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GHD's civil engineering teams work across infrastructure, water, and transportation projects in the United States. For international civil engineers, GHD has a track record of supporting work authorization across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for candidates who need sponsorship to build a U.S. engineering career.
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The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.
Who are we looking for?
Our Southeast Water business is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support a variety of infrastructure projects across the DC Metro and Southeast Region. In this role, you’ll contribute to the engineering evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water, wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental and civil systems. You’ll be involved in preparing technical reports and proposals, assisting with project studies, and supporting construction oversight to ensure quality and compliance. This position offers the chance to work closely with experienced engineers and clients, helping to plan and execute impactful projects. You’ll also collaborate with junior staff by sharing insights and offering informal guidance, while building strong working relationships with clients through regular updates and coordination. If you're looking to grow your technical skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment, join our Water team in Chantilly, VA!
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in
- Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
- Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
- Monitor Construction Works: Monitor and oversee the delivery of works to ensure that construction, maintenance, or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements.
- Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
- Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
- 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 understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field of study
- Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain it in the near future
- 5-12 years of experience with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater projects including engineering evaluations, design, permitting, and construction administration
- Previous consulting experience strongly desired
- Able and willing to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed
If you’re interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your application below!
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
The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.
Who are we looking for?
Our Southeast Water business is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support a variety of infrastructure projects across the DC Metro and Southeast Region. In this role, you’ll contribute to the engineering evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water, wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental and civil systems. You’ll be involved in preparing technical reports and proposals, assisting with project studies, and supporting construction oversight to ensure quality and compliance. This position offers the chance to work closely with experienced engineers and clients, helping to plan and execute impactful projects. You’ll also collaborate with junior staff by sharing insights and offering informal guidance, while building strong working relationships with clients through regular updates and coordination. If you're looking to grow your technical skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment, join our Water team in Chantilly, VA!
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in
- Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
- Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
- Monitor Construction Works: Monitor and oversee the delivery of works to ensure that construction, maintenance, or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements.
- Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
- Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
- 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 understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field of study
- Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain it in the near future
- 5-12 years of experience with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater projects including engineering evaluations, design, permitting, and construction administration
- Previous consulting experience strongly desired
- Able and willing to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed
If you’re interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your application below!
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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Align Your Credentials With U.S. Standards Early
GHD's civil project roles typically require state PE licensure or active pursuit of it. Confirm your foreign engineering degree maps to a U.S. four-year ABET-equivalent before applying, since credential gaps surface during PERM's supervised recruitment phase.
Target GHD's Infrastructure Practice Areas Strategically
GHD organizes civil work across water, transport, and energy sectors. Applying to a specific practice area rather than a generic opening signals fit and shortens the internal routing process, which matters when you're working against OPT or grace period deadlines.
Understand What TN Eligibility Means for This Role
Civil engineering is an explicitly listed TN profession under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens. If you qualify, TN processing at the port of entry can have you authorized within a single day, bypassing USCIS filing timelines entirely.
Build Your Application Around GHD's Project Portfolio
Browse current GHD civil project openings and sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify which U.S. offices are actively hiring. Targeting offices with open roles in your discipline gives you the strongest chance of triggering an active sponsorship filing.
Prepare for the PERM Timeline If Pursuing a Green Card
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship requires DOL's PERM labor certification before USCIS adjudicates your immigrant petition. The full process from PERM filing to Green Card approval can span several years, so begin the conversation with your GHD recruiter well before your nonimmigrant status approaches its limit.
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Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Project Engineers?
GHD's sponsorship activity for Civil Project Engineer roles centers on categories like EB-2, EB-3, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 rather than H-1B. If H-1B is your only pathway, it's worth confirming directly with GHD's recruiting team during the interview process, since sponsorship decisions depend on the specific role, office location, and your current status.
How do I apply for Civil Project Engineer jobs at GHD?
You can search and apply for Civil Project Engineer positions at GHD directly through GHD's careers portal. To find roles that explicitly support visa sponsorship for international candidates, browse GHD's open civil engineering listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for sponsorship-friendly openings and shows relevant details about the company's hiring patterns for this role.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Civil Project Engineers?
GHD has sponsored Civil Project Engineers under EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories as well as F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 nonimmigrant categories. TN is available exclusively to Canadian and Mexican citizens since civil engineering is a qualifying USMCA profession. F-1 OPT and CPT are limited to current students and recent graduates authorized through their school.
What qualifications does GHD expect for Civil Project Engineer roles?
GHD's civil project openings typically require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, with preference for candidates who hold or are actively pursuing a Professional Engineer license in the relevant U.S. state. Project experience in water infrastructure, transportation, or energy sectors strengthens your application significantly, and GHD's PERM filings for this role require demonstrating those qualifications meet a defined minimum.
How do I plan my timeline if GHD is sponsoring my work visa?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. TN approvals can happen the same day at a port of entry for eligible Canadians and Mexicans. F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization with a possible 24-month STEM extension. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card paths involve PERM labor certification with DOL followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, a process that can take multiple years from start to finish.
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