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Civil Engineer roles in infrastructure, transportation, and construction qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is required. Many large public agencies and private contractors sponsor H-1B workers, and project-based roles with multi-year timelines give employers a clear incentive to file.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re seeking a Jr. Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development.
This role will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates.
You will work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
- Review and validate change orders.
- Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
- Attend project meetings as required.
Please Note - we're seeking candidates within the Western region of the United States. You'll be assigned to the closest Jacobs office nearest where you live to enable you to work from this office 2 days a week.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
- Cost estimating experience with transit stations e.g. At-Grade Stations, Elevated/Aerial Stations, and Underground (Cut & Cover).
- Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
- At least 5-9 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction Alternative delivery procurement experience.
- Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $135,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $135,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 22, 2023. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re seeking a Jr. Heavy Civil/Transit Cost Estimator with estimating experience ranging in size from $5M-$10B to support our projects and clients across the country. The types of projects include heavy civil, highway, bridge, transit, rail, airports, and urban development.
This role will review design documents, proposals, specifications, drawings, attend design development meetings and assess the risk and cost impacts required to develop the estimates.
You will work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you prepare estimates by reviewing and comprehending scope documents, developing project work breakdown structures, calculating complete scope of work take-offs, assist contracts staff with statements of work for subcontractors and vendors, apply construction means and methods, calculate indirect field and owner’s costs, and meeting necessary deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop capital cost estimates for transportation/transit projects.
- Review and validate change orders.
- Maintain organized and detailed files, project records and logs.
- Attend project meetings as required.
Please Note - we're seeking candidates within the Western region of the United States. You'll be assigned to the closest Jacobs office nearest where you live to enable you to work from this office 2 days a week.
Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Progressive and successful cost estimating experience in transportation projects.
- Cost estimating experience with transit stations e.g. At-Grade Stations, Elevated/Aerial Stations, and Underground (Cut & Cover).
- Proficient use of MS Office products, HCSS (HeavyBid) estimating software and BlueBeam.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors' degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
- At least 5-9 years of estimating and construction experience related to heavy civil construction Alternative delivery procurement experience.
- Understanding of the relationship between cost, risk and schedule.
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $135,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $135,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 22, 2023. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes civil engineering petitions when your degree field doesn't directly match the role. A structural engineering degree supporting a geotechnical position can trigger an RFE, so prepare a credential evaluation before you start applying.
Target contractors with federal project portfolios
Firms holding federal infrastructure contracts often have established H-1B filing processes and dedicated immigration counsel. Search DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate to identify which civil engineering employers have active H-1B filing history by role and location.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for civil engineers in your metro area before negotiating your offer.
Ask employers about PE licensure and cap-exempt status
Some civil engineering roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the annual lottery. If you hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license, ask whether the employer has affiliations that enable cap-exempt petitions.
File for premium processing on project-start deadlines
Civil engineering roles tied to project kickoff dates can't afford a six-month standard processing window. Confirm your employer will request premium processing through USCIS, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision for time-sensitive project assignments.
Clarify worksite changes before your I-129 is filed
Civil engineers frequently rotate across job sites, and each new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area may require a new LCA. Confirm with your employer how they handle multi-site LCA compliance before your H-1B petition is submitted to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Civil Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a civil engineering role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, civil engineering roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is specific to the role, so positions requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face additional scrutiny and may receive a Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for civil engineers?
Private engineering and construction firms, transportation authorities, environmental consultancies, and public works agencies all sponsor H-1B visas for civil engineers. Employers with long-term infrastructure projects have stronger incentives to sponsor because project timelines exceed the duration of OPT. You can search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for civil engineering roles on Migrate Mate.
How does working across multiple construction sites affect my H-1B status?
Each metropolitan statistical area where you work for more than 90 consecutive days requires a separate Labor Condition Application certified by DOL. Your employer must post LCA notices at each worksite and maintain a public access file. If your employer hasn't set up a blanket LCA or place-of-employment process for field engineers, unplanned site assignments can create compliance gaps that affect your H-1B validity.
Does holding a Professional Engineer license strengthen an H-1B petition?
A PE license supports the specialty occupation argument because state licensure bodies require a bachelor's degree in engineering as a prerequisite. USCIS treats PE licensure as evidence that the profession itself demands a specific academic background. It doesn't guarantee approval, but it directly addresses the specialty occupation requirement and reduces the likelihood of an RFE on that basis.
Can a civil engineer on H-1B work for a public agency like a city or county?
Yes, government agencies can sponsor H-1B visas, and some state and local government employers qualify as cap-exempt if they meet the nonprofit or governmental research institution criteria under USCIS rules. Standard city and county public works departments are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery. Confirm the agency's cap status with their HR or legal team before counting on a cap-exempt filing.