Professional Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Tennessee's professional engineer job market centers on infrastructure, energy, and advanced manufacturing, with major employers like Tennessee Valley Authority, AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory actively hiring in Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. International engineers with PE licensure or eligibility will find sponsorship opportunities across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines throughout the state.
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Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Serves as the lead behavior specialist for the Regional Intervention Program (RIP), a parent-implemented, professionally-supported program for young children and their families who are experiencing challenging behaviors.
Compensation begins at $16.00 per hour, with the opportunity to begin at up to $17.67 per hour based on relevant experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support program operation: support appropriate scheduling of program activities for families; empower enrolled families to utilize their learned skills for optimal program operation; conduct treatment conferences, collect, record, and analyze data from parent and child observations; maintain rater reliability for model fidelity; provide coaching and support to families implementing learned skills; review intake and program paperwork with families; trouble-shoot problems that arise during program; assist in covering tasks of absent staff as needed (e.g. parent educator, classroom coordinator, etc.)
- Maintain case responsibility for assigned families: facilitate enrollment process from intake through discharge; prepare and monitor data on child behavior, write classroom behavior programs, track family’s progress in treatment and enter data for family and program reporting purposes; write or review treatment plans/Family Objectives plans and reports; participate in debriefing and case staffing meetings to prepare for family and program needs; document treatment progress and plans; provide consultation to childcare or school when requested; refer for additional services when indicated; provide liaison services to graduated families upon request
- Participate in meetings and trainings: actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings; complete Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) trainings; attend regularly scheduled in-service trainings and community presentations at RIP; participate in goal-orientated action group(s)
- Miscellaneous administrative duties, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge and experience in working with young behavior disordered children and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields (Early Childhood) Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health related field is required. Four years of relevant experience may be substituted for education. Graduates of the RIP program preferred.
Substitution of Experience for High School Education: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school, successful completion of a Regional Intervention Program recognized by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and two years of work experience in mental health, child development, social work, or other related acceptable field.
Experience
Experience working with young children and their families is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type: Part time
Pay Range: $15.00-$21.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Serves as the lead behavior specialist for the Regional Intervention Program (RIP), a parent-implemented, professionally-supported program for young children and their families who are experiencing challenging behaviors.
Compensation begins at $16.00 per hour, with the opportunity to begin at up to $17.67 per hour based on relevant experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support program operation: support appropriate scheduling of program activities for families; empower enrolled families to utilize their learned skills for optimal program operation; conduct treatment conferences, collect, record, and analyze data from parent and child observations; maintain rater reliability for model fidelity; provide coaching and support to families implementing learned skills; review intake and program paperwork with families; trouble-shoot problems that arise during program; assist in covering tasks of absent staff as needed (e.g. parent educator, classroom coordinator, etc.)
- Maintain case responsibility for assigned families: facilitate enrollment process from intake through discharge; prepare and monitor data on child behavior, write classroom behavior programs, track family’s progress in treatment and enter data for family and program reporting purposes; write or review treatment plans/Family Objectives plans and reports; participate in debriefing and case staffing meetings to prepare for family and program needs; document treatment progress and plans; provide consultation to childcare or school when requested; refer for additional services when indicated; provide liaison services to graduated families upon request
- Participate in meetings and trainings: actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings; complete Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) trainings; attend regularly scheduled in-service trainings and community presentations at RIP; participate in goal-orientated action group(s)
- Miscellaneous administrative duties, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge and experience in working with young behavior disordered children and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields (Early Childhood) Education, Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health related field is required. Four years of relevant experience may be substituted for education. Graduates of the RIP program preferred.
Substitution of Experience for High School Education: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school, successful completion of a Regional Intervention Program recognized by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and two years of work experience in mental health, child development, social work, or other related acceptable field.
Experience
Experience working with young children and their families is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type: Part time
Pay Range: $15.00-$21.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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Search Professional Engineer Jobs in TennesseeProfessional Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for professional engineers in Tennessee?
Tennessee Valley Authority, AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, Stantec, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are among the employers with documented histories of sponsoring work visas for professional engineers in Tennessee. Large infrastructure and energy firms tend to sponsor more frequently than smaller regional firms, as they have dedicated HR and immigration compliance teams familiar with the H-1B visa and other work visa processes.
Which visa types are most common for professional engineer roles in Tennessee?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for professional engineers in Tennessee, as engineering roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying engineering disciplines. Engineers from Australia may be eligible for the E-3 visa, which has no annual lottery and allows two-year renewable work authorization.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most professional engineer sponsorship jobs?
Nashville leads Tennessee for professional engineer sponsorship activity, driven by significant infrastructure investment, transportation projects, and a growing corporate presence. Knoxville is a strong second, anchored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee's research ecosystem. Chattanooga attracts engineering talent through manufacturing and automotive sector growth, while Memphis sees demand in logistics infrastructure and civil engineering.
How to find professional engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international engineers seeking visa sponsorship employment in the U.S., including professional engineer roles in Tennessee. You can filter by state and role to surface employers actively sponsoring in Tennessee's engineering sector. Because sponsorship availability isn't always listed in standard job postings, using a platform like Migrate Mate that focuses on sponsoring employers saves significant research time.
Are there state-specific considerations for professional engineers seeking sponsorship in Tennessee?
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners issues the state PE license, which is required to practice as a professional engineer in Tennessee. For international engineers, the PE licensure path involves passing the FE and PE exams, plus demonstrating qualifying work experience, regardless of immigration status. Employers sponsoring international engineers for PE-required roles typically factor licensure timelines into their hiring process, so it's worth clarifying PE status early in conversations with prospective employers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professional engineer jobs in Tennessee?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.