TN Visa Engineering Design Manager Jobs
Engineering Design Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA's engineer category, covering professionals who lead design teams, manage CAD-driven workflows, and oversee product development cycles. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
Make an Impact Where It Matters —With Full TN Visa Support in Memphis, TN
Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Design Manager
Verify your degree aligns with engineering
TN visa classification requires a degree in engineering, not engineering technology or a related field. If your Canadian or Mexican transcript lists a variant program name, request a credential evaluation letter from your institution before applying.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search for Engineering Design Manager roles at employers with recent visa filings in engineering fields. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship generally move faster through the TN process, since they understand work visa requirements and can prepare support letters efficiently.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-sponsoring employers
Search Engineering Design Manager roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories.
Clarify managerial scope in your support letter
CBP officers scrutinize Engineering Design Manager roles for specialty occupation fit. Your employer's support letter should specify design team size, technical decision-making authority, and the engineering degree requirement built into the role.
Prepare a project portfolio for Canadian port-of-entry review
Canadian citizens applying at a land port or airport face real-time CBP review. Bringing annotated project samples showing engineering design leadership strengthens your case if an officer questions whether the role requires an engineering degree.
Confirm Mexican TN timing against consular appointment availability
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate, not a port of entry. Consular appointment wait times vary significantly by location and season, so factor this into your start-date negotiation with the hiring employer.
Engineering Design Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Design Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Engineering Design Manager positions qualify under the TN engineer category when the role requires applying engineering principles to design work and the employer can demonstrate a bachelor's degree in engineering is a standard requirement for the position. Managerial duties alone don't qualify, the role must retain substantive engineering responsibility.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN sponsorship is faster and avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. Canadian professionals can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires a cap-subject lottery, USCIS petition processing, and a fixed October 1 start date. For Engineering Design Manager roles where the employer needs someone hired quickly, TN is a practical advantage.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter confirming your job title, engineering duties, required qualifications, and that the position is temporary in nature. The letter should specify that a degree in engineering is required for the role, not just preferred. You'll also need your degree transcripts and credentials ready for CBP or consular review.
Where can I find Engineering Design Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers, letting you search Engineering Design Manager roles filtered by employers with active sponsorship history. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company doesn't support TN status for this role category.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I get a better Engineering Design Manager offer?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. TN status is employer-specific. Canadian citizens can get new TN status at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. There's no grace period that allows you to start working for the new employer before authorization is granted.