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Engineering Leader roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with employer documentation; Mexican citizens need consular processing. Demand for engineering leadership is highest in manufacturing, aerospace, and software-intensive industries.
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As part of the Greenville Water Design Center (WDC) for Garver, this Process Engineer Group Leader will be responsible for building, leading and managing an integral group of engineering professionals in support of various projects for Garver’s Greenville Water Design Center. As part of a multi-discipline team, this Senior Engineer will be responsible for process design and management in support of Water Services Group projects company wide. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this senior engineer the opportunity to be hands-on with design, implement, and optimize chemical and biochemical processes directly involved with clients, provide mentorship to team members, and actively participate in marketing initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Generally, the responsibilities of this role will entail taking projects from conceptual planning to bid ready documents, including facility and equipment layouts, design calculations, equipment vendor coordination, management and coordination of support discipline activities, coordination with regional offices and regulatory agencies, as well as quality assurance and control. Ideal candidates shall be capable of evaluating and designing major process equipment for a wide variety of water and wastewater related infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities.
Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting regional teams with treatment related business development activities
- Developing conceptual level designs for water and wastewater treatment systems
- Developing detailed designs, including contract documents (plans and specifications)
- Coordinating with process mechanical team for detailed design services for treatment facilities
- Preparing design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control
- Managing and mentoring teams, coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization
- Be included in client meetings, industry conferences, and serve as a subject matter expert for the Water Business Line
In addition, the Process Group Leader will be responsible for:
- Recruiting top talent for the process team
- Developing scope, schedule, level of effort, and fees for projects
- Managing, mentoring and professional development for process team members
- Drive the detailed design through coordination with other support disciplines
- Planning, managing, and executing process staff and workload
- Developing detailed plans and specifications
- Coordinating and maintaining project schedules
- Planning and monitoring budgets
- Quality program compliance, including ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization
- Process standards and tools development, procurement, and training
Some travel may be required for business development purposes, including proposal development, interviews, knowledge transfer sessions, and industry related conference attendance. Project specific travel may also be required for site assessments, project workshops, design review meetings, and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive process team. The process group leader will also be responsible for coordinating process team workload across Water Design Centers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license or with the ability to be licensed
- 10+ years of technical related experience with 2+ years of experience in project or team leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in several states including SC, NC, GA, FL, TN
- 15+ years of process engineering design experience with 5+ years of experience in project/team leadership
- Proven experience overseeing process designs, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects
- Overall understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems in a campus-wide environment
- Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Demonstrated experience performing process equipment evaluation, sizing and cost estimating
- Experience using wastewater process modeling software such as Hydromatis GPS-X, Dynamita Sumo, and/or EnviroSim BioWin
- Experience using hydraulic modeling software
- Cost estimation experience
- Affiliation and active participation with water/wastewater organizations such as AWWA, WEF, WRF
- Use of AutoCad and/or Revit CAD programs
- Good relationships with clients in WDC footprint
- Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations
- Strong teaching and coaching skills to mentor and communicate with team members of all levels
GROW WITH US
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
As part of the Greenville Water Design Center (WDC) for Garver, this Process Engineer Group Leader will be responsible for building, leading and managing an integral group of engineering professionals in support of various projects for Garver’s Greenville Water Design Center. As part of a multi-discipline team, this Senior Engineer will be responsible for process design and management in support of Water Services Group projects company wide. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this senior engineer the opportunity to be hands-on with design, implement, and optimize chemical and biochemical processes directly involved with clients, provide mentorship to team members, and actively participate in marketing initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Generally, the responsibilities of this role will entail taking projects from conceptual planning to bid ready documents, including facility and equipment layouts, design calculations, equipment vendor coordination, management and coordination of support discipline activities, coordination with regional offices and regulatory agencies, as well as quality assurance and control. Ideal candidates shall be capable of evaluating and designing major process equipment for a wide variety of water and wastewater related infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities.
Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting regional teams with treatment related business development activities
- Developing conceptual level designs for water and wastewater treatment systems
- Developing detailed designs, including contract documents (plans and specifications)
- Coordinating with process mechanical team for detailed design services for treatment facilities
- Preparing design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control
- Managing and mentoring teams, coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization
- Be included in client meetings, industry conferences, and serve as a subject matter expert for the Water Business Line
In addition, the Process Group Leader will be responsible for:
- Recruiting top talent for the process team
- Developing scope, schedule, level of effort, and fees for projects
- Managing, mentoring and professional development for process team members
- Drive the detailed design through coordination with other support disciplines
- Planning, managing, and executing process staff and workload
- Developing detailed plans and specifications
- Coordinating and maintaining project schedules
- Planning and monitoring budgets
- Quality program compliance, including ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization
- Process standards and tools development, procurement, and training
Some travel may be required for business development purposes, including proposal development, interviews, knowledge transfer sessions, and industry related conference attendance. Project specific travel may also be required for site assessments, project workshops, design review meetings, and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive process team. The process group leader will also be responsible for coordinating process team workload across Water Design Centers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license or with the ability to be licensed
- 10+ years of technical related experience with 2+ years of experience in project or team leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in several states including SC, NC, GA, FL, TN
- 15+ years of process engineering design experience with 5+ years of experience in project/team leadership
- Proven experience overseeing process designs, including detailed plans and specifications for major projects
- Overall understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant systems in a campus-wide environment
- Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Demonstrated experience performing process equipment evaluation, sizing and cost estimating
- Experience using wastewater process modeling software such as Hydromatis GPS-X, Dynamita Sumo, and/or EnviroSim BioWin
- Experience using hydraulic modeling software
- Cost estimation experience
- Affiliation and active participation with water/wastewater organizations such as AWWA, WEF, WRF
- Use of AutoCad and/or Revit CAD programs
- Good relationships with clients in WDC footprint
- Experience in giving presentations for clients and professional organizations
- Strong teaching and coaching skills to mentor and communicate with team members of all levels
GROW WITH US
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Engineering Leader
Align your credentials to USMCA engineering categories
TN visa status for engineering roles requires a degree in an engineering discipline, not just a leadership track record. Pull your transcripts and confirm your credential maps to a recognized engineering field before targeting roles.
Target employers with active cross-border hiring programs
Companies that already employ Canadian or Mexican engineers in leadership roles understand TN documentation requirements and move faster through offer and filing stages. Filter your search to organizations with established USMCA hiring patterns.
Get your offer letter language right before signing
The TN support letter must describe your Engineering Leader duties in terms that match a qualifying engineering occupation. Ask your prospective employer to have HR or legal confirm the letter cites engineering practice, not just management functions.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Engineering Leader roles
Migrate Mate filters Engineering Leader positions by TN visa sponsorship availability, so you skip employers who aren't set up for USMCA hires. Search by industry and location to focus your outreach where sponsorship is already structured.
Prepare a credential package for Canadian border entry
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry. Bring your degree certificate, transcripts, the employer support letter, and your offer letter. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so completeness matters more than speed.
Understand how role evolution can affect TN renewals
Engineering Leader roles often expand over time. If your responsibilities shift significantly toward general management and away from direct engineering practice, document the technical scope at each renewal to demonstrate continued TN eligibility to USCIS.
Engineering Leader TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Leader role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the position requires and you hold a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline. The role must involve applying engineering principles, not purely executive management. TN approval depends on how the employer describes the duties in the support letter, so technical framing of the Engineering Leader function is essential.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Engineering Leader positions?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the border. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication. For Canadian engineering professionals, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a 5,400-per-year TN allocation but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find Engineering Leader jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter Engineering Leader positions by sponsorship availability, industry, and location, so you focus your time on employers who are already set up to support USMCA hires rather than educating recruiters from scratch.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as an Engineering Leader?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before your last day, secure a new offer letter and TN support documentation from the incoming employer. Canadian citizens can apply at the border before starting the new role. You cannot work for the new employer until the new TN is approved, so timing the transition carefully avoids any gap in work authorization.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead describing your Engineering Leader position, the engineering discipline involved, your qualifications, the duration of employment, and confirmation that you hold the required degree. No USCIS petition is required for TN, which is one reason the process is faster than H-1B for qualifying engineering professionals. If you're Canadian, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry; if you're Mexican, your employer submits it with your application at a U.S. consulate.