfies the credential requirement. If your training was completed in Canada or Mexico, bring translated transcripts or equivalency documentation to support your TN application.
Where can I find Drafting Technician jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers. You can search for Drafting Technician positions where employers are open to TN sponsorship, which removes the friction of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa category. Filtering by sponsorship availability significantly narrows your search to employers who can actually hire you.
Can my TN status be extended if I stay in the same Drafting Technician role?
Yes. TN status is granted in three-year increments and can be extended indefinitely as long as you maintain the same qualifying job with a sponsoring employer. Your employer files an extension with USCIS or you re-enter at the border with a new support letter. There is no statutory maximum on the number of extensions a Drafting Technician can receive.
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