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Transportation Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian engineers can target U.S. infrastructure and consulting firms without entering a lottery, and the visa renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying role.
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A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.
If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
The Colorado Transportation team is a vibrant group, focused on delivering innovative solutions for today’s civic challenges throughout the US West. Building on each other’s talents, we collaborate across all disciplines to execute projects of all sizes and complexities – from roadway, traffic, structural, environmental, water, power, digital technologies, and more - to make our communities safer, more resilient, and exciting places to live and work.
We encourage our team to push the limits in an innovative and energetic environment, focusing on developing our team’s skillsets while advancing individual careers. We routinely engage with experts throughout North America, making the most of today’s technology and being the first to create new ones. With over 34,000 employees worldwide and more than 800 in Colorado, you will have access to global expertise while working alongside our close-knit regional team.
We’re driving the future of transportation infrastructure. This is a place to apply your passion and grow with endless opportunities to help advance communities, today and tomorrow.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Join a multi-discipline transportation TEAM with a culture focused on supporting individuals while delivering innovative and impactful transportation designs to the communities we call home and the places we like to play.
In this role, you will help with the development of conceptual and final design of roadways/highways, trails, intersections/interchanges, and multimodal improvements throughout our region using 3D based model design founded on solid engineering fundamentals. The projects are diverse in nature providing opportunity to build a solid foundation and find your passion while developing the technical expertise to support a strong career. You will focus on Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado local agency improvements while also working on projects from New Mexico-to-California-to-Washington, all ranging from gravel pathways and trails in national parks to urban corridors and major projects such as high speed rail in California or even alternative delivery (design build) projects.
Stantec is seeking a talented, team-focused, and highly motivated entry level engineer. This position is a launch pad for a long-term career in the engineering and design industry. You will serve as an integral part of our delivery team from project concept design through final plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) package production. This position will focus on building a diverse foundation of both engineering fundamentals and computer software to engage in engineering design and deliver creative project solutions to today’s civic challenges.
Opportunity provides for a hybrid work environment. In office presence is expected based on project needs, client meetings, and team collaboration.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design of streets, roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, and multimodal facilities to meet local, state and federal requirements.
- Create detailed civil drawings and layouts using computer-aided design software including AutoCAD/Civil3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
- Utilize model-based design visualization software, such as InfraWorks, LumenRT, Concept Station, or Beyond Typicals, to support design development and client communications.
- Formulate detailed understanding of industry design standards.
- Support transportation and multimodal planning and design.
- Support traffic engineering including signal and intersection design, signal timing, and traffic impact studies.
- Assist engineers to produce plan sets for clients while adhering to discipline-specific CAD standards.
- Prepare construction drawings to include roadway, traffic, drainage, utilities, and final plans and specifications.
- Work within the project team to investigate and develop solution-oriented designs and produce constructable plans, as requested.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with and/or ability to learn Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both with internal and external partners.
- Ability, or ability to learn, to develop a complete and coherent plan set for construction. Experience preparing final design plans and specifications preferred.
- Excellent problem solving, technical writing skills, and good understanding of discipline basics.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft suite of Office 365 products.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 0 to 3 years of related work experience in roadway/highway design or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (emphasis in Transportation preferred) from an accredited program.
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
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 RANGE:
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Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - $67,800.00 - $94,900.00 Annually
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Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $74,600.00 - $104,400.00 Annually
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: United States | CO | Colorado Springs
ORGANIZATION: BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: No
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 08/06/2026 05:06:15
REQ ID: 1006221
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
A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.
If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
The Colorado Transportation team is a vibrant group, focused on delivering innovative solutions for today’s civic challenges throughout the US West. Building on each other’s talents, we collaborate across all disciplines to execute projects of all sizes and complexities – from roadway, traffic, structural, environmental, water, power, digital technologies, and more - to make our communities safer, more resilient, and exciting places to live and work.
We encourage our team to push the limits in an innovative and energetic environment, focusing on developing our team’s skillsets while advancing individual careers. We routinely engage with experts throughout North America, making the most of today’s technology and being the first to create new ones. With over 34,000 employees worldwide and more than 800 in Colorado, you will have access to global expertise while working alongside our close-knit regional team.
We’re driving the future of transportation infrastructure. This is a place to apply your passion and grow with endless opportunities to help advance communities, today and tomorrow.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Join a multi-discipline transportation TEAM with a culture focused on supporting individuals while delivering innovative and impactful transportation designs to the communities we call home and the places we like to play.
In this role, you will help with the development of conceptual and final design of roadways/highways, trails, intersections/interchanges, and multimodal improvements throughout our region using 3D based model design founded on solid engineering fundamentals. The projects are diverse in nature providing opportunity to build a solid foundation and find your passion while developing the technical expertise to support a strong career. You will focus on Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado local agency improvements while also working on projects from New Mexico-to-California-to-Washington, all ranging from gravel pathways and trails in national parks to urban corridors and major projects such as high speed rail in California or even alternative delivery (design build) projects.
Stantec is seeking a talented, team-focused, and highly motivated entry level engineer. This position is a launch pad for a long-term career in the engineering and design industry. You will serve as an integral part of our delivery team from project concept design through final plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) package production. This position will focus on building a diverse foundation of both engineering fundamentals and computer software to engage in engineering design and deliver creative project solutions to today’s civic challenges.
Opportunity provides for a hybrid work environment. In office presence is expected based on project needs, client meetings, and team collaboration.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design of streets, roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, and multimodal facilities to meet local, state and federal requirements.
- Create detailed civil drawings and layouts using computer-aided design software including AutoCAD/Civil3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
- Utilize model-based design visualization software, such as InfraWorks, LumenRT, Concept Station, or Beyond Typicals, to support design development and client communications.
- Formulate detailed understanding of industry design standards.
- Support transportation and multimodal planning and design.
- Support traffic engineering including signal and intersection design, signal timing, and traffic impact studies.
- Assist engineers to produce plan sets for clients while adhering to discipline-specific CAD standards.
- Prepare construction drawings to include roadway, traffic, drainage, utilities, and final plans and specifications.
- Work within the project team to investigate and develop solution-oriented designs and produce constructable plans, as requested.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with and/or ability to learn Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both with internal and external partners.
- Ability, or ability to learn, to develop a complete and coherent plan set for construction. Experience preparing final design plans and specifications preferred.
- Excellent problem solving, technical writing skills, and good understanding of discipline basics.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft suite of Office 365 products.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 0 to 3 years of related work experience in roadway/highway design or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (emphasis in Transportation preferred) from an accredited program.
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
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 RANGE:
-
Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - $67,800.00 - $94,900.00 Annually
-
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $74,600.00 - $104,400.00 Annually
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: United States | CO | Colorado Springs
ORGANIZATION: BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: No
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 08/06/2026 05:06:15
REQ ID: 1006221
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 Transportation Engineer
Gather credential equivalency documentation early
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but you'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator. Prepare this before applying so employers don't stall on your candidacy.
Target firms with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for transportation or civil engineering roles. Firms with recent LCA history already understand the E-3 visa process and won't treat sponsorship as an unknown risk.
Find E-3 roles through Migrate Mate
Searching broadly for transportation engineering jobs buries sponsor-ready positions. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to identify employers already set up for E-3 sponsorship and manage your LCA and visa paperwork from offer through consulate appointment.
Address PE licensure gaps before the interview
Many U.S. transportation roles require a Professional Engineer license, which Australians don't automatically hold. Research state-specific NCEES comity pathways and tell employers upfront you're pursuing licensure, so PE requirements don't derail an otherwise strong offer.
Clarify LCA wage level with your offer
Your employer files the LCA with the DOL before your visa application and must certify a prevailing wage. Confirm the offered salary meets the DOL wage level for your specific SOC code and work location, since underpayment invalidates the LCA.
Book your consulate appointment immediately after LCA certification
The E-3 visa is applied for directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia rather than through USCIS. Once your employer's LCA is certified, schedule your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment without delay, as wait times fluctuate and your start date depends on it.
E-3 Visa Transportation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Transportation Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsor-ready roles. Transportation engineering positions that qualify tend to sit with infrastructure consultancies, state DOT contractors, and large civil engineering firms. Filtering by E-3 sponsorship history saves time by surfacing employers who have already filed LCAs for similar roles rather than requiring you to educate every recruiter from scratch.
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 Transportation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Transportation engineering meets the specialty occupation standard because it normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or transportation engineering. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position, not just the job title. Roles focused on traffic modeling, highway design, or infrastructure planning with a specific degree requirement are well-established E-3 specialty occupations.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Transportation Engineers?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for Australian transportation engineers. There's no lottery, no annual cap that forces you to wait years for a slot, and you can apply directly at the U.S. consulate rather than waiting on USCIS adjudication. The H-1B visa requires registration in April and selection by random draw, which can delay entry by 12 months or more even after a firm offer is on the table.
Can I change employers or projects while on an E-3 as a Transportation Engineer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa or an amended status before starting work. For consulting engineers who move between project-based roles within the same employer, the existing E-3 generally covers that without additional filings, provided your job duties and wage level remain consistent with the original LCA.