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Civil Project Engineer roles at infrastructure firms, construction companies, and government contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, making your engineering credentials and project documentation central to a successful sponsorship case.
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Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued. We’re currently seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. As a member of our civil engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects. Examples of completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Civil Project Engineer, you will collaborate closely with Project Designers and Project Managers to help lead the civil design process from concept through construction. You will play a key role in shaping projects and ensuring their successful delivery.
- Partner with multidisciplinary project teams to plan, design, and develop civil engineering solutions.
- Contribute to overall project strategy, schedules, and coordination to support project success.
- Prepare and oversee documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
- Actively participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience across all phases of civil engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong technical knowledge of industry-standard engineering software.
- Enthusiasm for a multidisciplinary design process and collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead civil design efforts with guidance from Project Managers and Directors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
- Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
- Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
- Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.
COMPENSATION
Compensation Range: $90K - $145K
This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
INTRODUCTION
Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued. We’re currently seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. As a member of our civil engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects. Examples of completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Civil Project Engineer, you will collaborate closely with Project Designers and Project Managers to help lead the civil design process from concept through construction. You will play a key role in shaping projects and ensuring their successful delivery.
- Partner with multidisciplinary project teams to plan, design, and develop civil engineering solutions.
- Contribute to overall project strategy, schedules, and coordination to support project success.
- Prepare and oversee documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
- Actively participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience across all phases of civil engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong technical knowledge of industry-standard engineering software.
- Enthusiasm for a multidisciplinary design process and collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead civil design efforts with guidance from Project Managers and Directors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
- Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
- Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
- Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.
COMPENSATION
Compensation Range: $90K - $145K
This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Civil Project Engineer
Gather project documentation before applying
Compile stamped drawings, permit approvals, and project closeout reports that prove your engineering contributions. PERM audits frequently target civil roles, so detailed project records strengthen your employer's labor certification filing from the start.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Infrastructure contractors, transportation agencies, and municipal engineering consultancies file PERM applications for civil engineers far more consistently than general construction firms. Prioritize employers whose project pipelines span multiple years, since sponsorship requires sustained employment through I-140 approval.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Civil Engineers to confirm your duties match the specialty occupation definition. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles, which covers most project engineer titles.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify civil engineering employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and location shows which firms have filed PERM applications for project engineer positions, saving you from cold outreach to employers who won't sponsor.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer
Ask employers directly when they typically initiate PERM after a hire. PERM recruitment and DOL processing alone can take six to twelve months before your I-140 is filed, so starting the conversation at the offer stage protects your timeline.
Check your prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Look up your specific job title and work location using OFLC Wage Search before signing any offer letter. PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage, and wage level mismatches are among the most common reasons labor certifications get denied or audited.
Green Card Civil Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Project Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Civil Project Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. If the position requires a master's degree or the candidate holds an advanced degree that the employer treats as a minimum requirement, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney will determine the correct category based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for civil engineers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization that expires. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card petitions are not subject to an annual lottery, though country-of-birth backlogs affect nationals from India and China. The process takes longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a status you must continuously renew.
What documentation does my employer need for the PERM labor certification?
Your employer must run a formal DOL-supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. worker is available for the civil engineer role. This includes newspaper ads, job postings, internal posting notices, and a summary of all applicants reviewed. Civil roles with licensed PE requirements or specialized project management credentials can help narrow the candidate pool, but your employer bears the burden of documentation throughout.
How can I find civil engineering employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Civil Project Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified PERM and green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of identifying which firms are willing to sponsor, since many infrastructure and transportation contractors do sponsor but don't advertise it prominently in job postings.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Changing employers resets the process unless your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, at which point AC21 portability may allow you to transfer your priority date to a new employer in a similar role. For civil engineers, the role at the new employer must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Consult an immigration attorney before accepting any new offer during an active green card case.