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Associate Civil Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Infrastructure, transportation, and municipal engineering firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residence in this occupation.
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Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
About the Position
The Associate Civil Engineer – Renewable Civil performs defined civil engineering assignments for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, substation, and related renewable infrastructure projects. This role develops calculations, models, specifications, reports, and design packages and coordinates assigned work with designers, project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform civil engineering design and analysis for site planning, grading, drainage, roads, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, earthwork, utilities, permitting, and related project scopes.
- Develop and review civil calculations, models, specifications, reports, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, and design documentation for defined assignments.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering tools to develop surfaces, grading, corridors, profiles, quantities, and design deliverables.
- Perform hydrology and stormwater analyses, basin design, SWPPPs, BMPs, and supporting documentation using established criteria.
- Research, interpret, and implement applicable codes, standards, agency requirements, client criteria, permits, and project specifications.
- Evaluate site constraints, renewable facility layouts, equipment technology inputs, constructability, and multidisciplinary design impacts.
- Coordinate assigned engineering work with civil designers, project managers, electrical and structural disciplines, clients, contractors, agencies, and vendors.
- Review designated designer and drafter work for conformance with engineering intent, project standards, and quality expectations.
- Support technical responses, submittal review, permitting, site visits, field investigations, due diligence, and construction-phase services.
- Manage assigned workload, estimate task effort, and communicate schedule, budget, quality, and technical risks proactively.
- Support proposals, scopes, assumptions, estimates, schedules, studies, and other project-development activities.
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles applicable to utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, substations, and related renewable infrastructure.
- Knowledge of site planning, grading, drainage, hydrology, stormwater management, roads, erosion and sediment control, SWPPPs, BMPs, earthwork, permitting, and construction documentation.
- Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and regulatory information and apply applicable requirements to civil engineering work.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications applicable to assigned work.
- Ability to coordinate civil engineering requirements with designers, project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality, safety, ethical practice, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- 2–4 years of civil engineering, renewable energy, land development, utility, construction, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience preparing civil engineering calculations, models, specifications, reports, and design packages.
- Experience with Civil 3D, hydrology or stormwater tools, ArcGIS, and renewable energy or utility infrastructure projects preferred.
Additional Position Details
- Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
- Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
- Travel may be required based on client and project needs.
Cultural Fit
- Independent yet Collaborative
- Dependable
- Creative Problem Solver
- Natural Communicator
- Flexible
- Results Oriented
- Client Focused
- Enthusiastic
Fair Labor Standards Act
- Exempt | Overtime pay is not required.
Disclaimer
- The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
- If current job responsibilities differ from assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.
Pay Range
$80,000 - $92,000 USD
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
‘Atwell’ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
About the Position
The Associate Civil Engineer – Renewable Civil performs defined civil engineering assignments for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, substation, and related renewable infrastructure projects. This role develops calculations, models, specifications, reports, and design packages and coordinates assigned work with designers, project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform civil engineering design and analysis for site planning, grading, drainage, roads, stormwater, erosion and sediment control, earthwork, utilities, permitting, and related project scopes.
- Develop and review civil calculations, models, specifications, reports, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, and design documentation for defined assignments.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering tools to develop surfaces, grading, corridors, profiles, quantities, and design deliverables.
- Perform hydrology and stormwater analyses, basin design, SWPPPs, BMPs, and supporting documentation using established criteria.
- Research, interpret, and implement applicable codes, standards, agency requirements, client criteria, permits, and project specifications.
- Evaluate site constraints, renewable facility layouts, equipment technology inputs, constructability, and multidisciplinary design impacts.
- Coordinate assigned engineering work with civil designers, project managers, electrical and structural disciplines, clients, contractors, agencies, and vendors.
- Review designated designer and drafter work for conformance with engineering intent, project standards, and quality expectations.
- Support technical responses, submittal review, permitting, site visits, field investigations, due diligence, and construction-phase services.
- Manage assigned workload, estimate task effort, and communicate schedule, budget, quality, and technical risks proactively.
- Support proposals, scopes, assumptions, estimates, schedules, studies, and other project-development activities.
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles applicable to utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, substations, and related renewable infrastructure.
- Knowledge of site planning, grading, drainage, hydrology, stormwater management, roads, erosion and sediment control, SWPPPs, BMPs, earthwork, permitting, and construction documentation.
- Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and regulatory information and apply applicable requirements to civil engineering work.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications applicable to assigned work.
- Ability to coordinate civil engineering requirements with designers, project managers, clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality, safety, ethical practice, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited institution.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- 2–4 years of civil engineering, renewable energy, land development, utility, construction, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience preparing civil engineering calculations, models, specifications, reports, and design packages.
- Experience with Civil 3D, hydrology or stormwater tools, ArcGIS, and renewable energy or utility infrastructure projects preferred.
Additional Position Details
- Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
- Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
- Travel may be required based on client and project needs.
Cultural Fit
- Independent yet Collaborative
- Dependable
- Creative Problem Solver
- Natural Communicator
- Flexible
- Results Oriented
- Client Focused
- Enthusiastic
Fair Labor Standards Act
- Exempt | Overtime pay is not required.
Disclaimer
- The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
- If current job responsibilities differ from assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.
Pay Range
$80,000 - $92,000 USD
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
‘Atwell’ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Associate Civil Engineer
Match your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's in civil engineering plus two years of experience qualifies you for EB-3. If you hold a master's or a bachelor's with five years of progressive experience, you may qualify for EB-2, which can carry a shorter priority-date backlog depending on your country of birth.
Get a credential evaluation before applying
Foreign engineering degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM labor certification begins. A NACES-member evaluator's report confirming bachelor's or master's equivalency prevents DOL from rejecting your employer's prevailing wage determination or recruitment documentation later in the process.
Search for employers with active PERM filings
Target infrastructure consultancies, state DOT contractors, and municipal engineering firms that have filed PERM applications for civil engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing locks in a prevailing wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. If the offered salary falls below the certified wage at the time of filing, DOL will deny the application. Check the wage level yourself before accepting an offer so there are no surprises during the recruitment phase.
Confirm your employer's PE sponsorship policy
Many civil engineering roles eventually require a Professional Engineer license, which some employers sponsor and others don't. Clarify during the offer stage whether the company will support your P.E. licensure timeline alongside the PERM process, since the two multi-year tracks often run concurrently.
Understand priority-date portability before switching jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar civil engineering occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition.
Green Card Associate Civil Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Associate Civil Engineer get a green card without a master's degree?
Yes. The EB-3 skilled worker category covers Associate Civil Engineers with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and at least two years of qualifying experience. EB-2 requires either an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Most entry- to mid-level civil engineering roles qualify under EB-3 without a graduate degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for civil engineering roles?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence with no lottery, but requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, obtain a prevailing wage determination, run a formal recruitment test, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. The process is longer but the outcome is permanent.
How long does the PERM process take for civil engineering positions?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from DOL, a mandatory recruitment period of roughly 30 to 60 days, and then the PERM application itself. DOL processing times vary and can extend further if an audit is triggered. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China may then face additional waits due to per-country priority-date backlogs before filing the I-485.
Where can I find Associate Civil Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can target companies already familiar with PERM and I-140 filings. Infrastructure consultancies, transportation contractors, and municipal engineering departments are among the most active sponsors for this occupation. Focusing your search on employers with a documented track record avoids firms that offer to sponsor in principle but lack practical experience.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
It depends on where you are in the process. Before the I-485 has been pending for 180 days, switching employers generally requires your new employer to restart PERM and file a new I-140. Once the I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to the same or a similar civil engineering occupation without losing your place in the queue. A priority date from a previously approved I-140 can carry over to the new employer's petition.