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Highway Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Civil infrastructure and transportation departments are active sponsors, making this a strong pathway to permanent residency for foreign engineering professionals.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HDR is seeking a Highway Roadway Engineer in our Durango or Grand Junction offices to design, pursue, lead design tasks and project teams.
The primary duties of the Highway Roadway Engineer are to serve in a technical role while growing project management and marketing skills. The assigned projects and roles, which will be completed under the direction of a Project Manager, could range from rural and urban street, highway, and multimodal design to transit planning and design for municipal, state, and/or federal clients. The transportation engineer will also oversee the work of CAD Designers and other engineers and EITs. The duties of this position include preparing detailed engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, permitting, and designs for roadways, urban streets, highways, multimodal design, and transit related projects. Project involvement will range from feasibility and alternatives analysis to final design and through field and office construction support. Experience should include urban street and multimodal design, transit planning and design, highway interchange layout, intersection design, traffic management tools, transportation planning, alternatives analysis, and conceptual design. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-disciplinary coordination between survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, grading, drainage, traffic, lighting, urban design, and utilities. The candidate will also assume some project management duties and will have opportunities for client interaction through project meetings as well as marketing opportunities.
In the role of Highway/Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
- Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs
- Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
- Participate in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
- Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
- MS Office knowledge
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $73,549.00 - $105,070.00
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Grand Junction
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango
INDUSTRY
Highway + Road
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Sep 10, 2026
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
We believe construction services are more than project delivery; they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HDR is seeking a Highway Roadway Engineer in our Durango or Grand Junction offices to design, pursue, lead design tasks and project teams.
The primary duties of the Highway Roadway Engineer are to serve in a technical role while growing project management and marketing skills. The assigned projects and roles, which will be completed under the direction of a Project Manager, could range from rural and urban street, highway, and multimodal design to transit planning and design for municipal, state, and/or federal clients. The transportation engineer will also oversee the work of CAD Designers and other engineers and EITs. The duties of this position include preparing detailed engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, permitting, and designs for roadways, urban streets, highways, multimodal design, and transit related projects. Project involvement will range from feasibility and alternatives analysis to final design and through field and office construction support. Experience should include urban street and multimodal design, transit planning and design, highway interchange layout, intersection design, traffic management tools, transportation planning, alternatives analysis, and conceptual design. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-disciplinary coordination between survey, right-of-way, geotechnical, grading, drainage, traffic, lighting, urban design, and utilities. The candidate will also assume some project management duties and will have opportunities for client interaction through project meetings as well as marketing opportunities.
In the role of Highway/Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
- Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs
- Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
- Participate in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
- Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
- MS Office knowledge
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $73,549.00 - $105,070.00
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Grand Junction
Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango
INDUSTRY
Highway + Road
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
JOB POSTING
Sep 10, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Highway Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to advertise the exact role and minimum qualifications. Make sure your degree, transcripts, and licensure documents reflect the specific education requirements stated in the job description before the recruitment window opens.
Target public-sector and infrastructure-funded employers
State DOTs, county transportation agencies, and large civil engineering firms receiving federal highway funding frequently sponsor green cards because their workforce demand is long-term and project pipelines justify the multi-year sponsorship commitment.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your Highway Engineer SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, or DOL will deny the PERM application.
Use Migrate Mate to find active PERM-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed green card filing history for engineering roles. This filters out firms that talk about sponsorship but have no track record, saving you months of outreach.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when PERM is certified, you can file I-140 and I-485 simultaneously, cutting years off your green card timeline. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer letter.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 with your employer early
EB-2 requires a position demanding an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. The category your employer files under affects your priority date and wait time, so clarify this during offer negotiation, not after.
Green Card Highway Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Highway Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Highway Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship because they typically require a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent, such as senior design or project management positions, may qualify for EB-2. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel determines the category based on the minimum requirements written into the job description, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Highway Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary, capped work visa requiring annual lottery selection, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is a permanent residency pathway with no annual numerical cap at the petition level. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years from labor certification to I-140 approval, but the outcome is permanent status. For nationals from most countries except India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the wait after I-140 approval is minimal.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Highway Engineer employer?
The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign documented to DOL standards, proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. This includes posting job ads in specific formats and locations over a defined window. The position's minimum requirements must be legitimate business needs, not tailored to your background. DOL audits are common in engineering categories, so thorough documentation of recruitment steps matters significantly.
How can I find Highway Engineer employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate aggregates DOL PERM filing data so you can search by job title and see which employers have a verified history of sponsoring green cards for engineering roles. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, who may not know whether their firm has completed a PERM filing before. Filtering by employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 filings in civil and transportation engineering narrows your list to organizations with proven sponsorship infrastructure.
Can a professional engineering license affect my EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility?
A Professional Engineer license does not substitute for the degree requirement in PERM, but it can strengthen an EB-2 advanced-degree petition if the role is written to require licensure alongside the degree. For EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petitions, a PE license combined with a record of infrastructure project contributions can support the national interest argument without requiring employer sponsorship. USCIS evaluates the totality of your credentials against the petition category your employer or you select.