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Civil Engineering Intern roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and a certified Labor Condition Application. The E-3 has no lottery, runs in two-year increments, and is open exclusively to Australian nationals with a qualifying job offer.
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We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.
Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As an Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to transportation projects which may include highway and bridges and infrastructure, traffic planning and analysis, and/or airport infrastructure and development. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil engineering, structural or transportation related courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist engineers in the preparation of contract documents and reports for a variety of civil and structural engineering projects ranging from highways and interchanges to bridges and toll plazas.
- Responsibilities include computer aided design and drafting, checking drawings and calculations, quantity take-offs, simple structural calculations, and field inspection.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum requirements include some exposure to CAD Design programs and current good academic standing in accredited engineering school.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or similar Engineering Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | MD | Laurel
ORGANIZATION: BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: No
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 24/02/2026 08:02:09
REQ ID: 1004530
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.
Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As an Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to transportation projects which may include highway and bridges and infrastructure, traffic planning and analysis, and/or airport infrastructure and development. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil engineering, structural or transportation related courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist engineers in the preparation of contract documents and reports for a variety of civil and structural engineering projects ranging from highways and interchanges to bridges and toll plazas.
- Responsibilities include computer aided design and drafting, checking drawings and calculations, quantity take-offs, simple structural calculations, and field inspection.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum requirements include some exposure to CAD Design programs and current good academic standing in accredited engineering school.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or similar Engineering Program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | MD | Laurel
ORGANIZATION: BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: No
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 24/02/2026 08:02:09
REQ ID: 1004530
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Engineering Intern
Match your degree field to the role
E-3 eligibility requires your Australian engineering degree to align with the specific intern duties. A civil or structural engineering degree supports this directly. A general science degree needs documented coursework in civil disciplines to hold up at the consulate.
Target firms with active federal contracts
Infrastructure-focused consultancies and contractors working on federally funded projects are accustomed to prevailing wage compliance and DOL filings. These employers already have the HR infrastructure to process an LCA without treating it as an unusual request.
Request LCA filing before accepting the offer
Your employer must file the LCA with the DOL before you can apply for the E-3 at the consulate. Confirm they'll initiate this step immediately after the offer letter is signed so your consulate appointment timeline isn't delayed by paperwork lag.
Use Migrate Mate to handle your filing
The LCA and DS-160 need to be coordinated carefully for an intern-level E-3. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer isn't navigating the DOL portal and consulate prep simultaneously without guidance.
Search firms verified with E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer has experience with work authorization compliance. When targeting civil engineering intern roles, filtering for E-Verify-enrolled firms reduces the risk of an employer declining after discovering what the sponsorship process involves.
Prepare your professional engineering documents early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but bring your official transcripts and an academic credential evaluation to the consulate interview. Gaps in documentation are a common cause of 221(g) administrative delays.
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Find Civil Engineering Intern JobsCivil Engineering Intern E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Civil Engineering Intern jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that include E-3 visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through generic job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces civil engineering intern positions where employers are open to the E-3 process, saving you from applying to roles that won't move forward once sponsorship comes up.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Civil Engineering Intern role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or a closely related engineering discipline as a minimum entry requirement. An intern role described as preferring a degree rather than requiring one can create problems at the consulate. Review the job description carefully and ask the employer to confirm the degree requirement in the offer letter before your LCA is filed.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Civil Engineering Intern roles?
The E-3 has a dedicated 10,500-per-year allocation for Australian nationals and no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year and start work once your visa is issued. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a random selection lottery, which means most new applicants wait until October at the earliest. For an intern role with a defined start date, the E-3 timeline is far more predictable.
Can I switch from a student visa to an E-3 while studying in the U.S.?
You can change status from F-1 to E-3 inside the U.S. by having your employer file a petition with USCIS, but most civil engineering intern employers prefer the consular route because it produces a visa stamp you can use for future re-entry. If you're approaching your OPT end date, confirm with your employer which filing route they'll use before the clock runs out.
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