TN Visa Project Engineer Jobs
Project Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Engineering category, which covers licensed and degree-holding engineers in civil, mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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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 Engineer
Verify your degree matches the engineering category
TN visa status requires a degree in an engineering field that directly corresponds to the Project Engineer role. A general science or technology degree may not satisfy CBP, so confirm your credential aligns with the specific discipline listed in the job offer before you apply.
Get your foreign credentials formally evaluated
Canadian and Mexican degrees are generally accepted, but if your transcript uses a non-standard grading system or institution name, a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization removes any ambiguity at the port of entry or consulate and speeds up the officer's review.
Target employers with active engineering project pipelines
Construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy firms hire Project Engineers on recurring contract cycles. Prioritize companies with ongoing multi-year federal or state contracts, since those project timelines create predictable sponsorship windows and reduce the risk of your role ending before TN renewal.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers sponsoring TN visas
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively hiring Project Engineers with TN visa sponsorship. The platform filters roles by visa type so you're not cold-applying to employers who don't support USMCA-based work authorization.
Ask employers to include your engineering scope in the offer letter
A vague offer letter citing only the job title is a common rejection trigger. Your letter should describe specific engineering duties, the project context, and your supervisory or technical responsibilities so the CBP officer or consular officer can confirm the role qualifies under the Engineering category.
Understand how Mexicans file through consular processing
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry and are subject to an annual allocation. Schedule your consular appointment as early as possible once you have a signed offer letter, since wait times can affect your agreed start date.
Project Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Engineer role automatically qualify for TN visa status?
Not automatically. The role must fall under the USMCA Engineering category, which requires that the position primarily involves applying engineering principles and that you hold a relevant engineering degree. If the job title is Project Engineer but the duties are largely administrative or project management without a technical engineering component, CBP may determine it does not qualify.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Project Engineers compare to H-1B?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the port of entry the same day you apply. H-1B visa requires employer petitions filed months in advance and selection in a randomized lottery. For qualified Canadian and Mexican Project Engineers, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment than waiting on H-1B registration outcomes.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, duties, the engineering field, your qualifications, and your intended period of employment. The letter is not filed with USCIS in advance for Canadian applicants but must be presented at the port of entry. For Mexican applicants, supporting documentation accompanies the DS-160 at the consulate.
Where can I find Project Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa jobs in the United States. You can search Project Engineer roles filtered by TN sponsorship so you're only seeing employers who already support USMCA-based work authorization, rather than applying broadly and asking each employer individually about their immigration policies.
Can I switch employers on TN status if my project ends early?
Yes, but you cannot simply start work with a new employer on your existing TN authorization. Each TN approval is employer-specific. If your project ends and you accept a new offer, you need a new TN for the new employer, either by re-entering at the port of entry with a new offer letter or, for Mexican citizens, by obtaining a new consular visa stamp before starting the new role.