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Engineering Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Many large tech and manufacturing employers sponsor H-1B transfers and new petitions year-round, outside the annual lottery cap, if you're moving from another H-1B employer.
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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is the state agency that is responsible for the planning, designing, construction, maintenance, and operations of the surface transportation infrastructure and associated systems and services in New Mexico with the exception of those that are the responsibility of local entities (counties and municipalities). The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Bureau utilizes data, information, and advanced communications technologies to facilitate the safer and more efficient operations of that surface transportation infrastructure.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position exists to coordinate and oversee the Bureau's ITS planning, design, construction, implementation, integration, operations, maintenance, repair, and replacement activities. This includes activities that are internal to the Bureau as well as those with other staff, divisions, and districts within the Department and those with entities outside of the Department (other agencies and contractors). The position will have first line supervisory responsibility of three (3) Civil Engineering Technicians (Tech III, Tech II and Tech I) and oversee:
- ITS Planning: Architecture(s) development, Systems Engineering evaluation, concepts-of-operation development, feasibility analysis, constructibility study
- ITS Design: Plans, specifications, estimate, serials and contract document development
- ITS Construction: Coordination of inspection and oversight
- ITS Implementation/Integration: Coordination of equipment, sub-system, system testing and acceptance, concept validation
- ITS Operations and Maintenance: Daily QA/QC scheduling and protocol development
- ITS Repair and Replacement: Equipment, sub-system and system evaluations, prioritizing projects and maintenance activities
- Representation of Bureau on various committees: MPO ITS Committees, Broadband Committees, American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committees
The primary responsibilities of this position will include:
- Ensuring ITS operational programs are in compliance with all associated and relevant federal regulations (i.e., 23CFR§940 - ITS Systems Engineering and Architecture Requirements and 23CFR§511 - Real Time Systems Operations Monitoring and Reporting Requirements);
- Ensuring ITS operational programs are in compliance with all associated and relevant state regulations (i.e., New Mexico One-Call '811');
- Ensuring the Bureau's GIS program effectively tracks and monitors
- ITS asset inventory,
- ITS maintenance, repair and replacement activities,
- ITS subsurface infrastructure management,
- ITS map layers accurately reflect to roadway network;
- Ensuring the web-based advanced traveler information system (NMRoads) program is fully operational and reporting information that is accurate, complete and timely.
- Ensuring staff has all of the needed tools, training, and resources to support the effective delivery of all of the fore-mentioned programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
- Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
- Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Charles Remkes, 505-490-3308 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is the state agency that is responsible for the planning, designing, construction, maintenance, and operations of the surface transportation infrastructure and associated systems and services in New Mexico with the exception of those that are the responsibility of local entities (counties and municipalities). The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Bureau utilizes data, information, and advanced communications technologies to facilitate the safer and more efficient operations of that surface transportation infrastructure.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position exists to coordinate and oversee the Bureau's ITS planning, design, construction, implementation, integration, operations, maintenance, repair, and replacement activities. This includes activities that are internal to the Bureau as well as those with other staff, divisions, and districts within the Department and those with entities outside of the Department (other agencies and contractors). The position will have first line supervisory responsibility of three (3) Civil Engineering Technicians (Tech III, Tech II and Tech I) and oversee:
- ITS Planning: Architecture(s) development, Systems Engineering evaluation, concepts-of-operation development, feasibility analysis, constructibility study
- ITS Design: Plans, specifications, estimate, serials and contract document development
- ITS Construction: Coordination of inspection and oversight
- ITS Implementation/Integration: Coordination of equipment, sub-system, system testing and acceptance, concept validation
- ITS Operations and Maintenance: Daily QA/QC scheduling and protocol development
- ITS Repair and Replacement: Equipment, sub-system and system evaluations, prioritizing projects and maintenance activities
- Representation of Bureau on various committees: MPO ITS Committees, Broadband Committees, American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committees
The primary responsibilities of this position will include:
- Ensuring ITS operational programs are in compliance with all associated and relevant federal regulations (i.e., 23CFR§940 - ITS Systems Engineering and Architecture Requirements and 23CFR§511 - Real Time Systems Operations Monitoring and Reporting Requirements);
- Ensuring ITS operational programs are in compliance with all associated and relevant state regulations (i.e., New Mexico One-Call '811');
- Ensuring the Bureau's GIS program effectively tracks and monitors
- ITS asset inventory,
- ITS maintenance, repair and replacement activities,
- ITS subsurface infrastructure management,
- ITS map layers accurately reflect to roadway network;
- Ensuring the web-based advanced traveler information system (NMRoads) program is fully operational and reporting information that is accurate, complete and timely.
- Ensuring staff has all of the needed tools, training, and resources to support the effective delivery of all of the fore-mentioned programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
- Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
- Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Charles Remkes, 505-490-3308 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Engineering Manager must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Review the O*NET occupation profile for this title and confirm your job description references technical engineering knowledge, not general business management, before your employer files.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the lottery entirely. If you're open to higher-ed or research-sector roles, these employers can file any time of year.
Request an employer's LCA history before accepting
Before signing an offer, ask whether the employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Engineering Manager roles previously. Use Migrate Mate to search verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation, so you're not the first sponsored hire in a role category.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier matches your level
DOL assigns four wage levels to each LCA. Engineering Manager at Level I is routinely flagged for misclassification by USCIS. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer lands at Level II or III before your employer certifies the LCA.
Negotiate H-1B transfer timing around your I-94
When switching employers on H-1B portability, you can start work as soon as your new employer files the transfer petition, not after approval. Time your last day carefully: you have a 60-day grace period after your current role ends if the new petition isn't filed yet.
Prepare a technical scope document for RFE defense
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence on Engineering Manager petitions, questioning whether the role requires a specific degree. Draft a detailed job duties breakdown that connects each responsibility to a specific engineering discipline before your employer submits Form I-129.
H-1B Visa Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering or technical field. USCIS scrutinizes Engineering Manager petitions closely because the title can imply general management duties. Your employer's job description needs to tie each responsibility to a specific engineering discipline, not just team oversight or budget management, to withstand adjudication.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Manager positions?
Large technology companies, aerospace and defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and industrial engineering firms file the most LCAs for Engineering Manager roles. These employers have established immigration programs and dedicated HR processes for H-1B sponsorship. You can search employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Engineering Manager role without waiting for a new cap slot?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained lawful status. You don't re-enter the lottery. USCIS will adjudicate the transfer petition, and your new employer must certify a fresh LCA for the specific Engineering Manager role and location.
What documentation should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for an Engineering Manager role?
You'll need academic transcripts confirming a degree in a relevant engineering field, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed employment verification letter from previous employers listing your engineering responsibilities. Your current employer provides the certified LCA, Form I-129, and a support letter connecting the Engineering Manager duties specifically to your degree field.
How does a promotion to Engineering Manager affect my existing H-1B status?
A material change in job duties, such as moving from individual contributor to Engineering Manager, typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the promotion takes effect. The amended petition needs a new certified LCA reflecting the updated title, prevailing wage level, and job description. Filing after the promotion has already occurred can create compliance exposure for both you and your employer.