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Construction Project Engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Roles span general contractors, ENR 400 firms, and infrastructure developers. The annual H-1B cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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We are seeking a Field Engineer for our Transportation-Construction Management team in the Austin, TX area.
The Field Engineer will help manage the field inspection of roadway and bridge transportation projects, prepare and submit progress and final estimates, check engineering calculations, interpret contract documents, draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners, and oversee contractors to ensure projects are built within reasonable plan and specification conformity.
This position will work on road and bridge projects for transportation owners, including the Texas Department of Transportation. You will work as part of a project-specific team and be part of a larger and growing Texas Transportation-Construction Management organization of more than 100 construction professionals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with major road or bridge construction
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames
- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods
- Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
- Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience using CADD software, preferably MicroStation, and experience with Highway Design and Work Zone Traffic Control Plans
- Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contract delivery methods
- OSHA 10 hour
BENEFITS:
- Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Certification and Licensure Support
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Pet Insurance
- Cellphone Stipend
- Company Vehicle
- And much more!
LI-KZ1
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.
THE TEAM:
While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.
THE COMPANY:
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking a Field Engineer for our Transportation-Construction Management team in the Austin, TX area.
The Field Engineer will help manage the field inspection of roadway and bridge transportation projects, prepare and submit progress and final estimates, check engineering calculations, interpret contract documents, draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners, and oversee contractors to ensure projects are built within reasonable plan and specification conformity.
This position will work on road and bridge projects for transportation owners, including the Texas Department of Transportation. You will work as part of a project-specific team and be part of a larger and growing Texas Transportation-Construction Management organization of more than 100 construction professionals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with major road or bridge construction
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames
- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods
- Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
- Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience using CADD software, preferably MicroStation, and experience with Highway Design and Work Zone Traffic Control Plans
- Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contract delivery methods
- OSHA 10 hour
BENEFITS:
- Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Certification and Licensure Support
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Pet Insurance
- Cellphone Stipend
- Company Vehicle
- And much more!
LI-KZ1
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.
THE TEAM:
While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.
THE COMPANY:
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to construction project engineering. A civil, structural, or construction management degree satisfies this. An unrelated degree paired with years of field experience may trigger an RFE, so confirm the match before applying.
Target ENR-ranked firms with LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for construction engineering roles. Firms with consistent LCA history for your occupation code are already set up to sponsor, which cuts your onboarding time significantly.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and work location. Look up the wage level for your occupation and county using the OFLC Wage Search before any salary discussion so you can negotiate within a compliant range.
Ask about project-site H-1B compliance early
Construction Project Engineers often rotate across job sites. Each new work location may require an amended LCA if it falls outside the approved metropolitan statistical area. Raise this with your prospective employer during the offer stage, not after your I-129 is filed.
Register in February for the April H-1B cap
USCIS opens H-1B lottery registration each February for the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on OPT, your employer must submit your registration before the March deadline. Missing this window means waiting a full year for the next lottery cycle.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT bridging
If you're extending OPT while waiting for H-1B approval, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and your role must appear on the STEM-designated degree list. Confirm both before signing an offer letter to avoid a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Construction Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Project Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Construction Project Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Your employer's offer letter and the job description must specify that a degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement, not merely preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Project Engineers?
Large general contractors, infrastructure developers, engineering and design-build firms, and public-sector construction agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified DOL LCA filing history for construction engineering occupations, so you can identify which companies have sponsored roles matching your background.
How does working across multiple construction sites affect my H-1B status?
Each work location outside your approved metropolitan statistical area may require your employer to file an amended LCA and potentially an amended I-129 petition. Construction roles with frequent site rotation are one of the more common sources of H-1B compliance issues. Confirm your employer's process for handling multi-site assignments before you accept an offer.
Can a construction firm sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, but timing is critical. Your employer must submit your H-1B lottery registration in February. If selected, your H-1B takes effect October 1, and your OPT must remain valid through that transition. If you hold a STEM-eligible degree, a 24-month STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap if your employer is E-Verify enrolled.
What occupation code does USCIS use to classify Construction Project Engineers?
Construction Project Engineers typically fall under SOC code 17-2051 (Civil Engineers) or 11-9021 (Construction Managers), depending on how the role is defined in the job description. The O*NET profile for each code outlines the typical duties and degree requirements USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Your employer's LCA must cite the correct SOC code for your actual duties.