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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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INTRODUCTION
At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
Do you want to take your career to the next level with a fast-growing global company? Join GXO Logistics. As the Supervisor, Transportation, you will coordinate and handle a variety of transportation activities, as well as supervise day-to-day transportation operations and strive to meet or exceed customer expectations. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.
PAY, BENEFITS AND MORE
The annual salary range for this role is $62,560.00-78,200.00/ Year. GXO, in good faith, believes this is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This rate may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply now button at the bottom of this posting (or through the Employee Job Hub if you are a current GXO employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
WHAT YOU’LL DO ON A TYPICAL DAY:
- Act as a liaison for Transportation, Operations, carriers, vendors and customers
- Lead and supervise transportation staff, including training and evaluating employee performance
- Recommend or initiate hiring, promotions, transfers or disciplinary actions
- Perform the routing, planning, updating and/or tracking duties of orders and shipments
- Complete the analysis and resolution of carrier performance and compliance issues
- Track and trace shipments for customers to ensure on-time, accurate and satisfactory deliveries; provide updates as needed
- Investigate and resolve issues submitted by customers, carriers and/or clients; provide follow-up and reporting as required
- Correctly maintain and generate required reports; properly process, audit and file various documentation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- 2 years of transportation or supply chain experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications with the ability to create complex formulas in Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It’d be great if you also have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching and influencing employees
Physical Requirements
This job requires the ability to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 25 lbs.
- Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
- Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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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.