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Professional Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering. Employers filing H-1B petitions for PE roles must certify prevailing wages through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition. State licensure requirements add a layer most applicants don't anticipate.
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Location: Idaho Falls or Pocatello, ID
At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.
We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Project Manager or Program Manager to join our Transportation Services Group (TSG). This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving organization that provides transportation engineering services to our clients throughout Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Wyoming. This position will focus on project delivery, client relationships, and business development. This position will report to the South Idaho Regional Lead within the TSG and be located in our Idaho Falls or Pocatello ID office; J-U-B is supportive of alternative work arrangements to offer flexibility needed on a case-by-case basis. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
- Lead marketing/business development activities for transportation engineering pursuits.
- Develop and manage scopes of work, schedules, contracts, and design budgets for projects.
- Lead the development of proposals and interviews for potential projects.
- Work closely with technical staff assigned to projects including drafters, EIT’s, and project engineers.
- Manage, through collaboration with project engineers, the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure designs for transportation related projects that include local roadway jurisdictions (federal and non-federal aid) and DOT projects.
- This position is a key person in the TSG, leading the development of market share, successful delivery of projects for our clients, and helping to grow and mentor staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent and a current Idaho PE license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of starting).
- 15 years or more of Transportation Engineering experience.
- 10+ years of licensure as a Professional Engineer.
- History working on projects with local public agencies, ITD, ODOT, UDOT, WSDOT, CDOT is desired.
- Strong client-facing abilities through in person meetings and online communication platforms.
- Experience with business development through successful proposals, captures, and client relationships.
- Ability to work in a team setting and to manage project deliverables.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $130,000 – $165,000 annually, depending on experience
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through September 9, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
Professional Engineer – Transportation Project Manager or Program Manager
Location: Idaho Falls or Pocatello, ID
At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.
We are looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Project Manager or Program Manager to join our Transportation Services Group (TSG). This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving organization that provides transportation engineering services to our clients throughout Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Wyoming. This position will focus on project delivery, client relationships, and business development. This position will report to the South Idaho Regional Lead within the TSG and be located in our Idaho Falls or Pocatello ID office; J-U-B is supportive of alternative work arrangements to offer flexibility needed on a case-by-case basis. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
- Lead marketing/business development activities for transportation engineering pursuits.
- Develop and manage scopes of work, schedules, contracts, and design budgets for projects.
- Lead the development of proposals and interviews for potential projects.
- Work closely with technical staff assigned to projects including drafters, EIT’s, and project engineers.
- Manage, through collaboration with project engineers, the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure designs for transportation related projects that include local roadway jurisdictions (federal and non-federal aid) and DOT projects.
- This position is a key person in the TSG, leading the development of market share, successful delivery of projects for our clients, and helping to grow and mentor staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent and a current Idaho PE license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months of starting).
- 15 years or more of Transportation Engineering experience.
- 10+ years of licensure as a Professional Engineer.
- History working on projects with local public agencies, ITD, ODOT, UDOT, WSDOT, CDOT is desired.
- Strong client-facing abilities through in person meetings and online communication platforms.
- Experience with business development through successful proposals, captures, and client relationships.
- Ability to work in a team setting and to manage project deliverables.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $130,000 – $165,000 annually, depending on experience
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Coaching and Mentorship programs
- Performance bonuses for qualified employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Health club subsidy
- A collaborative, team-centered work environment
- Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service
The application window will be open through September 9, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Professional Engineer
Verify your PE license transfers across states
H-1B approval is tied to the work location on the petition. If your employer reassigns you to a new state, your PE license may not be valid there. Confirm reciprocity rules before accepting a role with multi-state project exposure.
Check LCA filings by engineering discipline
Employers file LCAs by SOC code, not job title. Look up filings under codes like 17-2051 (civil) or 17-2141 (mechanical) using the OFLC Wage Search to identify which companies actively sponsor engineers in your specific discipline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Professional Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in your engineering field. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as optional but rarely follow through.
Request cap-exempt status through research employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition skips the annual lottery entirely. Many civil and structural engineering firms partner with these institutions on public infrastructure contracts.
Align your degree to the offered engineering role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to the PE position. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a civil PE role can trigger an RFE. Ask your employer to frame the job description around your specific degree discipline.
Flag EIT credential gaps before the petition is filed
If you're still working toward full PE licensure, confirm your employer understands that Engineer-in-Training status may affect how they describe the role to USCIS. Some states require licensure as a job condition, which complicates the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Professional Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, PE roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is genuine and tied to the actual job duties. Generic engineering roles where any degree suffices can face RFEs, so the job description should specify the required field precisely.
How does state PE licensure affect my H-1B petition?
State licensure is a separate requirement from H-1B approval, but the two interact. If your role legally requires a PE license in the work state, your employer must account for that in the petition. Relocating to a new state after approval may require amending the petition and verifying your license is valid in the new location.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for engineers?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by engineering roles and SOC codes. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications under the specific engineering occupation code matching your discipline.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm still working toward PE licensure?
Yes, but only if the position doesn't legally require licensure as a condition of employment on day one. If the state mandates a PE license to perform the work, your employer needs to address that in the petition. Some employers list licensure as preferred rather than required to avoid this issue, which may affect how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch engineering employers?
You can start work for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, under H-1B portability rules. The new employer must file before your current status expires. If you're changing engineering disciplines, USCIS will re-evaluate whether your degree still directly supports the new role.