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Northwest Pipe Company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of water infrastructure products, with operations spanning multiple states. The company has a history of sponsoring skilled foreign nationals, particularly through H-1B visa and TN visas, making it a viable target for engineering and technical professionals seeking sponsorship in the manufacturing sector.
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Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Engineer to join our ParkUSA team in Houston, TX.
Structural / Civil Engineer - to support our Precast team
We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Bonus Potential (2x per year)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
Our Values
- Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
- Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
- Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Engineering design, analysis, and review of different product lines including oil/water separators, grease interceptors, solids separators, lift stations, acid neutralization systems, stormwater products and utilities. Tasks include model selection, design, sizing, plans review, blueprints, manufacturing process, project managing and coordination, estimating, testing and codes compliance. This position will also assist with structural/civil engineering design support for all Precast plants and personnel necessary for the promotion, sale and manufacturing of precast concrete products. This requires the ability to develop a thorough understanding of the structural design requirements of all products the company manufactures. Can also include providing technical support for concrete mix designs, rebar designs, development of new products, processes, and plant improvement projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Present project-specific solutions to civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineering customers
- Provide high-quality design calculations, basic to complex illustrations, and advice to integrate ParkUSA products on site plans in order to get specified
- Provide structural designs for full range of precast products manufactured by the Precast Infrastructure plants
- Respond to civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineering clients on project-specific inquiries, design, and product structural requirements
- Establish and maintain rapport with civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineer customers
- Support field and internal team members to achieve team goals
- Assist sales team during the project bid phase by providing design review and confirming appropriate product design
- Provide project and technical support for submittals drawings, production, and product delivery
- Maintain engineering standards and procedures
- Manage product design, calculations, drawings, estimating, quotes, production, delivery, and installation of products
- Assist Plants with Engineering design and production, and improvements to design and production processes
- Review drawings to ensure improvement on efficiency and quality
- Develop and provide information on Best Practices in the Engineering and Production Departments (rebar reduction, form improvements, efficiency improvements, design dimensions, structural performance, product operation and function performance, etc.)
- Provide engineering and development to new and existing products
- Provide oversight and guidance, planning, training, and mentoring to plant-level teams executing lean process improvement activities
- Drive manufacturing process change through active hands-on communication and coordination with plant-level teams
- Provide follow-up and tracking to ensure identified improvement opportunities are completed as planned
- Translate operational needs into project requirements and specifications
- Force rank improvement opportunities – develop and implement project analysis techniques and processes to select opportunities that optimize the following desired attributes: Profit impact, Time to complete, Complexity, Risk, Cost to Implement
- Provide support to production teams with any issues that may arise during the manufacturing process, making decisions of the best way to successfully finish the product
- Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Highly proficient and knowledgeable on the application of standard codes including UPC, IPC, IAPMO, ANSI, ASME, NFPA, NPCA, UL, etc
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations. Exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, CAD applications
- Ability to read, understand, interpret and train others to project specifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- College degree in Mechanical (preferred) or Civil Engineering
- 7 – 10 years management or leadership experience in the engineering, pipe, steel, construction, or heavy highway industries
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.
Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time:
- Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type
- Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
- Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
- Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound
- Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing
Up to 2/3 of the time:
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines
Less than 1/3 of the time:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
- Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
- Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production
- Stooping: Positions self to lift items off the floor
- Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position
Physical Requirements
- Medium work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Visual Acuity
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements:
Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:
- Distance vision (clear feet at 20 feet or more)
- Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Weather Conditions
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in production or the yards.
Noise Levels
Over 2/3 of the time:
- Moderate noise to loud noise when in production
- Quiet conditions when working in the office
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Steel-toed Boots
- Hearing Protection
- Reflective Vest
Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Engineer to join our ParkUSA team in Houston, TX.
Structural / Civil Engineer - to support our Precast team
We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Bonus Potential (2x per year)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
Our Values
- Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
- Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
- Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Engineering design, analysis, and review of different product lines including oil/water separators, grease interceptors, solids separators, lift stations, acid neutralization systems, stormwater products and utilities. Tasks include model selection, design, sizing, plans review, blueprints, manufacturing process, project managing and coordination, estimating, testing and codes compliance. This position will also assist with structural/civil engineering design support for all Precast plants and personnel necessary for the promotion, sale and manufacturing of precast concrete products. This requires the ability to develop a thorough understanding of the structural design requirements of all products the company manufactures. Can also include providing technical support for concrete mix designs, rebar designs, development of new products, processes, and plant improvement projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Present project-specific solutions to civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineering customers
- Provide high-quality design calculations, basic to complex illustrations, and advice to integrate ParkUSA products on site plans in order to get specified
- Provide structural designs for full range of precast products manufactured by the Precast Infrastructure plants
- Respond to civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineering clients on project-specific inquiries, design, and product structural requirements
- Establish and maintain rapport with civil, plumbing, and mechanical engineer customers
- Support field and internal team members to achieve team goals
- Assist sales team during the project bid phase by providing design review and confirming appropriate product design
- Provide project and technical support for submittals drawings, production, and product delivery
- Maintain engineering standards and procedures
- Manage product design, calculations, drawings, estimating, quotes, production, delivery, and installation of products
- Assist Plants with Engineering design and production, and improvements to design and production processes
- Review drawings to ensure improvement on efficiency and quality
- Develop and provide information on Best Practices in the Engineering and Production Departments (rebar reduction, form improvements, efficiency improvements, design dimensions, structural performance, product operation and function performance, etc.)
- Provide engineering and development to new and existing products
- Provide oversight and guidance, planning, training, and mentoring to plant-level teams executing lean process improvement activities
- Drive manufacturing process change through active hands-on communication and coordination with plant-level teams
- Provide follow-up and tracking to ensure identified improvement opportunities are completed as planned
- Translate operational needs into project requirements and specifications
- Force rank improvement opportunities – develop and implement project analysis techniques and processes to select opportunities that optimize the following desired attributes: Profit impact, Time to complete, Complexity, Risk, Cost to Implement
- Provide support to production teams with any issues that may arise during the manufacturing process, making decisions of the best way to successfully finish the product
- Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Highly proficient and knowledgeable on the application of standard codes including UPC, IPC, IAPMO, ANSI, ASME, NFPA, NPCA, UL, etc
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations. Exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, CAD applications
- Ability to read, understand, interpret and train others to project specifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- College degree in Mechanical (preferred) or Civil Engineering
- 7 – 10 years management or leadership experience in the engineering, pipe, steel, construction, or heavy highway industries
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.
Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time:
- Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type
- Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
- Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
- Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound
- Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing
Up to 2/3 of the time:
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines
Less than 1/3 of the time:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
- Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
- Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production
- Stooping: Positions self to lift items off the floor
- Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position
Physical Requirements
- Medium work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Visual Acuity
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements:
Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:
- Distance vision (clear feet at 20 feet or more)
- Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Weather Conditions
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in production or the yards.
Noise Levels
Over 2/3 of the time:
- Moderate noise to loud noise when in production
- Quiet conditions when working in the office
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Steel-toed Boots
- Hearing Protection
- Reflective Vest
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Target engineering and technical roles
Northwest Pipe Company's sponsorship activity is concentrated in technical disciplines tied to manufacturing operations. Focus your search on engineering, quality, and operations roles where specialized degrees are a genuine requirement, these are the positions most likely to support visa sponsorship.
Understand which visa types they support
The company sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas, so align your application strategy accordingly. If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, the TN pathway may move faster than H-1B and is worth exploring directly with their HR team.
Apply during active OPT or CPT authorization
Northwest Pipe Company has sponsored F-1 OPT and CPT candidates, meaning they're open to hiring international students before full H-1B sponsorship. Starting as an OPT hire is a proven entry point into companies that sponsor selectively in manufacturing.
Highlight infrastructure or pipe industry knowledge
Niche manufacturing knowledge sets candidates apart. If your background touches water infrastructure, steel pipe fabrication, or civil engineering systems, lead with that expertise in your application, it signals immediate value to a company with a specialized product line.
Research open roles with verified sponsorship history
Not every job posting at Northwest Pipe Company will explicitly mention sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and find roles at Northwest Pipe where international candidates have a realistic path to visa support.
Engage HR early about sponsorship logistics
Because Northwest Pipe sponsors selectively rather than at high volume, it's worth confirming sponsorship willingness before investing heavily in the interview process. A direct, professional question to the recruiter early on saves time and sets clear expectations for both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Northwest Pipe Company does sponsor H-1B visas. Their sponsorship is focused on specialized technical and engineering roles where a specific degree background is required. While they are not among the highest-volume H-1B sponsors in the manufacturing sector, they have a documented track record of supporting foreign national employees through the H-1B process.
Which visa types does NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY sponsor?
Northwest Pipe Company sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas. This range suggests they hire international talent at multiple career stages, from students completing practical training to experienced professionals seeking long-term work authorization. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories, which can be a faster alternative to H-1B.
Which departments or roles at NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Given the company's focus on water infrastructure manufacturing, sponsorship is most likely in engineering disciplines such as mechanical, civil, structural, or manufacturing engineering. Quality assurance, process engineering, and operations management roles are also plausible candidates. Roles requiring a specific technical degree and where that expertise directly supports production or product development tend to qualify most readily for specialty occupation classification.
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Migrate Mate is the most reliable way to find roles at Northwest Pipe Company with confirmed sponsorship history. Rather than relying on job postings that may not disclose sponsorship status, Migrate Mate lets you filter by verified sponsor and visa type, so you can focus your effort on applications where international candidates have a realistic chance of support.
How do I approach the application timeline when targeting NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY for H-1B sponsorship?
If you're aiming for H-1B sponsorship, timing matters. The H-1B cap lottery opens in March each year, with an October 1 start date. Ideally, you'd secure an offer and complete the petition process by late February. Starting your job search six to nine months before the lottery window gives you the best chance of landing an offer with enough lead time to file.