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Civil Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market before filing your I-140 petition. Infrastructure, transportation, and construction firms regularly sponsor foreign engineers for permanent residency.
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The Staff Civil Engineer will prepare site development design packages in support of critical electric infrastructure projects across the Northeast. A key focus area will be client and peer-to-peer interaction on both site-based and linear projects. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through construction.
- Perform site access design, grading & earthwork modeling.
- Design soil erosion & sediment controls and stormwater best management practices per state or local guidelines.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
- Prepare stormwater management studies and SWPPP.
- Design utility (water/sewer) connections to public mains.
- Prepare civil construction specifications, quantity take-offs, and provide bidding support.
- Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and prepare as-builts.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Apply strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification Preferred.
Compensation
- $105,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-ME-Portland
Other Locations US-CT-Wallingford
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261709
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
Description
The Staff Civil Engineer will prepare site development design packages in support of critical electric infrastructure projects across the Northeast. A key focus area will be client and peer-to-peer interaction on both site-based and linear projects. The Staff Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through construction.
- Perform site access design, grading & earthwork modeling.
- Design soil erosion & sediment controls and stormwater best management practices per state or local guidelines.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
- Prepare stormwater management studies and SWPPP.
- Design utility (water/sewer) connections to public mains.
- Prepare civil construction specifications, quantity take-offs, and provide bidding support.
- Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and prepare as-builts.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Apply strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
- Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification Preferred.
Compensation
- $105,000.00-155,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-ME-Portland
Other Locations US-CT-Wallingford
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261709
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Civil Engineer
Credential your foreign engineering degree first
USCIS evaluates foreign degrees against U.S. equivalency standards during PERM adjudication. Have your engineering credentials formally evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before job applications, so employers see a clear EB-2 or EB-3 pathway from the start.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Infrastructure consultancies, municipal engineering contractors, and federal project primes file PERM petitions regularly. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which civil engineering employers have sponsored foreign workers recently rather than guessing at willingness.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces civil engineering employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you spend less time cold-applying to firms that don't sponsor. Filter by role, location, and sponsorship track record to prioritize your outreach.
Clarify PE licensure timing with your employer
Many civil engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, but PERM job descriptions lock in minimum requirements. Confirm whether your employer will list PE as required or preferred, since that distinction directly affects the prevailing wage tier DOL assigns.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before certifying PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating an offer so you can confirm the employer's proposed wage clears the threshold.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility early
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you may file your adjustment of status concurrently with PERM completion. Ask your employer's immigration counsel whether this applies to your country of birth to avoid unnecessary delays.
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Find Civil Engineer JobsCivil Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Civil Engineer positions typically qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker role requiring a bachelor's degree, and can qualify for EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or if you have a master's degree or equivalent that the employer's job description calls for. Your employer's PERM attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Civil Engineers?
The EB-3 green card process has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency, unlike the H-1B lottery system. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed. For many countries other than India and China, EB-3 priority dates move quickly, making the total wait comparable to multiple H-1B renewal cycles.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Civil Engineers?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The job description filed with DOL must match your actual duties, and the offered wage must meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search data.
Where can I find Civil Engineer employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history so you can search specifically for civil engineering firms that have filed PERM petitions. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking at the offer stage, since many engineering firms sponsor regularly but don't advertise it in job postings.
Can I switch Civil Engineer employers while my green card is pending?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar civil engineering role without restarting the green card process, provided your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must fall within the same SOC code or a closely related occupational category.
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