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Project Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment.
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Aviation Project Engineer or Project Designer-EIT
Location: Spokane, WA
Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire an Aviation Project Engineer or Project Designer (Engineer-in-Training) to work in our Aviation Services Group located in one of our successful offices. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Pacific Northwest, with over 20 offices across seven states. You will be provided with ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.
If you have an interest in civil design, client interaction and construction inspection within the airport engineering field, a career within our Aviation Group may be right for you. Airport Engineering not only focuses on airfield design, but includes planning, grading, drainage, pavement design, structures, construction observation, and operations.
While applying technical civil engineering knowledge and skills, this engineering position will:
- Be an entry to mid-level member of our team, providing support to experienced engineers and technicians in our Aviation Services Group.
- Be able to grow and learn a variety of civil engineering applications including water, transportation, stormwater, planning, design, drafting, and others.
- Assist with the planning, design, and implementation of aviation infrastructure designs for a variety of projects.
- Participate in all phases of project design and construction, depending on specific project needs.
- Analyze engineering data, review, and prepare technical reports and documents, interpret plans and specifications, and make sound decisions with the guidance of experienced engineers and technicians, to solve challenges.
- Develop designs and layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software packages, providing drafting support to senior engineers and designers.
- Collaborate with other engineers and public agencies (Cities, Counties, Port Districts, State, FAA, etc.) on projects.
- Provide on-site oversight of construction projects, ensuring work complies with plans and specifications, and to report any issues or concerns to project management.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, observations, and reports, including daily progress reports and any deviations from the project plans.
- Travel to and from construction site as well as overnight stays is required for some construction observation projects.
- Attend public meetings, public forums, and open houses to discuss project details and answer questions from the public, as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- 3-6 years of experience in civil design and/or construction inspection experience. Airport design and/or construction experience is beneficial, but not mandatory.
- EIT/EI: Certification as Engineer-in-Training (passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) is required. Internship experience on relevant similar work is desired but not required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) status will be given the highest priority.
- Microsoft Suite proficiency in document and spreadsheet development is required.
- Strong technical writing skills are desired.
- CAD experience is a plus.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $105,000 yearly, determined by experience
Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave package
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
- Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
- The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
- J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through July 24, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
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Align your credentials to Engineer category
TN visa eligibility for Project Designers depends on classifying under the Engineer category. Your degree must be in engineering, architecture, or industrial design, a general arts or business degree won't support the petition, even with years of design experience.
Target firms with recent visa sponsorship experience
Employers with recent visa filings are already familiar with sponsorship workflows. Prioritize architecture, engineering, and construction firms over generalist staffing agencies, which often lack internal immigration process knowledge for supporting TN visa candidates at ports of entry or consulates.
Request a support letter before your border crossing
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry need a detailed employer support letter describing the Project Designer role, its technical requirements, and your qualifying degree. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so ambiguous job descriptions are a common rejection trigger.
Clarify scope boundaries in your offer letter
Project Designer is not a standalone TN category. Your offer letter must frame the role using Engineer or Architect language that matches USMCA definitions. Titles like 'Creative Designer' or 'Design Consultant' without technical scope language will raise questions at adjudication.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for design roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for Project Designer positions at employers who actively sponsor TN visas, so you spend your effort on realistic opportunities rather than cold outreach.
Understand Mexican nationals face a capped allocation
Unlike Canadian citizens, Mexican professionals are subject to a 5,500 annual TN cap. If you're Mexican and your application is late in the fiscal year, confirm current allocation availability with your employer's immigration contact before accepting a start date.
Project Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Designer role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Not automatically. TN visa eligibility depends on classifying the role under a recognized USMCA category, most commonly Engineer or Architect. The position must require a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline like engineering, architecture, or industrial design. Roles framed around creativity or aesthetics without a hard degree requirement often fail to qualify.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Project Designers?
TN sponsorship is significantly more practical for Project Designers. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and approvals can happen at the border the same day for Canadians. H-1B visa requires filing months in advance with no guaranteed selection. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is the faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents should I gather before applying for TN-sponsored Project Designer jobs?
You'll need your original degree certificates and transcripts confirming a technical field, a current resume framing your experience in engineering or design terms, any professional licenses if your state requires them, and a detailed employer support letter. If your degree is from outside Canada, Mexico, or the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before you start interviewing.
Where can I find Project Designer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job platforms don't filter by visa type, which means significant time spent on roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this: it surfaces Project Designer roles at employers who actively sponsor TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals, so your search is scoped to realistic opportunities from the start.
Can a Project Designer switch employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You can't simply transfer it. Your new employer must support a fresh TN application, which for Canadian citizens can be done at the border or a U.S. consulate. Plan your transition carefully since working for the new employer before TN approval is a status violation, and gaps between roles must be managed with your employer's immigration contact.