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Design Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, and your engineering credentials and specialized design experience directly shape which category fits your profile.
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As a Transportation Design Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for different communities. You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels conducting field work, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging in discussions with clients and communities, and on-the-job training.
Your main focus will be to offer innovative and well-thought-out design solutions that align with client objectives and adhere to the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for project management, overseeing tasks, and assigning technical staff as necessary to deliver projects to clients.
We partner with public, private, and institutional clients while embracing and striving to embody the diversity of our market area. We aim to be our clients’ most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical expertise. For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents, and everything in between. Our private sector clients include civil engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms. We are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help communities by expanding accessibility and improving mobility. By joining Fehr & Peers, you can expect to grow your career with support at every stage while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Leading and managing tasks for engineering and planning studies
- Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction
- Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging
- Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects
- Managing direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement
- Marketing and bringing in new projects by nurturing client relationships and preparing proposals and interviews
- Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship from senior staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-8 years of experience in transportation engineering
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
- Currently hold or plan to hold a professional engineer’s (PE) license
- Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects
- Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans
- Safety countermeasure selection and design
- Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
- Experience leading proposals and nurturing client relationships
- Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
- Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities
- Quick-build project design and implementation
- Active transportation planning and design
- Road safety planning and design
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Mentoring and Career Development programs
- Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
As a Transportation Design Engineer, you will lead the evaluation, selection, and design of various transportation system solutions for different communities. You will be involved in generating conceptual designs and construction documents, collaborating with staff at all levels conducting field work, coordinating closely with members of complete streets engineering and planning teams, engaging in discussions with clients and communities, and on-the-job training.
Your main focus will be to offer innovative and well-thought-out design solutions that align with client objectives and adhere to the latest best practices established by NACTO and similar organizations. Additionally, you will be responsible for project management, overseeing tasks, and assigning technical staff as necessary to deliver projects to clients.
We partner with public, private, and institutional clients while embracing and striving to embody the diversity of our market area. We aim to be our clients’ most trusted partner by delivering cutting-edge technical expertise. For public sector clients, we lead PS&E, corridor studies, master plans, conceptual designs, environmental documents, and everything in between. Our private sector clients include civil engineers, urban designers, developers, and technology firms. We are a group of passionate planners and engineers who work to help communities by expanding accessibility and improving mobility. By joining Fehr & Peers, you can expect to grow your career with support at every stage while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Leading and managing tasks for engineering and planning studies
- Performing field work, such as site review preceding design, and support during construction
- Preparing conceptual designs that are accurate, feasible, and visually engaging
- Preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation engineering projects, including complete streets, bikeways, traffic signal, signing/striping, and lighting projects
- Managing direct client interaction and communication with members of the public through community engagement
- Marketing and bringing in new projects by nurturing client relationships and preparing proposals and interviews
- Mentoring and training your colleagues and receiving mentorship from senior staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-8 years of experience in transportation engineering
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
- Currently hold or plan to hold a professional engineer’s (PE) license
- Experience applying Caltrans, MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards on a variety of projects
- Familiarity with preparing and reviewing signing, striping, and traffic signal plans
- Safety countermeasure selection and design
- Familiarity with mobility issues and how they affect transportation engineering
- Experience leading proposals and nurturing client relationships
- Interest and experience with mentoring and training staff
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification
- Passion for listening to and engaging with diverse communities
- Quick-build project design and implementation
- Active transportation planning and design
- Road safety planning and design
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Mentoring and Career Development programs
- Research and Development group participation, and more
Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Design Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your degree field to match the job duties. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a product design role is straightforward, but a general science degree rarely clears DOL scrutiny. Get a credential evaluation before you apply.
Target employers with active EB-3 PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed PERM applications for Design Engineer roles. Companies with recent filings already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search on Migrate Mate to find Design Engineer openings at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type saves weeks of outreach to employers who have never filed PERM.
Confirm your role maps to the right O*NET code
PERM filings reference O*NET occupation codes, and Design Engineer duties can fall under multiple codes depending on your industry. Confirm your job description aligns with the correct O*NET profile before your employer begins the prevailing-wage determination step.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM timelines
PERM recruitment and DOL processing typically takes six to twelve months before an I-140 can even be filed. Raise this timeline during the offer stage so both sides agree on realistic expectations before you sign.
Request EB-2 consideration if your role requires an advanced degree
If the Design Engineer position genuinely requires a master's degree or the employer will accept a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, ask whether EB-2 rather than EB-3 fits the job description. EB-2 priority dates move faster for most countries.
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Find Design Engineer JobsDesign Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Design Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Design Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 when they require a bachelor's degree in engineering. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the employer can document that an advanced degree is standard for that specialty. Product design roles in aerospace, medical devices, or semiconductor manufacturing are commonly filed under EB-2 due to the technical depth required.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Design Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa requiring annual cap slots and lottery selection, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. PERM-based green card cases take longer overall, often two to four years including the I-140 and adjustment of status stages, but the outcome is permanent rather than a renewable temporary status tied to a single employer.
Where can I find Design Engineer jobs at companies that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface Design Engineer openings at employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Rather than sorting through general job boards and guessing at company immigration policies, you can filter directly by sponsorship type and engineering discipline to reach employers who have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency.
What does the PERM process look like for a Design Engineer role?
Your employer first requests a prevailing-wage determination from DOL, then conducts a regulated recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. If recruitment passes, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. Depending on your country of birth, you may be able to file for adjustment of status concurrently or must wait for a visa number to become available.
Can a Design Engineer job offer be rescinded after PERM is filed?
PERM is tied to the employer, not to you personally, so if the company withdraws the offer or closes the position before your I-140 is approved, the petition typically terminates. Once an I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you gain more flexibility under AC21 portability rules, which allow you to change employers to a similar role without restarting the entire process.
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