TN Visa Technical Team Lead Jobs
Technical Team Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on how the position is defined. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation limit.
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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 Team Lead
Frame your credentials around qualifying categories
TN visa approval hinges on matching your role to a listed USMCA occupation. Technical Team Lead must map to Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Gather your degree, transcripts, and a letter confirming the technical nature of your duties before applying.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand the documentation requirements and are less likely to stall at offer stage. Look for employers with recent visa filings to identify those familiar with the sponsorship process for technical roles.
Clarify the job description before accepting an offer
A Technical Team Lead title that emphasizes people management over technical work can raise classification questions at the port of entry. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the role description explicitly covers systems analysis or engineering functions.
Use Migrate Mate to connect with sponsoring employers
Many employers experienced with visa sponsorship don't advertise TN support openly. Use Migrate Mate to find Technical Team Lead roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not spending weeks applying to companies unfamiliar with sponsoring work visas.
Prepare the employer support letter with precision
CBP officers review the employer support letter carefully at the Canadian border. It must state your job title, the qualifying USMCA category, your degree field, your start date, and that the position is not permanent. Vague letters cause denials on the spot.
Mexican applicants should file DS-160 well ahead of schedule
Mexican citizens apply for TN status through a U.S. consulate, not at the border. Consulate wait times vary significantly by location. File your DS-160 and schedule your interview as soon as the employer's support letter is finalized to avoid delays.
Technical Team Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Team Lead role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the role must map to a qualifying USMCA occupation, most commonly Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. The job description needs to reflect substantive technical responsibilities. If the position is defined primarily as a people manager with only incidental technical duties, a CBP officer may question whether it fits a listed category.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a multi-month USCIS petition process, and an October 1 start date. For Technical Team Lead roles that fit a TN category, TN is faster and more predictable.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, the specific USMCA occupational category your role falls under, your anticipated start date, and confirmation the position is not permanent. For Technical Team Lead roles, the letter should describe the technical systems or engineering work involved, not just the team management responsibilities.
Where can I find Technical Team Lead jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify TN sponsorship even when the employer is willing. Migrate Mate filters specifically for roles with verified TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus on Technical Team Lead positions where the employer already understands and supports the process, rather than discovering late in the interview cycle that they won't sponsor.
Can I switch employers while working on a TN visa as a Technical Team Lead?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new company, they need to file a new TN petition with USCIS or you need to re-enter at the border with updated documentation from the new employer. You cannot begin work for the new employer until that approval is in place.