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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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Get Access To All JobsCrusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About the Role:
Crusoe is seeking a motivated Construction Project Specialist to support our growing portfolio of data center development and tenant improvement projects. This role is ideal for early-career construction professionals who are eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a generalist, you'll have the opportunity to work across both base building and tenant improvement scopes, gaining experience across the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure deployment.
What You'll Be Working On:
- Assist in managing daily activities across active construction sites, including scheduling, site coordination, documentation, and vendor oversight
- Support senior Construction Managers with project tracking, contractor communications, RFI logs, and submittal reviews
- Monitor construction progress and help identify risks, delays, or quality concerns, escalating to project leadership as needed
- Interface with internal stakeholders (engineering, procurement, operations) and external partners (GCs, vendors, consultants)
- Participate in site walks, inspections, and punch-list generation
- Support budgeting and cost tracking efforts, including reviewing invoices and change orders
- Help maintain accurate records, drawings, closeout documentation, and as-builts
- Ensure safety practices and site protocols are followed in accordance with Crusoe’s standards
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- 2–5 years of relevant construction experience, ideally with exposure to both tenant improvement and ground-up work
- Familiarity with core construction processes including scheduling, procurement, and documentation
- Comfortable reading construction drawings and interpreting specifications
- Experience working with general contractors and trade partners
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Bonus Points
- Experience in data center, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About the Role:
Crusoe is seeking a motivated Construction Project Specialist to support our growing portfolio of data center development and tenant improvement projects. This role is ideal for early-career construction professionals who are eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a generalist, you'll have the opportunity to work across both base building and tenant improvement scopes, gaining experience across the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure deployment.
What You'll Be Working On:
- Assist in managing daily activities across active construction sites, including scheduling, site coordination, documentation, and vendor oversight
- Support senior Construction Managers with project tracking, contractor communications, RFI logs, and submittal reviews
- Monitor construction progress and help identify risks, delays, or quality concerns, escalating to project leadership as needed
- Interface with internal stakeholders (engineering, procurement, operations) and external partners (GCs, vendors, consultants)
- Participate in site walks, inspections, and punch-list generation
- Support budgeting and cost tracking efforts, including reviewing invoices and change orders
- Help maintain accurate records, drawings, closeout documentation, and as-builts
- Ensure safety practices and site protocols are followed in accordance with Crusoe’s standards
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- 2–5 years of relevant construction experience, ideally with exposure to both tenant improvement and ground-up work
- Familiarity with core construction processes including scheduling, procurement, and documentation
- Comfortable reading construction drawings and interpreting specifications
- Experience working with general contractors and trade partners
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Bonus Points
- Experience in data center, industrial, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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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.