Top 10 Companies Hiring Project Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Project Engineers on OPT include Jobot, BKF Engineers, and Walbridge, spanning construction, engineering consulting, and professional services. Migrate Mate is tracking 234 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose degree aligns with project engineering work, these employers hire directly without any employer filing requirement.
Which companies hire the most Project Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Jobot
StaffingRecruitingEngineeringJobot has 85 live OPT openings for project engineers, the most of any company on this list. Jobot is a technology-driven staffing firm placing professionals in engineering, finance, and legal roles nationwide.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management88
- Engineering (Non-Software)76
- Civil & Structural Engineering56
- Construction49
- Mechanical Engineering11
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot85 openSee all 85+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyCivil Project EngineerRohrerstown, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyProject EngineerDelray Beach, Florida · On-siteApplyCommissioning Project EngineerNew York, New York · RemoteApplyConstruction Project EngineerSanta Cruz, California · On-siteApplyConstruction Project Engineer MEPSacramento, California · On-site - 02
BKF Engineers
Civil EngineeringLand PlanningConsultingBKF Engineers has 31 live OPT openings for project engineers. BKF Engineers delivers civil engineering, surveying, and land planning services across California and the western United States.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering67
- Engineering (Non-Software)56
- Project & Program Management39
- Construction3
Open roles at BKF Engineers31 openSee all 31+ BKF Engineers OPT jobsApplyCivil Project EngineerSanta Rosa, California · HybridApplyProject EngineerNewport Beach, California · On-siteApplyProject Engineer - Bridge & StructuresSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyTraffic / Transportation Engineer II - Project EngineerRedwood City, California · HybridApplySenior Project EngineerCosta Mesa, California · On-site - 03
Walbridge
ConstructionInfrastructureEngineeringWalbridge has 2 live OPT openings for project engineers. Walbridge is a privately held construction and engineering firm delivering industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across North America.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management98
- Engineering (Non-Software)90
- Construction49
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Westwood Professional Services
Civil EngineeringConsultingEnergyWestwood Professional Services has 33 live OPT openings for project engineers. Westwood Professional Services provides civil engineering, land development, and environmental consulting for energy and real estate clients.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering58
- Engineering (Non-Software)56
- Project & Program Management44
- Electrical Engineering3
- Manufacturing Operations1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Westwood Professional Services33 openSee all 33+ Westwood Professional Services OPT jobsApplyCivil Project EngineerWestminster, Colorado · On-siteApplyProject Engineer, Water ResourcesLas Vegas, Nevada · On-siteApplyElectrical Project EngineerWestminster, Colorado · On-siteApplyProject EngineerAppleton, Wisconsin · On-siteApplySite Design Project EngineerPlano, Texas · On-site - 05
Ardurra
Civil EngineeringPlanningInfrastructureArdurra has 12 live OPT openings for project engineers. Ardurra is a civil engineering and planning firm providing infrastructure design and project management services to public agencies.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering24
- Engineering (Non-Software)22
- Project & Program Management14
- Environmental Engineering4
Open roles at Ardurra12 openSee all Ardurra OPT jobsApplyWater/Wastewater Project EngineerMobile, Alabama · On-siteApplyProject Engineer - Water/WastewaterNorth Charleston, South Carolina · On-siteApplyProject Engineer - Water/Wastewater EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyProject Civil EngineerSpokane-Coeur d'Alene Area · On-siteApplyAviation Project EngineerAustin, Texas · Hybrid - 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
Clayco
ConstructionReal EstateEngineeringClayco has 4 live OPT openings for project engineers. Clayco is a full-service real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction firm serving commercial and industrial clients.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management37
- Construction29
- Engineering (Non-Software)4
Open roles at Clayco4 openSee all Clayco OPT jobsApplyProject Cost EngineerGreater Phoenix Area · On-siteApplySenior Project EngineerPortland, Oregon · On-siteApplyProject EngineerAbilene, Texas · On-siteApplyProject Engineer - Life SciencesIndianapolis, Indiana · On-site - 07
HDR
EngineeringConsultingInfrastructureHDR has 24 live OPT openings for project engineers. HDR is an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm specializing in water, transportation, and environmental infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)47
- Project & Program Management43
- Electrical Engineering19
- Civil & Structural Engineering12
- Environmental Engineering1
Open roles at HDR24 openSee all HDR OPT jobsApplySubstation Project EngineerSioux Falls, South Dakota · On-siteApplyTransmission Line Project EngineerLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyPower Delivery Project EngineerHonolulu, Hawaii · On-siteApplyWater/Wastewater Project EngineerHonolulu, Hawaii · On-siteApplySite Civil Engineer / Project ManagerOmaha, Nebraska · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Stantec
EngineeringConsultingEnvironmentalStantec has 8 live OPT openings for project engineers. Stantec is a global engineering and design firm providing consulting services in buildings, environment, infrastructure, and water.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)16
- Civil & Structural Engineering11
- Project & Program Management10
- Mechanical Engineering3
- Electrical Engineering1
Open roles at Stantec8 openSee all Stantec OPT jobsApplyProject Engineer, RoadwayBridgeport, West Virginia · On-siteApplyElectrical Project EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyProject Engineer-StructuresSacramento, California · On-siteApplyStructural Project EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Project EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-site - 09
Garver
InfrastructureEngineeringPlanningGarver has 34 live OPT openings for project engineers. Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm working primarily on public infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Civil & Structural Engineering67
- Engineering (Non-Software)55
- Project & Program Management28
- Environmental Engineering13
- Construction8
Open roles at Garver34 openSee all 34+ Garver OPT jobsApplyProject EngineerCorpus Christi, Texas · On-siteApplyMunicipal Project EngineerConway, Arkansas · On-siteApplyWater/Wastewater Project EngineerAmarillo, Texas · On-siteApplySite Civil Project EngineerGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyAviation Project EngineerFrisco, Texas · On-site - 10
Aegis Project Controls
Project ControlsConsultingConstructionAegis Project Controls has 1 live OPT openings for project engineers. Aegis Project Controls provides project management, scheduling, and cost control consulting to construction and capital program clients.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management18
- Construction9
Open roles at Aegis Project Controls1 openSee all Aegis Project Controls OPT jobsApplyProject Controls EngineerWarrenton, Missouri · 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 1,200+ OPT jobs for project engineersOPT Employers for Project Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Project Engineers?
Jobot has the most, with 85 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by BKF Engineers (31) and Walbridge (2). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 234 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. accredited college or university are eligible to apply for OPT. The work must be directly related to the student's field of study. Pre-completion OPT is available before graduation, and post-completion OPT provides up to 12 months of work authorization after graduation. STEM degree holders may apply for a 24-month extension.
Do project engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Project 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?
The student, not the employer, initiates OPT. Start by requesting an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, who updates your SEVIS record. You then file Form I-765 with USCIS and wait for your Employment Authorization Document to arrive before your start date. Once you have your EAD, you accept the job offer and begin work. The employer does not file anything on your behalf.