TN Visa Engineering Director Jobs
Engineering Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's engineer category, provided your job duties align with recognized engineering disciplines and you hold a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no annual cap constraints, while Mexican nationals process through a consulate.
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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 in Engineering Director
Align your credentials to USMCA engineer categories
TN visa eligibility for Engineering Directors depends on your degree field matching a recognized engineering discipline. A general management degree won't qualify, but a bachelor's in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering with director-level responsibilities will.
Distinguish management scope from engineering scope
Hiring managers often draft Engineering Director job descriptions heavy on leadership language. Request that your offer letter explicitly ties your duties to engineering project oversight, technical decision-making, and systems design to satisfy CBP's specialty occupation review.
Target companies with active federal contract work
Employers on federal contracts often maintain E-Verify enrollment and established immigration compliance workflows, making TN sponsorship a faster internal approval. Look for employers with recent visa filings and demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship—these companies typically have streamlined processes for supporting international talent.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have sponsored TN visas for engineering roles. Leading with verified sponsorship history cuts the prospecting time significantly and keeps your outreach focused on employers already familiar with the process.
Negotiate letter of support before finalizing your offer
Canadian applicants can present their TN package directly at a port of entry, so a detailed employer support letter describing your engineering title, duties, and qualifications must be ready before your start date, not after signing.
Plan your Mexican consulate appointment around processing windows
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate, and appointment availability varies significantly by location. Factor consulate scheduling into your negotiated start date, especially if interviewing in Ciudad Juárez or Monterrey during high-demand periods.
Engineering Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Director role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the position is grounded in a recognized engineering discipline. TN visa eligibility under the engineer category requires that your job duties involve applying engineering principles, not just managing teams or budgets. An offer letter that emphasizes technical oversight, systems architecture, or engineering project authority will hold up to CBP scrutiny far better than one that reads like a general operations role.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Engineering Director positions?
For Canadian and Mexican professionals, the TN visa is generally faster and more predictable than the H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and approval can happen at the port of entry the same day. The H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with an October 1 start date, while a TN can begin as soon as CBP approves your entry. The tradeoff is that TN status requires you to maintain nonimmigrant intent.
Where can I find Engineering Director jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with TN visa sponsorship history for professional roles including Engineering Director. Rather than filtering through generic postings, Migrate Mate connects you with companies that have already navigated the TN process, so you're not educating an employer from scratch during negotiations.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter that states your job title, a description of your engineering duties, your anticipated length of employment, and your qualifications. The letter doesn't need to be filed with any government agency in advance, but it must be thorough enough to satisfy a CBP officer reviewing your case at the port of entry or consulate.
Can I switch Engineering Director employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot begin work for a new employer until you have a new TN approval in place. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry with the new employer's offer letter. Mexican nationals must schedule a new consulate appointment. Your current TN authorization does not transfer and there is no grace period to work for the new employer while your application is pending.