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Roadway Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering design, analysis, and project oversight for highway and transportation infrastructure. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. A bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering is required.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a motivated Lead Roadway Engineer for our Tennessee Transportation Team!
This position will sit out of our Brentwood, TN office.
This Opportunity
The WSP Nashville office serves clients from around the state of Tennessee on a wide variety of projects ranging from Major Interstate Reconstruction, Arterial Capacity Improvements, Intersection and Safety Improvement, and Sidewalk and Transit Improvement. The selected candidate will work with TDOT and local municipal agencies on a variety of projects on a regular basis. Existing relationships and experience with TDOT are beneficial. This position is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and advancement in our industry as well as building your relationship within the WSP organization on a regional and national level.
The Lead Roadway Engineer should have experience in leading the design of highways, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, multidiscipline coordination, and TCP considerations on traditional and/or alternative delivery projects. This position may function as the lead engineer for TDOT projects and local agency / municipal clients. Responsibilities may also include project management, contributing on pursuits, maintaining client relationships, design and QA/QC. This role will be a key contributor in managing daily activities of our Transportation & Infrastructure group.
Your Impact
- Assist in leading and continuing development of the Civil/Highway design team.
- Providing guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
- Collaborating with leadership to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing.
- Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
- Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
- Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in large transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering License in TN or ability to obtain in six months.
- Significant experience leading design teams on TDOT and municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design).
- Developing skills in project and staff management experience on civil transportation projects.
- Experience with daily mentoring of junior staff.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large transportation design projects.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field.
- Expertise with OpenRoads Designer and familiarity with the PDN.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is currently initiating a search for a motivated Lead Roadway Engineer for our Tennessee Transportation Team!
This position will sit out of our Brentwood, TN office.
This Opportunity
The WSP Nashville office serves clients from around the state of Tennessee on a wide variety of projects ranging from Major Interstate Reconstruction, Arterial Capacity Improvements, Intersection and Safety Improvement, and Sidewalk and Transit Improvement. The selected candidate will work with TDOT and local municipal agencies on a variety of projects on a regular basis. Existing relationships and experience with TDOT are beneficial. This position is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and advancement in our industry as well as building your relationship within the WSP organization on a regional and national level.
The Lead Roadway Engineer should have experience in leading the design of highways, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, multidiscipline coordination, and TCP considerations on traditional and/or alternative delivery projects. This position may function as the lead engineer for TDOT projects and local agency / municipal clients. Responsibilities may also include project management, contributing on pursuits, maintaining client relationships, design and QA/QC. This role will be a key contributor in managing daily activities of our Transportation & Infrastructure group.
Your Impact
- Assist in leading and continuing development of the Civil/Highway design team.
- Providing guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
- Collaborating with leadership to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing.
- Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
- Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
- Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in large transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering License in TN or ability to obtain in six months.
- Significant experience leading design teams on TDOT and municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design).
- Developing skills in project and staff management experience on civil transportation projects.
- Experience with daily mentoring of junior staff.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large transportation design projects.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field.
- Expertise with OpenRoads Designer and familiarity with the PDN.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Roadway Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
TN classification requires your degree field to match the job duties. A civil or transportation engineering degree supports roadway work clearly. A general engineering degree may require a stronger employer letter explaining the connection.
Target DOT contractors and state agencies
Federal Highway Administration-funded projects run through state DOTs and their prime contractors. These employers routinely sponsor TN workers because roadway engineering roles map cleanly to the USMCA Engineer category, reducing internal legal review time.
Request a duties-specific offer letter
Your offer letter must describe roadway engineering duties in technical terms, not just your job title. Specify tasks like horizontal alignment design, drainage analysis, or traffic impact assessments to make the TN category connection explicit for CBP officers.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively hiring Roadway Engineers at employers with recent visa filings. Filtering by employers experienced with work visa sponsorship saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying to firms unfamiliar with the process.
Prepare your Canadian port-of-entry package carefully
Canadian citizens apply at the border directly. Bring your offer letter, degree transcripts, and any professional engineering license documentation. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so a complete, well-organized package prevents same-day delays or denials.
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Find Roadway Engineer JobsRoadway Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Roadway Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Roadway Engineer roles fall under the USMCA Engineer category, which covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in civil, transportation, or a closely related engineering field. The job duties must involve engineering-level work such as roadway design, geometric analysis, or infrastructure planning, not general construction supervision or technician-level tasks.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Roadway Engineers?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition wait for Canadian applicants who qualify at the port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For a Canadian or Mexican Roadway Engineer with a qualifying degree, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can I find Roadway Engineer jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Roadway Engineer roles where employers are open to TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time on applications that will stall at the visa question. Filtering by TN-familiar employers is especially useful in the transportation and infrastructure sector, where sponsorship experience varies significantly by firm.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title, describes your engineering duties with specificity, confirms the position requires a bachelor's degree, and lists your start date and employment terms. For Mexican nationals, the employer will also need to support a consular visa application rather than a port-of-entry process.
Can I switch Roadway Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you must obtain new TN authorization before starting work with the new employer. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens and those already inside the U.S. typically file a change of employer through USCIS. Working for a new employer before approval is a status violation, so timing the transition carefully with your new employer is important.
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