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HVAC Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires specialized technical training and the employer is prepared to document that requirement. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. port of entry with no lottery. Mexican nationals go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.
At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth. We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.
We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan, which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning, and research.
With over 500 dedicated staff members serving over 10 million building square feet and 1,100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.
Position Summary
The HVAC Control Engineer analyzes, diagnoses, and troubleshoots Building Automation systems campus wide. This position operates and maintains various building automation systems, developing and implementing sequences of operation, software programming strategies, and hardware point lists for control systems.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The First Review Date for this job is August 7, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
HVAC Control Engineer - 60%
- Operate and maintain various Barrington and ALC building automation systems.
- Develop and implement sequence of operation, software programming strategies and hardware point lists for control systems.
- Analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic, DDC and pneumatic controls.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems & sub-systems; analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems.
- Install energy management control systems (or similar systems) from control panels to end devices including cabling.
- Document and install control system hardware, cabling and conduit that are necessary to facilitate building energy management conversions.
- Install new control panels, new field devices temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, control relays, and all communication cabling between panels and devices.
- Perform calculations to size circuit control transformers, wire, fuses and other control circuit components. Calculate conduit fill limitations and sizes.
- Review drawings, as-builts and submittals and make comments for adherence to campus standards.
- Align existing building automation systems to campus standards.
- Make programming, network and graphical changes to the system.
- Witness testing and commissioning of controls project work.
- Participate in weekly rotation of on call schedule for after hours work.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - 30%
- Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required.
- Consult the shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information.
- Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments.
- Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
- Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences.
- Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent.
- Obtain materials and equipment.
SAFETY - 5%
- Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines.
- Attend job-related and safety training as required.
OTHER - 5%
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess five years apprentice and two years journeyman experience in craft-related trade or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to develop and implement sequence of operation, software programming strategies and hardware point lists for control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret control and ladder logic type diagrams.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical computations required in the direct digital controls or electrical trades.
- Ability to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic, DDC and pneumatic controls.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems & sub-systems; analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems.
- Installation of energy management control systems (or similar systems) from control panels to end devices including cabling.
- Document and install control system hardware, cabling and conduit that are necessary to facilitate building energy management conversions. This will include installing new control panels, new field devices, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, control relays, and all communication cabling between panels and devices.
- Ability to layout work by using architectural drawings, sketches, blueprints and material lists.
- Ability to use architectural, civil, structural mechanical, plumbing and electrical blueprints, freehand and computer generated sketches.
- Perform calculations to size circuit control transformers, wire, fuses and other control circuit components. Calculate conduit fill limitations and sizes.
- Work with systems involving control voltage signals and power devices ranging from 2-24 VAC and DC.
- Adapt equipment to perform new or different functions to meet objectives.
- Experience and ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn national, state, and local codes and University safety standards.
- Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours and work on-call, rotating swing shift and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Automated Logic and/or Barrington control systems.
- Experience with maintaining building automation system application server and database.
- Experience with communication and network troubleshooting within building controls.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
- Witness testing and commissioning of controls project work. (Preferred)
- Possess journeyman card from Local UA 342. (Preferred)
SALARY & BENEFITS
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly pay that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73.25.
This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.
INTRODUCTION
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.
At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth. We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.
We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan, which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning, and research.
With over 500 dedicated staff members serving over 10 million building square feet and 1,100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.
Position Summary
The HVAC Control Engineer analyzes, diagnoses, and troubleshoots Building Automation systems campus wide. This position operates and maintains various building automation systems, developing and implementing sequences of operation, software programming strategies, and hardware point lists for control systems.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The First Review Date for this job is August 7, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
HVAC Control Engineer - 60%
- Operate and maintain various Barrington and ALC building automation systems.
- Develop and implement sequence of operation, software programming strategies and hardware point lists for control systems.
- Analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic, DDC and pneumatic controls.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems & sub-systems; analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems.
- Install energy management control systems (or similar systems) from control panels to end devices including cabling.
- Document and install control system hardware, cabling and conduit that are necessary to facilitate building energy management conversions.
- Install new control panels, new field devices temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, control relays, and all communication cabling between panels and devices.
- Perform calculations to size circuit control transformers, wire, fuses and other control circuit components. Calculate conduit fill limitations and sizes.
- Review drawings, as-builts and submittals and make comments for adherence to campus standards.
- Align existing building automation systems to campus standards.
- Make programming, network and graphical changes to the system.
- Witness testing and commissioning of controls project work.
- Participate in weekly rotation of on call schedule for after hours work.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - 30%
- Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required.
- Consult the shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information.
- Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments.
- Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
- Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences.
- Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent.
- Obtain materials and equipment.
SAFETY - 5%
- Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines.
- Attend job-related and safety training as required.
OTHER - 5%
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess five years apprentice and two years journeyman experience in craft-related trade or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to develop and implement sequence of operation, software programming strategies and hardware point lists for control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret control and ladder logic type diagrams.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical computations required in the direct digital controls or electrical trades.
- Ability to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R systems.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic, DDC and pneumatic controls.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems & sub-systems; analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems.
- Installation of energy management control systems (or similar systems) from control panels to end devices including cabling.
- Document and install control system hardware, cabling and conduit that are necessary to facilitate building energy management conversions. This will include installing new control panels, new field devices, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, control relays, and all communication cabling between panels and devices.
- Ability to layout work by using architectural drawings, sketches, blueprints and material lists.
- Ability to use architectural, civil, structural mechanical, plumbing and electrical blueprints, freehand and computer generated sketches.
- Perform calculations to size circuit control transformers, wire, fuses and other control circuit components. Calculate conduit fill limitations and sizes.
- Work with systems involving control voltage signals and power devices ranging from 2-24 VAC and DC.
- Adapt equipment to perform new or different functions to meet objectives.
- Experience and ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn national, state, and local codes and University safety standards.
- Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours and work on-call, rotating swing shift and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Automated Logic and/or Barrington control systems.
- Experience with maintaining building automation system application server and database.
- Experience with communication and network troubleshooting within building controls.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
- Witness testing and commissioning of controls project work. (Preferred)
- Possess journeyman card from Local UA 342. (Preferred)
SALARY & BENEFITS
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly pay that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73.25.
This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a HVAC Technician
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
TN visa officers assess whether your HVAC training and certifications align with U.S. specialty occupation standards. Have a credential evaluation completed in advance so you can document equivalency to a U.S. technical degree or apprenticeship program.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Contractors and facilities companies enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to onboard foreign nationals legally. This signals HR familiarity with work authorization documentation, which shortens the time between offer and your first day.
Clarify the job offer letter before filing
CBP adjudicates TN status at the port of entry for Canadians using your offer letter as the primary evidence. The letter must specify your HVAC role, technical duties, and that a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is required for the position.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Most HVAC job postings don't advertise TN sponsorship directly. Use Migrate Mate to search roles at companies with recent visa filings, so you're targeting employers already experienced with sponsoring Canadian and Mexican professionals.
Plan your timeline around Mexican consular processing
Mexican nationals must schedule a consular interview rather than seeking admission at the border. Appointment availability varies by consulate and season, so apply for the visa well before your intended start date to avoid offer expiration.
Prepare for status questions about supervisory scope
CBP officers sometimes question whether an HVAC role is managerial rather than technical, which affects TN eligibility. Document your hands-on technical duties explicitly and separate them from any incidental team coordination responsibilities in your support letter.
HVAC Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC Technician role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the position is structured and documented. TN visas are available for roles requiring specialized technical knowledge, but HVAC work must be tied to a specific educational or technical training requirement. Roles focused on installation oversight, mechanical systems engineering, or facilities management tend to have a stronger TN case than general maintenance positions.
How does TN visa sponsorship for HVAC Technicians compare to H-1B?
TN visa sponsorship is faster and more predictable for this role than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery for Canadians, no USCIS petition required, and processing happens at the port of entry or consulate rather than waiting months for an approval notice. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that many HVAC professionals never clear, making TN the more practical path for Canadian and Mexican nationals.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a description of your HVAC duties, your start date, and confirmation that the role requires specialized technical training. Some employers also include a support letter from HR explaining why the position meets USMCA's professional category requirements.
Where can I find HVAC employers who sponsor TN visas?
Most HVAC job postings don't mention TN sponsorship, so standard searches often miss eligible employers. Migrate Mate filters roles by companies with recent visa filings, letting you focus your applications on employers experienced with visa sponsorship rather than guessing which ones will consider it.
Can I switch HVAC employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. For Canadians, that means presenting a new offer letter at a port of entry to get a fresh TN admission. For Mexican nationals, it typically requires a new consular appointment. You can't simply transfer your existing TN status the way some other visa types allow.