TN Visa Highway Maintenance Worker Jobs
Highway Maintenance Worker roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position meets specialty occupation standards. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with an employer offer letter and supporting credentials. Mexican citizens require consular processing. Your degree or technical certification in civil engineering technology or a related field must align with the role.
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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HDR is seeking a Highway Roadway Engineer in our Durango or Grand Junction offices to design, pursue, lead design tasks and project teams.
The primary duties of the Highway Roadway Engineer are to serve in a technical role while growing project management and marketing skills. The assigned projects and roles, which will be completed under the direction of a Project Manager, could range from rural and urban street, highway, and multimodal design to transit planning and design for municipal, state, and/or federal clients. The transportation engineer will also oversee the work of CAD Designers and other engineers and EITs. The duties of this position include preparing detailed engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, permitting, and designs for roadways, urban streets, highways, multimodal design, and transit related projects. Project involvement will range from feasibility and alternatives analysis to final design and through field and office construction support. Experience should include urban street and multimodal design, transit planning and design, highway interchange layout, intersection design, traffic management tools, transportation planning, alternatives analysis, and conceptual design. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-disciplinary coordination between survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, grading, drainage, traffic, lighting, urban design, and utilities. The candidate will also assume some project management duties and will have opportunities for client interaction through project meetings as well as marketing opportunities.
In the role of Highway/Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
- Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs
- Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
- Participate in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
- Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
- MS Office knowledge
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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. 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.) Colorado: $73,549.00 - $105,070.00
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Grand Junction
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango
INDUSTRY
Highway + Road
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Sep 10, 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HDR is seeking a Highway Roadway Engineer in our Durango or Grand Junction offices to design, pursue, lead design tasks and project teams.
The primary duties of the Highway Roadway Engineer are to serve in a technical role while growing project management and marketing skills. The assigned projects and roles, which will be completed under the direction of a Project Manager, could range from rural and urban street, highway, and multimodal design to transit planning and design for municipal, state, and/or federal clients. The transportation engineer will also oversee the work of CAD Designers and other engineers and EITs. The duties of this position include preparing detailed engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, permitting, and designs for roadways, urban streets, highways, multimodal design, and transit related projects. Project involvement will range from feasibility and alternatives analysis to final design and through field and office construction support. Experience should include urban street and multimodal design, transit planning and design, highway interchange layout, intersection design, traffic management tools, transportation planning, alternatives analysis, and conceptual design. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-disciplinary coordination between survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, grading, drainage, traffic, lighting, urban design, and utilities. The candidate will also assume some project management duties and will have opportunities for client interaction through project meetings as well as marketing opportunities.
In the role of Highway/Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
- Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs
- Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
- Participate in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
- Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
- MS Office knowledge
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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. 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.) Colorado: $73,549.00 - $105,070.00
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Grand Junction
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango
INDUSTRY
Highway + Road
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Sep 10, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Highway Maintenance Worker
Match your credentials to specialty occupation standards
TN visa eligibility for Highway Maintenance Worker roles hinges on demonstrating that the position requires technical or engineering knowledge. A diploma in civil engineering technology, construction management, or highway engineering strengthens your case significantly over general labor experience.
Target public works contractors with federal contracts
State DOT contractors and federally funded infrastructure firms file LCAs regularly and understand prevailing wage obligations. Searching for employers with active DOL labor condition filings puts you in front of sponsors already familiar with TN documentation requirements.
Verify your wage offer against OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must certify your wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current figure from OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage so you can flag shortfalls and avoid a denial at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for highway maintenance roles wastes time on employers who've never sponsored a TN visa. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with active TN sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers already set up to file.
Prepare a detailed employer support letter
CBP officers adjudicate TN petitions at the border without advance USCIS review. Your employer's letter must specify the role's technical scope, your qualifying credential, the employment duration, and that the position requires at least a bachelor's-level equivalent in a relevant field.
Understand the Mexican TN consular process timeline
Mexican citizens can't self-petition at a port of entry the way Canadians can. You'll schedule a consular interview and wait for visa issuance before starting work, so align your start date with realistic consulate appointment availability in your region.
Highway Maintenance Worker TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Highway Maintenance Worker role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN status requires the position to fall within a qualifying USMCA occupation category, most commonly engineers or engineering technicians. A generic laborer or equipment operator title won't qualify, but a role framed around civil engineering technology, highway systems inspection, or infrastructure maintenance with a matching technical credential can meet the standard.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Highway Maintenance Worker positions?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the port of entry the same day you apply. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, months of advance filing, and employer attorney fees. For Canadians in highway maintenance roles with a matching technical degree, TN is faster, cheaper for employers, and more predictable than the H-1B process.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead describing the role's technical scope, your specific duties, the qualifying USMCA occupation category, your credential, the employment start and end date, and confirmation that the offered wage meets prevailing wage levels. CBP reviews this letter at the port of entry, so vague or incomplete letters are a common cause of delays or denials.
Where can I find Highway Maintenance Worker jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means you spend time applying to employers who can't or won't sponsor a TN. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces employers with active sponsorship history, so you can focus on roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Can I renew my TN status if I stay in the same Highway Maintenance Worker role?
Yes. TN status is granted in increments of up to three years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and continue to meet the occupation requirements. Canadians can renew at the port of entry or through USCIS. Mexican citizens renew through consular processing. There's no limit on the number of renewals.