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Engineering Team Leader roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, provided your degree and job duties align with a recognized engineering discipline. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry the same day. Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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STV currently has an opening for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/ Senior Structural Engineer in our Transportation Division of our Massachusetts office.
Sign on and relocation bonus available.
This position offers great career opportunity for a bridge inspection team leader / senior structural engineer to be involved with bridge and culvert projects in all stages. This is a great role to become a subject matter expert in our growing inspection team and take on more leadership responsibilities. Not to mention a great mix of office and field work!
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Work as a Team Leader on bridge and culvert inspections for a variety of inspection projects.
- Collaborate with our growing bridge inspection team.
- Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices related to bridge inspection.
- Plan, perform, and execute bridge inspections.
- Coordinate with vendors, agencies and other appropriate parties required to successfully and safely perform the inspection.
- Attend meetings and interact with clients, consultants, and vendors.
- Develop plans and sketches using AutoCAD.
- Obtain required trainings for the projects.
- Deliver comprehensive bridge inspection reports that technically support the structure’s existing condition using client specific templates, forms and electronic data collect systems.
- Supervise and mentor inspection team members.
- Work individually and as part of a team to perform design calculations, estimates, specifications and bid documents for various bridge and culvert rehabilitation/replacement projects.
- Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using various analysis software.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks as needed.
- Assist in monitoring of project budgets and schedules.
- Support with proposal development including cost estimating, and scope of work.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university.
- Minimum 7 years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections.
- Massachusetts Professional Engineering License is preferred - PE licensure from other states accepted.
- Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges).
- Experience with structural engineering design and/or bridge load ratings with the use of analysis software.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
- Ability to work schedules specific to project requirements beyond the normal work schedule.
- Record of safe working habits.
- Physical ability to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions and work around bridges, roads, rail, water, and tunnels.
- Physical ability to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel within Massachusetts.
- Must have a vehicle or ability to obtain a vehicle.
- A current and valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS OF THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:
- Team Leader experience for Massachusetts Agencies.
- Additional FHWA/NHI Training - Fracture Critical, Moveable Bridge, Tunnel, or Ancillary Structures.
- Experience Delivering reports in MassDOT Bridge Inspection Management Systems.
- Willingness to travel outside Massachusetts on occasion.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$160,647.46 - $183,597.09
STV OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV currently has an opening for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/ Senior Structural Engineer in our Transportation Division of our Massachusetts office.
Sign on and relocation bonus available.
This position offers great career opportunity for a bridge inspection team leader / senior structural engineer to be involved with bridge and culvert projects in all stages. This is a great role to become a subject matter expert in our growing inspection team and take on more leadership responsibilities. Not to mention a great mix of office and field work!
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Work as a Team Leader on bridge and culvert inspections for a variety of inspection projects.
- Collaborate with our growing bridge inspection team.
- Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices related to bridge inspection.
- Plan, perform, and execute bridge inspections.
- Coordinate with vendors, agencies and other appropriate parties required to successfully and safely perform the inspection.
- Attend meetings and interact with clients, consultants, and vendors.
- Develop plans and sketches using AutoCAD.
- Obtain required trainings for the projects.
- Deliver comprehensive bridge inspection reports that technically support the structure’s existing condition using client specific templates, forms and electronic data collect systems.
- Supervise and mentor inspection team members.
- Work individually and as part of a team to perform design calculations, estimates, specifications and bid documents for various bridge and culvert rehabilitation/replacement projects.
- Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using various analysis software.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks as needed.
- Assist in monitoring of project budgets and schedules.
- Support with proposal development including cost estimating, and scope of work.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university.
- Minimum 7 years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections.
- Massachusetts Professional Engineering License is preferred - PE licensure from other states accepted.
- Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges).
- Experience with structural engineering design and/or bridge load ratings with the use of analysis software.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
- Ability to work schedules specific to project requirements beyond the normal work schedule.
- Record of safe working habits.
- Physical ability to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions and work around bridges, roads, rail, water, and tunnels.
- Physical ability to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel within Massachusetts.
- Must have a vehicle or ability to obtain a vehicle.
- A current and valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS OF THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:
- Team Leader experience for Massachusetts Agencies.
- Additional FHWA/NHI Training - Fracture Critical, Moveable Bridge, Tunnel, or Ancillary Structures.
- Experience Delivering reports in MassDOT Bridge Inspection Management Systems.
- Willingness to travel outside Massachusetts on occasion.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$160,647.46 - $183,597.09
STV OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Engineering Team Leader
Align your credentials to a recognized engineering discipline
TN visa status requires your degree and job title to map to a specific engineering field, such as mechanical, electrical, or civil. A generic 'engineering management' degree without a discipline identifier can trigger a border officer's scrutiny.
Target employers with existing cross-border engineering teams
Manufacturers, infrastructure firms, and energy companies that already employ Canadian or Mexican engineers are your fastest path. They've navigated TN documentation before and won't need to educate HR on the process from scratch.
Request a TN-specific offer letter before your start date
Your offer letter must state your engineering discipline, specific duties, and that the role requires a bachelor's degree in that field. Vague letters describing general leadership responsibilities are a common reason TN applications get questioned at the border.
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Filter by TN visa eligibility and engineering discipline to surface employers experienced with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate identifies employers with recent visa filings, so you're applying where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment timeline
As a Mexican citizen, your TN requires a U.S. consulate appointment rather than port-of-entry admission. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date negotiation to account for scheduling and document review.
Confirm your employer understands TN renewal timing
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals. Walk your HR contact through USCIS renewal options, including premium processing via I-129, so your status extension doesn't lapse between project phases.
Engineering Team Leader TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Team Leader role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if your job duties fall within a recognized engineering discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial engineering, and you hold a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. The leadership component of the role doesn't disqualify you, but your primary duties must be engineering-based, not purely managerial. Border officers assess the role's actual technical content, not just the title.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Engineering Team Leader roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start within days of receiving a qualifying offer. H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery each spring, with a wait of up to a year if selected. TN is renewed indefinitely in three-year increments. The trade-off is that TN doesn't lead to a green card on its own, while H-1B is dual-intent.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter that specifies your engineering discipline, a description of duties that require specialized engineering knowledge, your title, salary, and anticipated duration of employment. For Mexican nationals, your employer's support letter is submitted with your application at the U.S. consulate. Canadian citizens present this letter directly at the port of entry.
Where can I find Engineering Team Leader jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by TN visa eligibility and engineering role type, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to sponsoring this visa category. This is faster than cold-applying and discovering late in the process that HR isn't familiar with TN requirements.
Can I switch Engineering Team Leader employers while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before you start with a new employer, they must obtain new TN authorization, either through a fresh port-of-entry application for Canadian citizens or a new I-129 petition filed with USCIS. You cannot work for the new employer on your old TN approval, even if the role is identical.