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

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 5, 2026 · 4 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 220 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 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. 98 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

    • Engineering (Non-Software)410
    • Civil & Structural Engineering379
    • Project & Program Management297
    • Business Development100
    • Environmental Engineering72

    +157 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services308 open
    Senior Staff Engineer
    Denver, Colorado · On-site
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    Senior Staff Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Senior Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Staff Surveyor
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey · On-site
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    See all 308+ Langan Engineering and Environmental Services H-1B jobs
  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. 74 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)586
    • Civil & Structural Engineering410
    • Project & Program Management387
    • Electrical Engineering114
    • Business Development98

    +206 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Westwood Professional Services401 open
    Transmission Project Coordinator
    Lansdale, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Transmission Engineer II
    Lansdale, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Civil Graduate Engineer III
    Midlothian, Virginia · On-site
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    Geotechnical Staff Field Engineer
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Structural Project Engineer
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    See all 401+ Westwood Professional Services H-1B jobs
  3. 03
    WSP

    WSP

    EngineeringInfrastructureConsulting
    117H-1B approvals

    WSP had 117 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 63 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

    • Engineering (Non-Software)1,443
    • Project & Program Management1,019
    • Civil & Structural Engineering790
    • Electrical Engineering210
    • Construction206

    +1,075 roles across other teams

    Open roles at WSP1,089 open
    Early Professional, Civil Engineering
    Bristol, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Assistant Vice President, Civil Engineering
    Virginia Beach, Virginia · On-site
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    Early Career Electrical Engineer
    Freeport, Maine · On-site
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    Drainage Lead
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Lead Substation Project Engineer
    Richmond, Virginia · On-site
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    See all 1,089+ WSP H-1B jobs
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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. 40 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)290
    • Civil & Structural Engineering275
    • Project & Program Management261
    • Construction103
    • Business Development75

    +110 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Michael Baker International253 open
    Senior Construction Inspector
    Rocky Hill, Connecticut · On-site
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    Resident Engineer
    Rocky Hill, Connecticut · On-site
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    Bridge Project Manager
    Indianapolis, Indiana · On-site
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    Project Manager/Railway and Civil Design
    Greater Pittsburgh Region · Hybrid
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    Civil Associate I
    Indianapolis, Indiana · On-site
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    See all 253+ Michael Baker International H-1B jobs
  6. 05
    Kiewit

    Kiewit

    ConstructionInfrastructureEnergy
    26H-1B approvals

    Kiewit had 26 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 28 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)757
    • Construction502
    • Project & Program Management424
    • Civil & Structural Engineering389
    • Electrical Engineering162

    +342 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Kiewit721 open
    Safety Specialist
    Homer City, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Quality Engineer
    Idaho Falls, Idaho · On-site
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    Field Engineer
    Caledonia, Mississippi · On-site
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    Civil Engineer/Transmission Line Engineer
    Lenexa, Kansas · On-site
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    District Payroll Support Coordinator
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    See all 721+ Kiewit H-1B jobs
  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. 25 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)651
    • Civil & Structural Engineering482
    • Project & Program Management388
    • Business Development141
    • Construction58

    +265 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Garver450 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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    Transportation Intern
    Wichita, Kansas · On-site
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    CAD Technician
    Fayetteville, Arkansas · On-site
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    Civil Engineering Intern
    Fayetteville, Arkansas · On-site
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    See all 450+ Garver H-1B jobs
  9. 07
    Carollo Engineers

    Carollo Engineers

    Water SystemsConsultingWastewater
    10H-1B approvals

    Carollo Engineers had 10 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 23 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)251
    • Civil & Structural Engineering228
    • Environmental Engineering95
    • Project & Program Management89
    • Construction16

    +39 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Carollo Engineers159 open
    Internal Communications Specialist
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Construction Manager Resident Project Representative
    Albuquerque, New Mexico · On-site
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    Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
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    Lead Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    CM Area Manager
    Costa Mesa, California · On-site
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    See all 159+ Carollo Engineers H-1B jobs
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  11. 08
    Tetra Tech

    Tetra Tech

    WaterEnvironmentalConsulting
    3H-1B approvals

    Tetra Tech had 3 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 17 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

    • Engineering (Non-Software)252
    • Civil & Structural Engineering152
    • Project & Program Management149
    • Business Development40
    • Construction36

    +212 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Tetra Tech216 open
    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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    Senior Project Manager
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Project Manager
    Irvine, California · Hybrid
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    See all 216+ Tetra Tech H-1B jobs
  12. 09
    Osborn Engineering

    Osborn Engineering

    StructuralCivil EngineeringFacilities
    3H-1B approvals

    Osborn Engineering had 3 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 11 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

    • Civil & Structural Engineering149
    • Engineering (Non-Software)129
    • Project & Program Management63
    • Business Development21
    • Electrical Engineering15

    +33 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Osborn Engineering102 open
    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 Engineering
    Orlando, Florida · On-site
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    Senior Structural Designer
    Columbus, Ohio · On-site
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    See all 102+ Osborn Engineering H-1B jobs
  13. 10
    Olsson

    Olsson

    Civil EngineeringPlanningDesign
    3H-1B approvals

    Olsson had 3 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 10 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for civil engineers. Olsson offers civil engineering, planning, and design services for communities, developers, and public agencies.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)222
    • Civil & Structural Engineering140
    • Project & Program Management98
    • Construction38
    • Electrical Engineering28

    +83 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Olsson146 open
    Bridge CAD Technician
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    Design Technical Manager
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Construction Services Lead
    Colorado Springs, Colorado · On-site
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    Accounting and Financial Reporting Specialist
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    Tank & Vessel Associate Engineer
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    See all 146+ Olsson H-1B jobs

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, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them. 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 220 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.