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Project Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree and a U.S. employer offer. Canadians can secure TN status at the port of entry without a visa stamp. Mexicans must apply at a U.S. consulate.
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As a Civil Engineer Assistant Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Austin, TX office, you’ll work with project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and residential clients. From an urban redevelopment site, industrial sites, to a new school project, you’ll take part in designing site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you’ll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (MS a plus)
- 6+ years’ professional engineering experience
- E.I.T. or F.E. certification; (Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) a plus)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Ability to speak and write professionally
- Experience and knowledge of commercial real estate site design
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
INTRODUCTION
As a Civil Engineer Assistant Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Austin, TX office, you’ll work with project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and residential clients. From an urban redevelopment site, industrial sites, to a new school project, you’ll take part in designing site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you’ll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (MS a plus)
- 6+ years’ professional engineering experience
- E.I.T. or F.E. certification; (Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) a plus)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Ability to speak and write professionally
- Experience and knowledge of commercial real estate site design
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Assistant
Align your degree to project management
TN visa eligibility for Project Assistant roles depends on CBP accepting your credentials as meeting a qualifying category. A degree in business administration, engineering, or a related technical field strengthens your case over a general studies credential.
Request a support letter before applying
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your duties, confirm specialty occupation status, and state the position is temporary. Missing or vague letters are the top reason CBP officers ask additional questions at the border.
Target employers with active project portfolios
Construction firms, engineering consultancies, and IT services companies regularly hire Project Assistants and understand TN sponsorship logistics. Employers running multi-phase projects are more likely to commit to the temporary nature TN requires.
Clarify your role scope during the offer stage
Negotiate a job description that emphasizes coordination, scheduling, and stakeholder reporting rather than purely administrative tasks. CBP scrutinizes Project Assistant titles, so duties framed around professional project oversight support your TN classification.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Project Assistant roles where employers have confirmed TN sponsorship, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying and later discovering a company won't support your visa status.
Prepare for same-day status at the Canadian border
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status at a land port of entry or preclearance airport without scheduling a consulate appointment. Bring your support letter, degree transcripts or credentials, and passport to avoid delays at inspection.
Project Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Assistant role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It can, but CBP has discretion. Project Assistant roles qualify most reliably under categories like Engineer or Management Consultant when your duties involve professional-level coordination tied to your degree field. Purely administrative or clerical project support is less likely to clear inspection. Your employer's support letter must connect your specific duties to a recognized USMCA professional category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Project Assistant positions?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be obtained at the border in a single day, making it far more accessible than H-1B visa for qualifying roles. H-1B requires a petitions process and lottery selection. The trade-off is that TN is nonimmigrant intent, meaning it doesn't support a green card pathway the way H-1B can.
Where can I find Project Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for U.S. roles with confirmed TN sponsorship. Rather than filtering through job postings where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have indicated willingness to support TN applicants for roles like Project Assistant.
Can Mexican citizens get TN status for Project Assistant jobs the same way Canadians can?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than presenting at the border. The consulate issues a TN visa stamp, and entry is then processed by CBP. Processing timelines depend on consulate workload and appointment availability. The professional category and documentation requirements are otherwise identical to the Canadian process.
How long does TN sponsorship last for a Project Assistant, and can it be renewed?
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals, as long as the underlying employment remains temporary in nature. Your employer can support a renewal by filing a new I-129 petition or you can travel and reenter at the border. Each renewal requires updated documentation confirming the role still qualifies under a USMCA professional category.