Top 10 Companies Hiring Civil Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Civil Engineers on OPT include Kimley-Horn, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HDR, spanning consulting and professional services and energy sectors that regularly bring on recent graduates in civil and environmental disciplines. Migrate Mate is tracking 449 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 graduates in civil engineering, these roles qualify because the work directly relates to your field of study, meaning you can begin on your 12-month OPT authorization without any employer filing requirement.
Which companies hire the most Civil Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Kimley-Horn
Civil ConsultingTransportationLand DevelopmentKimley-Horn has 161 live OPT openings for civil engineers, the most of any company on this list. Kimley-Horn provides planning, engineering, and environmental consulting services across transportation, land development, and infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering322
- Engineering (Non-Software)314
- Project & Program Management24
- Environmental Engineering6
Open roles at Kimley-Horn161 openSee all 161+ Kimley-Horn OPT jobsApplyCivil Engineering AnalystDenton, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer-in-Training (EIT)Baltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyCivil AnalystSouth San Francisco, California · On-siteApplyEntry-Level Civil EngineerFort Worth, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer-in-TrainingDaytona Beach, Florida · On-site - 02
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
GeotechnicalEnvironmentalSite EngineeringLangan Engineering and Environmental Services has 64 live OPT openings for civil engineers. Langan delivers civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering services for complex development and infrastructure projects.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering128
- Engineering (Non-Software)124
- Environmental Engineering5
- Construction1
Open roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services64 openSee all 64+ Langan Engineering and Environmental Services OPT jobsApplyStaff Civil EngineerColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyEntry-Level Civil EngineerSalt Lake City, Utah · On-siteApplySenior Staff Civil EngineerDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplySenior Civil EngineerBellevue, Washington · On-siteApplyEntry Level Civil EngineerRiverside, California · On-site - 03
HDR
TransportationWater ResourcesEnvironmentalHDR has 39 live OPT openings for civil engineers. HDR provides engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting for transportation, water, and federal infrastructure programs.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering73
- Engineering (Non-Software)68
- Project & Program Management18
- Drafting & CAD2
- Aerospace Engineering1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at HDR39 openSee all 39+ HDR OPT jobsApplyCivil Coordinator/EITLas Vegas, Nevada · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySite Civil BIM/3D DesignerSaint Louis Park, Minnesota · On-siteApplyCivil DesignerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplySite Civil EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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WSP
ConsultingTransportationEnvironmentalWSP has 30 live OPT openings for civil engineers. WSP is a global consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services for transportation, infrastructure, and real estate.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering61
- Engineering (Non-Software)55
- Project & Program Management12
- Environmental Engineering7
- Drafting & CAD1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at WSP30 openSee all 30+ WSP OPT jobsApplyEarly Career Civil EngineerFreeport, Maine · On-siteApplyEarly Career Civil Roadway EngineerVirginia Beach, Virginia · On-siteApplyMid-Level Site Civil EngineerCincinnati, Ohio · HybridApplyAssociate Civil EngineerChelmsford, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerChelmsford, Massachusetts · On-site - 05
Westwood Professional Services
Civil EngineeringSurveyingEnergyWestwood Professional Services has 51 live OPT openings for civil engineers. Westwood offers civil engineering, surveying, and environmental services focused on energy, real estate, and land development.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering101
- Engineering (Non-Software)87
- Project & Program Management38
- Manufacturing Operations3
- Environmental Engineering2
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Westwood Professional Services51 openSee all 51+ Westwood Professional Services OPT jobsApplyCivil Graduate EngineerStaunton, Virginia · On-siteApplyCivil Project EngineerMinnetonka, Minnesota · On-siteApplyCivil Graduate Engineer IIIMidlothian, Virginia · On-siteApplyCivil Staff EngineerMiddleton, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyCivil Lead EngineerEnglewood, Colorado · On-site - 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
Jobot
StaffingEngineering RolesRecruitingJobot has 33 live OPT openings for civil engineers. Jobot is a technology-driven staffing and recruiting firm placing professionals across engineering, finance, and legal industries.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering64
- Engineering (Non-Software)39
- Project & Program Management16
- Construction7
- Environmental Engineering1
Open roles at Jobot33 openSee all 33+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyCivil Project EngineerRohrerstown, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerKearney, Nebraska · On-siteApplyCivil EstimatorWilliamsburg, Virginia · On-siteApplyCivil Engineering Project ManagerTampa, Florida · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer Project ManagerTampa, Florida · On-site - 07
Burns & McDonnell
EnergyInfrastructureConstructionBurns & McDonnell has 30 live OPT openings for civil engineers. Burns & McDonnell is an engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving energy, industrial, and government sectors.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering60
- Engineering (Non-Software)55
- Project & Program Management26
- Environmental Engineering9
- Construction4
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell30 openSee all 30+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Civil EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Civil EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyAssistant Civil DesignerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer - Solid WasteKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerOmaha, Nebraska · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 810+ OPT jobs for civil engineers- 08
BKF Engineers
Land DevelopmentSurveyingCivil EngineeringBKF Engineers has 3 live OPT openings for civil engineers. BKF Engineers provides civil engineering, land surveying, and planning services for land development and public infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering14
- Engineering (Non-Software)14
- Construction2
- Project & Program Management2
Open roles at BKF Engineers3 openSee all BKF Engineers OPT jobsApplyCivil EngineerSan Jose, California · HybridApplyCivil Project EngineerSacramento, California · On-siteApplyCivil Design EngineerSacramento, California · On-site - 09
LaBella Associates
MunicipalArchitectureEnergyLaBella Associates has 22 live OPT openings for civil engineers. LaBella Associates is a multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm serving municipal, energy, and transportation clients.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering44
- Engineering (Non-Software)29
- Environmental Engineering11
- Drafting & CAD3
- Project & Program Management3
Open roles at LaBella Associates22 openSee all LaBella Associates OPT jobsApplyCivil DesignerRock Hill, South Carolina · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerChattanooga, Tennessee · HybridApplyCivil Project EngineerRichmond, Virginia · On-siteApplyJunior Civil EngineerBirmingham, Alabama · On-siteApplyCivil Engineering TechnicianAlbany, New York · On-site - 10
Michael Baker International
TransportationFederalInfrastructureMichael Baker International has 16 live OPT openings for civil engineers. Michael Baker International delivers engineering and consulting solutions across transportation, infrastructure, and federal defense sectors.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering35
- Engineering (Non-Software)23
- Construction2
- Environmental Engineering2
Open roles at Michael Baker International16 openSee all Michael Baker International OPT jobsApplyRail Bridge Civil AssociateCleveland, Ohio · On-siteApplyCivil Associate IIndianapolis, Indiana · On-siteApplyCivil Associate IIDetroit, Michigan · HybridApplyBridge Civil Associate IHarrisburg, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyCivil Associate II - AviationNashville, Tennessee · Hybrid
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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Find 810+ OPT jobs for civil engineersOPT Employers for Civil Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Civil Engineers?
Kimley-Horn has the most, with 161 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Langan Engineering and Environmental Services (64) and HDR (39). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 449 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have completed at least one full academic year at a U.S. institution are eligible to apply for OPT. Authorization is valid for up to 12 months and must be used in a role directly related to your field of study. You apply through your Designated School Official and submit Form I-765 to USCIS before your program end date. STEM graduates may qualify for a 24-month extension after the initial period.
Do civil engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Civil engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT 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 OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization is entirely student-driven, not employer-driven. Start by requesting a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS. Once you receive your Employment Authorization Document, you present it to your employer and begin work in a role related to your civil engineering degree. The employer does not file anything on your behalf.