Top 10 Consulting Firms Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 consulting firms hiring OPT students include Burns & McDonnell, WSP, and Kimley-Horn, spanning consulting and professional services, science and research, and education. Migrate Mate is tracking 2,430 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on OPT, roles at these firms are tied to field-of-study requirements, meaning each position you apply to must align with your degree.
Which consulting firms hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringInfrastructureConstructionBurns & McDonnell has 347 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any consulting firm on this list. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Burns & McDonnell is an employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving energy and infrastructure clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)439
- Project & Program Management292
- Civil & Structural Engineering168
- Electrical Engineering119
- Construction58
+336 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell347 openSee all 347+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Electrical EngineerVancouver, Washington · On-siteApplyAssistant Project SpecialistKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyDrainage EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyStaff Project Controls SpecialistLexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyBusiness Development ManagerKansas City, Missouri · On-site - 02
WSP
EngineeringEnvironmentalProfessional ServicesWSP has 299 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm working across transportation, infrastructure, environment, and buildings.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)457
- Civil & Structural Engineering260
- Project & Program Management86
- Electrical Engineering81
- Mechanical Engineering42
+183 roles across other teams
Open roles at WSP299 openSee all 299+ WSP OPT jobsApplyEnvironmental Scientist ConsultantSan Antonio, Texas · On-siteApplyCommunications & Public Involvement CoordinatorWashington, Washington DC · On-siteApplyTraffic EngineerBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyConsultant - Fire & Life Safety (Fire Sprinkler Designer)San Diego, California · On-siteApplyProject Controls SpecialistLincoln, Nebraska · Hybrid - 03
Kimley-Horn
Civil EngineeringPlanningConsultingKimley-Horn has 294 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Kimley-Horn is a planning and design consulting firm specializing in transportation, land development, and civil engineering.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)453
- Civil & Structural Engineering399
- Project & Program Management60
- Electrical Engineering37
- Mechanical Engineering14
+141 roles across other teams
Open roles at Kimley-Horn294 openSee all 294+ Kimley-Horn OPT jobsApplyMechanical Engineering AnalystOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyLand Survey AnalystKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyMechanical Engineering GraduateFrisco, Texas · On-siteApplyGraphic DesignerRichardson, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical AnalystWarrenville, Illinois · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Life SciencesStaffingConsultingKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences has 278 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences places scientific and clinical professionals within pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations196
- Engineering (Non-Software)168
- Compliance & Legal131
- Project & Program Management83
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering78
+354 roles across other teams
Open roles at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences278 openSee all 278+ Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences OPT jobsApplyQuality InspectorDayton, Ohio · On-siteApplyCore Network Integration EngineerPlano, Texas · On-siteApplyInterior Design Release EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyProject ManagerAvenel, New Jersey · On-siteApplyAdministrative AssistantDurham, North Carolina · On-site - 05
Alvarez & Marsal
Financial AdvisoryConsultingRestructuringAlvarez & Marsal has 277 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Consulting & Strategy and Project & Program Management. Alvarez & Marsal is a professional services firm specializing in turnaround management, performance improvement, and financial advisory.
Open roles by team
- Consulting & Strategy503
- Project & Program Management308
- Business Development213
- Warehouse & Logistics70
- Finance58
+349 roles across other teams
Open roles at Alvarez & Marsal277 openSee all 277+ Alvarez & Marsal OPT jobsApplyConsultant, Human Capital Workforce ManagementPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Compliance & PolicyTampa, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Associate, PEPI M&ANew York, New York · On-siteApplySenior AssociateTroy, Michigan · On-siteApplyCrypto Senior AssociateNew York, New York · Remote - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Life SciencesResearchLab ServicesThermo Fisher Scientific has 235 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Business Development. Thermo Fisher Scientific supplies laboratory instruments, reagents, and life science services to research and industry worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research110
- Business Development105
- Project & Program Management84
- Manufacturing Operations82
- Engineering (Non-Software)69
+516 roles across other teams
Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific235 openSee all 235+ Thermo Fisher Scientific OPT jobsApplyClinical Supplies Project ManagerNorth Carolina · On-siteApplyLab Application ScientistBannockburn, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior ScientistCollegeville, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyGlobal Marketing SpecialistWaltham, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyScientist IIIPlainville, Massachusetts · On-site - 07
Westwood Professional Services
EngineeringEnvironmentalLand DevelopmentWestwood Professional Services has 194 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Westwood Professional Services provides engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting for land development and energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)320
- Civil & Structural Engineering261
- Project & Program Management125
- Electrical Engineering26
- Business Development14
+67 roles across other teams
Open roles at Westwood Professional Services194 openSee all 194+ Westwood Professional Services OPT jobsApplyEngineering Technician/CAD DesignerFrisco, Texas · On-siteApplyBotanist/EcologistMinnetonka, Minnesota · HybridApplyGeotechnical Staff EngineerLansdale, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyGeotechnical Project EngineerLansdale, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySubstation Project EngineerOverland Park, Kansas · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Stanford University
Higher EducationResearchScienceStanford University has 175 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Project & Program Management. Stanford University is a private research institution in California known for science, engineering, and interdisciplinary graduate programs.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research215
- Project & Program Management73
- Healthcare Administration46
- Data Science & Analytics39
- Human Resources30
+281 roles across other teams
Open roles at Stanford University175 openSee all 175+ Stanford University OPT jobsApplyResearch Development SpecialistStanford, California · On-siteApplyAssistant Clinical Research CoordinatorStanford, California · On-siteApplyContent & Digital Engagement ManagerStanford, California · HybridApplyAdministrative ManagerStanford, California · HybridApplyResearch ScientistStanford, California · On-site - 09
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Program ManagementCost ConsultingInfrastructureTurner & Townsend Pty Limited has 168 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Construction. Turner & Townsend is a global program and cost management consultancy serving real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management293
- Construction96
- Warehouse & Logistics39
- Procurement & Purchasing36
- Compliance & Legal32
+79 roles across other teams
Open roles at Turner & Townsend Pty Limited168 openSee all 168+ Turner & Townsend Pty Limited OPT jobsApplyHSE Senior AnalystDallas, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Project ManagerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyProject CoordinatorMidlothian, Texas · On-siteApplyAssociate Project ManagerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyProject Controls ManagerHouston, Texas · On-site - 10
HDR
EngineeringEnvironmentalConsultingHDR has 163 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and consulting services across transportation, water, and public infrastructure sectors.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)218
- Civil & Structural Engineering166
- Project & Program Management72
- Electrical Engineering32
- Environmental Engineering12
+48 roles across other teams
Open roles at HDR163 openSee all 163+ HDR OPT jobsApplyElectrical Distribution Project EngineerAlbuquerque, New Mexico · On-siteApplyProject EngineerOmaha, Nebraska · On-siteApplyStructural EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyReal Estate Services Agent 2Omaha, Nebraska · On-siteApplyOverhead Contact System Electrification EngineerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Burns & McDonnell has the most, with 347 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by WSP (299) and Kimley-Horn (294). Across the 10 consulting firms on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 2,430 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year at a U.S. college or university are eligible for OPT. Authorization lasts up to 12 months and must be used in a role directly related to your field of study. Students in STEM-designated degree programs may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after their initial period, subject to DSO approval and employer eligibility.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT is student-driven, not employer-driven. You work with your Designated School Official to recommend OPT in your SEVIS record, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to request your Employment Authorization Document. Once you receive your EAD card, you present it to your employer along with your other onboarding documents. The employer does not file anything on your behalf; they simply verify your work authorization and hire you like any other employee.