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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 294446
- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
- Work Location: Reston, VA
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
Job Summary:
This role will support design development of Civil Site engineering designs by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other civil designers/engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Originate and check Civil Site deliverables of moderate complexity, including drawings and 3-D models for earthwork/site design.
- Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
- Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
- Work with Civil/Structural supervisors to plan, budget and schedule drawing and 3-D model deliverables within the discipline.
- Participate in project design/model reviews.
- Participate in constructability reviews.
- Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
- Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate designers and drafters.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS degree in a related field with 8-10 years of related design experience or AA/AS degree with 11 years of related design experience. In lieu of a degree, 12-14 years of related design experience.
- This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications
- Advance experience in the use of AutoCAD and Civil3D.
- Work experience should emphasize Civil Site design of heavy industrial type facilities.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiar with the provisions of AASHTHO, ASTM, ACI, ASTM, FHWA, MUTCD and WBDG UFC codes. Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques.
- Familiar with the methods of procurement and control of bulk materials.
- Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other disciplines associated with Facilities Design.
- Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of Civil Site systems of moderate complexity.
- Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
- Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
- Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
- Ability to issue clear and concise direction to subordinate designers and drafters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the sitework, earthwork, roadway, and drainage for Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
- AA in civil engineering or engineering technology.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher or working knowledge of other process improvement programs.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
Requisition ID: 294446
- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
- Work Location: Reston, VA
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
Job Summary:
This role will support design development of Civil Site engineering designs by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other civil designers/engineers and technical disciplines in a team environment. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Originate and check Civil Site deliverables of moderate complexity, including drawings and 3-D models for earthwork/site design.
- Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
- Report design quantities compared to estimated quantities.
- Work with Civil/Structural supervisors to plan, budget and schedule drawing and 3-D model deliverables within the discipline.
- Participate in project design/model reviews.
- Participate in constructability reviews.
- Review and coordinate technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction.
- Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate designers and drafters.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS degree in a related field with 8-10 years of related design experience or AA/AS degree with 11 years of related design experience. In lieu of a degree, 12-14 years of related design experience.
- This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Minimum Qualifications
- Advance experience in the use of AutoCAD and Civil3D.
- Work experience should emphasize Civil Site design of heavy industrial type facilities.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiar with the provisions of AASHTHO, ASTM, ACI, ASTM, FHWA, MUTCD and WBDG UFC codes. Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques.
- Familiar with the methods of procurement and control of bulk materials.
- Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other disciplines associated with Facilities Design.
- Ability to independently execute the detailed design drawings of Civil Site systems of moderate complexity.
- Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
- Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
- Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
- Ability to issue clear and concise direction to subordinate designers and drafters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the sitework, earthwork, roadway, and drainage for Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment.
- AA in civil engineering or engineering technology.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher or working knowledge of other process improvement programs.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Designer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to civil design work. A degree in civil, structural, or environmental engineering typically qualifies. A general technology or unrelated science degree may trigger an RFE, so confirm the match before applying.
Check employer LCA filings for your occupation
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under civil engineering or drafting occupation codes. This shows which companies have recent, active H-1B sponsorship history for roles like yours, not just vague hiring intent.
Target firms with E-Verify enrollment and project backlogs
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, and infrastructure project pipelines signal multi-year staffing demand. Civil design shops with active DOT, municipal, or utility contracts are more likely to sponsor because they need consistent technical headcount across a project lifecycle.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your Civil Designer job search on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B filing history in civil and design occupations. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that haven't sponsored before and don't plan to start.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can evaluate whether the offer is LCA-compliant from the start.
Align your start date with the H-1B cap filing window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer after the lottery, your earliest work start date is the following October. Negotiate a contingent start date or a pre-October role that qualifies for cap-exempt status if your employer is eligible.
H-1B Visa Civil Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Civil Designer roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a closely related technical field. USCIS evaluates the specific duties in the job description, so your employer's LCA and petition must clearly show that a specialized degree is a minimum requirement for the position, not just preferred.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Designer positions?
Engineering and infrastructure firms with active public works, transportation, or utility contracts are the most consistent sponsors. These include civil engineering consultancies, municipal contractors, and design-build firms with long project timelines. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing history in civil and design occupations directly on Migrate Mate to identify who is actively sponsoring right now.
What occupation codes does DOL use for Civil Designer roles on the LCA?
DOL classifies Civil Designer roles under occupation codes such as Civil Engineers or Drafters, depending on the specific duties. Your employer selects the code when filing the LCA, and it determines your prevailing wage requirement. You can verify how your role is classified by checking O*NET for the occupation profile and cross-referencing with the OFLC Wage Search for the applicable wage level.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT working as a Civil Designer?
Yes. If you're on OPT, your employer can file a cap-subject H-1B petition during the April registration window. If your OPT expires before October 1, you may be eligible for cap-gap protection under USCIS rules, which extends your work authorization through September 30 if your petition is selected and timely filed. Confirm your OPT end date and petition timeline with your employer early.
What should I look for in a Civil Designer job offer to confirm it's H-1B-ready?
Confirm that the employer is willing to file the LCA with DOL before your start date and has used USCIS to petition for H-1B workers before. The job description must explicitly require a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field. Ask whether the role is full-time and whether the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search.