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Production Supervisor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Industrial Engineers category when your duties involve coordinating production workflows, managing line staff, and applying engineering or business principles. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Employers file no lottery, no cap petition.
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Ready for Your Next Career Move? Join Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)!
Looking for more opportunity, and a team that invests in your growth?
At Asplundh Engineering Services (AES), we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers.
If you’re a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring teams, and making an impact in the utility industry, this opportunity could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued, your leadership matters, and your career can continue to grow.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Supervisor – Protection & Control (P&C)
Please note, this role is listed as hybrid in our Lewiston, ME, Foxborough, MA, or Boonton, NJ office but may be fully remote for the right candidate!
Why Join AES?
At AES, you’ll work alongside talented engineers in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to lead while staying hands-on with meaningful engineering work.
As an Engineering Supervisor (P&C), you’ll balance technical leadership and people leadership, helping your team succeed while delivering high-quality engineering solutions for utility clients across the country.
You’ll play a key role in shaping projects, mentoring talent, improving processes, and driving technical excellence in an industry that’s rapidly evolving.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Inspire
- Mentor, coach, and develop a team of P&C engineers and designers
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support hiring, staffing, and workforce planning efforts
Drive Technical Excellence
- Review and approve protection schemes, control schematics, and wiring diagrams for medium- to high-voltage substations
- Ensure engineering quality, accuracy, and compliance with utility/customer standards, IEEE, ANSI, and NERC requirements
- Stay current on industry best practices and cybersecurity requirements
Manage Projects with Impact
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Substation Physical, Civil, Structural, Settings, Studies, SCADA, and Drafting
- Serve as a trusted technical liaison between clients, project managers, vendors, and engineering teams
Stay Technically Engaged
You’ll remain hands-on in engineering design work, including:
- Protection & Control detailed designs for utility substations
- One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams
- SCADA and communications integration
- Cable sizing/routing and conduit design
- Equipment specifications and substation layouts
- Construction cost estimates and scheduling
- Owner’s Engineer (OE) support and design review
Occasional travel may be required for:
Site visits / Walk-downs / Field support / As-built project documentation / Training
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Experience
- 6+ years of relay/protection engineering or related experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Strong expertise in utility-grade Protection & Control engineering
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within one year)
- Experience with utility P&C standards and procedures
- Background in substation design, relay protection, telecom integration, or planning
- Hands-on experience with manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB, Beckwith, and legacy relay systems
- Experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Familiarity with document control/document management systems
WHAT WE OFFER
We believe great people deserve great benefits!
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (starting on day 1)
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Safety equipment/PPE for field work
- Career growth opportunities within a respected national organization
Build Your Future with AES
If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, mentor others, stay technically engaged, and grow your career — we want to hear from you.
Apply today — your next opportunity starts here.
About us
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
An Asplundh Company
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
Our Commitment
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
INTRODUCTION
Ready for Your Next Career Move? Join Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)!
Looking for more opportunity, and a team that invests in your growth?
At Asplundh Engineering Services (AES), we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers.
If you’re a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring teams, and making an impact in the utility industry, this opportunity could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued, your leadership matters, and your career can continue to grow.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Supervisor – Protection & Control (P&C)
Please note, this role is listed as hybrid in our Lewiston, ME, Foxborough, MA, or Boonton, NJ office but may be fully remote for the right candidate!
Why Join AES?
At AES, you’ll work alongside talented engineers in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to lead while staying hands-on with meaningful engineering work.
As an Engineering Supervisor (P&C), you’ll balance technical leadership and people leadership, helping your team succeed while delivering high-quality engineering solutions for utility clients across the country.
You’ll play a key role in shaping projects, mentoring talent, improving processes, and driving technical excellence in an industry that’s rapidly evolving.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Inspire
- Mentor, coach, and develop a team of P&C engineers and designers
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support hiring, staffing, and workforce planning efforts
Drive Technical Excellence
- Review and approve protection schemes, control schematics, and wiring diagrams for medium- to high-voltage substations
- Ensure engineering quality, accuracy, and compliance with utility/customer standards, IEEE, ANSI, and NERC requirements
- Stay current on industry best practices and cybersecurity requirements
Manage Projects with Impact
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Substation Physical, Civil, Structural, Settings, Studies, SCADA, and Drafting
- Serve as a trusted technical liaison between clients, project managers, vendors, and engineering teams
Stay Technically Engaged
You’ll remain hands-on in engineering design work, including:
- Protection & Control detailed designs for utility substations
- One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams
- SCADA and communications integration
- Cable sizing/routing and conduit design
- Equipment specifications and substation layouts
- Construction cost estimates and scheduling
- Owner’s Engineer (OE) support and design review
Occasional travel may be required for:
Site visits / Walk-downs / Field support / As-built project documentation / Training
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Experience
- 6+ years of relay/protection engineering or related experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Strong expertise in utility-grade Protection & Control engineering
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within one year)
- Experience with utility P&C standards and procedures
- Background in substation design, relay protection, telecom integration, or planning
- Hands-on experience with manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB, Beckwith, and legacy relay systems
- Experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Familiarity with document control/document management systems
WHAT WE OFFER
We believe great people deserve great benefits!
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (starting on day 1)
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off & company holidays
- Safety equipment/PPE for field work
- Career growth opportunities within a respected national organization
Build Your Future with AES
If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, mentor others, stay technically engaged, and grow your career — we want to hear from you.
Apply today — your next opportunity starts here.
About us
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
An Asplundh Company
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
Our Commitment
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
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Align your credentials to Industrial Engineers
TN visa eligibility for Production Supervisors depends on fitting the Industrial Engineers category. Gather your engineering or business degree transcripts now and confirm the credential directly matches your supervisory and process-optimization duties before applying.
Target manufacturers with cross-border hiring patterns
Focus on U.S. manufacturers in automotive, food processing, and electronics that routinely hire from Canada and Mexico. These employers already understand TN documentation requirements and are less likely to stall on sponsorship due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Request a support letter before your border appointment
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing your role, salary, and how your duties qualify as Industrial Engineering work. Canadian citizens need this letter at the port of entry; Mexican citizens need it for their consular appointment.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching for Production Supervisor roles that include TN sponsorship takes longer without the right filter. Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively open to TN candidates, so you spend time applying rather than guessing which companies will engage.
Clarify your reporting line during offer negotiations
CBP officers and consular officers scrutinize whether Production Supervisors exercise genuine engineering judgment or function as general managers. Confirm with your prospective employer that the offer letter specifies process analysis, efficiency measurement, or workflow engineering responsibilities explicitly.
File a USMCA TN petition at the port of entry if you're Canadian
Canadian citizens do not need USCIS to pre-approve a TN petition. You present your documents directly to CBP at a land border or pre-clearance airport, which means you can start work within days of receiving a job offer.
Production Supervisor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Supervisor role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how your duties are structured. Production Supervisors qualify under the TN Industrial Engineers category when the role involves applying engineering or business principles to coordinate production systems, not simply managing shift schedules. If your job description emphasizes process optimization, workflow analysis, or efficiency improvement, it fits the category. If it reads as general labor management, a CBP officer or consular officer may push back.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Production Supervisor positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no USCIS petition required if you're Canadian entering at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate before any processing begins. For Production Supervisors who qualify under the Industrial Engineers category, TN is a faster and more predictable path than waiting on H-1B selection.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a TN visa for this role?
Most Production Supervisor job postings don't advertise TN sponsorship explicitly, which makes targeting the right employers time-consuming. Migrate Mate filters roles by sponsorship openness so you can identify employers already familiar with TN hiring for Canadian and Mexican professionals, rather than raising the visa question cold during outreach.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must prepare a support letter that specifies your job title, a description of duties that maps to the Industrial Engineers category, your start date, and your compensation. Canadian citizens present this letter at the port of entry alongside your degree credential and passport. Mexican citizens submit it as part of the DS-160 consular application package. A vague or generic letter is the most common reason TN applications are questioned at the border.
Can I switch Production Supervisor employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you cannot start working for the new employer before your TN is updated for that position. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at the port of entry with documentation from the new employer. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. You don't carry your existing TN to a new employer the way H-1B portability works under AC21, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.