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Designer Project Manager jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of creative direction and operational delivery. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, confirming the role meets specialty occupation standards through its required design and project management credentials.
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Get Access To All JobsAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
- Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design using the current 3D software.
- Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
- Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
INDUSTRY
Building Engineering
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Building Electrical
JOB POSTING
Dec 8, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In the role of BIM Designer - Electrical Project Lead, we'll count on you to:
- Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer or other technical professional.
- Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software.
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design using the current 3D software.
- Maintain the discipline model, including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets.
- Produce discipline-specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
INDUSTRY
Building Engineering
SCHEDULE
Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS CLASS
Building Electrical
JOB POSTING
Dec 8, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Designer Project Manager
Frame your portfolio around degree-level outcomes
USCIS evaluates whether your duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Structure your portfolio to show strategic design decisions and project scope management, not just execution tasks. Roles framed around creative direction and cross-functional leadership support the specialty occupation case.
Verify prevailing wage before each application
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC codes for both design and project management to understand what wage level your hybrid role maps to before you negotiate.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified LCAs for Designer Project Manager or closely related titles. Active filing history signals that the company understands the sponsorship process and has HR infrastructure to support it, reducing your risk of delays caused by an employer filing for the first time.
Clarify worksite details before your offer letter
Each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA. If the role involves client sites, agency offices, or hybrid arrangements across locations, confirm with your employer which addresses will appear on the LCA before the petition is filed. Unlisted worksites create compliance exposure for both parties.
Prepare a degree equivalency analysis early
If your design or project management credentials come from a three-year degree or a combination of education and work experience, have a credential evaluation completed before interviews begin. USCIS accepts three years of relevant experience as equivalent to one year of formal education when substantiated correctly.
Understand the six-year status ceiling upfront
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments and capped at six years total unless you have a qualifying green card application in progress. Plan your sponsoring employer conversations around this timeline so both sides understand what immigration support looks like beyond the initial petition.
H-1B Visa Designer Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Designer Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as graphic design, industrial design, architecture, or project management. The key is that the employer's job description must tie the degree requirement to the specific duties performed. USCIS looks at whether the degree is a standard industry requirement for the role, not just a preferred qualification.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Designer Project Manager positions?
Search Migrate Mate for Designer Project Manager roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar titles, which matters because employers new to sponsorship often underestimate the DOL and USCIS requirements specific to design and project management hybrid roles.
What SOC code does a Designer Project Manager typically fall under for LCA purposes?
The LCA classification depends on how the employer weights the role's primary duties. Titles that lead with design often map to Art Directors or Graphic Designers under DOL's Standard Occupational Classification system, while project-heavy versions may map to Project Management Specialists. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for each potential classification helps you and your employer select the code that best matches your actual day-to-day responsibilities.
Can my employer use a single LCA if I work across multiple client sites?
No. DOL requires a separately certified LCA for each physical worksite location where you'll perform work. For Designer Project Managers who move between client offices, studio locations, or agency branches, your employer must file and certify an LCA for each address before work begins there. Short-term placements have narrow exceptions, but regular multi-site arrangements require multiple certified LCAs.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer restructures the role or I change teams?
Significant changes to your job duties, worksite, or employer entity may require an amended I-129 petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. If the redesigned role no longer meets the specialty occupation threshold because degree-level duties are removed, your H-1B authorization is at risk. Document any title or responsibility changes in writing and confirm with your employer whether an amended petition is required.