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Surveyor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when your work involves land boundary determination, topographic surveys, or construction layout, all recognized specialty functions. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry. Mexican citizens require consular processing. A job offer from a U.S. employer is required before you apply.
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WSP is currently searching for a Professional Land Surveyor to join our Geomatics Surveying Team. This position is open to multiple locations including our Charlotte, NC, Mooresville, NC, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC office locations. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals managing a wide variety of internal and external projects and helping our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.
This is a full-time position that involves overseeing the completion of survey projects while working with and providing direction to Field Staff and Office Staff and communicating and coordinating with internal engineering teams as well as external clients. Candidates will work with and receive guidance from the senior management team.
Your Impact
- Candidates will oversee the production of survey plans and other deliverables, schedule and set up field crews, update and maintain project tracking software, perform QA/QC reviews of work performed by staff, manage equipment and supplies, prepare survey reports, process and review survey data, and make boundary determinations and adjustments to survey control with the guidance and approval of a PLS.
- Candidates will prepare estimates and proposals, participate in business development, and be responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name.
- Candidates will participate in recruitment and mentor and educate new staff.
- Candidates will work with other departments within WSP as well as external subconsultants to meet project needs.
- Candidates will help develop and implement company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, and energy projects.
- Candidates will utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project management programs, Microsoft Office products, and other types of software on a daily basis.
- Candidates will frequently interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings on a regular basis and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
- Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- 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
- Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in NC. Also would consider a candidate with a LSIT or CST certifications with the goal of becoming a PLS in 6 months.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying Related Fields) with 10+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or 14+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proven track record of good leadership, team building, and collaboration skills.
- Prior experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work.
- Prior experience with managing and maintaining schedules, budgets, staff, and equipment.
- Prior experience with drafting programs and survey data processing programs.
- Prior experience with performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations.
- Prior experience processing and adjusting survey control.
- Possess substantial knowledge of land survey principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques.
- Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be detail oriented, organized and responsive.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or leading a team to complete tasks related to land surveying.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee or Florida Professional Land Surveyor Licensure.
- Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work (experience in the greater New York City Area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region is a plus).
- Possesses experience preparing estimates and proposals, participating in business development, and being responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name.
- Possess existing client base.
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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.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently searching for a Professional Land Surveyor to join our Geomatics Surveying Team. This position is open to multiple locations including our Charlotte, NC, Mooresville, NC, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC office locations. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals managing a wide variety of internal and external projects and helping our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.
This is a full-time position that involves overseeing the completion of survey projects while working with and providing direction to Field Staff and Office Staff and communicating and coordinating with internal engineering teams as well as external clients. Candidates will work with and receive guidance from the senior management team.
Your Impact
- Candidates will oversee the production of survey plans and other deliverables, schedule and set up field crews, update and maintain project tracking software, perform QA/QC reviews of work performed by staff, manage equipment and supplies, prepare survey reports, process and review survey data, and make boundary determinations and adjustments to survey control with the guidance and approval of a PLS.
- Candidates will prepare estimates and proposals, participate in business development, and be responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name.
- Candidates will participate in recruitment and mentor and educate new staff.
- Candidates will work with other departments within WSP as well as external subconsultants to meet project needs.
- Candidates will help develop and implement company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, and energy projects.
- Candidates will utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project management programs, Microsoft Office products, and other types of software on a daily basis.
- Candidates will frequently interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings on a regular basis and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
- Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- 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
- Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in NC. Also would consider a candidate with a LSIT or CST certifications with the goal of becoming a PLS in 6 months.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying Related Fields) with 10+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or 14+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proven track record of good leadership, team building, and collaboration skills.
- Prior experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work.
- Prior experience with managing and maintaining schedules, budgets, staff, and equipment.
- Prior experience with drafting programs and survey data processing programs.
- Prior experience with performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations.
- Prior experience processing and adjusting survey control.
- Possess substantial knowledge of land survey principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques.
- Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be detail oriented, organized and responsive.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or leading a team to complete tasks related to land surveying.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee or Florida Professional Land Surveyor Licensure.
- Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work (experience in the greater New York City Area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region is a plus).
- Possesses experience preparing estimates and proposals, participating in business development, and being responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name.
- Possess existing client base.
LI-AC2
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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Verify your credentials match TN requirements
TN visa classification for Surveyors requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in surveying, geomatics, or a closely related field. A provincial or state license alone won't satisfy the academic credential requirement if your degree is in an unrelated discipline.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Engineering and geospatial firms holding federal infrastructure or land management contracts often sponsor work visas for technical roles. Employers with recent visa filings demonstrate established sponsorship experience and streamlined internal processes that typically accelerate offer letter approval. For TN sponsorship, Canadian applicants can present their offer letter directly at a U.S. port of entry, while Mexican applicants apply through a U.S. consulate—both processes move quickly with employers familiar with visa sponsorship.
Request a detailed employer support letter
Your offer letter must describe specific surveying duties tied to the TN occupation list, your degree field, and your start date. Vague language like 'technical support' has caused CBP denials at the border, especially for roles blending surveying with GIS analysis.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with recent visa filings who hire for geospatial and land surveying roles. Filtering by employers experienced with visa sponsorship saves time compared to cold-applying to firms with no prior international hiring experience.
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry processing
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a land border or pre-clearance airport with CBP, not at a consulate. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and your professional license. CBP officers adjudicate TN requests on the spot.
Understand Mexican consular processing timelines
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate after USCIS approves a TN petition filed by the employer. Schedule your consular appointment early since wait times at major Mexican consulates can extend your start date by several weeks beyond your offer date.
Surveyor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Surveyor role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Surveyor is an explicitly listed occupation under the USMCA TN visa category. Your job duties must involve land boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction layout, or related geospatial work. The role must require, and you must hold, a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in surveying or a closely related field to qualify.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Surveyor positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at the border the same day for Canadians. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that accepts roughly one in four registrants, with processing that takes months. For Surveyor roles that clearly fall under the USMCA occupation list, TN is a faster and more reliable path than H-1B.
Where can I find U.S. employers who sponsor TN visas for Surveyors?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter roles by visa sponsorship history, including TN, so you're only applying to firms that have already navigated the process. Engineering consultancies, land development companies, and federal contractors in infrastructure and natural resources are the employer categories most likely to sponsor Surveyor roles.
Can a GIS analyst or geomatics technician qualify under the Surveyor TN category?
Not automatically. CBP evaluates the actual duties of the offered role, not just the job title. If your position is primarily GIS data processing or remote sensing with no licensed surveying component, it may not qualify under the Surveyor TN category. Your employer's support letter must describe field survey, boundary determination, or construction layout duties to strengthen the classification.
What happens if CBP denies my TN application at the border?
A CBP denial at the port of entry is not a formal immigration bar. You can return to Canada or Mexico, work with your employer to strengthen the support letter and documentation, and reapply. Common reasons for denial include vague duty descriptions, a degree field that doesn't align with surveying, or missing certified transcripts. Migrate Mate connects you with employers experienced in preparing complete TN documentation packages.