E-3 Visa Group Leader Jobs
Group Leader roles in operations, manufacturing, and research qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a degree in a specific field. Australian professionals can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and the visa renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying Group Leader position.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Surface Transportation Group Leader for immediate employment in the Meridian / Boise office. Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active project and program tasks and teams, business development, and support for other Transportation projects, programs, and pursuits. Projects may include planning, preliminary engineering, final engineering, construction support services and program management for transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of active and prospective clients. The projects and programs will involve various market sectors including but not limited to surface transportation, transit, rail, bridges and structures, utilities, and misc. facilities.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programs
- Establish relationships with both external and internal clients
- Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally
- Proven track record with client account management, project pursuit execution, and engineering staff development
- Provides management and guidance to staff, enforces company and project policies, and serves as a primary liaison between AECOM and clients and stakeholders
- Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and to promote staff development
- Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout, including establishing specific objectives and policies, adherence to the scope, schedule and budget, risk management, and change management
- Demonstrated analytical skills, technical skills, and communication (oral and written) skills
- Business Development including prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients including ITD and local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
- Approves and signs off on work
- Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
- Presents complex technical solutions to clients
- Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
- Participates in development of technical proposals
- Strong technical resource to serve as technical advisor
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
- Ability to lead and manage a Project
- Ability to lead and manage a Team
- Excellent people management skills
- Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others
- Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
- Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package
- Prepares technical specification sections
- Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
- Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho or ability to obtain one within 6 months
- 15+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects
- 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development
- Project Management experience in transportation projects
- Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff
- Established relationships with local clients: 10+ years of experience and familiarity with Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and ID Counties including local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Surface Transportation Group Leader for immediate employment in the Meridian / Boise office. Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active project and program tasks and teams, business development, and support for other Transportation projects, programs, and pursuits. Projects may include planning, preliminary engineering, final engineering, construction support services and program management for transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of active and prospective clients. The projects and programs will involve various market sectors including but not limited to surface transportation, transit, rail, bridges and structures, utilities, and misc. facilities.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Formulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programs
- Establish relationships with both external and internal clients
- Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally
- Proven track record with client account management, project pursuit execution, and engineering staff development
- Provides management and guidance to staff, enforces company and project policies, and serves as a primary liaison between AECOM and clients and stakeholders
- Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and to promote staff development
- Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout, including establishing specific objectives and policies, adherence to the scope, schedule and budget, risk management, and change management
- Demonstrated analytical skills, technical skills, and communication (oral and written) skills
- Business Development including prospecting and proposal development with established relationships with local clients including ITD and local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
- Approves and signs off on work
- Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
- Presents complex technical solutions to clients
- Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
- Participates in development of technical proposals
- Strong technical resource to serve as technical advisor
- Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
- Ability to lead and manage a Project
- Ability to lead and manage a Team
- Excellent people management skills
- Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others
- Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
- Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline components of PA/ED and PS&E package
- Prepares technical specification sections
- Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
- Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho or ability to obtain one within 6 months
- 15+ years of progressive experience designing and delivering projects
- 5 years’ experience with proposal and business development, client presentations and relationship development
- Project Management experience in transportation projects
- Ability to proactively communicate and lead department staff
- Established relationships with local clients: 10+ years of experience and familiarity with Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and ID Counties including local agency specifications, policies, and procedures
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Group Leader
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Group Leader titles vary by industry. Before applying, document how your Australian degree directly maps to the supervisory or technical functions of the specific role. Consular officers assess specialty occupation at interview, not just at the LCA stage.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data for employers who have previously certified Group Leader or team lead roles under the E-3 visa category. Repeat filers already understand the process, which shortens your offer-to-start timeline significantly.
Clarify supervisory scope in your job offer letter
E-3 petitions for Group Leader roles occasionally face scrutiny when the position blends management with hands-on technical work. Get your offer letter to specify the degree requirement explicitly and describe the professional-level judgment the role demands.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and Group Leader roles in regulated industries sometimes require additional wage documentation. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment so nothing is missed.
Verify Australian degree equivalency before your interview
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but consular officers can ask for credential documentation. Have your academic transcripts and a credential evaluation ready before your appointment.
Negotiate your start date around LCA processing time
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but employer payroll setup and internal approvals add time. Build at least three to four weeks between your signed offer and your proposed start date so your employer can complete the LCA without rushing.
E-3 Visa Group Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Group Leader jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Unlike general job boards, it filters for employers familiar with the E-3 process and surfaces Group Leader positions across operations, manufacturing, and technical fields where the visa is a practical fit.
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 Group Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Group Leader position qualifies as a specialty occupation when a bachelor's degree in a specific field is genuinely required to perform the job, not just preferred. Roles that blend professional judgment with team oversight typically qualify, while general supervisory positions that accept any degree field may not.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Group Leader roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that restricts access, which means Australian nationals can apply for a Group Leader role year-round and start without waiting for an October 1 cap date. The H-1B requires lottery selection and a six-month lead time, making the E-3 far more predictable for both you and your employer.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 as a Group Leader?
Yes to both, but each requires a new LCA. Changing employers means your new company files a fresh LCA and you typically need a new visa stamp unless you are changing status from within the U.S. A promotion to a materially different role, such as a senior Group Leader with expanded responsibilities, also requires a new LCA to reflect the updated position and prevailing wage level.