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Construction Engineer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Many large general contractors, engineering firms, and infrastructure developers file H-1B petitions annually. The 85,000-cap lottery runs each April for October 1 start dates.
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Job Summary
The Associate Field Construction Engineer supports the successful completion of construction projects and will work onsite at one of our client locations. This role will assist in materials selection and vendor design and detail review to ensure project specifications are met. This role will support construction sequencing and logistics coordination to facilitate successful project execution. This position will assist with startup and commissioning activities and participate in design-build coordination meetings. Work is performed under supervision within defined guidelines. Candidates should be local to Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate basic engineering related aspects of construction projects
- Assist in materials selection to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Support vendor design and detail review to verify accuracy and quality
- Participate in construction sequencing to facilitate smooth project execution
- Help with logistics coordination to manage the flow of resources and materials
- Perform basic design optimization and value engineering tasks
- Assist in startup and commissioning activities
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and guidelines
- Basic knowledge and understanding in vendor design review
- Strong understanding of materials selection, logistics coordination, and construction sequencing
- An understanding of vendor design details, design optimization, and value engineering
- Basic knowledge in project management techniques
Experience
Typically requires minimum of 2 years of construction engineering, project management or related experience related field or equivalent experience is required.
Education
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering or a related field is required.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location C: $93,000 - $127,000
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Construction Engineer petitions when the degree field doesn't directly match the role. A civil or structural engineering degree is the cleanest fit. Construction management degrees have been approved but face more RFEs, so gather documentation showing technical coursework overlap.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Construction Engineer roles. Firms with recent LCA history already understand the H-1B process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified filing activity.
Flag PE licensure requirements before accepting offers
Some Construction Engineer roles require a Professional Engineer license for the H-1B specialty occupation argument to hold. Confirm whether the offered position mandates PE licensure and, if so, whether your home-country credentials qualify for NCEES comity review before USCIS filing begins.
Align your prevailing wage tier to the actual job duties
DOL assigns Construction Engineer wages across four levels based on complexity and supervision. Employers sometimes underprice the role at Level 1 to reduce wage obligations, which can trigger RFEs if your duties clearly reflect Level 2 or 3 work. Review your job description against OFLC Wage Search wage tiers.
Negotiate a premium processing clause into your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months, which creates project staffing gaps on active construction timelines. Ask your employer to commit to USCIS premium processing in writing before signing. This guarantees a 15-business-day decision window and protects both sides if a project start date is firm.
Account for the October 1 cap-subject start date constraint
Cap-subject H-1B approvals don't allow work until October 1, regardless of when USCIS approves the petition. If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your EAD expiration date doesn't fall before October 1 and that cap-gap protection covers any gap period under your F-1 status.
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Does a Construction Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties demand theoretical and practical application of that degree. Roles blending construction management with general supervision draw more scrutiny than positions requiring licensed engineering judgment on technical problems.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers?
General contractors, civil engineering consulting firms, infrastructure developers, and public agencies are the most common sponsors. Firms working on federal or large-scale municipal projects tend to have established immigration processes. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Construction Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and location.
Can a Construction Engineer on OPT switch to H-1B without leaving the U.S.?
Yes. Your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition during the April registration window, and if selected, you change status from F-1 OPT to H-1B effective October 1. Cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 work authorization if your OPT EAD expires between April 1 and September 30 while the petition is pending or approved.
Does a Professional Engineer license affect the H-1B petition for Construction Engineers?
It strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly. A PE license signals that a state licensing board has verified your engineering qualifications, which supports the claim that the role requires specialized degree-level knowledge. If the job description lists PE licensure as required or preferred, USCIS will weigh that heavily in determining whether the position qualifies.
What happens to H-1B status if a construction project ends before the visa period expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the project end date, during which you can remain in the U.S. and pursue a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer petition must be filed within that 60-day window. Your H-1B approval and remaining authorized period carry over to the new employer once USCIS accepts the transfer filing.
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