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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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Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in civil/structural design and involves applying advanced design techniques and analysis. This work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
- Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
- Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
- Being knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
- On-site assistance during startup.
- Performing field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
- Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
- Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering direction, equipment and discipline drawings.
- Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
- Coordinating & delegating work activities with other teammates and the discipline leads.
- Producing civil/structural construction scopes with engineering review and approval.
- Able to serve in role as a mentor for entry level and new teammates.
This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and application of AISC and ACI standard details.
- Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project with engineering review and approval.
- Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
- Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.
- Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete design of complex civil/structural assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in civil/structural design and involves applying advanced design techniques and analysis. This work will be performed under general supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Familiarity with and utilization of department design and drafting standards.
- Recognizing and communicating project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.
- Reviewing and comprehending the latest information available regarding civil/structural calculations, equipment drawings and layouts or drawings from other disciplines before initiating design effort on specific drawings.
- Drafting civil/structural plans under minimal supervision.
- Being knowledgeable of basic civil material specifications to the extent that all information required for material purchase, fabrication and construction is reflected on the finished drawings.
- Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly.
- Performing field related work collecting design information and verifying designs for tie-ins, function and clearances to existing facility.
- On-site assistance during startup.
- Performing field support activities, where assigned, for engineering support during construction.
- Assisting engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
- Checking the accuracy and quality of drawings developed by drafters, when assigned, based on information conveyed by engineering direction, equipment and discipline drawings.
- Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting personnel in the department.
- Coordinating & delegating work activities with other teammates and the discipline leads.
- Producing civil/structural construction scopes with engineering review and approval.
- Able to serve in role as a mentor for entry level and new teammates.
This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural drafting and design.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and application of AISC and ACI standard details.
- Ability to produce drawings for concrete and structural steel, and/or civil disciplines.
- Familiarity with specifications and installation details of construction bulk materials and equipment.
- Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
- Ability to create accurate civil/structural construction documents from the information found on vendor equipment drawings.
- Knowledge and understanding of work flow/information flow between disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all civil/structural deliverables.
- Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project with engineering review and approval.
- Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
- Ability to deliver good presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services.
- Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good presentation skills.
- Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision. Interoffice execution leadership skills are developing.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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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.
Green Card Civil Designer: 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 visa 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.