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 Burns & McDonnell, spanning consulting and professional services and energy sectors that regularly bring on recent graduates in civil and environmental disciplines. Migrate Mate is tracking 421 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 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 168 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 Engineering336
- Engineering (Non-Software)325
- Project & Program Management36
- Environmental Engineering10
Open roles at Kimley-Horn168 openSee all 168+ Kimley-Horn OPT jobsApplyCivil AnalystPearland, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil Engineering AnalystAlpharetta, Georgia · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer-in-Training (EIT)Melbourne, Florida · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer in TrainingGainesville, Florida · On-site - 02
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
GeotechnicalEnvironmentalSite EngineeringLangan Engineering and Environmental Services has 51 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 Engineering102
- Engineering (Non-Software)98
- Environmental Engineering6
- Project & Program Management2
Open roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services51 openSee all 51+ Langan Engineering and Environmental Services OPT jobsApplyEntry-Level Civil EngineerIndianapolis, Indiana · On-siteApplySenior Staff Civil EngineerLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyStaff Civil EngineerLas Vegas, Nevada · On-siteApplyCivil CAD DesignerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Civil EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina · On-site - 03
Burns & McDonnell
EnergyInfrastructureConstructionBurns & McDonnell has 36 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 Engineering72
- Engineering (Non-Software)65
- Project & Program Management20
- Environmental Engineering8
- Construction5
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell36 openSee all 36+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Civil EngineerSan Juan, PR · On-siteApplyAssistant Civil DetailerSpringdale, Arkansas · On-siteApplySenior Civil EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyAssistant Civil DesignerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer - Solid WasteKansas City, Missouri · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 830+ OPT jobs for civil engineers- 04
HDR
TransportationWater ResourcesEnvironmentalHDR has 38 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 Engineering70
- Engineering (Non-Software)61
- Project & Program Management16
- Environmental Engineering2
- Construction1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at HDR38 openSee all 38+ HDR OPT jobsApplySite Civil EngineerSan Antonio, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil EngineerMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplySite Civil Digital Design SpecialistLouisville, Kentucky · On-siteApplyAviation / Civil EIT / DesignerBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyWater/Wastewater Civil Coordinator/EITHonolulu, Hawaii · Hybrid - 05
Westwood Professional Services
Civil EngineeringSurveyingEnergyWestwood Professional Services has 47 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 Engineering99
- Engineering (Non-Software)79
- Project & Program Management28
- Environmental Engineering2
- Manufacturing Operations1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Westwood Professional Services47 openSee all 47+ Westwood Professional Services OPT jobsApplyCivil Graduate EngineerRoanoke, Virginia · On-siteApplyCivil Graduate Engineer IIIFrisco, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil Project EngineerWestminster, Colorado · 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
WSP
ConsultingTransportationEnvironmentalWSP has 15 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 Engineering31
- Engineering (Non-Software)27
- Project & Program Management8
- Environmental Engineering3
- Drafting & CAD1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at WSP15 openSee all WSP OPT jobsApplyIntermediate Professional, Civil EngineeringBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyInterface Management Support- Civil EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyPorts and Marine Civil EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyConsultant - Civil EngineeringCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyEntry Level Assistant Transmission Line Civil EngineerMaitland, Florida · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 830+ OPT jobs for civil engineers- 08
Michael Baker International
TransportationFederalInfrastructureMichael Baker International has 21 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 Engineering44
- Engineering (Non-Software)33
- Environmental Engineering3
- Construction2
Open roles at Michael Baker International21 openSee all Michael Baker International OPT jobsApplyCivil Associate IIDetroit, Michigan · HybridApplyCivil AssociateSanta Ana, California · HybridApplyCivil EngineerDearborn, Michigan · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer IPennington, New Jersey · On-siteApplyBridge Civil Associate IHarrisburg, Pennsylvania · On-site - 09
BKF Engineers
Land DevelopmentSurveyingCivil EngineeringBKF Engineers has 4 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 Engineering28
- Engineering (Non-Software)28
- Project & Program Management6
- Construction2
Open roles at BKF Engineers4 openSee all BKF Engineers OPT jobsApplyCivil Project EngineerSanta Rosa, California · HybridApplyDesign Engineer - Civil TransportationRedwood City, California · On-siteApplyCivil Design EngineerSacramento, California · On-siteApplyCivil Transportation Engineer I / Design EngineerSanta Rosa, California · Hybrid - 10
Stantec
InfrastructureEnvironmentalProject ManagementStantec has 8 live OPT openings for civil engineers. Stantec provides engineering, environmental, and project management consulting for community infrastructure and natural resources.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering16
- Engineering (Non-Software)16
Open roles at Stantec8 openSee all Stantec OPT jobsApplyCivil Engineer-in-TrainingBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer in TrainingMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyCivil DesignerTampa, Florida · On-siteApplyCivil Engineering TechnicianMinneapolis, Minnesota · RemoteApplyCivil Roadway and Bridge DesignerRochester, New York · 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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Find 830+ 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 168 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Langan Engineering and Environmental Services (51) and Burns & McDonnell (36). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 421 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.