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Project Designer roles at U.S. architecture, engineering, and product firms regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsEngineer-in-Training (EIT) – Project Designer-Water Resources or Municipal
Location: Logan, Utah
Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire a Project Designer (Engineer-in-Training) to work in our Logan, Utah office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 23 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.
While applying technical civil engineering knowledge and skills, this engineering position will:
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of water resources and municipal projects. Project examples include master planning, hydraulic modeling, and design of pipelines, canals, pump stations, hydraulic structures, wells, small dams, storage ponds, sewers, roadways, and miscellaneous city projects.
- Develop business by building relationships with clients and assisting with preparation of proposals.
- Collaborate with clients, operators, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and contractors on project requirements and deliverables.
- Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
- Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation, monitoring equipment installation, and project reconnaissance.
- Coordinate with other staff assigned to projects including PE’s, EI’s, drafters, funding team, and construction observers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
- Engineering Intern (E.I.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam) required.
- 0-4 years of civil engineering experience with increasing responsibilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $90,000 yearly, determined by experience
Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave package
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
- Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
- The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
- J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through January 12, 2027. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – Project Designer-Water Resources or Municipal
Location: Logan, Utah
Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire a Project Designer (Engineer-in-Training) to work in our Logan, Utah office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 23 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.
While applying technical civil engineering knowledge and skills, this engineering position will:
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, and construction of a wide variety of water resources and municipal projects. Project examples include master planning, hydraulic modeling, and design of pipelines, canals, pump stations, hydraulic structures, wells, small dams, storage ponds, sewers, roadways, and miscellaneous city projects.
- Develop business by building relationships with clients and assisting with preparation of proposals.
- Collaborate with clients, operators, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and contractors on project requirements and deliverables.
- Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
- Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation, monitoring equipment installation, and project reconnaissance.
- Coordinate with other staff assigned to projects including PE’s, EI’s, drafters, funding team, and construction observers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering.
- Engineering Intern (E.I.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam) required.
- 0-4 years of civil engineering experience with increasing responsibilities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Salary Range: $72,000 – $90,000 yearly, determined by experience
Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave package
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
- Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
- The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
- J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through January 12, 2027. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Designer
Document your design portfolio for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before posting the job. Gather degree transcripts, licensed software certifications, and project credits now so your credentials match the job description your employer files with DOL.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Many Project Designer roles qualify under either category, so confirm which your employer intends to sponsor before they begin the PERM audit process.
Target firms with in-house immigration support
Architecture, engineering, and product design studios that employ 50 or more people are far more likely to have established PERM workflows. Ask during interviews whether the firm has sponsored green cards for design staff specifically, not just engineers or executives.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Designer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This surfaces firms that have already completed PERM for comparable roles, reducing the risk of starting with an employer who has never navigated the process.
Verify your job duties match SOC codes precisely
DOL assigns Standard Occupational Classification codes to every PERM application. Project Designer roles can fall under Architecture, Industrial Design, or Engineering depending on duties. Misalignment between your actual work and the filed SOC code is a common source of PERM audit triggers.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone currently takes many months before your employer can file the I-140. Build that timeline into your offer negotiation so neither you nor your employer is caught off guard by processing delays once sponsorship begins.
Green Card Project Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Designer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Designer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as architecture, industrial design, or engineering. If the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 may apply instead. Your employer determines the category when they draft the PERM job description, so the exact classification depends on how your role's minimum qualifications are written.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Project Designers?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed in increments, subject to an annual lottery. A PERM-based green card is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China, and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together take significantly longer than an H-1B approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Compile your degree transcripts, any professional licenses such as an architectural license or engineering credential, a portfolio of named projects with your specific role documented, and employment verification letters from previous positions. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps or inconsistencies in your credential record can slow the labor certification stage.
How can I find Project Designer jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Designer openings filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying cold to firms that have never completed a PERM filing. Focusing your search this way narrows your list to employers who already understand the process and have the infrastructure to see it through.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a different visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Your employer can file with DOL while you hold H-1B, O-1 visa, or another status, and you can remain in the U.S. and work throughout the process as long as your current status remains valid. USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition separately after DOL certifies the PERM application.