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Location: Idaho Falls, ID
At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. Founded in 1954, we are an employee-owned, privately held engineering firm with 23 offices across seven states. For more than 70 years, we’ve been delivering innovative solutions that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
We’re proud that 97% of employees would recommend J-U-B and 95% are satisfied with our benefits, a reflection of a culture where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow.
Why join J-U-B?
- Proudly employee-owned and privately held
- Strong, values-driven culture rooted in Integrity, Comradery, and Work/Life Balance
- Coaching and career development focused on your growth and success
- Active Young Professionals groups that foster connection, learning, and community
- A collaborative, team-centered culture where your contributions are valued and celebrated, and every employee is paired with a coach to help guide and shape their career path
We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented individual to serve as a Project Designer-EIT. This position is part of the J-U-B Transportation Services Group (TSG), which consists of over 80 full-time staff focused on surface transportation projects in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, and Wyoming. The TSG is currently managing over 200 active projects, many of which include a variety of local roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, and active transportation. Some exciting projects the local Idaho Falls staff are currently working on include Taylor Boulevard Bridge for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), West Bridge Street Bridge for the City of Blackfoot, US-30 Yellowstone to Garrett Way for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), several local bridges for the Leading Idaho Local Bridge (LILB) program, and several other notable projects throughout the Idaho region. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we'd love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
- Work with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, construction, and permitting of a wide variety of transportation projects throughout the company, primarily for local agencies and State DOTs, including projects with both local and federal aid funds.
- Operate CAD (AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer) to effectively produce alignments, models, and plans of transportation projects using current standards.
- Work in a team setting, reporting to and taking direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- Analyze engineering data and utilize sound engineering judgement to assist in producing final engineering documents including project plans, opinions of probable construction cost, construction drawings, technical specifications, studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, and preliminary engineering reports.
- Assist in business development by building relationships with clients and producing quality work.
- Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
- Coordinate with utility companies.
- Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation and project reconnaissance.
What We’re Looking For
- A collaborative engineer who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys solving complex problems
- A detail-oriented professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
- A motivated self-starter eager to grow their skills and take on increasing responsibility
- Someone with strong communication skills who can engage effectively with clients, team members, and the public
- A community-minded individual who connects with J-U-B's purpose of Helping Each Other Create Better Communities
- Someone who values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
- Certification as Engineer-in-Training (EIT) (passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam) required.
- 1–3 years of transportation engineering experience.
- Strong communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- History of working on transportation projects is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
- 1–3 years of experience working as a civil design professional.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $72,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match and up to 2% profit sharing contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan — ownership opportunities after three qualified years of service
- 100 hours of paid time off to start, with increases based on tenure
- 2 weeks of sick leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Education reimbursement
- Health club subsidy
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Career Growth & Licensure Support
At J-U-B, we don't just offer a job — we invest in your long-term career. Here's how we support your professional development:
- PE Licensure Support: Our Young Professionals (YP) group provides PE exam prep tools. A bonus is paid upon passing the PE exam, and a pay increase is given upon becoming licensed.
- Technical Development: The Transportation Services Group (TSG) hosts monthly Lunch & Learns, and J-U-B provides an extensive library of training videos covering a wide variety of topics.
- Conferences & Training: J-U-B pays for staff to attend external trainings and conferences to keep your skills current and expand your professional network.
- Professional Memberships: Paid professional organization memberships (ASCE, ITE, WTS, etc.) are provided to keep you connected to the industry.
- Formal Coaching Program: Every employee is connected with a coach who helps define and guide your career path through regular development conversations — 96% of employees are satisfied with their coaching sessions.
- Mentor Connect Program: A formal Mentor Connect program pairs you with experienced professionals outside of your office, broadening your perspective and network across the company.
- Office Mentors: Dedicated office mentors provide daily guidance and support as you navigate projects and grow in your role.
- Clearly Defined Career Paths: From EIT - Project Engineer - Project Manager and beyond, J-U-B provides a clear roadmap for advancement with defined qualifications and expectations at each level.
The application window will be open through September 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
Transportation Project Designer-EIT
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. Founded in 1954, we are an employee-owned, privately held engineering firm with 23 offices across seven states. For more than 70 years, we’ve been delivering innovative solutions that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
We’re proud that 97% of employees would recommend J-U-B and 95% are satisfied with our benefits, a reflection of a culture where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow.
Why join J-U-B?
- Proudly employee-owned and privately held
- Strong, values-driven culture rooted in Integrity, Comradery, and Work/Life Balance
- Coaching and career development focused on your growth and success
- Active Young Professionals groups that foster connection, learning, and community
- A collaborative, team-centered culture where your contributions are valued and celebrated, and every employee is paired with a coach to help guide and shape their career path
We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented individual to serve as a Project Designer-EIT. This position is part of the J-U-B Transportation Services Group (TSG), which consists of over 80 full-time staff focused on surface transportation projects in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, and Wyoming. The TSG is currently managing over 200 active projects, many of which include a variety of local roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, and active transportation. Some exciting projects the local Idaho Falls staff are currently working on include Taylor Boulevard Bridge for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), West Bridge Street Bridge for the City of Blackfoot, US-30 Yellowstone to Garrett Way for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), several local bridges for the Leading Idaho Local Bridge (LILB) program, and several other notable projects throughout the Idaho region. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we'd love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
- Work with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, construction, and permitting of a wide variety of transportation projects throughout the company, primarily for local agencies and State DOTs, including projects with both local and federal aid funds.
- Operate CAD (AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer) to effectively produce alignments, models, and plans of transportation projects using current standards.
- Work in a team setting, reporting to and taking direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- Analyze engineering data and utilize sound engineering judgement to assist in producing final engineering documents including project plans, opinions of probable construction cost, construction drawings, technical specifications, studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, and preliminary engineering reports.
- Assist in business development by building relationships with clients and producing quality work.
- Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
- Coordinate with utility companies.
- Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation and project reconnaissance.
What We’re Looking For
- A collaborative engineer who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys solving complex problems
- A detail-oriented professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
- A motivated self-starter eager to grow their skills and take on increasing responsibility
- Someone with strong communication skills who can engage effectively with clients, team members, and the public
- A community-minded individual who connects with J-U-B's purpose of Helping Each Other Create Better Communities
- Someone who values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
- Certification as Engineer-in-Training (EIT) (passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam) required.
- 1–3 years of transportation engineering experience.
- Strong communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- History of working on transportation projects is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
- 1–3 years of experience working as a civil design professional.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $72,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match and up to 2% profit sharing contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan — ownership opportunities after three qualified years of service
- 100 hours of paid time off to start, with increases based on tenure
- 2 weeks of sick leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Education reimbursement
- Health club subsidy
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Career Growth & Licensure Support
At J-U-B, we don't just offer a job — we invest in your long-term career. Here's how we support your professional development:
- PE Licensure Support: Our Young Professionals (YP) group provides PE exam prep tools. A bonus is paid upon passing the PE exam, and a pay increase is given upon becoming licensed.
- Technical Development: The Transportation Services Group (TSG) hosts monthly Lunch & Learns, and J-U-B provides an extensive library of training videos covering a wide variety of topics.
- Conferences & Training: J-U-B pays for staff to attend external trainings and conferences to keep your skills current and expand your professional network.
- Professional Memberships: Paid professional organization memberships (ASCE, ITE, WTS, etc.) are provided to keep you connected to the industry.
- Formal Coaching Program: Every employee is connected with a coach who helps define and guide your career path through regular development conversations — 96% of employees are satisfied with their coaching sessions.
- Mentor Connect Program: A formal Mentor Connect program pairs you with experienced professionals outside of your office, broadening your perspective and network across the company.
- Office Mentors: Dedicated office mentors provide daily guidance and support as you navigate projects and grow in your role.
- Clearly Defined Career Paths: From EIT - Project Engineer - Project Manager and beyond, J-U-B provides a clear roadmap for advancement with defined qualifications and expectations at each level.
The application window will be open through September 1, 2026. 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.