TN Visa Transportation Manager Jobs
Transportation Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, provided your duties involve directing logistics, supply chain, or freight operations rather than pure hands-on coordination. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with employer support documents. Mexican nationals require consular processing.
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STV is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager for either our Columbia or North Charleston SC locations who will be responsible to provide leadership on traffic engineering projects. You will coordinate with and provide support to other functional groups within STV and be involved with traffic engineering projects throughout North/South Carolina and other U.S. markets.
This position is for an individual with a minimum of 11 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and interested in working on transportation projects with State DOTs, local governments, and the private sector.
PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide and lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects. Services may include traffic signal design, ITS design, signal timing analyses, illumination/lighting, ADA/sidewalk design, signing, and pavement marking and design.
- Provide and lead traffic engineering studies such as traffic impact analyses, traffic signal timing plans, microscopic and macroscopic simulation modeling, signal warrants, speed studies, capacity analysis, traffic operations, safety analysis, and parking studies.
- Develop final plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) documents for services listed above for various state and local agencies while working with a larger team.
- Prepare written reports and presentations of project results.
- Assist with mentoring and training of less experienced staff.
- Assist with task management duties and interact with clients as needed.
- Ability to integrate into multiple project delivery teams with concurrent and overlapping schedules, potentially in multiple states.
- Review work for accuracy and coordinate with others functional groups to ensure quality assurance and quality control for all final products.
- Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
- Business development: pursue new / further develop existing client relationship.
- Actively participate in the development of proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Civil Engineering program or related field.
- A minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
- Registered South Carolina Professional Engineer license.
- Experience in traffic engineering must include traffic signal design and timing, illumination, safety analysis, operational analysis, and capacity analysis.
- Experience with traffic software; HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, TransModeler, and SIDRA and transportation planning software TransCAD and CUBE is a plus.
- Experience with CAD applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation OpenRoads.
- Experience with data analysis and visualizations tools such as Power BI or Tableau is desirable.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- SC/NCDOT and other City/County experience is preferred.
- Active participation in professional society activities encouraged.
- Strong verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$105,794.62 - $120,908.13
STV OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Senior Traffic Engineer/Project Manager for either our Columbia or North Charleston SC locations who will be responsible to provide leadership on traffic engineering projects. You will coordinate with and provide support to other functional groups within STV and be involved with traffic engineering projects throughout North/South Carolina and other U.S. markets.
This position is for an individual with a minimum of 11 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and interested in working on transportation projects with State DOTs, local governments, and the private sector.
PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide and lead technical services on traffic engineering and ITS projects. Services may include traffic signal design, ITS design, signal timing analyses, illumination/lighting, ADA/sidewalk design, signing, and pavement marking and design.
- Provide and lead traffic engineering studies such as traffic impact analyses, traffic signal timing plans, microscopic and macroscopic simulation modeling, signal warrants, speed studies, capacity analysis, traffic operations, safety analysis, and parking studies.
- Develop final plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) documents for services listed above for various state and local agencies while working with a larger team.
- Prepare written reports and presentations of project results.
- Assist with mentoring and training of less experienced staff.
- Assist with task management duties and interact with clients as needed.
- Ability to integrate into multiple project delivery teams with concurrent and overlapping schedules, potentially in multiple states.
- Review work for accuracy and coordinate with others functional groups to ensure quality assurance and quality control for all final products.
- Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
- Business development: pursue new / further develop existing client relationship.
- Actively participate in the development of proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Civil Engineering program or related field.
- A minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
- Registered South Carolina Professional Engineer license.
- Experience in traffic engineering must include traffic signal design and timing, illumination, safety analysis, operational analysis, and capacity analysis.
- Experience with traffic software; HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, TransModeler, and SIDRA and transportation planning software TransCAD and CUBE is a plus.
- Experience with CAD applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation OpenRoads.
- Experience with data analysis and visualizations tools such as Power BI or Tableau is desirable.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- SC/NCDOT and other City/County experience is preferred.
- Active participation in professional society activities encouraged.
- Strong verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$105,794.62 - $120,908.13
STV OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Transportation Manager
Frame your role as specialty management
TN visa eligibility turns on whether your Transportation Manager duties are managerial and analytical, not operational. Document oversight of carriers, budgets, and routing strategy explicitly in your job offer letter to satisfy the Management Consultant classification.
Get a detailed employer support letter
Your employer's support letter must describe your specific transportation management responsibilities, your bachelor's degree field, and the business need for your role. Vague letters citing only your job title are a common reason CBP officers push back at the port of entry.
Target logistics companies with cross-border operations
Employers already moving freight across the U.S.-Canada or U.S.-Mexico border are familiar with USMCA and more likely to understand TN sponsorship. Focus your search on third-party logistics providers, freight brokers, and manufacturers with binational supply chains.
Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Transportation Manager roles at employers with verified TN visa sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type saves time and connects you directly with hiring managers who already understand the process.
Clarify Mexican nationals need consular appointments
Unlike Canadians who can seek TN status at a port of entry, Mexican nationals must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate. Build that consular appointment timeline into your start date negotiation so your employer sets a realistic onboarding schedule.
Align your degree field with the role description
USCIS and CBP look for a direct connection between your degree discipline and your management duties. A degree in logistics, supply chain management, or industrial engineering strengthens your TN case more than a general business credential for this specific role.
Transportation Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Transportation Manager is not a standalone listed TN category, but many holders qualify under the Management Consultant classification. Your duties must be primarily analytical and managerial, covering areas like carrier strategy, supply chain oversight, or logistics planning. Operational roles focused on dispatching or route execution are less likely to qualify. Your employer's support letter documenting your strategic responsibilities is critical to a successful TN application.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Transportation Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at a port of entry the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate and takes months to process. For Canadian and Mexican Transportation Managers, TN is a faster and more predictable path as long as your role meets the specialty occupation definition under the Management Consultant category.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter that describes your Transportation Manager role in detail, confirms you will be paid at least the prevailing wage, states your anticipated length of employment, and explains why your degree qualifies you for the position. The letter is not a USCIS form but it carries the most weight at the port of entry or consulate. Supporting documentation like your degree certificate and transcripts rounds out the package.
Where can I find Transportation Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you end up cold-applying and educating employers about TN from scratch. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other work visa holders, letting you search Transportation Manager roles at employers who already support TN sponsorship. That filters out companies that won't engage and saves weeks of outreach to dead ends.
Can a Mexican Transportation Manager enter the U.S. while the TN application is pending?
No. Mexican nationals cannot use a port-of-entry process for TN status the way Canadian citizens can. A Mexican Transportation Manager must obtain a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling to work in the United States. Plan for consular appointment availability and processing time, which can run several weeks, when negotiating your start date with a prospective employer.