Top 10 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Civil Engineers

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 21, 2026 · 8 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Civil Engineers include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Westwood Professional Services, and WSP, spanning consulting and professional services and energy sectors. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 268 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. Civil Engineers at these firms work on specialty occupation roles requiring a directly related bachelor's degree, and H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue a green card while building your career.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Civil Engineers?

Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

    Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

    Civil EngineeringEnvironmentalLand Development
    33H-1B approvals

    Langan Engineering and Environmental Services had 33 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 99 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Langan offers civil engineering and environmental consulting services for land development and infrastructure projects.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering241
    • Civil Engineering195
    • Civil & Structural Engineering195
    • Engineering (Non-Software)180
    • Project & Program Management145

    +428 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services301 open
    Intern/Co-op – Geotechnical Engineering
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey · On-site
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    Entry-Level Environmental Permitting & Compliance Engineer
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Staff Landscape Architect
    Tampa, Florida · On-site
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    Entry-Level Landscape Architect
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Software Development Manager
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey · On-site
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    Browse 296 more roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
  2. 02
    Westwood Professional Services

    Westwood Professional Services

    EnergyLand DevelopmentSurveying
    2H-1B approvals

    Westwood Professional Services had 2 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 83 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Westwood Professional Services delivers civil engineering and land surveying for energy, real estate, and infrastructure development.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)284
    • Specialized Engineering276
    • Civil Engineering214
    • Civil & Structural Engineering202
    • Project & Program Management191

    +589 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Westwood Professional Services395 open
    Substation Engineer II
    Overland Park, Kansas · On-site
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    Lead Substation Engineer
    Overland Park, Kansas · On-site
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    Graduate Engineer
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) - Graduate Surveyor
    Plano, Texas · On-site
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    IT Analyst
    Westminster, Colorado · On-site
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    Browse 390 more roles at Westwood Professional Services
  3. 03
    WSP

    WSP

    EngineeringInfrastructureConsulting
    117H-1B approvals

    WSP had 117 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 56 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. WSP delivers engineering, environmental, and professional services across infrastructure, transportation, and building projects.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering645
    • Engineering (Non-Software)580
    • Project & Program Management446
    • Project Management439
    • Civil & Structural Engineering280

    +1,714 roles across other teams

    Open roles at WSP915 open
    Project Manager Area Lead- Power Delivery
    Amarillo, Texas · On-site
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    Substation Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Senior Substation Project Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Entry Level Assistant Transmission Line Engineer
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Senior Project Manager
    New Orleans, Louisiana · Hybrid
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    Browse 910 more roles at WSP
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  5. 04
    Michael Baker International

    Michael Baker International

    TransportationInfrastructureConsulting
    17H-1B approvals

    Michael Baker International had 17 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 50 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Michael Baker International delivers planning, engineering, and consulting services for transportation and infrastructure programs.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)169
    • Specialized Engineering162
    • Project Management154
    • Project & Program Management148
    • Civil Engineering141

    +477 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Michael Baker International284 open
    Construction Inspector II
    Fayetteville, North Carolina · On-site
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    Bridge Engineer II
    Missoula, Montana · Remote
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    Senior Bridge Engineer
    Moon Township, Pennsylvania · Hybrid
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    Tolling Technical Manager
    Mobile, Alabama · Hybrid
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    Civil Associate
    Santa Ana, California · Hybrid
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    Browse 279 more roles at Michael Baker International
  6. 05
    Tetra Tech

    Tetra Tech

    WaterEnvironmentalConsulting
    3H-1B approvals

    Tetra Tech had 3 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 36 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Tetra Tech delivers engineering and consulting services focused on water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering291
    • Engineering (Non-Software)271
    • Project & Program Management174
    • Civil & Structural Engineering152
    • Civil Engineering150

    +871 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Tetra Tech478 open
    Environmental Compliance Engineer
    Lakewood, Colorado · Hybrid
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    Energy Team Lead
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Energy Consultant
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Electrical Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Electrical Lead Engineer
    Austin, Texas · Hybrid
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    Browse 473 more roles at Tetra Tech
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    H-1B is approved for specialty occupations, roles that require a specific degree. Titles like "software engineer" and "software developer" map cleanly to a computer-science or related degree, so those cases clear most easily. Vaguer titles draw more scrutiny. If an offer lists you as an "analyst," a "consultant," or a generic "engineer," ask how the role will be classified: the SOC code the employer files under is what the government weighs against your degree.

  8. 06
    Garver

    Garver

    AviationTransportationWater
    6H-1B approvals

    Garver had 6 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 29 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Garver provides engineering and planning services for aviation, transportation, water, and federal infrastructure sectors.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)367
    • Specialized Engineering330
    • Civil Engineering255
    • Civil & Structural Engineering244
    • Project & Program Management239

    +763 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Garver502 open
    Traffic Analysis Engineer
    St. Louis, Missouri · On-site
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    Buildings Mechanical Engineering Intern
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Civil Engineering Intern
    Fayetteville, Arkansas · On-site
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    Transportation Intern
    Wichita, Kansas · On-site
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    CAD Technician
    Fayetteville, Arkansas · On-site
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    Browse 497 more roles at Garver
  9. 07
    Kiewit

    Kiewit

    ConstructionInfrastructureEnergy
    26H-1B approvals

    Kiewit had 26 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 27 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Kiewit builds and maintains large-scale infrastructure, including highways, bridges, rail, power, and water facilities.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)280
    • Specialized Engineering201
    • Project Management158
    • Electrical Engineering133
    • Project & Program Management133

    +581 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Kiewit422 open
    Field Engineer
    Baltimore, Maryland · On-site
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    Structural Field Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Senior Communications System Engineer
    McLean, Virginia · On-site
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    Field HR Manager
    Portsmouth, Ohio · On-site
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    Communications System Engineer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Browse 417 more roles at Kiewit
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  11. 08
    Carollo Engineers

    Carollo Engineers

    Water SystemsConsultingWastewater
    10H-1B approvals

    Carollo Engineers had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 25 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Carollo Engineers is a water-focused consulting firm specializing in planning, design, and construction management for water and wastewater systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)143
    • Specialized Engineering136
    • Civil Engineering129
    • Civil & Structural Engineering115
    • Environmental Engineering108

    +149 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Carollo Engineers168 open
    Lead Field Technologist
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Mid Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
    Costa Mesa, California · On-site
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    Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
    Costa Mesa, California · On-site
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    Mid Level Civil Engineer
    El Paso, Texas · On-site
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    Staff Process Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Browse 163 more roles at Carollo Engineers
  12. 09
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    Water InfrastructureEnvironmentalConsulting
    51H-1B approvals

    Arcadis had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 14 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Arcadis provides design, engineering, and management consulting for water, environment, and infrastructure challenges.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering408
    • Engineering (Non-Software)371
    • Project & Program Management281
    • Project Management221
    • Civil Engineering162

    +890 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Arcadis562 open
    Manager Program Controls Governance and Systems
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Biologist/Ecologist
    Houston, Texas · Hybrid
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    Principal Water Treatment Planning Engineer/Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Associate Principal, Architect
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Principal, Architect - Healthcare
    Portland, Oregon · On-site
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    Browse 557 more roles at Arcadis
  13. 10
    Osborn Engineering

    Osborn Engineering

    StructuralCivil EngineeringFacilities
    3H-1B approvals

    Osborn Engineering had 3 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 13 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Osborn Engineering provides structural, civil, and MEP engineering services across sports, commercial, and institutional facilities.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)92
    • Specialized Engineering90
    • Civil Engineering84
    • Civil & Structural Engineering80
    • Project & Program Management49

    +172 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Osborn Engineering136 open
    Director of Electrical Engineering
    Cincinnati, Ohio · On-site
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    Commissioning Engineer
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Senior Electrical Engineer
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Structural Project Engineer
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Manager of Structural Restoration
    Cleveland, Ohio · On-site
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    Browse 131 more roles at Osborn Engineering

How H-1B sponsorship works

H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery. The selection rules and the filing costs have both changed recently, so check where things stand before you plan around either. What is specific to this role is the wage level. The LCA lists a prevailing-wage level from 1 to 4 based on the experience the role requires, and a senior offer filed at Level 1 can draw questions from USCIS. Check the level on any offer before you sign. Many engineers reach H-1B through F-1 OPT first. A STEM degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving up to three years of work authorization to be entered in the H-1B process, which is why so many start at a large sponsor on OPT and convert later.

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H-1B Sponsors for Civil Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Civil Engineers?

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services sponsors the most, with 33 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Westwood Professional Services (2) and WSP (117). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 268 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?

To qualify for H-1B sponsorship, you need a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Civil engineering roles at infrastructure and consulting firms typically meet this standard. Your degree must align with the specific position, and the employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf.

Do civil engineers qualify for H-1B as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Civil engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard H-1B is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?

Start by securing a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor H-1B status, as sponsorship is employer-initiated. Once you have an offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition with USCIS. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a lottery, and the selection rules and associated costs have changed recently, so review the current H-1B guide for the most accurate information before applying.