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Engineering roles in software, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary visa status.
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At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are excited to announce the expansion of our Greenfield Talent Program (GTP). As a participant in the Nevada Gold Mines GTP you will be provided with a unique opportunity to transition from an academic environment to the professional workplace over the first 18 months of your career. The program begins with two months of comprehensive safety training at our Training Mine; followed by one to two months of engineering exposure, approximately 12 months of hands-on frontline operations experience, and an additional one to two months of exposure to other business areas that will help you to balance your understanding of the mining industry. At the end of the 18-month program, you will transition into your technical role within the company and be enrolled in the Compass Development Program to continue the diverse exposure and learning that will round out your career. This structured approach ensures that our new graduates are well-prepared for successful careers at Nevada Gold Mines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate engineering plans, sequences, dumping priorities, etc. to operations and other stakeholders on site and ensure plans are carried out safely and efficiently
- Assist in end of month reporting for leach pad deliveries as well as other necessary regulatory reporting
- Work closely with the mine operations team to execute on designs and plans safely and efficiently
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related degree required
- Zero (0) to One (1) years’ experience Open Pit mining preferred
- Experience using Vulcan, Qpit, AutoCAD, Xeras, Deswik, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Excellent safety record with the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
- Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time required
- Ability to cross-train within the mining engineering group required
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are excited to announce the expansion of our Greenfield Talent Program (GTP). As a participant in the Nevada Gold Mines GTP you will be provided with a unique opportunity to transition from an academic environment to the professional workplace over the first 18 months of your career. The program begins with two months of comprehensive safety training at our Training Mine; followed by one to two months of engineering exposure, approximately 12 months of hands-on frontline operations experience, and an additional one to two months of exposure to other business areas that will help you to balance your understanding of the mining industry. At the end of the 18-month program, you will transition into your technical role within the company and be enrolled in the Compass Development Program to continue the diverse exposure and learning that will round out your career. This structured approach ensures that our new graduates are well-prepared for successful careers at Nevada Gold Mines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate engineering plans, sequences, dumping priorities, etc. to operations and other stakeholders on site and ensure plans are carried out safely and efficiently
- Assist in end of month reporting for leach pad deliveries as well as other necessary regulatory reporting
- Work closely with the mine operations team to execute on designs and plans safely and efficiently
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related degree required
- Zero (0) to One (1) years’ experience Open Pit mining preferred
- Experience using Vulcan, Qpit, AutoCAD, Xeras, Deswik, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Excellent safety record with the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
- Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time required
- Ability to cross-train within the mining engineering group required
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Engineering
Match your degree to the SOC code
PERM filings list a specific Standard Occupational Classification code tied to your role. If your foreign engineering degree doesn't align with that SOC code, USCIS may flag the I-140. Request a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to U.S. equivalents before applications begin.
Filter employers by active PERM filings
Target companies that have certified PERM applications for engineering roles in the past two years. DOL disclosure data shows which employers regularly sponsor and which treat green card cases as exceptions. Use Migrate Mate to search sponsoring employers by engineering discipline and location.
Negotiate green card timing before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer starts PERM during your first year or waits until H-1B visa renewal. Delays past year three push your priority date further out, especially for EB-3. Get the sponsorship timeline in writing as part of your offer discussion.
Understand the prevailing wage before your PERM is filed
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your specific engineering title and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offered salary falls below that wage level, your PERM will be denied. Review the wage determination with your employer before the application is submitted.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Engineering employers sponsoring foreign nationals must be enrolled in E-Verify before hiring. Confirming enrollment early tells you whether the company has the compliance infrastructure to run a PERM case and eventually file your adjustment of status without administrative delays.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
For EB-2 engineering roles, the O*NET occupation profile documents that a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline is the standard requirement. Reference the relevant O*NET job zone and education data when your employer's immigration counsel builds the PERM job description.
Green Card Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
Which engineering roles qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
EB-2 covers engineering positions requiring a master's degree or higher, or a bachelor's degree with at least five years of progressive experience that DOL accepts as equivalent. EB-3 covers professional engineering roles that require a bachelor's degree as a standard requirement. Most mid-level software, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering positions qualify under EB-3, while senior research or principal engineering roles with advanced degree requirements typically qualify under EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for engineering professionals?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 85,000 new slots per year and subject to annual lottery selection. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable but conditional work authorization, and there's no lottery risk once your employer completes the labor certification process.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for an engineering role?
PERM labor certification currently runs 18 to 24 months at DOL, followed by I-140 petition processing at USCIS, which takes six to eight months under standard processing. After I-140 approval, your wait for an available visa number depends on your country of birth and whether the EB-2 or EB-3 category is backlogged. Applicants born in countries without per-country backlogs can often complete adjustment of status within three to four years of starting the process.
Can I search specifically for engineering employers who sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter engineering job listings by employers with active PERM and I-140 sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already run the process rather than those who may consider it. This is more reliable than asking during a cold application whether a company sponsors, since many engineering employers only sponsor for specific roles or seniority levels.
What happens to my green card case if I change engineering jobs mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM case is abandoned and your new employer must start the process from the beginning. After I-140 approval and once your priority date is within 180 days of becoming current, federal law allows you to port your priority date to a new employer in a same or similar engineering role without restarting the full PERM process.