Top 10 Companies Hiring Project Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Project Engineers on OPT include Jobot, Westwood Professional Services, and Walbridge, spanning construction, engineering consulting, and professional services. Migrate Mate is tracking 212 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 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 88 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 Management94
- Engineering (Non-Software)76
- Civil & Structural Engineering56
- Construction52
- Mechanical Engineering11
+12 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot88 openSee all 88+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyProject EngineerLadson, South Carolina · On-siteApplyConstruction Project EngineerDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyCivil Project EngineerRohrerstown, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyCommissioning Project EngineerNew York, New York · RemoteApplyConstruction Project Engineer MEPSacramento, California · On-site - 02
Westwood Professional Services
Civil EngineeringConsultingEnergyWestwood Professional Services has 41 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 Engineering74
- Engineering (Non-Software)68
- Project & Program Management50
- Electrical Engineering5
- Manufacturing Operations3
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Westwood Professional Services41 openSee all 41+ Westwood Professional Services OPT jobsApplySubstation Project EngineerOverland Park, Kansas · On-siteApplyGeotechnical Project EngineerLansdale, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyElectrical Project EngineerPlano, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil Project EngineerMinnetonka, Minnesota · On-siteApplyStructural Project EngineerLas Vegas, Nevada · 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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HDR
EngineeringConsultingInfrastructureHDR has 26 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)51
- Project & Program Management47
- Electrical Engineering19
- Civil & Structural Engineering16
- Environmental Engineering1
Open roles at HDR26 openSee all HDR OPT jobsApplySubstation Structural Project EngineerMilwaukee, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyProject EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplyTransmission Project EngineerGlen Allen, Virginia · On-siteApplyPower Project EngineerSacramento, California · On-siteApplySubstation Project EngineerSioux Falls, South Dakota · On-site - 05
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Real EstateConstructionDevelopmentRyan Companies US, Inc. has 4 live OPT openings for project engineers. Ryan Companies is a national real estate development and construction firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and healthcare facilities.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management36
- Construction18
Open roles at Ryan Companies US, Inc.4 openSee all Ryan Companies US, Inc. OPT jobsApplyProject EngineerCedar Rapids, Iowa · On-siteApplySenior Project EngineerMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-siteApplyMEP Project EngineerPhoenix, Arizona · On-siteApplySenior Preconstruction Project EngineerCedar Rapids, Iowa · 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
Ardurra
Civil EngineeringPlanningInfrastructureArdurra has 11 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 Engineering22
- Engineering (Non-Software)20
- Project & Program Management14
- Environmental Engineering3
Open roles at Ardurra11 openSee all Ardurra OPT jobsApplyWater/Wastewater Project EngineerAugusta, Georgia · 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 - 07
BKF Engineers
Civil EngineeringLand PlanningConsultingBKF Engineers has 4 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 Engineering49
- Engineering (Non-Software)40
- Project & Program Management28
- Construction2
Open roles at BKF Engineers4 openSee all BKF Engineers OPT jobsApplyProject Engineer - Bridge & StructuresFresno, California · On-siteApplyProject EngineerSalinas, California · On-siteApplyCivil Project EngineerSacramento, California · On-siteApplySenior Project EngineerCosta Mesa, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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DPR Construction
ConstructionLife SciencesTechnologyDPR Construction has 3 live OPT openings for project engineers. DPR Construction is a general contractor focused on technically challenging projects in healthcare, life sciences, and advanced technology.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management70
- Construction35
- Engineering (Non-Software)16
- Manufacturing Operations2
Open roles at DPR Construction3 openSee all DPR Construction OPT jobsApplySr Project EngineerPasadena, California · On-siteApplySenior Project EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyProject EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-site - 09
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 Management14
- Construction7
Open roles at Aegis Project Controls1 openSee all Aegis Project Controls OPT jobsApplyProject Controls EngineerWarrenton, Missouri · On-site - 10
Garver
InfrastructureEngineeringPlanningGarver has 32 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 Engineering63
- Engineering (Non-Software)51
- Project & Program Management26
- Environmental Engineering12
- Construction8
Open roles at Garver32 openSee all 32+ Garver OPT jobsApplyProject EngineerCorpus Christi, Texas · On-siteApplyMunicipal Project EngineerConway, Arkansas · On-siteApplyWater/Wastewater Project EngineerEl Paso, Texas · On-siteApplySite Civil Project EngineerGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyTransportation Project EngineerDallas, Texas · 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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Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Project Engineers?
Jobot has the most, with 88 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Westwood Professional Services (41) and Walbridge (2). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 212 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.