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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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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 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.