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Civil Designer roles in site development, transportation, and infrastructure qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Engineering and design firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency. Your degree field, years of experience, and the employer's prevailing-wage documentation all shape which category fits your credentials.
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As a Senior Civil Designer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Oklahoma City, OK, you will collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams to create detailed and accurate designs that support our clients' projects. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your experience across a wide variety of markets, including industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, solid waste, power, and the public sector.
Individuals in this role will be expected to:
- Work from detailed sketches and verbal or written directions to produce design plans typically associated with Civil design, including grading and earthwork, site layout, storm and utility, and erosion & sedimentation control
- Prepare and store drawings and documentation in alignment with company standards
- Perform self-reviews of completed work to identify and correct obvious errors before issuing the product for review by others
- Learn and grow from constructive feedback given by more experienced project members
- Offer value-oriented suggestions on project plan production to enhance efficiency and quality
- Assist with general office functions such as printing and folding drawings, deliveries, and copying
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical associate's degree; or high school diploma with equivalent on-the-job experience (Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field is a plus)
- 10+ years of civil design experience
- Demonstrated experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, with a working knowledge of the design tools within that program
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings
- Knowledge of civil design elements, including grading and earthwork, erosion and sedimentation control, layout, and stormwater management
- Knowledge of comprehension engineering reports
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrated experience using PDF viewing tools, such as Bluebeam or Adobe
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills and openness to both receiving and offering help in a team environment
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting personal and team deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and value-oriented suggestions
- Previous experience working in construction and/or surveying is a plus
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
INTRODUCTION
As a Senior Civil Designer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Oklahoma City, OK, you will collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams to create detailed and accurate designs that support our clients' projects. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your experience across a wide variety of markets, including industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, real estate, solid waste, power, and the public sector.
Individuals in this role will be expected to:
- Work from detailed sketches and verbal or written directions to produce design plans typically associated with Civil design, including grading and earthwork, site layout, storm and utility, and erosion & sedimentation control
- Prepare and store drawings and documentation in alignment with company standards
- Perform self-reviews of completed work to identify and correct obvious errors before issuing the product for review by others
- Learn and grow from constructive feedback given by more experienced project members
- Offer value-oriented suggestions on project plan production to enhance efficiency and quality
- Assist with general office functions such as printing and folding drawings, deliveries, and copying
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical associate's degree; or high school diploma with equivalent on-the-job experience (Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field is a plus)
- 10+ years of civil design experience
- Demonstrated experience using Autodesk Civil 3D, with a working knowledge of the design tools within that program
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings
- Knowledge of civil design elements, including grading and earthwork, erosion and sedimentation control, layout, and stormwater management
- Knowledge of comprehension engineering reports
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrated experience using PDF viewing tools, such as Bluebeam or Adobe
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills and openness to both receiving and offering help in a team environment
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting personal and team deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and value-oriented suggestions
- Previous experience working in construction and/or surveying is a plus
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Civil Designer
Match your credentials to the right EB category
Civil Designer roles typically file under EB-3 for bachelor's-level candidates or EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals with a master's or equivalent. Your degree field must align with the PERM job description, so gather official transcripts and any credential evaluation before targeting employers.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Engineering and infrastructure firms that regularly file PERM applications for Civil Designers have existing workflows for sponsorship. Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data by occupation title and employer to identify companies that have sponsored this exact role before, not just engineering positions broadly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching general job boards surfaces many Civil Designer roles, but few flag green card sponsorship clearly. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, saving you the step of researching each company's PERM filing record manually.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your Civil Designer role in the specific work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and county before salary discussions so you know the floor and can flag any offer that could jeopardize the filing.
Confirm your job duties match O*NET before PERM filing
USCIS and DOL cross-reference Civil Designer duties against the O*NET occupation profile during adjudication. If your actual responsibilities include significant project management or construction oversight beyond the standard definition, work with your employer to draft a PERM job description that accurately reflects your role without triggering an audit.
Start the PERM process as early as your offer allows
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 petition even begins. Civil Designers from high-demand countries face priority date backlogs at the I-485 stage, so the earlier your employer initiates the DOL recruitment steps, the sooner your place in line is secured.
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Find Civil Designer JobsCivil Designer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Civil Designer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Civil Designer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil design, or a closely related field. If you hold a master's degree or your employer can demonstrate the role requires an advanced degree, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's PERM job description must specify the educational and experience requirements that match your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Civil Designers?
H-1B is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery, while PERM sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle. There is no cap on EB-3 PERM petitions, so your employer can file at any time without lottery risk. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for most countries, longer for nationals of India and China due to priority date backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Civil Designer role. This includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices held for a defined period. DOL then reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. The employer, not you, drives this process and bears the filing costs.
How can I find Civil Designer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job postings rarely specify PERM sponsorship directly. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, filtering for employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in civil design and related engineering roles. Targeting companies that have completed the PERM process before significantly increases the likelihood your offer will include sponsorship without you having to negotiate it from scratch.
Can my Civil Designer green card application continue if I change employers after PERM is filed?
Yes, with conditions. If your I-140 has been approved and pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer the petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Civil design roles within the same SOC code family generally qualify. You must be moving to a comparable role, and your new employer takes over sponsorship responsibility going forward.
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