TN Visa Project Controls Specialist Jobs
Project Controls Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, provided you hold a relevant engineering or technical degree and a concrete job offer. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Sponsorship requires an employer-signed offer letter detailing your project controls duties.
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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
Make an Impact Where It Matters —With Full TN Visa Support in Memphis, TN
Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with Engineer category
TN visa classification for project controls work runs through the Engineer category, so your bachelor's degree must be in engineering, engineering technology, or a closely related technical field. A business or construction management degree alone may draw scrutiny.
Document your project controls scope explicitly
Your offer letter must spell out scheduling, cost control, earned value analysis, or forecasting duties. Generic titles like 'project coordinator' get rejected more often than letters naming specific deliverables tied to engineering or technical oversight.
Target capital-intensive industries with repeat TN history
Oil and gas, infrastructure, and defense contractors file TN petitions regularly and understand the process. Employers in these sectors are less likely to demand H-1B visa sponsorship first or abandon the process mid-offer due to unfamiliarity.
Ask your employer about CBP port-of-entry processing
Canadian citizens can activate TN status directly at a land border or airport without a separate visa stamp. Confirm with your hiring manager that their HR team is prepared to provide the signed offer letter and your credentials at the inspection booth.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring TN roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with recent visa filings in engineering and technical fields. Targeting employers experienced with work visa sponsorship for similar roles cuts the time spent educating HR on the TN process from scratch.
Prepare for TN renewal before your status expires
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with no cap on renewals. Start gathering updated employer support letters and project scope documentation at least 60 days before expiration to avoid gaps in authorized employment.
Project Controls Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controls Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is structured and described. TN classification applies when the position falls under the Engineer category, which requires your duties to be primarily technical or engineering in nature and your degree to match. Roles framed around scheduling software coordination without an underlying engineering function are harder to support. A strong offer letter that details cost control, earned value management, or technical schedule oversight is what makes the classification work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Project Controls Specialist?
TN is faster and more predictable. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month wait for a start date. Canadians can be admitted at the port of entry the same day with the right documents. H-1B selection is random and limits your start date to October 1 of the fiscal year. For a role that already qualifies under TN, the H-1B route adds risk and delay with no practical benefit for Canadian or Mexican nationals.
What documents does a Canadian or Mexican Project Controls Specialist need for TN sponsorship?
You need a signed offer letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, duties, salary, and the employer's agreement to sponsor your TN status. You also need your original academic credentials, including your degree certificate and transcripts, and a valid passport. Canadians present these at the port of entry to a CBP officer. Mexican nationals complete DS-160 and attend a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
How can I find Project Controls Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Project Controls Specialist openings at employers with recent visa filings in engineering and technical sectors. Filtering by visa type saves time by surfacing companies already experienced with work visa sponsorship, which reduces back-and-forth with HR over whether they can support your status.
Can a Mexican national get TN sponsorship for a Project Controls Specialist role?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican nationals cannot use port-of-entry processing and must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which involves the DS-160 application, a consular interview, and additional wait time for visa issuance. The qualification requirements are identical, but planning ahead for consular scheduling timelines is essential to avoid delays between your offer date and your start date.