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HVAC engineers and engineering technologists qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, making U.S. positions accessible without a lottery or cap for Canadian citizens. Mexican nationals have a separate allocation. Employers filing your TN don't need USCIS approval first, so hiring moves faster than most work visas.
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Get Access To All JobsSupercharge your career and shape the future with Johnson Controls—where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and real‑world impact come to life.
We’re not just a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings—we’re the team rewriting what’s possible for people, places, and the planet. When you join us, you step into a world of cutting‑edge technology, meaningful challenges, and opportunities that push your potential further than you imagined.
At Johnson Controls, your voice sparks change. Your creativity fuels progress. And your growth is our priority. You’ll take on work that matters, learn from the best in the industry, and thrive in a culture built on empowerment, collaboration, and forward momentum.
If you’re ready to make an impact, accelerate your career, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world, your next big opportunity is just a few clicks away.
What we offer
- Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system.
Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.
How will you do it
- Designs and configures are technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
- Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
- Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
- Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in the release meeting with project field team.
- Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
- Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
- Travel is required for this role.
What we look for
Required
- bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- Experience with JCI software programming
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BACnet, etc.).
- Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
- Ability to travel regularly.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – 110,000. USD Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Supercharge your career and shape the future with Johnson Controls—where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and real‑world impact come to life.
We’re not just a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings—we’re the team rewriting what’s possible for people, places, and the planet. When you join us, you step into a world of cutting‑edge technology, meaningful challenges, and opportunities that push your potential further than you imagined.
At Johnson Controls, your voice sparks change. Your creativity fuels progress. And your growth is our priority. You’ll take on work that matters, learn from the best in the industry, and thrive in a culture built on empowerment, collaboration, and forward momentum.
If you’re ready to make an impact, accelerate your career, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world, your next big opportunity is just a few clicks away.
What we offer
- Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system.
Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.
How will you do it
- Designs and configures are technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
- Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
- Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
- Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in the release meeting with project field team.
- Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
- Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
- Travel is required for this role.
What we look for
Required
- bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- Experience with JCI software programming
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BACnet, etc.).
- Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
- Ability to travel regularly.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – 110,000. USD Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in HVAC
Verify your credential matches TN categories
TN visa status for HVAC roles requires classification under Engineer or Engineering Technologist. Confirm your degree title and transcript language align with one of those categories before applying, since a mismatch causes denial at the port.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for engineering roles already understand work visa sponsorship processes and requirements. Prioritizing those employers cuts the time you spend educating HR on sponsorship basics.
Request a support letter before your border crossing
Canadian applicants apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, so your employer must provide a detailed support letter before your travel date. The letter must state your role, salary, and TN classification or CBP will deny entry.
Use Migrate Mate to filter HVAC roles by sponsorship history
Searching for HVAC positions with confirmed TN sponsorship takes research most job boards don't support. Migrate Mate surfaces engineering roles by verified sponsorship history, so you apply to employers already set up to file your TN.
Clarify Engineering Technologist status with your employer early
If your credential is a technology diploma rather than a full engineering degree, your TN category shifts to Engineering Technologist. Clarify this with HR before an offer is extended so the support letter and job description reflect the correct classification from the start.
Prepare for TN renewal before your status expires
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with no limit on renewals, but gaps in employment or a change in employer require a new application. Confirm with your employer whether they'll file an updated support letter or petition at least 60 days out.
HVAC TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC role qualify for TN visa status?
HVAC roles can qualify under two TN categories: Engineer or Engineering Technologist, depending on your credentials. A bachelor's degree in mechanical or HVAC-related engineering supports the Engineer category. A relevant technology diploma or associate-level credential may qualify under Engineering Technologist. The job description must reflect duties consistent with the category your documents support.
How does TN compare to H-1B for HVAC professionals?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition required for Canadian applicants, who apply directly at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and a wait of several months before work can begin. For HVAC engineers eligible under USMCA, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
How can I find HVAC employers who will sponsor TN status?
Many HVAC employers are unfamiliar with TN sponsorship requirements, so identifying those with prior experience matters. Migrate Mate lets you search HVAC and engineering roles filtered by employers with recent visa filings, reducing the time you spend on companies without established sponsorship experience who may be reluctant to navigate the TN process for the first time.
Can Mexican HVAC professionals apply for TN the same way as Canadians?
No. Mexican nationals cannot apply for TN status at a port of entry and instead must apply for a TN visa through a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling. The overall allocation for Mexican TN visas is also capped annually, unlike the Canadian process. The qualifying occupation categories and credential requirements are otherwise the same for both nationalities.
What happens to my TN status if I change HVAC employers?
TN status is employer-specific, so switching companies requires a new TN application before or when you begin work with the new employer. Canadian professionals can apply at a port of entry with a new support letter from the incoming employer. A gap between jobs, even a brief one, can complicate status continuity, so timing the transition carefully with your new employer is essential.