TN Visa Substation Electrician Jobs
Substation Electrician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens need consular processing. Utility employers, grid operators, and electrical contractors are the primary sponsors for this role.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.
This is a Project Engineer position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis' power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Transmission Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering for various projects.
The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Substation Electrical engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis' business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind
- Project design delivery under supervision from senior engineers to perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
- Participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to support senior engineers to complete Issue for Construction design packages for large and medium size projects
- For Power Delivery projects provide quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support project execution
We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings within North America.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
- Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards
Preferred Qualifications
- PE license
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,494 - $158,242. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.
This is a Project Engineer position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis' power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Transmission Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering for various projects.
The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Substation Electrical engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis' business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support engineering, detail design, studies and delivery of substation physical electrical projects on transmission and distribution substations at voltages from 4kV to 500kV with quality, schedule, and safe design in mind
- Project design delivery under supervision from senior engineers to perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
- Participate in the preparation of project estimates, engineering estimates and proposals, and client engagement and business development activities
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage P&C electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to support senior engineers to complete Issue for Construction design packages for large and medium size projects
- For Power Delivery projects provide quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support project execution
We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings within North America.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within Substation projects from 4kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery complete substation package under minimal supervision
- Experience with key considerations for substation physical layouts, section & elevations, bus configurations, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, control building, lighting & lightning, and all aspects of HV and EHV substation engineering & design and studies
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards
Preferred Qualifications
- PE license
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,494 - $158,242. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
LI-HC2
Resilience-NA
Environment-NA
LI-Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Substation Electrician
Verify your credentials meet Engineer classification
TN visa sponsorship for Substation Electricians flows through the Engineer category, which requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. A journeyman license alone won't qualify; confirm your degree maps directly to the role's technical requirements.
Target utility and grid infrastructure employers first
Investor-owned utilities, regional transmission organizations, and electrical contractors servicing high-voltage infrastructure routinely sponsor TN visas for substation roles. Focus your search on companies with active capital expenditure programs for grid modernization, where substation staffing demand is consistent and recurring.
Request a support letter detailing your engineering duties
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your role in terms that match the Engineer category: system design, power analysis, relay protection work, or commissioning. A letter that emphasizes hands-on electrical work over engineering judgment can trigger CBP scrutiny at the port of entry.
Understand the Mexican TN process before accepting an offer
Mexican citizens can't use the port-of-entry TN route; you'll need a consular appointment at a U.S. Embassy in Mexico. Build at least four to six weeks of consular scheduling time into your start date negotiation so your employer isn't caught off guard.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements for engineering roles. Migrate Mate filters Substation Electrician opportunities by recent visa filings, so you reach hiring managers experienced with work visa sponsorship and more likely to move quickly through the hiring process.
Align your Canadian credentials with U.S. engineering standards before applying
CBP officers expect your degree and professional background to map cleanly onto the job description. If your Canadian engineering designation differs from U.S. PE conventions, prepare a brief credentials summary your employer can reference when drafting the TN support letter.
Substation Electrician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Substation Electrician role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the position is defined. TN visas don't have a category for electricians, but Substation Electricians whose duties involve electrical system design, power flow analysis, relay protection engineering, or commissioning can qualify under the Engineer category. The job offer must describe engineering responsibilities, and you must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline. Roles framed around installation or maintenance work without an engineering scope typically don't qualify.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Substation Electrician jobs?
The TN visa is faster and more predictable for Canadians and Mexicans in this role. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no waiting period. Canadian citizens can receive TN status at the port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, and approved candidates wait until October 1 to begin work. For qualified candidates, TN is the more direct path.
What documents does a Canadian Substation Electrician need for TN entry?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter describing your engineering duties and confirming the TN classification, and proof of your qualifying degree such as a diploma or official transcript. CBP may also ask for a copy of the job offer or employment agreement. Bring originals and printed copies of everything. Incomplete documentation is the primary reason TN requests get delayed or denied at the border.
How do I find Substation Electrician jobs that include TN visa sponsorship?
Many employers in the utility and electrical contracting sectors are open to sponsoring work visas and have experience with visa sponsorship processes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs at employers with recent visa filings, filtering for roles that may qualify for TN status based on job requirements and employer sponsorship experience—so you spend time on opportunities that can actually move forward.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status for a Substation Electrician role at the border like a Canadian?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for TN status through a U.S. consular post in Mexico rather than at the port of entry. You'll schedule an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, submit the same documentation as a Canadian applicant, and wait for visa issuance before traveling to the U.S. to begin work. Processing timelines vary by post and appointment availability, so coordinate your start date with your employer early in the process.