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Construction Project Engineers qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals pursuing U.S. project roles in infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction.
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About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Senior Construction Project Engineer, EPC
Redwood Materials is currently seeking a Construction Project Engineer to join our Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) team. These EPC roles are at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production. The Project Engineer will work directly with the Construction Manager and Superintendents. The role also works closely with members of the project management, infrastructure engineering, project controls and procurement departments from preconstruction through completion and start of production. The Project Engineer will manage all specific scopes of construction. This management includes scheduling of trade contractors, utility, structure, and vendor tool installations, resolving day to day construction issues, performing day to day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule and budget. The Project Engineer role also manages the RFI's, Submittals, procurement/RFPs, and schedule of the scopes that the Project Engineer is assigned. This role requires complete ownership of the construction scopes that the role is assigned.
Responsibilities will include:
- Meets daily with project subcontractors/crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget
- Collects, coordinates and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance
- Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule
- Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies
- Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration
- Manages the RFI's, Submittals, procurement and schedule of the scopes assigned
- Perform additional assignments per management's direction
- Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs
- Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed
- Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site
- Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin
- Conducts required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Attends weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed
- Assists the estimating team with project schedules and provides technical input as needed
- Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed
- Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed
- Reconciles job close-out checklist with designers and subcontractors at the end of the project
- Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
- 5+ years of construction engineering, scheduling or design experience required
- Intermediate knowledge of cost coding, cost savings, budget and other project related financial implications required
- Intermediate knowledge of scheduling processes and industry best practices
- Intermediate interpersonal relationship skills, building new positive relationships towards a common goal
- Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Skill in verbal and written communication needed
- Proven self-starter and self-motivated to learn and grow knowledge
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred
- Construction engineering experience or knowledge required
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian engineering degree directly relates to the project engineer role. A three-year Bachelor of Engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but bring your academic transcripts and any credential evaluation to your interview.
Target contractors with federal and infrastructure project portfolios
General contractors and construction management firms working on federally funded infrastructure, transit, or defence projects are most familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. Their HR and legal teams have existing processes for LCA filing, which reduces delays from your offer to your visa application.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Construction Project Engineer roles from employers with active E-3 and H-1B visa filing histories. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so you're not relying on your employer to coordinate everything independently.
Get your professional registrations in order early
If you hold Engineers Australia membership or a graduate engineer status, document it before you start applying. U.S. employers in states requiring a licensed Professional Engineer on-site will ask about your path to licensure, and showing progress toward credentials strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Ask employers about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Standard DOL processing takes around seven business days. Confirm your employer understands this step and has handled it before, so your start date accounts for the filing window.
Prepare a role-specific specialty occupation letter
Consular officers sometimes probe whether a project engineer role genuinely requires a degree rather than trade experience. Ask your employer to provide a support letter that connects specific duties, such as structural analysis, contract administration, or schedule management, to engineering degree requirements rather than describing general site oversight.
E-3 Visa Construction Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Project Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Construction Project Engineer roles from employers with a track record of E-3 and work visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer has no experience with the E-3 LCA filing requirements.
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 Construction Project Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, construction project engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Roles that primarily involve site supervision without requiring degree-level technical analysis can face more scrutiny, so your job description should clearly reflect engineering duties like design review, scope management, and technical reporting.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Project Engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals but has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants wait a year or more even with a qualifying offer. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is a substantially more predictable path.
Can I change employers or projects on an E-3 as a Construction Project Engineer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 visa, typically at an Australian consulate. If you're already in the U.S., you may need to travel back to Australia for the consular interview. Short-term project transitions within the same employer don't require a new visa application.