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Civil Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related technical field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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As a Senior Civil Designer with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Monroeville, PA office, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with multi-disciplined project teams to create detailed and accurate designs that support our clients' projects. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive experience and expertise in civil design, with a strong focus on utilizing Civil3D for various design applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and oversee detailed civil design plans, including grading and earthwork, erosion and sedimentation control, layout, stormwater, and utility
- Work with sketches and little verbal or written directions to produce design plans
- Perform self-reviews of completed work to identify and correct obvious errors before issuing the product for review by others
- Review work produced by less-experienced staff and provide constructive feedback
- Offer value-oriented suggestions on project plan production and designs to enhance quality
- Assist with general office functions such as printing drawings, deliveries, and copying
- Help raise the base level of technical competency in software and plan presentation on project teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical associate degree or certificate; or high school diploma with equivalent on-the-job experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field is a plus
- 7+ years of experience
- Proficiency in Autodesk Civil3D, with a minimum of 7 years of experience using the design tools in Civil3D in production
- In-depth understanding of construction-level drawings associated with Civil work
- Ability to read and understand engineering reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficient in Bluebeam or other PDF mark-up and review software
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting personal and team deadlines
- Leadership skills to mentor and guide less-experienced staff and help raise levels of technical competency across teams
- Knowledge of additional Civil design programs is a plus
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
Overview:
As a Senior Civil Designer with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Monroeville, PA office, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with multi-disciplined project teams to create detailed and accurate designs that support our clients' projects. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive experience and expertise in civil design, with a strong focus on utilizing Civil3D for various design applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and oversee detailed civil design plans, including grading and earthwork, erosion and sedimentation control, layout, stormwater, and utility
- Work with sketches and little verbal or written directions to produce design plans
- Perform self-reviews of completed work to identify and correct obvious errors before issuing the product for review by others
- Review work produced by less-experienced staff and provide constructive feedback
- Offer value-oriented suggestions on project plan production and designs to enhance quality
- Assist with general office functions such as printing drawings, deliveries, and copying
- Help raise the base level of technical competency in software and plan presentation on project teams
QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical associate degree or certificate; or high school diploma with equivalent on-the-job experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field is a plus
- 7+ years of experience
- Proficiency in Autodesk Civil3D, with a minimum of 7 years of experience using the design tools in Civil3D in production
- In-depth understanding of construction-level drawings associated with Civil work
- Ability to read and understand engineering reports
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficient in Bluebeam or other PDF mark-up and review software
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting personal and team deadlines
- Leadership skills to mentor and guide less-experienced staff and help raise levels of technical competency across teams
- Knowledge of additional Civil design programs is a plus
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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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.