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Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Civil-Site Development Engineer III to join our growing team in Mobile, Alabama. In this role, you will support the planning, design, permitting, and execution of civil-site development projects for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure clients.
Working under general supervision, you will perform engineering analyses, develop design solutions, prepare technical documents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept through construction. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required.
Licensure
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification may be considered if PE licensure can be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
Experience
- 4 to 6 years of relevant civil-site engineering experience preferred.
- Industrial site development experience is highly preferred.
- Candidates with commercial, municipal, government, or infrastructure project experience will also be considered.
- Experience with state and local land development permitting is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, and design documents for civil-site development projects.
- Design and support grading, drainage, stormwater management, roadway, utility, and land development improvements.
- Prepare technical reports and permit applications for clients and regulatory agencies.
- Develop conceptual site layouts and assist with feasibility studies and cost estimates.
- Create and review construction plans, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Perform field investigations, site visits, tie-in verification, and construction support activities.
- Conduct zoning, land development, and regulatory code research.
- Review engineering calculations and design work completed by other engineers for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and identify scope changes.
- Review contractor and vendor submittals for conformance with project requirements.
- Support project planning efforts, including estimating engineering hours, scheduling activities, and monitoring project progress.
- Assist with mentoring junior engineers and coordinating small project teams to maintain alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Apply Hargrove's engineering and drafting standards throughout all phases of project development.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to site development, drainage, utilities, and land development projects.
- Knowledge and application of industry standards and codes, including AASHTO, ASTM, AWWA, AREMA, NRCS, NFPA, and related design standards.
- Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and municipal land development regulations.
- Experience with stormwater modeling and analysis software such as:
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
- ICPR
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D required.
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, teammates, and cross-functional project teams.
- Experience working within virtual and multi-office project teams.
- Leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and guide small project teams.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Civil-Site Development Engineer III
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Civil-Site Development Engineer III to join our growing team in Mobile, Alabama. In this role, you will support the planning, design, permitting, and execution of civil-site development projects for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure clients.
Working under general supervision, you will perform engineering analyses, develop design solutions, prepare technical documents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept through construction. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required.
Licensure
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification may be considered if PE licensure can be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
Experience
- 4 to 6 years of relevant civil-site engineering experience preferred.
- Industrial site development experience is highly preferred.
- Candidates with commercial, municipal, government, or infrastructure project experience will also be considered.
- Experience with state and local land development permitting is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, and design documents for civil-site development projects.
- Design and support grading, drainage, stormwater management, roadway, utility, and land development improvements.
- Prepare technical reports and permit applications for clients and regulatory agencies.
- Develop conceptual site layouts and assist with feasibility studies and cost estimates.
- Create and review construction plans, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Perform field investigations, site visits, tie-in verification, and construction support activities.
- Conduct zoning, land development, and regulatory code research.
- Review engineering calculations and design work completed by other engineers for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and identify scope changes.
- Review contractor and vendor submittals for conformance with project requirements.
- Support project planning efforts, including estimating engineering hours, scheduling activities, and monitoring project progress.
- Assist with mentoring junior engineers and coordinating small project teams to maintain alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Apply Hargrove's engineering and drafting standards throughout all phases of project development.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to site development, drainage, utilities, and land development projects.
- Knowledge and application of industry standards and codes, including AASHTO, ASTM, AWWA, AREMA, NRCS, NFPA, and related design standards.
- Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and municipal land development regulations.
- Experience with stormwater modeling and analysis software such as:
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
- ICPR
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D required.
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, teammates, and cross-functional project teams.
- Experience working within virtual and multi-office project teams.
- Leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and guide small project teams.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Site Civil Engineer
Get your credentials evaluation done early
If your civil engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you apply. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements, and an unrecognized degree can stall the entire labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Site Civil Engineer employers who have filed PERM applications in your target metro area. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time on companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident.
Align your experience to EB-2 or EB-3 categories
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive civil engineering experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with two or more years of field experience. Know which category your credentials support before the offer stage.
Understand what PERM recruitment means for your offer
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, advertising the role at the prevailing wage determined through OFLC Wage Search. If their posted salary falls below that wage, the certification will be denied regardless of your qualifications.
Verify your O*NET job zone before accepting an offer
Site Civil Engineer falls under O*NET job zone four, which supports the specialty occupation and degree-match arguments central to EB-2 eligibility. Confirm the employer's job description maps to this classification so your I-140 petition isn't vulnerable to a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. Nationals from India and China face long backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, so check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to monitor movement.
Green Card Site Civil Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Site Civil Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Site Civil Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. EB-2 is available if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive civil engineering experience. The employer's job description must clearly match the category's requirements before PERM is filed with the Department of Labor.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a civil engineering role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There's no lottery, but there are per-country numerical limits that can create long priority-date backlogs for applicants from high-demand countries like India. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with its own separate process.
What is the PERM labor certification process, and how does it affect a job offer?
PERM is a Department of Labor process your employer must complete before filing an I-140 petition. It includes a prevailing wage determination through OFLC Wage Search and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Your employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage for your position and location, and the job description in the PERM filing must match what you'll actually do.
How do I find Site Civil Engineer employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for civil engineering roles. Many firms sponsor H-1B but have never filed a PERM application, so it's worth confirming actual employment-based green card sponsorship history before investing time in an application process that may never lead to permanent residence.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, you can change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved, which protects your place in the per-country backlog queue.