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Screed Operator roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when the position involves technical oversight of concrete and flooring systems. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no annual cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Get Access To All JobsOVERVIEW: Provide construction and acceptance phase commissioning services including completion of pre-functional checklists, issue documentation and tracking, and functional performance testing of HVAC systems, building lighting and lighting control systems, power systems including emergency power and plumbing systems.
Project assignments include supporting the Senior Commissioning Engineer in completion of pre-functional checklists, issue log documentation and tracking, functional performance testing, and compiling the final commissioning report. Communicates clearly with the project team (owner, contractor, and McKim & Creed team members).
DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:
- Provide construction and acceptance phase commissioning services including completion of pre-functional checklists, issue documentation and tracking, and functional performance testing of HVAC systems, building lighting and lighting control systems, power systems including emergency power and plumbing systems.
- Project assignments include supporting the Senior Commissioning Engineer in completion of pre-functional checklists, issue log documentation and tracking, functional performance testing, and compiling the final commissioning report. Communicates clearly with the project team (owner, contractor, and McKim & Creed team members).
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience with new building or existing building commissioning including on-site testing.
- A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Must demonstrate experience in providing the following commissioning activities: Review contractor submittals; Review contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) for updates to project design and construction; Perform or supervise contractor completion of pre-functional checklists.
- Coordinate, witness, and document execution of the FPTs performed by the contractor.
- Document and track to closure issues identified during completion of pre-functional checklists and FPTs.
- Compile all commissioning related documentation to be incorporated into the Final Commissioning Report.
- Able to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience. Must be proficient in reading/understanding architectural, electrical, and low voltage drawings and specifications. Skills and abilities should include the following:
- Report writing and carrying out assignments from conception to completion.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing and able to deal constructively with conflicts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software programs including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Physical abilities include but are not limited to: lifting/carrying 50 pounds (occasionally) and 20 pounds (frequently), climbing stairs or ladders, looking up/down, negotiating construction sites while walking extensively, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction. Works with, responds to, and takes direction from the Senior Commissioning Agent.
- Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Commissioning licensing a plus as Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), as a Certified Building Commissioning Professional a plus (CBCP), or as a Certified Commissioning Agent (CxA).
- Licensure as a registered professional engineer is preferred but not required.
WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
- Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
- Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
- Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.
McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
OVERVIEW: Provide construction and acceptance phase commissioning services including completion of pre-functional checklists, issue documentation and tracking, and functional performance testing of HVAC systems, building lighting and lighting control systems, power systems including emergency power and plumbing systems.
Project assignments include supporting the Senior Commissioning Engineer in completion of pre-functional checklists, issue log documentation and tracking, functional performance testing, and compiling the final commissioning report. Communicates clearly with the project team (owner, contractor, and McKim & Creed team members).
DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:
- Provide construction and acceptance phase commissioning services including completion of pre-functional checklists, issue documentation and tracking, and functional performance testing of HVAC systems, building lighting and lighting control systems, power systems including emergency power and plumbing systems.
- Project assignments include supporting the Senior Commissioning Engineer in completion of pre-functional checklists, issue log documentation and tracking, functional performance testing, and compiling the final commissioning report. Communicates clearly with the project team (owner, contractor, and McKim & Creed team members).
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience with new building or existing building commissioning including on-site testing.
- A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Must demonstrate experience in providing the following commissioning activities: Review contractor submittals; Review contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) for updates to project design and construction; Perform or supervise contractor completion of pre-functional checklists.
- Coordinate, witness, and document execution of the FPTs performed by the contractor.
- Document and track to closure issues identified during completion of pre-functional checklists and FPTs.
- Compile all commissioning related documentation to be incorporated into the Final Commissioning Report.
- Able to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience. Must be proficient in reading/understanding architectural, electrical, and low voltage drawings and specifications. Skills and abilities should include the following:
- Report writing and carrying out assignments from conception to completion.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willing and able to deal constructively with conflicts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software programs including SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Physical abilities include but are not limited to: lifting/carrying 50 pounds (occasionally) and 20 pounds (frequently), climbing stairs or ladders, looking up/down, negotiating construction sites while walking extensively, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction. Works with, responds to, and takes direction from the Senior Commissioning Agent.
- Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Commissioning licensing a plus as Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), as a Certified Building Commissioning Professional a plus (CBCP), or as a Certified Commissioning Agent (CxA).
- Licensure as a registered professional engineer is preferred but not required.
WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
- Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
- Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
- Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.
McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Screed Operator
Verify your credential classification upfront
TN visa classification for Screed Operators depends on whether the role is framed as an engineering or technical function. Confirm your degree aligns with the Engineer or Technologist category before targeting employers, or you'll hit rejections based on misclassification.
Target commercial construction firms directly
Large-scale commercial contractors handling floor systems, airport terminals, or industrial facilities are far more likely to sponsor TN visas than residential subcontractors. Look for employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas—these companies typically have the infrastructure and HR processes in place to support TN applications at the port of entry or consulate.
Request a TN support letter before your border crossing
As a Canadian, you can get TN status at a port of entry, but your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing the specialized nature of the screed role. A generic offer letter won't satisfy CBP officers, and you'll be turned away.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Once you have your credentials in order, use Migrate Mate to identify Screed Operator roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to companies inexperienced with visa sponsorship.
Prepare Canadian trade credentials for U.S. equivalency review
Your Red Seal or provincial journeyperson certificate won't automatically satisfy USCIS or CBP reviewers. Have a credential evaluation completed by a NACES-recognized body and bring the equivalency letter to your consular or border appointment.
Negotiate who files the TN documentation before signing
Some employers assume you'll manage TN paperwork independently, especially smaller contractors unfamiliar with the process. Clarify before accepting an offer whether the employer will provide the support letter and coordinate filing, or whether you'll need to self-prepare documentation.
Screed Operator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Screed Operator role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN visa categories don't list Screed Operator as a standalone occupation. The position must be framed under the Engineer or Technologist category, which means your job duties need to reflect specialized technical oversight, not general labor. Employers who describe the role in construction engineering terms, supported by your relevant degree, have the strongest cases.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Screed Operator positions?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, then a wait of up to a year before you can start. TN has no lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved the same day at a port of entry. For Mexicans, consular processing is required, but approvals typically come within weeks, not months.
Can Mexican citizens get TN sponsorship for Screed Operator jobs?
Yes, but the process differs from Canadians. Mexican TN applicants must go through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico and are subject to a 5,500 annual allocation across all TN categories. You can't get TN status at the border the way Canadian citizens can. Applying early in the fiscal year reduces the risk of hitting the cap before your start date.
Where can I find Screed Operator jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend a lot of time applying to employers unfamiliar with the TN sponsorship process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Screed Operator roles by employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience, so your applications go to companies already equipped to support work visa candidates.
What happens if my TN visa application is denied at the border?
If CBP denies your TN application at a port of entry, you're typically turned back to Canada the same day without a formal appeal process. The most common reasons are an insufficient employer support letter, a credential mismatch, or a role that CBP doesn't recognize as fitting a TN category. You can reapply immediately with corrected documentation, but you'll need your employer to revise the support letter before returning.