Project Consultant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Tennessee's project consultant market spans healthcare IT in Nashville, logistics and supply chain in Memphis, and engineering services in Knoxville. Major employers including HCA Healthcare, FedEx, and TVA have sponsored project consultant roles. International candidates will find the most active hiring corridors along the Nashville-to-Knoxville I-40 corridor.
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Are you ready to drive technological innovation, lead impactful pursuits, and engage at the C level? If you're a sales or operations minded individual who possesses an entrepreneurial mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and is someone who finds thrill in pursuing tough projects, we need you!
The North American Regional Application Center is the commercial engine behind the development of Schneider Electric’s cutting-edge Smart Infrastructure alongside commercial teams from across the organizations, shaping the future of Data Centers, Energy Parks, Microgrids, and beyond.
As a Solutions Project Development Consultant, you are a recognized expert responsible for leading the development of complex, tailor-made integrated solutions that address customers’ electrification, digitization, and sustainability needs. You spearhead solution offers across the full lifecycle of strategic pursuits—from early-stage engagement through tendering—ensuring optimal system design, technical compliance, and competitive commercial positioning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role blends deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, acting as a critical bridge between customers, opportunity leaders, and cross-functional teams. You will define and integrate multi-technology solutions spanning electrical, mechanical, and digital systems, delivering differentiated offerings aligned to customer performance, financial, and operational goals.
Leadership & Solution Development:
- Lead the development of complex, multi-system integrated solutions
- Work with our technical team partners to translate system architecture, equipment selection, and critical interfaces across multiple technologies and partners into proposals and contracts
- Partner closely with sales, solution architects, engineering, estimating, and commercial teams across multiple business units and sales organizations
- Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, delegating work and ensuring accountability across functions
Tendering & Pursuit Execution:
- Lead project development through the bidding process, supporting commercial leaders and tendering teams
- Guide development of proposals that balance technical excellence, cost, constructability, and delivery feasibility
Customer Engagement & Segment Focus:
- Engage directly with customers, including senior stakeholders, to communicate technical strategies and value propositions
- Support early-stage project development, shaping opportunities in areas such as Microgrids, Fleet Electrification, and Smart Infrastructure solutions
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the development of technical processes, standards, and best practices within the multi-system integration discipline
- Drive continuous improvement in solution design, tendering efficiency, and system performance
Scope of Role:
- Act as a project leader, with responsibility for guiding teams and ensuring delivery
- Lead and influence medium to large, complex integrated solution pursuits across a wide spectrum from electrical distribution and control systems to software and digital platforms
- Work in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements, apply structured problem-solving and expert judgment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
- Proven track record of developing and delivering complex integrated solutions and proposals
- Experience working in cross-functionally with strong stakeholder coordination capabilities
- Experience in tendering, system integration, or design-build project development
- Experience with Microgrids, Critical Infrastructure, or industrial/process applications
- Knowledge of design-build project delivery models and construction processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High level of ownership, independence, and decision-making capability in ambiguous environments
- Collaborative leadership and the ability to influence without authority
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technical and financial outcomes
- Exceptional communication and executive engagement skills
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Multi-system integration is central to delivering differentiated, high-value solutions that enable customers to achieve their energy transition and digital transformation goals. This role directly drives success in complex, high-impact projects by ensuring optimized system performance, reduced risk, and competitive advantage within a single integrated contract.
- Opportunity to lead and influence major technical solutions for significant customer projects
- Position yourself as a key technical authority in complex multi-technology environments
- Build and maintain strategic relationships across various business functions
- Continuous learning and growth in cutting-edge technology solutions
- Shape the future of technical architecture solutions for major customer initiatives
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $142,400.00 - $213,600.00 per year
This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO Statement
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to drive technological innovation, lead impactful pursuits, and engage at the C level? If you're a sales or operations minded individual who possesses an entrepreneurial mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and is someone who finds thrill in pursuing tough projects, we need you!
The North American Regional Application Center is the commercial engine behind the development of Schneider Electric’s cutting-edge Smart Infrastructure alongside commercial teams from across the organizations, shaping the future of Data Centers, Energy Parks, Microgrids, and beyond.
As a Solutions Project Development Consultant, you are a recognized expert responsible for leading the development of complex, tailor-made integrated solutions that address customers’ electrification, digitization, and sustainability needs. You spearhead solution offers across the full lifecycle of strategic pursuits—from early-stage engagement through tendering—ensuring optimal system design, technical compliance, and competitive commercial positioning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role blends deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, acting as a critical bridge between customers, opportunity leaders, and cross-functional teams. You will define and integrate multi-technology solutions spanning electrical, mechanical, and digital systems, delivering differentiated offerings aligned to customer performance, financial, and operational goals.
Leadership & Solution Development:
- Lead the development of complex, multi-system integrated solutions
- Work with our technical team partners to translate system architecture, equipment selection, and critical interfaces across multiple technologies and partners into proposals and contracts
- Partner closely with sales, solution architects, engineering, estimating, and commercial teams across multiple business units and sales organizations
- Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, delegating work and ensuring accountability across functions
Tendering & Pursuit Execution:
- Lead project development through the bidding process, supporting commercial leaders and tendering teams
- Guide development of proposals that balance technical excellence, cost, constructability, and delivery feasibility
Customer Engagement & Segment Focus:
- Engage directly with customers, including senior stakeholders, to communicate technical strategies and value propositions
- Support early-stage project development, shaping opportunities in areas such as Microgrids, Fleet Electrification, and Smart Infrastructure solutions
Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the development of technical processes, standards, and best practices within the multi-system integration discipline
- Drive continuous improvement in solution design, tendering efficiency, and system performance
Scope of Role:
- Act as a project leader, with responsibility for guiding teams and ensuring delivery
- Lead and influence medium to large, complex integrated solution pursuits across a wide spectrum from electrical distribution and control systems to software and digital platforms
- Work in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements, apply structured problem-solving and expert judgment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
- Proven track record of developing and delivering complex integrated solutions and proposals
- Experience working in cross-functionally with strong stakeholder coordination capabilities
- Experience in tendering, system integration, or design-build project development
- Experience with Microgrids, Critical Infrastructure, or industrial/process applications
- Knowledge of design-build project delivery models and construction processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High level of ownership, independence, and decision-making capability in ambiguous environments
- Collaborative leadership and the ability to influence without authority
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technical and financial outcomes
- Exceptional communication and executive engagement skills
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Multi-system integration is central to delivering differentiated, high-value solutions that enable customers to achieve their energy transition and digital transformation goals. This role directly drives success in complex, high-impact projects by ensuring optimized system performance, reduced risk, and competitive advantage within a single integrated contract.
- Opportunity to lead and influence major technical solutions for significant customer projects
- Position yourself as a key technical authority in complex multi-technology environments
- Build and maintain strategic relationships across various business functions
- Continuous learning and growth in cutting-edge technology solutions
- Shape the future of technical architecture solutions for major customer initiatives
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $142,400.00 - $213,600.00 per year
This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO Statement
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Which companies sponsor visas for project consultants in Tennessee?
Healthcare and logistics companies drive most project consultant sponsorship in Tennessee. HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center sponsor roles tied to IT systems and operational projects in Nashville. FedEx and consulting firms supporting its Memphis logistics operations have filed for project-level positions. Engineering and infrastructure firms working with TVA in Knoxville also appear in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data for this role category.
Which visa types are most common for project consultant roles in Tennessee?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for project consultant roles in Tennessee, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or business discipline. Candidates with relevant Canadian or Mexican citizenship may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA professional categories. L-1B visas apply when a consultant transfers from a foreign affiliated office to a Tennessee-based engagement, subject to specialized knowledge requirements.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most project consultant sponsorship jobs?
Nashville generates the highest volume of project consultant sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of healthcare, finance, and technology employers. Memphis follows, with demand concentrated in logistics, supply chain, and operations consulting tied to its freight and distribution sector. Knoxville sees sponsorship activity around engineering and energy consulting, largely connected to TVA and the University of Tennessee's research partnerships.
How to find project consultant visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search for project consultant roles in Tennessee without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. You can filter by city, such as Nashville or Memphis, to target the markets with the highest sponsorship activity. Migrate Mate's listings are sourced from employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving significant time during your job search.
Are there any state-specific considerations for project consultants seeking sponsorship in Tennessee?
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, which affects prevailing wage comparisons since take-home pay differs from states with income taxes, though federal prevailing wage standards still apply to sponsored roles. Nashville's healthcare IT sector creates strong demand for consultants with clinical systems or EHR project experience. Candidates with degrees from Tennessee universities such as Vanderbilt or the University of Tennessee often have existing employer relationships that can accelerate sponsorship conversations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project consultant 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.