TN Visa Infrastructure Platform Engineer Jobs
Infrastructure Platform Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, which covers platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud systems work. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or port of entry without a lottery. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate with a separate allocation.
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This role is not remote, but supports a site that is not yet announced. Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.
Remote location: Georgia, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of utility electrical distribution systems in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in electrical infrastructure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, Alternative Transients Program (ATP)/Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) tools.
- Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems), with a strong understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
- Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
- Experience with medium voltage systems.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department - cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements - even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
As a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of Electrical distribution systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, swiftly, and with high quality. You will manage site-level electrical engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design standards and local regulations, supporting quality assurance, and providing technical guidance to vendor teams. You will be a strong communicator and collaborator who grows on construction sites and has experience with mechanical systems, ideally within mission-critical facilities, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or semiconductor industries.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
- Collaborate with Data Center Delivery and Engineering (DCDE) core teams to develop, implement, and manage the data center (DC) electrical designs at site starting from basis of design (BOD) to issued for construction (IFC) data center services documents for new DC projects build outs, infrastructure upgrades, and renovations.
- Oversee all site-level electrical system issues throughout the project execution phase, diagnose and resolve issues with cross-functional teams, uphold DC related electrical system design requirements and interface documents, and comply with the change control process.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
This role is not remote, but supports a site that is not yet announced. Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.
Remote location: Georgia, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of utility electrical distribution systems in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in electrical infrastructure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, Alternative Transients Program (ATP)/Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) tools.
- Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems), with a strong understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
- Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
- Experience with medium voltage systems.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department - cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements - even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
As a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of Electrical distribution systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, swiftly, and with high quality. You will manage site-level electrical engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design standards and local regulations, supporting quality assurance, and providing technical guidance to vendor teams. You will be a strong communicator and collaborator who grows on construction sites and has experience with mechanical systems, ideally within mission-critical facilities, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or semiconductor industries.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
- Collaborate with Data Center Delivery and Engineering (DCDE) core teams to develop, implement, and manage the data center (DC) electrical designs at site starting from basis of design (BOD) to issued for construction (IFC) data center services documents for new DC projects build outs, infrastructure upgrades, and renovations.
- Oversee all site-level electrical system issues throughout the project execution phase, diagnose and resolve issues with cross-functional teams, uphold DC related electrical system design requirements and interface documents, and comply with the change control process.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Platform Engineer
Frame your credentials around Computer Systems Analyst
TN visa eligibility for this role hinges on the Computer Systems Analyst classification. Your resume, degree certificates, and offer letter must consistently describe systems analysis and design work, not just operations or administration tasks.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Companies with recent visa filings for platform or infrastructure roles have already navigated work visa sponsorship. Prioritize those employers, since they understand visa documentation requirements and are less likely to back out during the offer process. For TN visas specifically, Canadian applicants can present their offer letter and documentation directly at the U.S. port of entry, while Mexican applicants apply through a U.S. consulate—both processes are simpler than other work visas, so experienced sponsors tend to move forward smoothly.
Get your job offer letter TN-ready before crossing
Canadians can obtain TN status directly at a port of entry, but only if the offer letter explicitly describes duties that map to Computer Systems Analyst. A vague or operations-heavy job description is the most common reason CBP officers push back at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship roles
Searching for Infrastructure Platform Engineer jobs that explicitly support TN visa candidates saves significant time. Migrate Mate filters roles by sponsorship eligibility so you're not wasting applications on employers who have never filed for TN workers.
Address the specialty occupation question proactively
Platform engineering roles sometimes blend DevOps generalist tasks with specialized systems work. Before your interview, prepare a brief explanation of how your specific duties, not just your title, require a specialized bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field.
Clarify who files what before you accept an offer
Unlike H-1B visa, TN does not require the employer to petition USCIS on your behalf for a Canadian national. Confirm early whether your prospective employer understands this distinction, since HR teams unfamiliar with TN often assume a full USCIS filing is required and may delay unnecessarily.
Infrastructure Platform Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Platform Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided the role maps to the Computer Systems Analyst category under USMCA. Infrastructure Platform Engineer duties, such as designing cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, and managing platform reliability, align with systems analysis and design work. The offer letter must describe those duties explicitly. Roles that focus primarily on break-fix operations rather than systems design carry more risk of pushback.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian nationals, so you can start work as soon as status is granted, sometimes the same day at a port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, a lottery selection, and a wait until October 1 of the fiscal year. For Infrastructure Platform Engineers with Canadian citizenship, TN is significantly faster and more predictable than H-1B.
Where can I find Infrastructure Platform Engineer jobs that support TN visa candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces Infrastructure Platform Engineer positions from employers with recent visa filings and demonstrated experience sponsoring work visas, reducing the time you spend on applications that will stall at the offer stage.
Can a Mexican national get TN sponsorship for this role, and how does the process differ?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify for TN status in the Computer Systems Analyst category, but the process differs from Canadians. Mexican applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a TN visa stamp before traveling. Processing timelines depend on consulate availability. There is also a separate numerical allocation for Mexican TN visas under USMCA, though demand has historically remained below that cap.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific job duties, confirms the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, states your TN classification, lists your salary, and specifies the employment period. The letter is not filed with USCIS for Canadian nationals applying at the border. It is presented directly to CBP along with your credentials and, for Mexican nationals, submitted as part of the consular application.