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Transportation Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your immigration status to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa. State DOTs, engineering consulting firms, and municipal agencies regularly sponsor foreign professionals with civil engineering or transportation planning backgrounds.
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Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
ROLE
Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner helps ensure customer orders are routed and shipped accurately and on time. This role works closely with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Order Management, customers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and maintain continuous product flow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage outbound shipping and routing activities for assigned customer accounts.
- Partner with Inbound Transportation and Order Management to identify orders that may be eligible for pre-routing and help reduce the risk of cancellations.
- Monitor available orders and create shipments using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Schedule customer and carrier pickup appointments and follow up to support on-time pickups.
- Monitor email and customer routing portals for routing requests, approvals, and updates.
- Follow customer-specific routing requirements to help minimize chargebacks and shipping issues.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for customer orders, routing instructions, and shipments.
- Communicate daily shipping schedules, priorities, and at-risk orders to Distribution Center Operations leadership.
- Prepare and organize required shipping paperwork and maintain appropriate files.
- Maintain and update work instructions detailing shipping requirements for assigned customer accounts.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, Operations, Transportation, and Order Management.
- Partner with internal and external teams to resolve carrier capacity, routing, and service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and transportation processes.
- Coordinate with Distribution Center Operations to support continuous daily product flow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a distribution center, transportation, logistics, or customer service environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
- PKMS and AS400 experience is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an office/cubicle environment within a Distribution Center and regularly partners with Distribution Center Operations.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
ROLE
Transportation Planner
The Transportation Planner helps ensure customer orders are routed and shipped accurately and on time. This role works closely with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Order Management, customers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, resolve issues, and maintain continuous product flow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage outbound shipping and routing activities for assigned customer accounts.
- Partner with Inbound Transportation and Order Management to identify orders that may be eligible for pre-routing and help reduce the risk of cancellations.
- Monitor available orders and create shipments using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Schedule customer and carrier pickup appointments and follow up to support on-time pickups.
- Monitor email and customer routing portals for routing requests, approvals, and updates.
- Follow customer-specific routing requirements to help minimize chargebacks and shipping issues.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for customer orders, routing instructions, and shipments.
- Communicate daily shipping schedules, priorities, and at-risk orders to Distribution Center Operations leadership.
- Prepare and organize required shipping paperwork and maintain appropriate files.
- Maintain and update work instructions detailing shipping requirements for assigned customer accounts.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, Operations, Transportation, and Order Management.
- Partner with internal and external teams to resolve carrier capacity, routing, and service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency and transportation processes.
- Coordinate with Distribution Center Operations to support continuous daily product flow.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a distribution center, transportation, logistics, or customer service environment preferred.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively across multiple teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
- PKMS and AS400 experience is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an office/cubicle environment within a Distribution Center and regularly partners with Distribution Center Operations.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Transportation Engineer
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and project portfolios before applying. PERM requires your employer to prove your role demands a specific degree, so having credentials that match the posted job description prevents delays at the DOL stage.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
State DOTs, federal contractors, and large engineering consultancies file PERM applications regularly. Searching DOL disclosure data through Migrate Mate filters sponsoring Transportation Engineer employers by role and location, saving weeks of manual research.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent in civil or transportation engineering. If you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-3 is the practical route. Clarify which category your employer intends to file under before the job offer is finalized.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage obligations
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for Transportation Engineers in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level your employer plans to certify, and flag any gap before the PERM application is submitted.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, typically six months from start to DOL filing. Understanding where your employer is in that process tells you how much of your own timeline is already consumed before I-140 can even be filed.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled before the offer
Federal transportation contracts increasingly require E-Verify enrollment. If your role involves federal highway or infrastructure work, confirm your employer is enrolled before accepting, since unenrolled employers on federal contracts can lose their contracts mid-sponsorship.
Green Card Transportation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Transportation Engineer roles typically qualify for both categories depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. Your employer chooses the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Transportation Engineers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization tied to a specific employer. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green cards for most countries outside India and China face no meaningful annual cap wait, and EB-2 backlogs are shorter for rest-of-world applicants. The tradeoff is a longer total process, often 18 to 36 months from PERM filing to approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this role?
Your employer must conduct a mandatory recruitment process, advertise the Transportation Engineer position publicly, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available. DOL then reviews the application, which can take six to twelve months or longer depending on audit risk. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS establishing your immigrant visa preference category and priority date.
How do I find Transportation Engineer employers who sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Transportation Engineer job listings by employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history. State transportation agencies, federal contractors, and large consulting firms like those handling highway or rail infrastructure projects are the most consistent sponsors. Targeting employers who have filed previously reduces the risk of a sponsorship promise that never materializes.
Does a Professional Engineer license affect my green card eligibility?
A PE license strengthens your PERM case by reinforcing the specialty occupation argument, but it isn't required for EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility on its own. USCIS evaluates your degree field and the job's degree requirements rather than licensure. That said, roles requiring a PE for the position itself create a stronger specialty occupation argument, which can reduce Request for Evidence risk at the I-140 stage.