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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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A2H is a collaborative planning and design firm of engineers, architects, landscape architects, interior designers, planners, and land surveyors founded in 1986. Our firm provides a diverse range of consulting services for both public and private clients, with over 10,000 completed projects spanning 48 states and offices located across Tennessee and Mississippi. Our portfolio includes projects from a wide range of markets, including: Civic, Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Infrastructure, Logistics, Placemaking, Recreation, and Transportation.
We are guided by the fact that intentional, purposeful design has the power to enhance the world around us. The team at A2H buys into our mission statement: Creating an Enhanced Quality of Life for our Clients and Community. Our mission guides everything we do: from the projects we undertake to the people we hire.
A2H is currently seeking a Registered Land Surveyor in our Memphis, TN office. The successful candidate shall have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Client contact and preparation of proposals. When needed, coordinate with Principal-in-Charge, Department Manager, Team Leaders, and Project Engineers on proposals to determine scope and complexity of projects.
- Develop and maintain A2H standards to ensure that all A2H offices is up-to-date with Land Surveying knowledge and practices which affect departmental activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.
- Function as lead member of the Surveying Department for A2H, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness.
- Provide the necessary coordination to ensure that the total effort for all projects is performed in a logical sequence to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling conflicts.
- Review and recommend contract changes and gain client approval of improved contracts.
- Review with Department Manager weekly, or more often, with work schedule of individual assignments to various projects.
- Maintain a high quality level of work product by following Department quality control procedures such as project manager checklists, design checklists and CAD standards. This position will be responsible for maintaining the Survey Department's technical Quality Assurance and Quality Control process.
- Review all final drafting of survey maps or plats and sign/seal all documents when required.
- Marketing On occasion, meet with clients to review work, including city and county clients.
- Develop and train departmental staff in surveying related tasks, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness. Function as Project Manager when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Tennessee is a requirement, Mississippi and/or Arkansas are a plus.
- A minimum seven (7) years of Land Surveying experience and five years of experience as Project Manager or equivalent.
- Must be an effective manager of people and must establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with other principals, company personnel, clients and other consultants.
- High school diploma required.
- Community college or university-level courses in drafting/civil engineering/surveying or work in allied professions (structural or mechanical engineering for example) are preferred.
- Technical knowledge of required surveying software programs.
- Understanding of land surveying processes used in drafting for a surveying department.
BENEFITS
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Flextime Scheduling
- PTO hours (Personal Time Off)
- Hybrid Schedule
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Family oriented atmosphere
INTRODUCTION
A2H is a collaborative planning and design firm of engineers, architects, landscape architects, interior designers, planners, and land surveyors founded in 1986. Our firm provides a diverse range of consulting services for both public and private clients, with over 10,000 completed projects spanning 48 states and offices located across Tennessee and Mississippi. Our portfolio includes projects from a wide range of markets, including: Civic, Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Infrastructure, Logistics, Placemaking, Recreation, and Transportation.
We are guided by the fact that intentional, purposeful design has the power to enhance the world around us. The team at A2H buys into our mission statement: Creating an Enhanced Quality of Life for our Clients and Community. Our mission guides everything we do: from the projects we undertake to the people we hire.
A2H is currently seeking a Registered Land Surveyor in our Memphis, TN office. The successful candidate shall have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Client contact and preparation of proposals. When needed, coordinate with Principal-in-Charge, Department Manager, Team Leaders, and Project Engineers on proposals to determine scope and complexity of projects.
- Develop and maintain A2H standards to ensure that all A2H offices is up-to-date with Land Surveying knowledge and practices which affect departmental activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.
- Function as lead member of the Surveying Department for A2H, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness.
- Provide the necessary coordination to ensure that the total effort for all projects is performed in a logical sequence to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling conflicts.
- Review and recommend contract changes and gain client approval of improved contracts.
- Review with Department Manager weekly, or more often, with work schedule of individual assignments to various projects.
- Maintain a high quality level of work product by following Department quality control procedures such as project manager checklists, design checklists and CAD standards. This position will be responsible for maintaining the Survey Department's technical Quality Assurance and Quality Control process.
- Review all final drafting of survey maps or plats and sign/seal all documents when required.
- Marketing On occasion, meet with clients to review work, including city and county clients.
- Develop and train departmental staff in surveying related tasks, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness. Function as Project Manager when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Tennessee is a requirement, Mississippi and/or Arkansas are a plus.
- A minimum seven (7) years of Land Surveying experience and five years of experience as Project Manager or equivalent.
- Must be an effective manager of people and must establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with other principals, company personnel, clients and other consultants.
- High school diploma required.
- Community college or university-level courses in drafting/civil engineering/surveying or work in allied professions (structural or mechanical engineering for example) are preferred.
- Technical knowledge of required surveying software programs.
- Understanding of land surveying processes used in drafting for a surveying department.
BENEFITS
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Flextime Scheduling
- PTO hours (Personal Time Off)
- Hybrid Schedule
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Family oriented atmosphere
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Surveyor
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.