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Technical Advisor jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Because these roles demand specialized technical knowledge, employers must document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, making your credentials and documentation central to a successful PERM filing.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HDR is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to join our highly collaborative team in East Lansing on a full-time basis. The primary duty of the Senior Technical Advisor is to assist project managers and lead designers in efforts related to developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects across the country. The Sr. Technical Advisor will have an emphasis on technical expertise, industry leadership, risk management, and the ability to advise project teams across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases. Projects may involve potable water, wastewater, storm water, dams/levees, water supply and pumped storage structures. Position will be based in Michigan, East Lansing office location.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 20 years of experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Extensive experience in project execution
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard design software.
- Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
- 20+ years of experience in tunnel planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation for transportation, water, wastewater, hydropower, utility, or mining projects.
- Demonstrated expertise with conventional tunneling methods, including drill-and-blast, SEM/NATM, sequential excavation, and ground improvement techniques.
- Extensive experience with mechanized tunneling systems, including EPB, slurry, hard rock, and mixed-face tunnel boring machines (TBMs).
- Experience developing Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs), Geotechnical Data Reports (GDRs), tunneling risk assessments, and differing site conditions evaluations.
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor during project pursuits, proposal development, strategic planning, and technical quality reviews.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Lansing
Other Locations: United States-Michigan, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids
INDUSTRY
Water
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines
Job Posting
Nov 6, 2026
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
INTRODUCTION
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HDR is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to join our highly collaborative team in East Lansing on a full-time basis. The primary duty of the Senior Technical Advisor is to assist project managers and lead designers in efforts related to developing design calculations and documents for infrastructure projects across the country. The Sr. Technical Advisor will have an emphasis on technical expertise, industry leadership, risk management, and the ability to advise project teams across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases. Projects may involve potable water, wastewater, storm water, dams/levees, water supply and pumped storage structures. Position will be based in Michigan, East Lansing office location.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 20 years of experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Extensive experience in project execution
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard design software.
- Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
- 20+ years of experience in tunnel planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation for transportation, water, wastewater, hydropower, utility, or mining projects.
- Demonstrated expertise with conventional tunneling methods, including drill-and-blast, SEM/NATM, sequential excavation, and ground improvement techniques.
- Extensive experience with mechanized tunneling systems, including EPB, slurry, hard rock, and mixed-face tunnel boring machines (TBMs).
- Experience developing Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs), Geotechnical Data Reports (GDRs), tunneling risk assessments, and differing site conditions evaluations.
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor during project pursuits, proposal development, strategic planning, and technical quality reviews.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Lansing
Other Locations: United States-Michigan, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids
INDUSTRY
Water
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
Business Class: Pump Stations and Pipelines
Job Posting
Nov 6, 2026
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Technical Advisor
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
If your Technical Advisor role requires specialized knowledge rather than just a bachelor's degree, document progressive experience carefully. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals or candidates with a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, so gap-free employment records strengthen your petition significantly.
Verify your prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Technical Advisor roles in your target city before negotiations. PERM certification requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that level, and a shortfall forces your employer to restart the filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified green card sponsorship history for technical roles. Employers who have completed PERM filings before understand the recruitment-test requirements, reducing delays caused by inexperienced HR teams learning the process from scratch.
Prepare a detailed O*NET-aligned job description
Your employer's PERM application must describe your Technical Advisor duties using language consistent with the O*NET occupation profile for the role. Vague or overly customized job descriptions invite DOL audits, so work with your employer early to draft precise, defensible duty statements.
Understand the recruitment-test timeline before your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a formal recruitment test, including job postings and documentation of applicant outreach, before filing PERM. This process typically takes several months, so negotiate a start date that gives your employer sufficient runway without rushing the mandatory advertising period.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from zero.
Green Card Technical Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Technical Advisor roles?
Most Technical Advisor positions qualify under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials and the role's requirements. EB-2 applies if the job requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Technical Advisor roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring a lottery and periodic renewal, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing an I-140 with USCIS, making it more document-intensive but ultimately permanent.
How long does the PERM process take for Technical Advisor positions?
PERM processing times vary based on DOL workload and whether your application is selected for audit. The mandatory recruitment-test period alone takes several months before filing. Nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can also face significant priority-date backlogs after PERM is certified and the I-140 is approved, so starting the process early matters.
Where can I find Technical Advisor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for technical roles, searchable by location and occupation. Because many employers sponsor green cards without advertising it prominently in job postings, searching a platform built around sponsorship history gives you a more reliable starting point than general job boards.
Can I switch employers after my Technical Advisor green card case is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Separately, once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and retain your original priority date, protecting your position in the backlog queue.