TN Visa Sales Engineer Jobs
Sales Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, which covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. Canadian citizens can enter at the border without a petition; Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose: The Applications Engineer/Inside Sales Engineer assists outside sales in providing excellent customer service to our customers. This is done by understanding our customer’s needs, providing a high-level of technical support, and selecting the most optimum equipment based on the project needs. The Inside Sales Engineer maintains and develops existing customer relationships through quality service and supporting their needs. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of HVAC products and systems, as well as excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with H&H sales team to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products and to provide sales support.
- Confer with customers and sales engineers to assess HVAC equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
- Maintain detailed records and project notes on the development of plans and selections.
- Complete take-off and technical selections of HVAC equipment from building plans.
- Work with the H&H team to develop project proposals based on customer request or information.
- Assemble and review technical documents for primary and supporting project submittal packages.
- Review and run quality assurance checks on orders prior to submitting to manufacturers via online software or typed purchase orders.
- Complete internal H&H sales order documentation.
- Review manufacturer acknowledgments to ensure correct equipment is listed, and the equipment is correctly priced according to customer order.
- Provide weekly shipping and status updates to customers with open orders.
- Attend industry education events, industry workshops, and manufacturer update briefings on current trends and new equipment information.
- Maintain detailed revision control notes on all project selections, pricing, proposals.
- Provide technical install support to installing contractors and end users.
- Coordinate responses to inquiries with factory application and technical support engineers.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or 2-4 years of work experience in the industry.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and experience reading construction plans and engineering specifications is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of the content and structure of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook are required. A level of familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat are preferred. Strong software skills are essential as all manufacturer’s selection software and pricing is software based.
- Required to complete work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to organize and verbally convey technical information effectively and clearly is essential.
- Must follow a systematic method of consistently organizing and presenting information to support the team goal.
- Must be detail oriented, results oriented and able to embrace and adapt to change, along with the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative with limited supervision.
- This job is highly technical and small details are often key to winning. Being a detailed engineer is required.
- Ability to understand comments and questions during the sales process. Must give full attention to what internal team members and clients are saying, understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions at appropriate times.
- Ability to effectively build strong relationships with customers and coworkers.
Physical Demands:
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Frequently
- Use of Hands/Fingers: Frequently
- Bending: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally
- Reaching Outward: Frequently
- Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
Position Purpose: The Applications Engineer/Inside Sales Engineer assists outside sales in providing excellent customer service to our customers. This is done by understanding our customer’s needs, providing a high-level of technical support, and selecting the most optimum equipment based on the project needs. The Inside Sales Engineer maintains and develops existing customer relationships through quality service and supporting their needs. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of HVAC products and systems, as well as excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with H&H sales team to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products and to provide sales support.
- Confer with customers and sales engineers to assess HVAC equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
- Maintain detailed records and project notes on the development of plans and selections.
- Complete take-off and technical selections of HVAC equipment from building plans.
- Work with the H&H team to develop project proposals based on customer request or information.
- Assemble and review technical documents for primary and supporting project submittal packages.
- Review and run quality assurance checks on orders prior to submitting to manufacturers via online software or typed purchase orders.
- Complete internal H&H sales order documentation.
- Review manufacturer acknowledgments to ensure correct equipment is listed, and the equipment is correctly priced according to customer order.
- Provide weekly shipping and status updates to customers with open orders.
- Attend industry education events, industry workshops, and manufacturer update briefings on current trends and new equipment information.
- Maintain detailed revision control notes on all project selections, pricing, proposals.
- Provide technical install support to installing contractors and end users.
- Coordinate responses to inquiries with factory application and technical support engineers.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or 2-4 years of work experience in the industry.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment and experience reading construction plans and engineering specifications is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of the content and structure of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook are required. A level of familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat are preferred. Strong software skills are essential as all manufacturer’s selection software and pricing is software based.
- Required to complete work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to organize and verbally convey technical information effectively and clearly is essential.
- Must follow a systematic method of consistently organizing and presenting information to support the team goal.
- Must be detail oriented, results oriented and able to embrace and adapt to change, along with the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to take initiative with limited supervision.
- This job is highly technical and small details are often key to winning. Being a detailed engineer is required.
- Ability to understand comments and questions during the sales process. Must give full attention to what internal team members and clients are saying, understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions at appropriate times.
- Ability to effectively build strong relationships with customers and coworkers.
Physical Demands:
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Frequently
- Use of Hands/Fingers: Frequently
- Bending: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently
- Lifting/Carrying 11-20 lbs.: Occasionally
- Reaching Outward: Frequently
- Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally
This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Engineer
Align your credentials to Engineer category
The TN visa Engineer category requires a degree in engineering or a directly related field. A computer science or electrical engineering degree supports most Sales Engineer roles, but a business degree alone won't qualify. Verify the match before applying.
Target companies with recent visa filings
Employers with recent visa filings for engineering roles already understand sponsored employment. Focusing your outreach on these companies shortens the education cycle and reduces the chance of a stalled offer.
Get your job offer letter TN-ready
CBP officers at the border review your offer letter directly. It must specify your title, start date, duties, and that the position requires an engineering degree. A vague or HR-generic letter is the most common cause of port-of-entry delays for TN applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for Sales Engineer jobs surfaces many roles where sponsorship is unstated or unavailable. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers willing to sponsor TN visas, so you spend time on opportunities that can actually move forward.
Clarify your classification before the border crossing
Mexican professionals apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a visa stamp; Canadians present documents at the port of entry and are admitted on the spot. Knowing which process applies to you determines your timeline and what documents to prepare.
Ask your employer to document technical scope in writing
Sales Engineer roles can look like pure sales positions without a clear description of technical duties. Request that your offer letter or support letter explicitly describes pre-sales engineering work, product architecture involvement, and the degree requirements tied to those functions.
Sales Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Engineer role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires engineering-level expertise and your degree is in engineering or a directly related technical field. CBP officers evaluate both the role and your credentials. Positions that are primarily account management with a technical title are at higher risk of a TN denial at the border, so the offer letter must accurately describe the engineering duties involved.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Sales Engineer jobs?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as an employer extends an offer and the documentation is ready. H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and a wait of months before you can begin. For Sales Engineer roles where the engineering degree requirement is clear, TN is typically faster and more predictable.
Where can I find Sales Engineer jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Most general job searches don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which means you spend time on roles that won't move forward. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces employers who sponsor the TN category relevant to your role, so you can target your search more efficiently from the start.
Can I switch Sales Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes. TN status is tied to a specific employer, so changing jobs requires a new TN authorization. Canadians can get a new TN at the port of entry with an offer letter from the new employer. Mexicans need to apply for a new visa stamp at a U.S. consulate. You generally cannot start with the new employer until the new TN is approved.
Does my employer need to file anything with USCIS before I start?
For Canadian citizens crossing at a land border or airport, no USCIS petition is required. The CBP officer adjudicates the TN on the spot. Mexican citizens need a visa issued by a U.S. consulate abroad before entering. Either way, your employer needs to prepare a qualifying support letter, but they are not required to file a petition with USCIS in advance for the Canadian pathway.