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Engineering Design Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this title must certify a prevailing wage through DOL's Labor Condition Application process before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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INTRODUCTION
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage the design efforts on industrial projects such as Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Centers, and other Advanced Manufacturing projects.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast, organize, monitor, and report on project design development and production delivery;
- Execute and enforce the project execution plan;
- Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client;
- Collaborate with project team to ensure design and production resources are assigned to meet the project's overall cost, quality, schedule and forecast commitments are current;
- Point of contact for internal design related issues; support the project manager for external project communications with the client;
- Perform inter-disciplinary quality, coordination, and space management reviews with project teams;
- Address project following protocol and procedure to reach the best solution;
- Work with client/owner contractor relationships, budget, code and jurisdictional requirements;
- Offer onsite assistance in constructions observation;
- Network to build relationships with new clients and return clients;
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Science and Technology projects including data center, mission critical and semiconductor preferred;
- The ability to work on all project sizes including large projects valued at $30MM plus;
- Expertise in constructions administrative processes;
- Detail oriented and organized with proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously;
- Effective in coordinating with contractors, architectural teams and consultants;
- Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary groups;
- Experience with mentoring junior staff;
- Effective at problem solving while leading by example;
- Working knowledge of building components, process, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A degree in engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited university;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred;
- Professional Engineering or Architect License preferred;
- 5+ years of experience in architecture and engineering consulting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
ABOUT STANTEC
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin
ORGANIZATION
4010 Buildings-US ACQ PSP Austin BE-Austin TX
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
New Position
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
01/12/2025 07:12:48
REQ ID
1003262
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Design Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to engineering design management. A mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather job posting evidence showing the role requires your specific discipline.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering Design Manager openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. LCA history confirms the employer understands the H-1B process and has certified prevailing wages for your occupation before.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Engineering Design Manager wages vary significantly by metro area, and your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level tied to your actual duties and supervision responsibilities.
Distinguish your role from general management in petition documents
Engineering Design Manager petitions face RFEs when officers view the role as generic management rather than specialty occupation work. Work with your employer to document specific engineering design deliverables, technical judgment requirements, and degree-specific duties that go beyond people management.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
H-1B employment requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. For Engineering Design Manager roles in defense, aerospace, or government contracting sectors, E-Verify participation is often mandated separately by federal contract requirements, so verify enrollment status during the offer stage, not after.
Plan your cap-gap window around project timelines
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to H-1B, the 60-day grace period and cap-gap rules affect when you can start. Engineering design programs often have milestone-driven project schedules, so coordinate your status transition dates with your employer's engineering delivery calendar.
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Does an Engineering Design Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the position demands theoretical and practical application of engineering knowledge. Roles focused primarily on budget management or personnel supervision without technical engineering duties are more likely to face a specialty occupation challenge during adjudication.
How do I find Engineering Design Manager jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters Engineering Design Manager openings by verified employer H-1B filing history. This lets you identify companies that have already navigated the LCA and petition process for comparable roles, reducing the risk of pursuing employers who are unfamiliar with or unwilling to cover sponsorship costs.
What level of experience do H-1B employers typically expect for Engineering Design Manager roles?
Most Engineering Design Manager positions require several years of hands-on engineering work before moving into a management capacity. For H-1B purposes, experience can satisfy educational gaps under the three-for-one rule, where three years of specialized work substitutes for one year of a bachelor's degree. O*NET classifies this occupation in a higher job zone, reflecting its complexity.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B and continue working as an Engineering Design Manager?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers as long as your new employer files a transfer petition before your current authorized stay expires and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Engineering Design Manager roles generally satisfy the same classification requirement when the core duties remain technical and managerial in engineering contexts.
What documentation does an employer need to file an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer must first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL confirming the prevailing wage for Engineering Design Manager in your work location. Then USCIS requires Form I-129, a detailed job description showing specialty occupation requirements, your academic credentials, and any evaluation of foreign degrees if your engineering qualification was earned outside the U.S.
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