Civil Engineer Jobs at GHD with Visa Sponsorship
GHD hires Civil Engineers across infrastructure, water, and environmental projects, with roles spanning design, analysis, and project delivery. As a global consulting firm operating in the U.S., GHD has an established process for sponsoring international engineers across multiple visa categories.
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Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team! This role will provide you the opportunity to participate in the planning, design and construction engineering of exciting and diverse water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and site-development projects for our wide range of municipal and private clients with a key focus on linear infrastructure and contribute to the growth in an emerging geographic market. While this position is based in the US Northeast region, you will have the flexibility to focus on the local market and/or become engaged in major projects worldwide supporting design operations from Australia to Europe working with diverse design teams from across the globe. GHD's linear infrastructure expertise continues to grow and gain recognition across North America as #15 firm in Trenchless Technology with growing momentum with great opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
- Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
- Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
- Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
- Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
- Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
- Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license
- At least 6 years of linear focused project experience in water / wastewater / utility / infrastructure design / transmission main / industrial pipelines/ energy sector / industrial sites / grading plans / etc.
- Modeling capabilities
- Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed
Salary Range: $86,400 - $155,500 based on experience and location
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
About us
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
Job Description
Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team! This role will provide you the opportunity to participate in the planning, design and construction engineering of exciting and diverse water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and site-development projects for our wide range of municipal and private clients with a key focus on linear infrastructure and contribute to the growth in an emerging geographic market. While this position is based in the US Northeast region, you will have the flexibility to focus on the local market and/or become engaged in major projects worldwide supporting design operations from Australia to Europe working with diverse design teams from across the globe. GHD's linear infrastructure expertise continues to grow and gain recognition across North America as #15 firm in Trenchless Technology with growing momentum with great opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
- Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
- Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
- Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
- Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
- Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
- Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license
- At least 6 years of linear focused project experience in water / wastewater / utility / infrastructure design / transmission main / industrial pipelines/ energy sector / industrial sites / grading plans / etc.
- Modeling capabilities
- Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed
Salary Range: $86,400 - $155,500 based on experience and location
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
About us
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Civil Engineer Jobs at GHD Jobs
Align your credentials to U.S. standards early
GHD's civil engineering roles typically require a U.S.-accredited degree or an evaluated equivalent. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying so your application isn't flagged during the offer stage.
Target GHD's infrastructure-heavy service lines
GHD staffs civil engineers most heavily across water, transportation, and environmental services. Applying to roles within these practice areas puts you in front of the teams most familiar with sponsoring international hires and running PERM-backed Green Card processes.
Understand how TN status applies to your role
If you're Canadian or Mexican, TN visa classification for Civil Engineer is explicitly listed in the USMCA schedule. GHD has sponsored TN status for this role, and TN doesn't require an I-129 petition filed months in advance, which meaningfully shortens the offer-to-start timeline.
Ask specifically about EB-2 and EB-3 pathways during negotiation
GHD's sponsorship for civil engineers has included both EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories. When you receive an offer, ask whether the company initiates PERM labor certification concurrently with your nonimmigrant visa, since parallel filing can significantly shorten your Green Card timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open civil engineer roles by visa type
GHD regularly posts civil engineer openings across U.S. offices. Use Migrate Mate to filter those listings by the visa categories GHD sponsors, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Prepare for DOL prevailing wage requirements before your offer letter
PERM-based sponsorship requires GHD to pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the role's location and experience level. Review the DOL Foreign Labor Certification Data Center's wage findings for civil engineers in your target city so you can negotiate from an informed position.
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Find Civil Engineer at GHD JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Engineers?
GHD's visa sponsorship for Civil Engineers focuses on immigrant visa categories like EB-2 and EB-3, along with F-1 OPT, CPT, TN, and J-1 status. H-1B sponsorship is not prominently featured in GHD's recent civil engineering sponsorship activity, so if H-1B is your primary pathway, confirm the position's eligibility directly with the GHD recruiting team before advancing.
How do I apply for Civil Engineer jobs at GHD?
Applications go through GHD's careers portal, where you can filter by location and discipline. Civil Engineer roles at GHD are also listed on Migrate Mate, where you can filter specifically by visa type to identify which openings align with your authorization status before applying. Tailor your resume to the specific practice area, such as water, transportation, or environmental, since GHD evaluates technical fit at the service line level.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Civil Engineer roles?
GHD has sponsored Civil Engineers on F-1 OPT and CPT, TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals, J-1 exchange visitor visas, and both EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories. TN is often the fastest route for eligible nationals since it doesn't require a USCIS petition, while EB-2 and EB-3 involve PERM labor certification through the DOL and suit longer-term employment arrangements.
What qualifications and experience does GHD expect from Civil Engineers?
GHD typically requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, and for PERM-sponsored roles, the position must have a genuine degree requirement to satisfy DOL standards. Project experience in water infrastructure, transportation, or environmental systems is valued. Professional Engineer licensure, or active pursuit of it, strengthens applications for mid-level and senior roles across GHD's U.S. offices.
How do I know if a specific GHD civil engineering role includes visa sponsorship?
Visa sponsorship eligibility isn't always stated clearly in GHD's job postings. The most reliable approach is to contact the recruiter assigned to the role and ask directly which work authorization categories GHD will support for that specific position. Sponsorship decisions at consulting firms often depend on the office, project pipeline, and the candidate's qualifications, so getting written confirmation before accepting an offer protects you from late-stage surprises.
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