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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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Office Location: Fort Collins, CO
Build More Than Infrastructure—Build Communities
Position Overview: At J-U-B Engineers, we don’t just design pipelines, pumps, and treatment systems—we design the backbone of thriving communities. Our purpose is simple and powerful:
Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.
If you’re a Professional Engineer who wants to solve real-world challenges, lead meaningful projects, and see your work improve lives across the region—you’ll feel right at home here.
As a key member of our Water/Wastewater Group, you will get to make an impact every day. Some of the key things you will do are:
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering impactful water and wastewater solutions
- Design systems including conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment infrastructure
- Take projects from concept through construction, working side-by-side with clients, agencies, and contractors
- Drive project scope, budgets, and technical excellence
- Mentor and develop junior engineers—helping shape the next generation
- Build trusted relationships and contribute to business development efforts
Who You Are: You’re more than a credential, you’re a collaborator, a problem-solver, and a leader.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 5+ years of experience
- Background in municipal water/wastewater planning, design, and construction
- Comfortable leading teams and communicating with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
- Passionate about delivering quality work and exceptional client service
- Driven to mentor others and grow your career
What Sets J-U-B Apart
- Employee-owned firm with a clear path to true ownership (not an ESOP)
- A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas matter
- Opportunities to support projects and teams across 20+ offices in 7 states
- Work/life balance centered on a 40-hour work week, allowing time to enjoy the active, outdoors lifestyle that the West offers
- Structured mentoring, coaching, leadership support, and career development
- Meaningful projects that directly improve public health and regional growth
- You’ll join a team of experts in system planning, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure design, all working together to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting solutions.
Compensation & Benefits: We believe great work deserves great rewards:
- Competitive Salary: $100,000 to $150,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through October 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
At J-U-B, you’ll do more than advance your career—you’ll make a difference in the communities where people live, work, and thrive.
J-U-B Engineers Where your work flows into something bigger.
Professional Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
Office Location: Fort Collins, CO
Build More Than Infrastructure—Build Communities
Position Overview: At J-U-B Engineers, we don’t just design pipelines, pumps, and treatment systems—we design the backbone of thriving communities. Our purpose is simple and powerful:
Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.
If you’re a Professional Engineer who wants to solve real-world challenges, lead meaningful projects, and see your work improve lives across the region—you’ll feel right at home here.
As a key member of our Water/Wastewater Group, you will get to make an impact every day. Some of the key things you will do are:
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering impactful water and wastewater solutions
- Design systems including conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment infrastructure
- Take projects from concept through construction, working side-by-side with clients, agencies, and contractors
- Drive project scope, budgets, and technical excellence
- Mentor and develop junior engineers—helping shape the next generation
- Build trusted relationships and contribute to business development efforts
Who You Are: You’re more than a credential, you’re a collaborator, a problem-solver, and a leader.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 5+ years of experience
- Background in municipal water/wastewater planning, design, and construction
- Comfortable leading teams and communicating with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
- Passionate about delivering quality work and exceptional client service
- Driven to mentor others and grow your career
What Sets J-U-B Apart
- Employee-owned firm with a clear path to true ownership (not an ESOP)
- A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas matter
- Opportunities to support projects and teams across 20+ offices in 7 states
- Work/life balance centered on a 40-hour work week, allowing time to enjoy the active, outdoors lifestyle that the West offers
- Structured mentoring, coaching, leadership support, and career development
- Meaningful projects that directly improve public health and regional growth
- You’ll join a team of experts in system planning, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure design, all working together to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting solutions.
Compensation & Benefits: We believe great work deserves great rewards:
- Competitive Salary: $100,000 to $150,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through October 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
At J-U-B, you’ll do more than advance your career—you’ll make a difference in the communities where people live, work, and thrive.
J-U-B Engineers Where your work flows into something bigger.
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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.