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Project Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer or scientist categories, depending on your specific responsibilities. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens require a U.S. consular appointment. A qualifying bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory for both.
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As a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Oklahoma City, OK office, you will manage 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 managing projects, quality control, client interfacing, budgeting, and mentoring and supervising junior engineers. In managing junior engineers, you will review the design aspects which will include site layouts, grading plans, stormwater 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
- Experience developing and mentoring staff
- Demonstrated experience with providing a technical review of Civil Engineering deliverable(s)
- Experience preparing proposals and managing project execution
- Experience interfacing with clients, network, and developing business
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. 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.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
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 Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Oklahoma City, OK office, you will manage 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 managing projects, quality control, client interfacing, budgeting, and mentoring and supervising junior engineers. In managing junior engineers, you will review the design aspects which will include site layouts, grading plans, stormwater 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
- Experience developing and mentoring staff
- Demonstrated experience with providing a technical review of Civil Engineering deliverable(s)
- Experience preparing proposals and managing project execution
- Experience interfacing with clients, network, and developing business
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. 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.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
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 in Project Lead
Align your degree to the role's technical core
TN visa classification for a Project Lead depends on your degree field matching the technical discipline the role manages. An engineering degree supports an engineering project lead; a general management degree alone won't clear CBP without strong technical framing.
Document your project scope in writing
Before any employer files TN paperwork, gather written evidence of your project scale, team size, and technical deliverables. CBP officers assess whether your day-to-day duties match the professional category claimed, not just your job title.
Target employers with cross-border project portfolios
Companies running infrastructure, software, or construction projects across the U.S.-Canada or U.S.-Mexico border are familiar with sponsoring work visas. Their HR teams already know what a support letter and TN category designation require from a Project Lead hire.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Project Lead openings
Search Migrate Mate to surface Project Lead roles from employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Filtering by role and visa type cuts weeks off the search process compared to applying broadly and asking each employer individually.
Get your support letter reviewed before crossing the border
Canadian professionals enter via CBP port-of-entry with no consular step, so the employer support letter is your only formal document. A letter that vaguely describes 'project oversight' rather than specific technical duties is the most common reason CBP denies entry.
Clarify Mexican TN consular requirements early in the offer process
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview rather than using port-of-entry processing. Confirm with your employer during the offer stage that their timeline accounts for consulate scheduling, which can add several weeks depending on the nearest U.S. consular post.
Project Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Lead role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is classified and what degree you hold. Project Lead positions can qualify under engineer, scientist, or other USMCA categories if your specific duties are technical and your degree aligns with that field. A title alone doesn't determine eligibility; CBP looks at the actual job functions and credentials together.
How does TN visa sponsorship for a Project Lead compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start when an employer is ready rather than waiting for an October start date. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection in a lottery. For Canadians, TN is processed at the port of entry the same day. Mexican nationals use a consular interview, which adds lead time but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does a Project Lead need for a TN application?
You'll need a detailed employer support letter that describes your specific role, the applicable TN category, your intended duration, and your compensation structure. You also need your degree credential and, if your degree is from outside the U.S. or Canada, an evaluation confirming equivalency. Canadians present these at the port of entry; Mexican nationals bring them to a U.S. consular interview.
Where can I find Project Lead jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for TN-sponsored roles. You can filter directly for Project Lead positions from employers who are already familiar with TN requirements, which removes the need to screen dozens of employers who have never sponsored a TN professional before.
Can I switch employers while working in the U.S. on a TN visa as a Project Lead?
Yes, but the new employer must sponsor a new TN before you begin working for them. TN status is employer-specific. Canadian professionals can present the new employer's support letter at a port of entry for same-day processing. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN to the new employer.