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Technical Architect roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering systems design, enterprise architecture, and cloud infrastructure positions. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field must align directly with the role.
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Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Landscape Restoration Specialist to help advance this work in the Pacific Northwest—someone who is passionate about ecological design, committed to elevating the health of natural and built environments, and eager to contribute to projects that create lasting environmental impact. This role emphasizes habitat restoration, mitigation site design, ecological improvements, and construction-phase services, while also valuing experience in urban and waterfront settings, parks and trails, and public access design. The ideal location for this role is Seattle, WA. This role is on a variable part-time schedule with the opportunity to work 5-10 hours per week.
WHO YOU ARE
- You are an experienced practitioner with deep expertise in restoration and mitigation design, irrigation, and you excel at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of designers, biologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.
- You understand how to translate technical data into implementable design solutions and are comfortable overseeing project management, design documentation, and construction implementation.
- You bring curiosity, integrity, and a collaborative spirit, and you are motivated by work that blends ecological science with thoughtful, resilient design.
- You have 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, ecological restoration, natural resources design, or related environmental design fields with significant experience in habitat restoration and mitigation projects, including one or more of the following:
+ Wetland, riparian, or shoreline restoration
+ Stream, floodplain, or estuarine enhancement
+ Upland revegetation and native plant design
+ Habitat mitigation planning or monitoring design support
- Demonstrated experience producing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for restoration and natural resource–based projects.
- Proven capabilities in designing temporary and permanent irrigation for restoration and mitigation planting sites.
- Construction observation/administration experience, including field oversight, submittal review, contractor coordination, and quality control.
- Proficiency in:
+ AutoCAD or Civil 3D
+ Adobe Creative Suite
+ Microsoft Office
+ Project management software
- Ability to lead or support project management tasks including schedule coordination, scope development, deliverable tracking, and client communication.
- Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in the field, including walking on uneven terrain, carrying up to 25 lbs, and conducting site visits in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement from the Seattle (preferred) or the Portland office.
- Licensed Landscape Architect in Washington and/or Oregon is preferred but not required.
- Experience collaborating closely with biologists, engineers, hydrologists, and permitting specialists on restoration and mitigation projects.
- Expertise with native plant communities, ecological planting design, and performance-based restoration outcomes.
- Experience integrating technical information (geotechnical, hydrological, habitat analyses, etc.) into design.
- Experience with traditional landscape architecture projects such as:
+ Parks, trails, and multi-use pathways
+ Urban and waterfront public spaces
+ Open space and recreation planning
+ Playscapes and community amenities
- Advanced visualization and rendering skills (e.g., Rhino, Lumion, SketchUp, or comparable 3D software).
- Experience leading client presentations, stakeholder workshops, or community engagement.
- Business development experience including drafting proposals, scopes, and fee estimates. (Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant restoration experience along with a design portfolio (upload both in the cover letter section of the application).
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR ESA
Lead and Support Restoration and Mitigation Projects
- Develop design concepts and detailed plans for wetland, riparian, floodplain, estuarine, and upland habitat restoration.
- Prepare impact calculations and plans, mitigation plans, restoration planting plans, grading plans, habitat improvement details, and performance-support documentation.
- Integrate biological, hydrological, and engineering data into multidisciplinary design efforts.
Produce Technical Documents and Support Construction
- Develop construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Provide construction-phase support through field observation, RFI responses, punch lists, submittal review and response, and coordination with contractors and clients.
Lead or Support Project Management
- Manage tasks or projects including budgets, schedules, deliverables, and team coordination.
- Review project accounting and assist with invoicing.
- Oversee and guide early-career staff, providing mentorship, technical review, and career development support.
Support Business Development
- Participate in proposal development.
- Assist with interview preparation, marketing efforts, and client outreach.
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT OUR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TEAM
Our Landscape Architecture team brings design and science together to shape places that honor both people and ecology. We work in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most sensitive and inspiring landscapes—coasts, rivers, floodplains, and urban open spaces—where creativity, technical rigor, and interdisciplinary problem solving are essential. We are a supportive, integrated group that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and the shared mission of advancing resilient, nature-based design.
COMPENSATION
- CA Pay Transparency Clause: $60—$75 USD
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.
WHO WE ARE
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
- Full name
- The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
- Title of Job Position Applied
- Description of your accommodation request
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)
INTRODUCTION
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Landscape Restoration Specialist to help advance this work in the Pacific Northwest—someone who is passionate about ecological design, committed to elevating the health of natural and built environments, and eager to contribute to projects that create lasting environmental impact. This role emphasizes habitat restoration, mitigation site design, ecological improvements, and construction-phase services, while also valuing experience in urban and waterfront settings, parks and trails, and public access design. The ideal location for this role is Seattle, WA. This role is on a variable part-time schedule with the opportunity to work 5-10 hours per week.
WHO YOU ARE
- You are an experienced practitioner with deep expertise in restoration and mitigation design, irrigation, and you excel at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of designers, biologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.
- You understand how to translate technical data into implementable design solutions and are comfortable overseeing project management, design documentation, and construction implementation.
- You bring curiosity, integrity, and a collaborative spirit, and you are motivated by work that blends ecological science with thoughtful, resilient design.
- You have 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, ecological restoration, natural resources design, or related environmental design fields with significant experience in habitat restoration and mitigation projects, including one or more of the following:
+ Wetland, riparian, or shoreline restoration
+ Stream, floodplain, or estuarine enhancement
+ Upland revegetation and native plant design
+ Habitat mitigation planning or monitoring design support
- Demonstrated experience producing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for restoration and natural resource–based projects.
- Proven capabilities in designing temporary and permanent irrigation for restoration and mitigation planting sites.
- Construction observation/administration experience, including field oversight, submittal review, contractor coordination, and quality control.
- Proficiency in:
+ AutoCAD or Civil 3D
+ Adobe Creative Suite
+ Microsoft Office
+ Project management software
- Ability to lead or support project management tasks including schedule coordination, scope development, deliverable tracking, and client communication.
- Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in the field, including walking on uneven terrain, carrying up to 25 lbs, and conducting site visits in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement from the Seattle (preferred) or the Portland office.
- Licensed Landscape Architect in Washington and/or Oregon is preferred but not required.
- Experience collaborating closely with biologists, engineers, hydrologists, and permitting specialists on restoration and mitigation projects.
- Expertise with native plant communities, ecological planting design, and performance-based restoration outcomes.
- Experience integrating technical information (geotechnical, hydrological, habitat analyses, etc.) into design.
- Experience with traditional landscape architecture projects such as:
+ Parks, trails, and multi-use pathways
+ Urban and waterfront public spaces
+ Open space and recreation planning
+ Playscapes and community amenities
- Advanced visualization and rendering skills (e.g., Rhino, Lumion, SketchUp, or comparable 3D software).
- Experience leading client presentations, stakeholder workshops, or community engagement.
- Business development experience including drafting proposals, scopes, and fee estimates. (Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant restoration experience along with a design portfolio (upload both in the cover letter section of the application).
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR ESA
Lead and Support Restoration and Mitigation Projects
- Develop design concepts and detailed plans for wetland, riparian, floodplain, estuarine, and upland habitat restoration.
- Prepare impact calculations and plans, mitigation plans, restoration planting plans, grading plans, habitat improvement details, and performance-support documentation.
- Integrate biological, hydrological, and engineering data into multidisciplinary design efforts.
Produce Technical Documents and Support Construction
- Develop construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Provide construction-phase support through field observation, RFI responses, punch lists, submittal review and response, and coordination with contractors and clients.
Lead or Support Project Management
- Manage tasks or projects including budgets, schedules, deliverables, and team coordination.
- Review project accounting and assist with invoicing.
- Oversee and guide early-career staff, providing mentorship, technical review, and career development support.
Support Business Development
- Participate in proposal development.
- Assist with interview preparation, marketing efforts, and client outreach.
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT OUR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TEAM
Our Landscape Architecture team brings design and science together to shape places that honor both people and ecology. We work in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most sensitive and inspiring landscapes—coasts, rivers, floodplains, and urban open spaces—where creativity, technical rigor, and interdisciplinary problem solving are essential. We are a supportive, integrated group that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and the shared mission of advancing resilient, nature-based design.
COMPENSATION
- CA Pay Transparency Clause: $60—$75 USD
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.
WHO WE ARE
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
- Full name
- The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
- Title of Job Position Applied
- Description of your accommodation request
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Technical Architect
Align your credentials to the Engineer category
TN visa approval for Technical Architects depends on the Engineer occupational category, so your degree must be in engineering, computer science, or a directly related field. A general IT or business degree without a technical major can trigger a denial at the port of entry.
Build an architecture-specific support letter
Ask your prospective employer to draft a support letter that names your specific deliverables, such as designing distributed systems or defining cloud migration strategy. Vague letters describing general IT work give CBP officers little to assess and slow your entry.
Target companies with established TN filing processes
Focus your search on employers experienced with visa sponsorship. Companies with dedicated immigration coordinators move faster from offer to border crossing, which matters when your start date is fixed and your current status has a hard expiration.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship roles
Search for Technical Architect positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts the time you'd spend cold-applying to companies that haven't yet decided whether they'll sponsor.
Prepare for Mexican applicants' consular timeline
If you hold Mexican citizenship, your TN requires a consular appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate rather than a port-of-entry presentation. Factor in appointment wait times, which can run several weeks, when negotiating your offer start date with an employer.
Negotiate TN renewal timing before accepting an offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals. Before signing, confirm your employer will sponsor your renewal and that your role won't be reclassified or eliminated during the renewal cycle, which USCIS or CBP reviews de novo each time.
Technical Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Architect role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if the position falls under the USMCA's Engineer occupational category and your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. The job title alone doesn't guarantee approval. CBP or a consular officer will review your duties to confirm they match the specialty occupation definition for engineers, so your employer's support letter needs to describe architecture-specific work, not general IT management.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Technical Architect positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait for most cases. A Canadian Technical Architect can present documentation at a port of entry and begin work the same day. H-1B visa requires surviving a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, then waiting through an October 1 start date. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is a significantly faster path.
What documents does an employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of your duties, your credentials, the length of employment, and your compensation. For Technical Architect roles, the letter should specify the systems or platforms you'll design, not just list general technology work. Canadians present this at the border; Mexican citizens submit it as part of their DS-160 consular package.
Where can I find Technical Architect jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for roles with confirmed TN visa sponsorship. Rather than applying broadly and asking each employer individually about their immigration policies, you can filter directly for Technical Architect positions where sponsorship is already part of the offer. This is especially useful if your current status has a fixed end date and you can't afford a prolonged search.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I accept a better Technical Architect offer?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You can't simply transfer it. Your new employer must sponsor a fresh TN application, either at a port of entry for Canadians or through a consular appointment for Mexican citizens. You should coordinate your resignation and new start date carefully, since you're authorized to work only for the employer named in your current TN documentation until the new approval is granted.