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Professional Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship are open to licensed Canadian and Mexican engineers across disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical. The TN category covers engineers holding a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making it one of the most direct paths to U.S. engineering work.
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Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Richfield, OH
Additional Locations: Richfield, OH
Work Site: Remote
Req ID: 215295
Position Overview
The Engineering Senior Professional Engineer works under the direction of an Account Manager to deliver exceptional results on complex, large-sized client projects. This role has accountability for team mentorship, project planning, budgeting, resourcing, as well as meeting client specifications with acceptable quality. This role involves playing a crucial role in managing the fiscal and operational performance of regional crews and contributing to the strategic direction of the segment and company. This position leads and manages the performance of others, sets the cultural tone for multiple teams, and supports field managers with performance management needs. This is a mid-level leadership role, and individuals are expected to have a high degree of demonstrated leadership and technical competence.
Job Duties
- Lead and manage regional crews, ensuring fiscal and operational performance.
- Champion leadership core competencies, serving as a role model for developing leaders.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management skills.
- Assist in the entitlement process, including conceptual and preliminary layouts.
- Contribute to the planning and design of utility projects.
- Prepare engineering plans that comply with regulatory agencies, such as NESC.
- Develop contract documents, project specifications, and cost estimates.
- Prepare as-built plans for final project approvals.
- Manage projects through local, county, state, and federal permitting processes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior-level staff.
- Collaborate on new or improved techniques and procedures for complex projects.
- Interact with internal staff, reviewing agencies, and customers on project issues.
- Attend job-related meetings and effectively discuss engineering topics.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
- Consult with supervisors on unique or unusual problems and developments.
- Travels (up to 50%) for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
Qualifications
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions based on sound engineering judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to diverse assignments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external interactions.
- Willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and be client-focused and team-oriented.
Required:
- Hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Preferred:
- 4-5 years of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience
- 3-10 years of full-time professional engineering work experience
- Advanced-level experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software knowledge, pole loading analysis software knowledge.
Additional Information
What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- Group health plans*
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
- Life insurance*
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off*
- Payroll savings plan*
- Charitable matching gift program*
- Employee referral bonus program*
- Employee Educational Scholarship*
- Davey Family Scholarship*
- 20% discount on all Davey services*
- Cell phone discounts*
- Vehicle purchase discount program*
- Plus, so much more!
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Richfield, OH
Additional Locations: Richfield, OH
Work Site: Remote
Req ID: 215295
Position Overview
The Engineering Senior Professional Engineer works under the direction of an Account Manager to deliver exceptional results on complex, large-sized client projects. This role has accountability for team mentorship, project planning, budgeting, resourcing, as well as meeting client specifications with acceptable quality. This role involves playing a crucial role in managing the fiscal and operational performance of regional crews and contributing to the strategic direction of the segment and company. This position leads and manages the performance of others, sets the cultural tone for multiple teams, and supports field managers with performance management needs. This is a mid-level leadership role, and individuals are expected to have a high degree of demonstrated leadership and technical competence.
Job Duties
- Lead and manage regional crews, ensuring fiscal and operational performance.
- Champion leadership core competencies, serving as a role model for developing leaders.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management skills.
- Assist in the entitlement process, including conceptual and preliminary layouts.
- Contribute to the planning and design of utility projects.
- Prepare engineering plans that comply with regulatory agencies, such as NESC.
- Develop contract documents, project specifications, and cost estimates.
- Prepare as-built plans for final project approvals.
- Manage projects through local, county, state, and federal permitting processes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior-level staff.
- Collaborate on new or improved techniques and procedures for complex projects.
- Interact with internal staff, reviewing agencies, and customers on project issues.
- Attend job-related meetings and effectively discuss engineering topics.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
- Consult with supervisors on unique or unusual problems and developments.
- Travels (up to 50%) for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
Qualifications
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions based on sound engineering judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to diverse assignments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external interactions.
- Willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and be client-focused and team-oriented.
Required:
- Hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Preferred:
- 4-5 years of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience
- 3-10 years of full-time professional engineering work experience
- Advanced-level experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software knowledge, pole loading analysis software knowledge.
Additional Information
What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- Group health plans*
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
- Life insurance*
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match**
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off*
- Payroll savings plan*
- Charitable matching gift program*
- Employee referral bonus program*
- Employee Educational Scholarship*
- Davey Family Scholarship*
- 20% discount on all Davey services*
- Cell phone discounts*
- Vehicle purchase discount program*
- Plus, so much more!
- All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 50%
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Professional Engineer
Verify your license transfers across borders
A Canadian P.Eng. or Mexican título de ingeniero doesn't automatically satisfy U.S. state licensure requirements. Confirm whether your target employer needs a U.S. Professional Engineer stamp before you apply, since some roles require state-issued licensure as a condition of hire.
Align your degree field with the posted role
TN eligibility requires your degree discipline to match the engineering category of the position. A mechanical engineering degree won't support a TN for a purely civil role, so target postings where your exact discipline is named in the job description.
Request a detailed offer letter before the border
Canadians apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, so your offer letter must specify your role, discipline, wage, and that a baccalaureate degree in engineering is required. Vague or HR-generic letters are the most common reason CBP officers ask follow-up questions.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Firms with recent visa filings for engineering roles have already developed processes for sponsoring skilled workers. Filtering by employers experienced with work visa sponsorship narrows your search to companies familiar with hiring internationally—and more likely to navigate the TN visa process smoothly, whether that means preparing a support letter for your port-of-entry presentation or consulate application.
Use Migrate Mate to find engineering roles at sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to surface Professional Engineer positions at employers with recent visa filings who have experience sponsoring work visas for engineers. Filtering by role and employer visa sponsorship experience helps you identify postings where the company has demonstrated capability supporting visa-sponsored professionals. For TN applicants, this employer experience signals familiarity with visa sponsorship processes and support letter preparation.
Prepare for the Mexican TN annual cap early in the year
Mexican nationals are limited to 5,500 TN visas annually. If you're applying mid-year, confirm with your employer whether allocation is still available, since consular appointments for Mexican TN applicants require USCIS Form I-129 filed well before the cap closes.
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Find Professional Engineer JobsProfessional Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Canadian P.Eng. or Mexican engineering license qualify me for TN status as a Professional Engineer?
Your foreign engineering credential qualifies you for TN classification if you hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in an engineering discipline. The TN category doesn't require a U.S. Professional Engineer license. However, some employers require a state PE stamp as a job condition independent of immigration status, so clarify this with each employer before applying.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Professional Engineer roles?
For Canadian engineers, TN is almost always the faster path. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and Canadians can apply at any port of entry on the day of travel. H-1B selection is lottery-based with an April start date and months of processing time. Mexican engineers face a 5,500-annual-cap on TN visas and must file Form I-129 through USCIS, which narrows the speed advantage.
Where can I find Professional Engineer jobs where the employer already understands TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Professional Engineer roles at employers with documented TN or H-1B sponsorship history. This filters out companies that have never processed a work visa before, which significantly reduces the chance of an offer falling apart because the hiring manager didn't know TN sponsorship was required.
What documents do I need to bring to the port of entry as a Canadian engineer applying for TN status?
You'll need a detailed employer offer letter, your engineering degree certificate and transcripts, and your Canadian passport. If your degree is in a field adjacent to the posted role, a credential evaluation from a recognized body can help CBP confirm the match. Bring physical originals of everything, not only digital copies, since officers can't access cloud storage at the border.
Can I switch employers after starting a TN-sponsored Professional Engineer job in the United States?
Yes, but you must secure a new TN before starting work with the new employer. Canadians can do this at a port of entry with the new employer's offer letter. Mexican nationals need USCIS to approve a new Form I-129 petition before the job change takes effect. Working for an employer not listed on your TN approval is a violation of status.
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