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Principal Designer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a temporary status.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
Operating under detailed instructions and review the purpose of this position is to provide the essential technical knowledge and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. The purpose of this position is to work on design and perform 3D layout of complex scope and may serve as Design Area Lead.
- Conduct review of model using 3D review platform and create 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity
- Apply project drawing standards to design drawings and 3D layout
- Prepare 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of advanced complexity
- Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
- Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
- Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in technical field of study, or; A combination of education and directly related experience equal to fifteen (15) years*; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
- Practical field experience
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $95,500.00 - $176,500.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
Operating under detailed instructions and review the purpose of this position is to provide the essential technical knowledge and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. The purpose of this position is to work on design and perform 3D layout of complex scope and may serve as Design Area Lead.
- Conduct review of model using 3D review platform and create 3D models of moderate to advanced complexity
- Apply project drawing standards to design drawings and 3D layout
- Prepare 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings of advanced complexity
- Review drawings and vendor equipment documentation of advanced complexity within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
- Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
- Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in technical field of study, or; A combination of education and directly related experience equal to fifteen (15) years*; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
- Practical field experience
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $95,500.00 - $176,500.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Principal Designer
Document your specialized design credentials early
Gather portfolio evidence that demonstrates advanced UX research, systems design, or cross-functional leadership. PERM requires your employer to verify you meet the minimum requirements for the role, so a clearly documented credential package speeds that process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search PERM disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have sponsored Principal Designer or senior UX roles before. Prior filings signal an established internal process, which shortens your onboarding-to-petition timeline significantly.
Find green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Principal Designer jobs by employers who actively sponsor employment-based green cards, so you're not wasting applications on companies that only offer H-1B or no sponsorship at all.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask whether the company will begin PERM filing within a defined window after your start date. Design roles sometimes shift scope after hire, and a delayed PERM can reset your priority date if the job duties change materially.
Confirm the job description matches your O*NET profile
DOL cross-references PERM applications against O*NET occupation data for Principal Designer and related design titles. Mismatches between listed duties and the standard occupational definition are a common reason for PERM audit or denial.
Understand how your birth country affects EB-2 versus EB-3 timing
If you were born in India or China, EB-2 backlogs can run years longer than EB-3 for certain priority dates. Filing under EB-3 first and later upgrading to EB-2 through a concurrent I-140 is a strategy worth exploring with your immigration counsel.
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Find Principal Designer JobsPrincipal Designer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Principal Designer roles typically qualify under both categories. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when you hold a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive experience in design. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a related field such as graphic design, human-computer interaction, or a comparable discipline. Your employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Principal Designer?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable but uncertain status. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often nine to eighteen months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but the outcome is permanent and not lottery-dependent.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a design role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Principal Designer position before DOL will certify the PERM application. This includes posting the role, reviewing applicants, and documenting results. The job duties and minimum requirements listed in the PERM must match what you actually do, so employers and candidates should align on the job description before filing begins.
How can I find Principal Designer jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Principal Designer roles filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already run PERM processes for design talent. This matters because many job postings don't mention sponsorship status, and cold-applying to companies with no prior PERM history in design often leads to a dead end during offer negotiations.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers regularly file PERM and I-140 while you're working on H-1B, and an approved I-140 protects your priority date even if you change employers later. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days, you can move to a same-or-similar role without losing your place in the green card queue.
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