TN Visa Land Acquisition Manager Jobs
Land Acquisition Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer and scientist categories when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry with employer support; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate with employer documentation. Employers prepare a support letter to facilitate your TN application—no government filing or approval process required.
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ATCS is growing! We have an exciting opportunity for a Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer to join our vibrant team! This is a hybrid role with three days per week required onsite. We are considering candidates based out of Newport News (VA) or Virginia Beach.
This individual will design diverse projects including mixed-use, residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial development. The diversity of responsibilities requires a flexible mindset and cooperative team-oriented attitude with progressively increasing design and management capabilities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You'll spend your time:
- Developing innovative technical land development design solutions
- Collaborating with senior engineers and managers to develop innovative design solutions and address project challenges
- Working collaboratively with a team of go-getters and industry leaders
- Engaging in strong client relationships through frequent communications
- Designing diverse projects including mixed-use, residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial development
- Mentoring and educating early-career Site/Civil staff
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
About you:
- You hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering
- You hold professional registration (P.E.) in Virginia
- You have 5-10+ years of land development design experience with Virginia clients/projects
- You are a self-starter who is eager to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- You are well-versed in civil engineering design including: stormwater, utilities, paving, roadway design, grading
- You are proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D
- You are familiar with state and municipal design and development processes
- You interact effectively with municipal approval authorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why ATCS?:
- We’re invested in your success – we offer training, development and growth opportunities
- We’re committed to work/life balance – enjoy a flexible schedule and telework options
- We offer fantastic benefits – our package includes generous PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, floating holiday hours, 401k with company matching, and year-end bonus potential
- We work hard, play hard, and give back – join a sports team, attend a wellness event, or participate in our community service initiatives
COMPENSATION
Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $79,500 to $132,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.
EEO STATEMENT
ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at ccrockett@atcs.com.
INTRODUCTION
ATCS is growing! We have an exciting opportunity for a Site/Civil (Land Development) Engineer to join our vibrant team! This is a hybrid role with three days per week required onsite. We are considering candidates based out of Newport News (VA) or Virginia Beach.
This individual will design diverse projects including mixed-use, residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial development. The diversity of responsibilities requires a flexible mindset and cooperative team-oriented attitude with progressively increasing design and management capabilities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You'll spend your time:
- Developing innovative technical land development design solutions
- Collaborating with senior engineers and managers to develop innovative design solutions and address project challenges
- Working collaboratively with a team of go-getters and industry leaders
- Engaging in strong client relationships through frequent communications
- Designing diverse projects including mixed-use, residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial development
- Mentoring and educating early-career Site/Civil staff
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
About you:
- You hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering
- You hold professional registration (P.E.) in Virginia
- You have 5-10+ years of land development design experience with Virginia clients/projects
- You are a self-starter who is eager to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- You are well-versed in civil engineering design including: stormwater, utilities, paving, roadway design, grading
- You are proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D
- You are familiar with state and municipal design and development processes
- You interact effectively with municipal approval authorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Why ATCS?:
- We’re invested in your success – we offer training, development and growth opportunities
- We’re committed to work/life balance – enjoy a flexible schedule and telework options
- We offer fantastic benefits – our package includes generous PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, floating holiday hours, 401k with company matching, and year-end bonus potential
- We work hard, play hard, and give back – join a sports team, attend a wellness event, or participate in our community service initiatives
COMPENSATION
Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $79,500 to $132,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.
EEO STATEMENT
ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at ccrockett@atcs.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Land Acquisition Manager
Align your credentials to the role
TN visa classification for Land Acquisition Managers typically hinges on a degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field. If your degree title doesn't match, prepare a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the qualifying discipline before approaching employers.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Focus on real estate developers, energy companies, and infrastructure firms with recent visa filings for comparable roles. Prior sponsorship experience signals the employer already understands work visa processes and won't treat your offer as an obstacle. For TN sponsorship, you'll work directly with the employer to prepare a support letter outlining your qualifications and job details—no government filing is required on the employer's side.
Frame sponsorship as a process, not a burden
Canadian applicants can secure TN status at the port of entry by presenting an offer letter and support letter from their employer. This streamlined process—which bypasses the lengthy timelines of other visa categories—often removes hiring manager hesitation that comes from conflating TN sponsorship with the H-1B lottery process.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for Land Acquisition Manager roles wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters specifically for companies with TN visa sponsorship history, so your applications go to employers already set up to hire Canadian and Mexican professionals.
Prepare a TN support letter before your interview
Employers unfamiliar with TN visas often stall at the offer stage because they don't know what documentation they need to provide. Draft a sample support letter template that outlines your role, degree, and qualifying category so the employer can act quickly once they extend an offer.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Many large real estate and infrastructure employers are required by contract or state law to use E-Verify. Confirming enrollment before your start date prevents delays during onboarding, since E-Verify must verify your TN status within three days of your first day of work.
Land Acquisition Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Land Acquisition Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on the specific job duties and your degree. TN classification typically applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, economics, or a closely related field and involves professional-level analysis, negotiation, and due diligence. Roles that are primarily administrative or sales-focused without a degree requirement are less likely to qualify. The position description in your offer letter should clearly reflect the professional nature of the work and your degree-required responsibilities.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Land Acquisition Manager positions?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery for Canadian citizens, meaning you can enter at a U.S. port of entry once your employer has the support letter ready. H-1B requires lottery selection, a petitioning process through USCIS, and can take six months or more before you start work. For Mexican citizens, the TN process goes through a U.S. consulate but still avoids the lottery entirely. The tradeoff is that TN requires maintaining nonimmigrant intent, while H-1B allows dual intent toward a green card.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa for this role?
Your employer needs a support letter that describes your job duties, your qualifying degree, your USMCA professional category, and your offered terms of employment. You'll need your original degree transcripts or a credential evaluation and your passport when you present at the port of entry or consulate. CBP officers adjudicate your application directly at the border or consulate—no advance USCIS filing is required for TN status.
How do I find Land Acquisition Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job searches don't filter for employers willing to sponsor TN visas, so you can spend weeks applying to companies that will decline at the offer stage. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals and surfaces Land Acquisition Manager roles at employers with active TN visa sponsorship. Targeting those employers first saves time and avoids the frustration of late-stage rejections based on immigration status.
Can I switch Land Acquisition Manager employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Your current TN is tied to your sponsoring employer, so you can't simply transfer it. Canadian citizens can apply for a new TN at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter. Mexican citizens need to schedule a new consular appointment with the new employer's support letter. There's no formal grace period for TN holders between employers the way there is for H-1B holders, so coordinating your end date and new TN start date carefully is essential.