TN Visa Project Controls Engineer Jobs
Project Controls Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering cost estimating, scheduling, and earned value management. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with an employer offer letter; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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We are seeking a hands-on Electric Controls Engineer to support the design, drafting, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems for Modular Data Center solutions. This role contributes across the project lifecycle—developing build-ready documentation, supporting integration, and resolving real-world issues during production, testing, and commissioning. Success requires strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to translate design intent into accurate deliverables.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you do?
- Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems in alignment with customer requirements and project scope
- Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation
- Support multi-vendor system integration (sensors, communications, redundancy requirements)
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and internal engineering processes
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Participate in design reviews and customer meetings
- Maintain revision control and document design changes
- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned
- Travel up to 15% as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in controls and electrical system design (data center, industrial, or mission-critical preferred)
- Experience with LV/MV power distribution controls and industrial control panels (UL508A, UL2755 familiarity)
- Knowledge of ATS schemes, HVAC controls, BMS, and EPMS integration
- Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, EPLAN, or similar
- Strong understanding of NEC, protection schemes, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP, DNP3)
- Ability to read, develop, and modify electrical schematics and ladder logic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What’s in it for you?
- Work on innovative, mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
COMPENSATION
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a hands-on Electric Controls Engineer to support the design, drafting, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems for Modular Data Center solutions. This role contributes across the project lifecycle—developing build-ready documentation, supporting integration, and resolving real-world issues during production, testing, and commissioning. Success requires strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to translate design intent into accurate deliverables.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you do?
- Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems in alignment with customer requirements and project scope
- Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation
- Support multi-vendor system integration (sensors, communications, redundancy requirements)
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and internal engineering processes
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Participate in design reviews and customer meetings
- Maintain revision control and document design changes
- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned
- Travel up to 15% as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in controls and electrical system design (data center, industrial, or mission-critical preferred)
- Experience with LV/MV power distribution controls and industrial control panels (UL508A, UL2755 familiarity)
- Knowledge of ATS schemes, HVAC controls, BMS, and EPMS integration
- Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, EPLAN, or similar
- Strong understanding of NEC, protection schemes, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP, DNP3)
- Ability to read, develop, and modify electrical schematics and ladder logic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What’s in it for you?
- Work on innovative, mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
COMPENSATION
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Engineer
Frame your credentials around USMCA engineer categories
TN visa approval hinges on your degree matching the engineer designation. A degree in civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering maps cleanly. A general technology degree may draw scrutiny, so prepare a credential evaluation that explicitly aligns your field of study to the posted role.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers experienced with visa sponsorship for engineer roles already understand work visa processes. Focusing your search on these companies shortens the time between offer and approval because you won't be educating an HR team from scratch.
Search TN-sponsored roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Project Controls Engineer jobs at employers with documented TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support the process. Filter by role and location to find verified opportunities before you apply.
Build a project controls portfolio tied to engineering outputs
CBP officers assess whether the role constitutes engineering work. Document deliverables like schedule baselines, cost performance indices, and earned value reports rather than listing software tools. This evidence positions the role as engineering practice, not project administration.
Clarify TN vs H-1B sponsorship requirements with your offer
Once you have an offer, confirm the employer understands TN doesn't require USCIS petition filing for Canadian citizens. Some HR teams default to H-1B visa timelines and workflows. Correcting this early prevents delays caused by unnecessary premium processing fees or lottery assumptions.
Prepare for port-of-entry scrutiny on scope of work
CBP officers occasionally question whether project controls work is sufficiently engineering-focused versus administrative. Carry a detailed offer letter that specifies technical responsibilities like schedule critical path analysis, cost variance tracking, and contractor performance assessment alongside your degree and resume.
Project Controls Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controls Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role is framed as engineering work and you hold a qualifying engineering degree. CBP evaluates whether the position involves engineering judgment and analysis, not just scheduling or data entry. Offer letters that specify technical outputs like earned value analysis, cost forecasting, and schedule baseline development support a stronger TN case than titles alone.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Project Controls Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery, no USCIS petition requirement for Canadian citizens, and no cap backlog. Canadian professionals can receive TN status at the port of entry the same day an offer is accepted. H-1B requires lottery selection and a lengthy USCIS processing timeline. For Canadian and Mexican Project Controls Engineers, TN is typically faster and more predictable than the H-1B path.
What does a Project Controls Engineer's TN offer letter need to include?
The offer letter must state the job title, confirm the role requires an engineering degree, describe specific engineering duties such as schedule control, cost performance tracking, and variance analysis, specify the employment period, and state the salary. CBP uses the letter to verify the role fits the engineer category under USMCA, so vague duty descriptions are a common reason for delays or denials.
Where can I find Project Controls Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Project Controls Engineer roles at employers with verified TN visa sponsorship history. Rather than applying broadly and asking each employer about TN support after the fact, you can filter for companies that have already sponsored TN workers in engineering roles, which meaningfully reduces the risk of offer-stage surprises.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status as a Project Controls Engineer?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a TN visa stamp before entering. The USMCA does not impose a numerical cap on TN status itself, but consulate appointment availability and processing times affect timelines. The same engineering degree and offer letter requirements apply regardless of nationality.