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GHD's Project Engineer roles sit at the intersection of technical delivery and client consulting across infrastructure, environment, and energy sectors. The company has an established sponsorship pathway for engineering professionals, with support for both work visa and permanent residency routes for the right candidates.
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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 to GHD's technical disciplines
GHD hires Project Engineers across water, transportation, energy, and environment practices. Frame your resume and cover letter around one of these verticals explicitly. Generalist engineering profiles get filtered out early in a consulting firm's screening process.
Understand which visa fits your degree timeline
GHD sponsors F-1 OPT and CPT for students still in their academic window, TN for Canadian and Mexican engineers, and EB-2 or EB-3 for permanent residency. Knowing which pathway applies to you before your first interview prevents misaligned expectations on both sides.
Search GHD's open roles on Migrate Mate
GHD posts Project Engineer openings across multiple U.S. regions at any given time. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for GHD roles that include visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time on listings that won't move your immigration status forward.
Prepare a PE licensure plan before interviews
GHD consulting roles often expect progress toward Professional Engineer licensure. Having a clear timeline for your FE exam or PE application signals long-term commitment to the firm and strengthens your case for employer-sponsored permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
If you're targeting a Green Card through GHD, ask your recruiter whether the role qualifies for PERM labor certification and what the firm's typical timeline looks like. PERM is employer-initiated, so understanding GHD's internal process early prevents surprises after you've accepted an offer.
Use your OPT window strategically to prove value
Consulting firms like GHD evaluate Project Engineers heavily on client-facing delivery. If you join on F-1 OPT, use that period to build a project track record within one of GHD's core sectors. That performance history directly strengthens the internal business case for your H-1B sponsorship filing.
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Find Project Engineer at GHD JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
GHD does not appear in recent DOL LCA disclosure data as a frequent H-1B filer for Project Engineer roles, which means H-1B sponsorship is not a standard offering for this position. GHD's documented sponsorship activity for Project Engineers centers on EB-2, EB-3, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 visas. If H-1B sponsorship is a requirement for your situation, clarify this directly with GHD's recruiter before advancing through the interview process.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at GHD?
Applications go through GHD's careers portal, where you can filter by role and location. GHD recruits Project Engineers across multiple U.S. offices, so targeting a region that aligns with your engineering discipline improves your chances. Migrate Mate also aggregates GHD's open Project Engineer positions with sponsorship filters, letting you identify visa-eligible listings before you apply.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Project Engineers?
For Project Engineer roles, GHD has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas for permanent residency candidates, F-1 OPT and CPT for students transitioning from university programs, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican engineers qualifying under USMCA, and J-1 visas for exchange-based arrangements. The pathway available to you depends on your nationality, current status, and career stage.
What qualifications does GHD expect for sponsored Project Engineer roles?
GHD typically looks for a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline for Project Engineer positions. Progress toward or attainment of Professional Engineer licensure carries weight, particularly for roles involving client deliverables. Relevant project experience in GHD's core sectors, including water infrastructure, transportation, or energy, strengthens your application considerably over a generalist profile.
How do I time my application if I'm on F-1 OPT?
F-1 OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, with a 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying engineering degrees. If you join GHD during your OPT window, your employer will need to file any subsequent sponsorship, such as TN or EB-3 PERM, before your authorization expires. Starting the conversation with GHD's HR team about next-step sponsorship at least six months before your OPT end date gives the process enough runway.
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