TN Visa Electrical Design Engineer Jobs
Electrical Design Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineering occupations category, covering circuit design, power systems, and CAD-driven schematic work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. A valid job offer and engineering credentials are required.
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Engineering Firm (ESCO) looking for Electrical Design Engineers. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Barhoum. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year
A bit about us:
Engineering Firm specializing in complex building, energy, and utility projects.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation
- Competitive Bonus and Stock Options Package
- Complete Benefits Package
- Accelerated Career Growth
- Full Benefits
JOB DETAILS
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative engineering team. This role is a permanent position and offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including solar, storage, backup, power distribution, transformers, arc flash, and high-performance buildings. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with various codes and standards, and providing technical leadership within the team.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems for various projects, including solar, storage, backup, power distribution, transformers, and high-performance buildings.
- Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications.
- Use computer-assisted engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam) to prepare engineering and design documents.
- Inspect installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications, safety standards, and to monitor operating efficiency of systems and equipment.
- Review public and private project contract documents including plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
- Prepare specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
- Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure project completion in a timely and efficient manner.
- Work closely with clients to define project requirements and develop solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, preferably in the engineering industry.
- Experience with solar, storage, backup, power distribution, transformers, arc flash, high-performance buildings, LEED, PV Electrical, BESS, EV Charging.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
- Familiarity with Electrical Design, Power Systems, NFPA, NEC, Life Safety, IBC, OSHA, amperage, KW, power factor, 600V, 480V.
- Strong understanding of electrical processes and systems.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT is preferred.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) is a plus.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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INTRODUCTION
Engineering Firm (ESCO) looking for Electrical Design Engineers. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Barhoum. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $90,000 - $135,000 per year
A bit about us:
Engineering Firm specializing in complex building, energy, and utility projects.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation
- Competitive Bonus and Stock Options Package
- Complete Benefits Package
- Accelerated Career Growth
- Full Benefits
JOB DETAILS
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative engineering team. This role is a permanent position and offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including solar, storage, backup, power distribution, transformers, arc flash, and high-performance buildings. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with various codes and standards, and providing technical leadership within the team.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems for various projects, including solar, storage, backup, power distribution, transformers, and high-performance buildings.
- Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications.
- Use computer-assisted engineering and design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam) to prepare engineering and design documents.
- Inspect installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications, safety standards, and to monitor operating efficiency of systems and equipment.
- Review public and private project contract documents including plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.
- Prepare specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
- Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure project completion in a timely and efficient manner.
- Work closely with clients to define project requirements and develop solutions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering, preferably in the engineering industry.
- Experience with solar, storage, backup, power distribution, transformers, arc flash, high-performance buildings, LEED, PV Electrical, BESS, EV Charging.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
- Familiarity with Electrical Design, Power Systems, NFPA, NEC, Life Safety, IBC, OSHA, amperage, KW, power factor, 600V, 480V.
- Strong understanding of electrical processes and systems.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT is preferred.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) is a plus.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Design Engineer
Align your credentials to TN engineering definitions
TN eligibility for engineers requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. A degree in electronics technology or a related applied science may not qualify, so verify your credential maps to the USMCA engineering occupation before applying.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings in roles related to electrical or design engineering. Those employers already understand work visa sponsorship and won't need educating on the TN process. Since TN visas rely on a straightforward employer support letter presented at the U.S. border or consulate—without government filings—employers experienced with visa sponsorship in general through H-1B, E-3, or green card processes are typically well-equipped to support TN candidates through this streamlined pathway.
Request a TN support letter covering your specific duties
Your employer's support letter must describe your daily responsibilities in terms that match the TN engineering occupation, not a generic job title. CBP officers at the border use this letter to verify eligibility, so vague duty descriptions are a common reason for delays or denials.
Find TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Design Engineer roles by employers with documented TN visa sponsorship history. This shortens your search considerably compared to cold-applying and hoping a recruiter understands TN requirements.
Prepare Canadian border entry documents as a complete packet
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, so your offer letter, degree transcripts, and professional engineering credentials must all be organized and ready on the day of crossing. Missing a single document can result in secondary inspection or a return trip.
Clarify third-party site placement before the TN filing
Many Electrical Design Engineer roles involve work at client facilities rather than the employer's own office. CBP scrutinizes these arrangements under TN rules, so your support letter should explicitly address who supervises your work and confirm the employer-employee relationship remains intact.
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Does an Electrical Design Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Electrical Design Engineers qualify under the USMCA's engineer occupation category, which covers professional engineering work in areas like circuit design, power systems, and PCB layout. Your degree must be in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline, and your job duties must align with recognized engineering practice, not purely technician-level tasks.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Electrical Design Engineer positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your entry. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery each spring with no guarantee of selection. For qualified Electrical Design Engineers with a Canadian or Mexican passport, TN is typically faster and more predictable than the H-1B path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of your duties, the professional engineering nature of the role, your salary, and the intended duration of employment. For Canadian applicants crossing at a port of entry, this letter is central to CBP's eligibility assessment and should be precise about responsibilities.
Where can I find Electrical Design Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search Electrical Design Engineer positions filtered by employers with recent visa filings, which cuts out the guesswork of approaching companies experienced with work visa sponsorship and likely familiar with the USMCA engineering occupation category.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as an Electrical Design Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. To change jobs, your new employer must support a fresh TN application before you begin work. For Canadian citizens, this typically means a new port-of-entry crossing or a change of status filing with USCIS. You cannot simply transfer TN status the way some other visa categories allow.
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