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Professional Engineer roles in civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying the role meets DOL prevailing wage standards. Licensed PE credentials and a relevant bachelor's or master's degree are the foundation of a strong sponsorship case.
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This is a onsite position supporting a Manpower Client in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Getting the rewards you deserve
Our compensation includes a culture that recognizes and celebrates the contribution of our colleagues in meaningful ways that support their well-being and lifestyle, including:
- Competitive base salary - with quarterly incentive
- Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability Insurance
- 20 days paid time off & 7 Paid Holidays
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT AS A MANPOWER SAFETY PROFESSIONAL:
The Safety Professional is responsible for building, leading, and managing the on-site safety program to prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. This role partners with the onsite manager, onsite supervisors, associates, and client leadership to build a culture of safety through training, auditing, incident investigation, and continuous process improvement. Acting as a trusted advisor and liaison, the Safety Professional drives effective safety practices, supports injury management and return-to-work processes, and ensures a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. The Safety Leader drives organizational impact and operational excellence by leading in four key areas: Risk Reduction & Incident Prevention, Operational Enablement, Stakeholder Partnership, and Workforce Development & Well-Being. By building a proactive, safety-first culture, leveraging data-driven insights, and ensuring practical, scalable safety programs, this role protects people, strengthens operations, and delivers measurable results for both Manpower and the client while enhancing employee experience and building trusted partnerships.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONAL:
Safety Feedback: Addresses any safety concerns with talent, ensuring a feedback loop that promotes safety and operational excellence. This regular interaction ensures that talent stays engaged and aware of expectations. Issues such as safety concerns or violations are discussed in a private location, documented, and addressed to ensure continuous improvement and a safe working environment.
Safety Reporting: Reviews any safety incidents or near-misses that occurred during the day, documenting them and collaborating with the On-Site Manager/Supervisors and Client to address any hazards. This ensures that all safety concerns are resolved, and preventive measures are in place moving forward.
Safety Program: Ensure full compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements, including maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting regulatory inspections. Oversee day-to-day execution of safety programs by conducting audits, monitoring compliance, addressing gaps, and partnering with operations to reinforce safe work practices. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance site-specific safety programs based on facility operations, equipment, machinery, and identified workplace hazards. Regularly review and update safety policies, procedures, and training materials, particularly following safety incidents, infractions, near misses, or operational changes to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance. Conduct routine warehouse floor observations to assess associate adherence to safe work practices, provide real-time coaching and feedback, identify at-risk behaviors, and promote a proactive culture of safety and accountability.
New Hire Safety Training: Lead and deliver comprehensive new hire safety orientations and hands-on training, ensuring associates understand critical policies, safe work practices, and site-specific hazards before starting work. Partner with supervisors/On Site Manager to align training with job requirements, track and verify effectiveness through assessments and observation, and continuously enhance programs using feedback, data insights, and incident learnings while maintaining accurate compliance records.
Communication: Will communicate with a variety of individuals, stakeholders, peers, and associates daily. This individual will demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively conveying information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Builds trust through clear, concise messaging and active listening, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
Leadership Focus: Serve as the designated site leadership representative in the absence of the Site Manager, ensuring continuity of operations, safety oversight, and adherence to established policies and procedures. Provide guidance to site personnel, address operational concerns, and escalate critical issues as appropriate to support uninterrupted business operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING WITH YOU
AKA candidate requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Warehousing, Production, and/or Manufacturing Environments
- Technical: Digital Literacy desktop (MS Suite, SharePoint, Outlook, Workforce Management Systems) applications
- Certifications: OSHA30 Certification (Must Obtain, company will provide access to class)
Nice to have:
- Experience: Previous experience in Safety focus roles in staffing/workforce industry, prior Supervisory or Team Lead experience
Join us! Apply Now to begin YOUR Career with Purpose!
About us
Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment. Through our expertise in talent resourcing and workforce management, we provide rapid access to a highly qualified and productive pool of candidates. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed.
ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals. Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact manpowergroup.com for assistance.
INTRODUCTION
This is a onsite position supporting a Manpower Client in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Getting the rewards you deserve
Our compensation includes a culture that recognizes and celebrates the contribution of our colleagues in meaningful ways that support their well-being and lifestyle, including:
- Competitive base salary - with quarterly incentive
- Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Disability Insurance
- 20 days paid time off & 7 Paid Holidays
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT AS A MANPOWER SAFETY PROFESSIONAL:
The Safety Professional is responsible for building, leading, and managing the on-site safety program to prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. This role partners with the onsite manager, onsite supervisors, associates, and client leadership to build a culture of safety through training, auditing, incident investigation, and continuous process improvement. Acting as a trusted advisor and liaison, the Safety Professional drives effective safety practices, supports injury management and return-to-work processes, and ensures a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. The Safety Leader drives organizational impact and operational excellence by leading in four key areas: Risk Reduction & Incident Prevention, Operational Enablement, Stakeholder Partnership, and Workforce Development & Well-Being. By building a proactive, safety-first culture, leveraging data-driven insights, and ensuring practical, scalable safety programs, this role protects people, strengthens operations, and delivers measurable results for both Manpower and the client while enhancing employee experience and building trusted partnerships.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONAL:
Safety Feedback: Addresses any safety concerns with talent, ensuring a feedback loop that promotes safety and operational excellence. This regular interaction ensures that talent stays engaged and aware of expectations. Issues such as safety concerns or violations are discussed in a private location, documented, and addressed to ensure continuous improvement and a safe working environment.
Safety Reporting: Reviews any safety incidents or near-misses that occurred during the day, documenting them and collaborating with the On-Site Manager/Supervisors and Client to address any hazards. This ensures that all safety concerns are resolved, and preventive measures are in place moving forward.
Safety Program: Ensure full compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements, including maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting regulatory inspections. Oversee day-to-day execution of safety programs by conducting audits, monitoring compliance, addressing gaps, and partnering with operations to reinforce safe work practices. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance site-specific safety programs based on facility operations, equipment, machinery, and identified workplace hazards. Regularly review and update safety policies, procedures, and training materials, particularly following safety incidents, infractions, near misses, or operational changes to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance. Conduct routine warehouse floor observations to assess associate adherence to safe work practices, provide real-time coaching and feedback, identify at-risk behaviors, and promote a proactive culture of safety and accountability.
New Hire Safety Training: Lead and deliver comprehensive new hire safety orientations and hands-on training, ensuring associates understand critical policies, safe work practices, and site-specific hazards before starting work. Partner with supervisors/On Site Manager to align training with job requirements, track and verify effectiveness through assessments and observation, and continuously enhance programs using feedback, data insights, and incident learnings while maintaining accurate compliance records.
Communication: Will communicate with a variety of individuals, stakeholders, peers, and associates daily. This individual will demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively conveying information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Builds trust through clear, concise messaging and active listening, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
Leadership Focus: Serve as the designated site leadership representative in the absence of the Site Manager, ensuring continuity of operations, safety oversight, and adherence to established policies and procedures. Provide guidance to site personnel, address operational concerns, and escalate critical issues as appropriate to support uninterrupted business operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING WITH YOU
AKA candidate requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Warehousing, Production, and/or Manufacturing Environments
- Technical: Digital Literacy desktop (MS Suite, SharePoint, Outlook, Workforce Management Systems) applications
- Certifications: OSHA30 Certification (Must Obtain, company will provide access to class)
Nice to have:
- Experience: Previous experience in Safety focus roles in staffing/workforce industry, prior Supervisory or Team Lead experience
Join us! Apply Now to begin YOUR Career with Purpose!
About us
Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment. Through our expertise in talent resourcing and workforce management, we provide rapid access to a highly qualified and productive pool of candidates. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed.
ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals. Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact manpowergroup.com for assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Professional Engineer
Get your PE license recognized early
State PE licensure is a hiring requirement for most civil, structural, and environmental roles. Confirm your foreign engineering credentials qualify for NCEES credential evaluation before applying, since PERM petitions often list licensure as a minimum requirement for the position.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Engineering firms that have filed PERM applications before are far more likely to sponsor again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Professional Engineer roles by green card sponsorship history so you're not starting the conversation from scratch.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140, and adjustment of status typically span two to four years for most nationalities.
Align your resume to the PERM job description
Your qualifications must match the minimum requirements stated in the employer's PERM application exactly. Listing experience that exceeds the stated requirements can trigger USCIS scrutiny, so coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel before finalizing the job description.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets the prevailing wage floor for your specific PE role and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this level for the PERM application to be certified, so check it before you accept any offer.
Ask about concurrent filing eligibility at the offer stage
If your priority date becomes current, you may be able to file I-140 and I-485 simultaneously, cutting months off your wait. Confirm whether your employer's legal team handles concurrent filing before signing, since not all firms manage this proactively.
Green Card Professional Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Professional Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most PE roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering. Roles requiring an advanced degree or involving research leadership can qualify for EB-2. The determining factor is the minimum educational and experience requirements the employer sets in the PERM application, not simply your individual credentials.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for engineers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery with a six-year cap. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM requires DOL labor market testing before the I-140 petition, adding roughly six to eighteen months compared to a straightforward H-1B filing.
Which engineering disciplines sponsor green cards most frequently?
Civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering firms sponsor EB-3 green cards regularly, particularly for project-based roles that are difficult to fill domestically. Electrical and mechanical engineering roles in manufacturing and infrastructure also appear frequently in PERM filings. O*NET classifies most PE roles in Job Zone 4 or 5, which supports specialty occupation and advanced-degree eligibility arguments.
How can I find Professional Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter PE job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and then asking about sponsorship mid-process. Engineering firms that have sponsored before have established relationships with immigration counsel and understand the PERM timeline, making them more predictable sponsors.
Does my country of birth affect my EB-3 green card wait time as an engineer?
Yes. Nationals of India and China face significantly longer priority date backlogs due to per-country caps under U.S. immigration law, even at the EB-3 level. For most other nationalities, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the PERM and I-140 stages determine the majority of your total wait. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly with current priority date cutoffs.