E-3 Visa Civil Engineering Intern Jobs
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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Job Summary
This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from Senior Civil Engineers, Aviation, for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing Aviation team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.
TYLin is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Airfield Senior Civil Engineer to join our Aviation practice. This role offers an opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airport infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients, project teams, and emerging professionals.
The successful candidate will contribute to major airfield development, rehabilitation, and expansion programs involving runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft parking areas, airfield lighting and utilities, grading and drainage, pavement systems, service roads, and other aviation infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technically strong, client-focused engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
The Aviation Senior Civil Engineer will lead technical assignments and work packages, manage discipline delivery, and serve as a technical resource on aviation projects.
At TYLin, you will work with talented professionals on complex infrastructure projects that shape how people and communities connect. Our aviation teams support airport owners and stakeholders in delivering safe, resilient, sustainable, and constructible solutions for some of the world’s most important transportation facilities.
You will have opportunities to lead meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines and regions, mentor the next generation of professionals, and grow your career through technical excellence, client impact, and professional leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airfield and airport civil engineering projects from concept development through construction.
- Serve as the airfield civil discipline lead on multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with aviation planners, architects, structural engineers, environmental specialists, electrical engineers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and construction professionals.
- Develop and review airfield geometrics, horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, drainage, stormwater management, pavement systems, utilities, erosion control, access roads, and aircraft parking layouts.
- Prepare and oversee engineering plans, specifications, technical memoranda, reports, cost estimates, design criteria, bid documents, and construction phasing plans.
- Apply FAA standards, Advisory Circulars, airport design criteria, applicable state and local requirements, TSA considerations, and Airport Improvement Program requirements to project development and delivery.
- Lead technical analyses and evaluate alternatives to develop safe, efficient, sustainable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
- Provide technical direction and quality oversight for design production using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related engineering software.
- Establish and maintain project work plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality-control procedures for assigned work.
- Develop scopes of work, fee proposals, task orders, amendments, risk identification, change management, and client presentations.
- Participate in airport stakeholder coordination, agency reviews, design workshops, operational planning, and client meetings.
- Provide construction-phase services, including responses to requests for information, submittal reviews, site observations, field investigations, and support for claims or design changes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with airport owners, airlines, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, and internal project teams.
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers, promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and consistent project delivery practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer license required, and the ability to obtain licensure in other states.
- Approximately 12 or more years of progressive civil engineering experience with significant experience in airport or aviation infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience with airport design, including runway and taxiway geometry, grading, drainage, pavement, utilities, aircraft movements and parking, and landside related airport civil improvements.
- Strong knowledge of FAA design standards, Advisory Circulars, airport development requirements, and AIP-funded project processes.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and common engineering design and documentation tools.
- Experience preparing or reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, design criteria, and construction documents.
- Experience supporting project delivery, including work planning, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Strong understanding of constructability, phasing, airport operations, safety, and maintaining continuity of airport operations during construction.
- Experience with proposals, scope development, fee preparation, client presentations, and business development is required.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel to airports, project sites, client offices, and industry events as needed.
- Commitment to integrity, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and technical excellence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $133,000 - $161,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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BENEFITS
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
EEO STATEMENT
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
INTRODUCTION
Job Summary
This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from Senior Civil Engineers, Aviation, for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing Aviation team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.
TYLin is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Airfield Senior Civil Engineer to join our Aviation practice. This role offers an opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airport infrastructure projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients, project teams, and emerging professionals.
The successful candidate will contribute to major airfield development, rehabilitation, and expansion programs involving runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft parking areas, airfield lighting and utilities, grading and drainage, pavement systems, service roads, and other aviation infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technically strong, client-focused engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
The Aviation Senior Civil Engineer will lead technical assignments and work packages, manage discipline delivery, and serve as a technical resource on aviation projects.
At TYLin, you will work with talented professionals on complex infrastructure projects that shape how people and communities connect. Our aviation teams support airport owners and stakeholders in delivering safe, resilient, sustainable, and constructible solutions for some of the world’s most important transportation facilities.
You will have opportunities to lead meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines and regions, mentor the next generation of professionals, and grow your career through technical excellence, client impact, and professional leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airfield and airport civil engineering projects from concept development through construction.
- Serve as the airfield civil discipline lead on multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with aviation planners, architects, structural engineers, environmental specialists, electrical engineers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and construction professionals.
- Develop and review airfield geometrics, horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, drainage, stormwater management, pavement systems, utilities, erosion control, access roads, and aircraft parking layouts.
- Prepare and oversee engineering plans, specifications, technical memoranda, reports, cost estimates, design criteria, bid documents, and construction phasing plans.
- Apply FAA standards, Advisory Circulars, airport design criteria, applicable state and local requirements, TSA considerations, and Airport Improvement Program requirements to project development and delivery.
- Lead technical analyses and evaluate alternatives to develop safe, efficient, sustainable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
- Provide technical direction and quality oversight for design production using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related engineering software.
- Establish and maintain project work plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality-control procedures for assigned work.
- Develop scopes of work, fee proposals, task orders, amendments, risk identification, change management, and client presentations.
- Participate in airport stakeholder coordination, agency reviews, design workshops, operational planning, and client meetings.
- Provide construction-phase services, including responses to requests for information, submittal reviews, site observations, field investigations, and support for claims or design changes.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with airport owners, airlines, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, and internal project teams.
- Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers, promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and consistent project delivery practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer license required, and the ability to obtain licensure in other states.
- Approximately 12 or more years of progressive civil engineering experience with significant experience in airport or aviation infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience with airport design, including runway and taxiway geometry, grading, drainage, pavement, utilities, aircraft movements and parking, and landside related airport civil improvements.
- Strong knowledge of FAA design standards, Advisory Circulars, airport development requirements, and AIP-funded project processes.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and common engineering design and documentation tools.
- Experience preparing or reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, design criteria, and construction documents.
- Experience supporting project delivery, including work planning, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Strong understanding of constructability, phasing, airport operations, safety, and maintaining continuity of airport operations during construction.
- Experience with proposals, scope development, fee preparation, client presentations, and business development is required.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel to airports, project sites, client offices, and industry events as needed.
- Commitment to integrity, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and technical excellence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $133,000 - $161,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
LI-Field
BENEFITS
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
EEO STATEMENT
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
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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 visa 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.
E-3 Visa Civil Engineering Intern: 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 visa 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.