TN Visa Technical Lead Jobs
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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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary
JMT has an immediate opening for a talented experienced structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of building/facility projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures. Acts as the structural lead within a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for delivering all structural project objectives including scope, schedule, and budget. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
The position will involve the management and execution of the entire design process from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A sound technical background is required. The qualified candidate should possess a high energy level and be a self-motivated engineer who can work within a strong team environment, serving clients on major projects throughout the East Coast.
Essential functions and responsibilities
- Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
- Leads structural team to perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for the development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents
- Develop construction documents using Revit software
- Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
- Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
- Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
- Manage all technical resources on the project team
- Assist Office Managers and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
- Develop and coordinate structural project scope within technical proposals
- Participate in client presentations
- Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
- Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
- General knowledge of building construction materials and construction process
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 10+ years’ experience in building/facility structural engineering
- Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems
Preferred Experience
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Proficient skills in BIM Revit modeling
- Professional Structural Engineer License
- Experience with RAM Structural System / RAM Elements
- Ability to work as team member in overall group
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
INTRODUCTION
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary
JMT has an immediate opening for a talented experienced structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of building/facility projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures. Acts as the structural lead within a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for delivering all structural project objectives including scope, schedule, and budget. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
The position will involve the management and execution of the entire design process from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A sound technical background is required. The qualified candidate should possess a high energy level and be a self-motivated engineer who can work within a strong team environment, serving clients on major projects throughout the East Coast.
Essential functions and responsibilities
- Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
- Leads structural team to perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for the development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents
- Develop construction documents using Revit software
- Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
- Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
- Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
- Manage all technical resources on the project team
- Assist Office Managers and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
- Develop and coordinate structural project scope within technical proposals
- Participate in client presentations
- Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
- Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
- General knowledge of building construction materials and construction process
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 10+ years’ experience in building/facility structural engineering
- Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems
Preferred Experience
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Proficient skills in BIM Revit modeling
- Professional Structural Engineer License
- Experience with RAM Structural System / RAM Elements
- Ability to work as team member in overall group
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Technical Lead
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Technical Lead roles don't map to a single TN visa 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.
Understand how Mexican nationals handle the annual cap
Mexico's TN allocation is capped at 5,500 per year under USMCA. If the cap is reached, you'll need to wait for the new fiscal year. Confirm current cap availability with USCIS before your employer drafts offer documentation.
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.
Technical 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 visa. 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.