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Technical Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on your specific duties. Canadian professionals can pursue this path without a lottery or annual cap. Mexican nationals face a 5,500-visa annual allocation. Your degree field and job description must align precisely with the TN category your employer selects.
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Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Stantec's Water practice in Pasadena, California is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead (PTL) to join and grow our successful team working on iconic projects. In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. We are looking for someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
- Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design-bid-build and alternate delivery methods.
- Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
- Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
- Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
- Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices.
- Understand and proactively satisfy client’s needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project’s technical solutions.
- Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
- Embrace Stantec’s safety procedures and protocols.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction.
- Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.
- Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors.
- Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring.
- Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise.
- Efficient technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
- Experience managing or participating in marketing and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
- Experience developing projects and tasks level of effort.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required.
Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
PRIMARY LOCATION: United States | CA | Pasadena
ORGANIZATION: 1840 Water-US Pacific-Pasadena CA
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 24/04/2026 05:04:12
REQ ID: 1005585
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Stantec's Water practice in Pasadena, California is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead (PTL) to join and grow our successful team working on iconic projects. In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. We are looking for someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
- Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design-bid-build and alternate delivery methods.
- Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
- Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
- Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
- Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices.
- Understand and proactively satisfy client’s needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project’s technical solutions.
- Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
- Embrace Stantec’s safety procedures and protocols.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction.
- Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.
- Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors.
- Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring.
- Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise.
- Efficient technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
- Experience managing or participating in marketing and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
- Experience developing projects and tasks level of effort.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required.
Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
PRIMARY LOCATION: United States | CA | Pasadena
ORGANIZATION: 1840 Water-US Pacific-Pasadena CA
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 24/04/2026 05:04:12
REQ ID: 1005585
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Lead
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Technical Lead roles don't map to a single TN occupation. Your duties, degree field, and job title together determine whether you qualify under Computer Systems Analyst, Engineer, or another listed category. Misalignment at this stage is the most common reason for TN denials.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings in technical and engineering roles. These employers are already experienced with visa sponsorship and understand the documentation requirements needed to support work visa candidates.
Prepare a duties letter before your first offer
Ask your prospective employer to draft a detailed duties letter before you cross the border or file. The letter must connect your Technical Lead responsibilities to the TN category by name. Vague descriptions like 'managing a team' are insufficient for CBP.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter Technical Lead roles by TN visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate so you're only applying to positions where the employer is already prepared to support your status. This cuts the back-and-forth that kills offers late in the process.
Negotiate who files before accepting the offer
Canadians can self-petition at the port of entry, but Mexican nationals must go through consular processing. Clarify before signing whether your employer will handle the I-129 filing or expect you to appear at the border independently.
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Find Technical Lead JobsTechnical Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Lead role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined. Technical Lead is not a listed TN occupation, but the underlying duties often qualify under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories. Your employer's duties letter must describe your specific responsibilities in terms that map to one of those USMCA-listed occupations. A title alone won't get you through CBP.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Technical Lead positions?
For Canadian professionals, TN is significantly more practical than H-1B. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and Canadians can get TN status same-day at a port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and months of USCIS processing. Mexican nationals face more constraints with TN's 5,500 annual cap, but the process is still faster than waiting for an H-1B lottery result.
Where can I find Technical Lead jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Technical Lead roles filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never sponsored a TN professional before. Starting with employers who have existing TN experience avoids the most common delay in the hiring process.
Can I switch employers as a Technical Lead on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before you start with a new company, that employer must either file an I-129 change of employer petition with USCIS or you must re-enter the U.S. at a port of entry with new documentation from the incoming employer. You can't begin work for the new employer until that step is complete.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter that includes the TN occupation category being claimed, a description of your Technical Lead duties tied to that category, your anticipated start date, the employment duration, and your compensation terms. For Mexican nationals, this documentation supports the consular interview. For Canadians, CBP officers review it at the port of entry. Incomplete letters are the leading cause of same-day TN refusals.
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