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ETL Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst categories. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens go through consular processing. A job offer from a U.S. employer and a qualifying degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field are required.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a Mission Critical / Data Center Power Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides owners engineering support for large scale Data Center power projects throughout the full life cycle of the Data Center. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of Mission Critical / Data Center Power Substation Electrical Engineer, we will count on you to have:
- Project management experience, preferably with multiple remote teams nationally.
- Technical experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of small to large size and complexity, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components.
- Experience with power delivery substation construction.
- Knowledge of utility frameworks, design standards, utility interconnect processes, and preferred project delivery models across the US.
- Ability to coordinate with marketing and client leaders to build client relationships and develop new opportunities.
- Experience with scoping, estimating, and developing switchyard and/or substation data center projects.
- Understanding of contractual risk and mitigation strategies in various delivery models.
- Ability to coordinate with local, regional, and national operations and technical leaders and project team leadership to develop teams for engineering execution to deliver world class quality in design and construction support of projects.
- Ability to work with local leadership and project teams to meet area and company financial plans.
- Experience with project management activities, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with EHV substations (500kV, 765kV).
- Minimum of five (5) years of substation design or construction experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years of project management or engineering experience.
- PMP or PgMP, CMAA or CCM, AICP certification.
- Power Delivery experience with large scale private developers (renewables, industrial sites, data centers, etc) and a variety of utilities (i.e. investor owned utilities, public utility districts, municipalities, cooperatives) and regions across the US.
- Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area.
LOCATION
- Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Vienna
- Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
SCHEDULE
- Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
- Regular
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington, DC: $97,440 - $150,000. Vienna, VA: $97,440 - $150,000.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
JOB POSTING
- Oct 22, 2026
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a Mission Critical / Data Center Power Substation Electrical Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides owners engineering support for large scale Data Center power projects throughout the full life cycle of the Data Center. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of Mission Critical / Data Center Power Substation Electrical Engineer, we will count on you to have:
- Project management experience, preferably with multiple remote teams nationally.
- Technical experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of small to large size and complexity, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components.
- Experience with power delivery substation construction.
- Knowledge of utility frameworks, design standards, utility interconnect processes, and preferred project delivery models across the US.
- Ability to coordinate with marketing and client leaders to build client relationships and develop new opportunities.
- Experience with scoping, estimating, and developing switchyard and/or substation data center projects.
- Understanding of contractual risk and mitigation strategies in various delivery models.
- Ability to coordinate with local, regional, and national operations and technical leaders and project team leadership to develop teams for engineering execution to deliver world class quality in design and construction support of projects.
- Ability to work with local leadership and project teams to meet area and company financial plans.
- Experience with project management activities, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with EHV substations (500kV, 765kV).
- Minimum of five (5) years of substation design or construction experience.
- A minimum of five (5) years of project management or engineering experience.
- PMP or PgMP, CMAA or CCM, AICP certification.
- Power Delivery experience with large scale private developers (renewables, industrial sites, data centers, etc) and a variety of utilities (i.e. investor owned utilities, public utility districts, municipalities, cooperatives) and regions across the US.
- Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area.
LOCATION
- Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Vienna
- Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
SCHEDULE
- Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
- Regular
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington, DC: $97,440 - $150,000. Vienna, VA: $97,440 - $150,000.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
JOB POSTING
- Oct 22, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Etl Developer
Align your degree to TN's computer analyst category
TN visa approval for ETL work hinges on your degree field matching the Systems Analyst category. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree paired with ETL experience alone won't satisfy the requirement.
Target employers with active data infrastructure projects
Companies mid-migration to cloud data warehouses like Snowflake or Databricks consistently need ETL developers and are accustomed to TN sponsorship. Look for job postings referencing pipeline modernization, CDC implementation, or ELT architecture shifts.
Clarify your TN category before the offer letter is drafted
Ask your hiring manager to specify 'Systems Analyst' as your TN category in the offer letter before HR finalizes it. Vague titles like 'Data Engineer' can complicate CBP review if the duties aren't explicitly analytical.
Search TN-ready ETL roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter ETL Developer positions by employers with recent visa filings. This cuts the research phase significantly and surfaces roles where the hiring team is experienced with visa sponsorship processes.
Prepare a duties letter that maps ETL work to systems analysis
Your employer's support letter should describe your ETL duties in terms CBP recognizes: designing data pipelines, optimizing data flows, analyzing source system schemas. Frame implementation work as applied systems analysis, not general programming.
Mexican nationals should file DS-160 with an ETL-specific itinerary
Consular processing for Mexican TN applicants requires a DS-160. Include your ETL project scope, the data systems involved, and your start date. Consulates in Ciudad Juárez and Matamoros both process TN applications and have distinct scheduling lead times.
Etl Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does ETL Developer qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, ETL Developer roles qualify under the Systems Analyst or Computer Systems Analyst TN category, provided your duties involve analyzing data systems, designing pipelines, and mapping data flows rather than purely manual coding tasks. Your offer letter and employer support letter need to frame the role in those terms. A qualifying degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field is also required.
How does TN compare to H-1B for ETL Developer positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry, often the same day. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and a wait of six months or more before work begins. For ETL Developers with Canadian citizenship and a qualifying degree, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
Can I switch ETL jobs while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN approval before starting with the new employer. Canadian citizens can get a new TN at a port of entry with the new employer's offer letter and support documentation, often within hours. Mexican nationals must schedule a new consular appointment. Working for a new employer before your new TN is approved puts your status at risk.
How do I find employers who will sponsor my TN visa as an ETL Developer?
Migrate Mate filters ETL Developer jobs by employers with recent visa filings, so you can focus your applications on companies already experienced with work visa sponsorship. Cold outreach to employers unfamiliar with visa processes often stalls because HR teams conflate TN with H-1B. Targeting companies that have sponsored work visas before shortens the path from offer to visa approval significantly.
What documents do I need to bring to the border as a Canadian ETL Developer?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter specifying the Systems Analyst TN category and your ETL duties, evidence of your qualifying degree, and your job offer or employment contract. CBP officers at major ports of entry process TN applications routinely, but having a well-drafted support letter that maps your pipeline and data analysis work to the Systems Analyst definition reduces the chance of questions or delays.