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Roadway Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the civil engineering SOC classification, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. Employers in transportation infrastructure, state DOTs, and federal contractors regularly file LCAs and sponsor H-1B petitions for these positions.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
STV is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer / Project Manager to help shape the future of transportation across Virginia. Based in our Richmond office, this role offers the chance to take on meaningful projects, work with a collaborative and driven team, and make a visible impact on infrastructure that serves communities every day.
You’ll join a close‑knit, team‑oriented roadway practice that’s experiencing sustained growth thanks to a strong backlog of work with VDOT, transit agencies, and local municipalities. STV is a well‑established, stable firm with a strong reputation for delivering award‑winning transportation projects and we’re excited to keep building on that success with the right leader.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence, project leadership, and client engagement. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex roadway projects, mentoring younger engineers, and helping grow our Virginia practice through strong relationships and high‑quality work.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage roadway design projects, including complex assignments such as bus rapid transit systems
- Serve as Project Manager or Roadway Task Lead, guiding projects from concept through delivery
- Act as Engineer of Record, signing and sealing roadway design plans and design exceptions
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, drainage, structures, utilities, ROW, environmental) to deliver coordinated solutions
- Provide quality control and ensure designs meet VDOT and AASHTO standards
- Partner with senior leadership on budgets, schedules, proposals, and project delivery plans
- Actively engage with clients by running meetings, maintaining trusted relationships, and identifying opportunities for future work
- Mentor and develop junior staff, helping shape the next generation of roadway engineers
- Support business development through technical proposals and client pursuits
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability across project teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred, not required)
- Virginia PE license (required)
- 10+ years of progressive roadway and highway design experience, including VDOT projects
- Proven experience delivering highways, local roads, interchanges, and related infrastructure
- Familiarity with VDOT and AASHTO design standards
- Hands‑on experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance scope, schedule, and budget
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Local experience in the Richmond area is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- The chance to work on high‑profile transportation projects that make a difference
- A leadership role within a growing, respected roadway practice
- Long‑term career growth with a firm that values integrity, partnership, and optimism
- The ability to influence technical direction, mentor others, and build client relationships
- A supportive, team‑driven culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded
COMPENSATION RANGE
$124,726.29 - $142,544.33
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
INTRODUCTION
STV is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer / Project Manager to help shape the future of transportation across Virginia. Based in our Richmond office, this role offers the chance to take on meaningful projects, work with a collaborative and driven team, and make a visible impact on infrastructure that serves communities every day.
You’ll join a close‑knit, team‑oriented roadway practice that’s experiencing sustained growth thanks to a strong backlog of work with VDOT, transit agencies, and local municipalities. STV is a well‑established, stable firm with a strong reputation for delivering award‑winning transportation projects and we’re excited to keep building on that success with the right leader.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence, project leadership, and client engagement. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex roadway projects, mentoring younger engineers, and helping grow our Virginia practice through strong relationships and high‑quality work.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage roadway design projects, including complex assignments such as bus rapid transit systems
- Serve as Project Manager or Roadway Task Lead, guiding projects from concept through delivery
- Act as Engineer of Record, signing and sealing roadway design plans and design exceptions
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, drainage, structures, utilities, ROW, environmental) to deliver coordinated solutions
- Provide quality control and ensure designs meet VDOT and AASHTO standards
- Partner with senior leadership on budgets, schedules, proposals, and project delivery plans
- Actively engage with clients by running meetings, maintaining trusted relationships, and identifying opportunities for future work
- Mentor and develop junior staff, helping shape the next generation of roadway engineers
- Support business development through technical proposals and client pursuits
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability across project teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred, not required)
- Virginia PE license (required)
- 10+ years of progressive roadway and highway design experience, including VDOT projects
- Proven experience delivering highways, local roads, interchanges, and related infrastructure
- Familiarity with VDOT and AASHTO design standards
- Hands‑on experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance scope, schedule, and budget
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Local experience in the Richmond area is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- The chance to work on high‑profile transportation projects that make a difference
- A leadership role within a growing, respected roadway practice
- Long‑term career growth with a firm that values integrity, partnership, and optimism
- The ability to influence technical direction, mentor others, and build client relationships
- A supportive, team‑driven culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded
COMPENSATION RANGE
$124,726.29 - $142,544.33
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match?
We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Roadway Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to roadway engineering duties. A civil, transportation, or structural engineering degree satisfies this. A general business or unrelated STEM degree will trigger an RFE, so confirm alignment before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs under civil engineering SOC codes. State DOTs, federal highway contractors, and transportation consultancies like HNTB, Kimley-Horn, and AECOM file regularly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsors
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by occupation code, so you can identify roadway engineering sponsors without manually downloading raw DOL disclosure files.
Confirm your role qualifies at prevailing wage Level I or higher
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer. Your offered salary must meet the applicable prevailing wage level; falling below Level I is a filing blocker your employer cannot work around.
Ask employers about PE licensure and H-1B timing
Some state roadway engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, which takes years to obtain. Clarify with your prospective employer whether PE licensure is required at hire or after, since licensure requirements affect how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation.
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Find Roadway Engineer JobsRoadway Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Roadway Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Roadway Engineer positions fall under civil engineering SOC codes, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Your employer will document this in the H-1B petition using the job description, required qualifications, and your credentials. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create complications, so verify the job posting language before proceeding.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Roadway Engineer positions?
State departments of transportation, federal highway contractors, and large transportation engineering consultancies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for roadway engineering roles. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data filtered to civil engineering occupation codes. Migrate Mate organizes this data by employer and role so you can search verified H-1B sponsors directly without downloading raw government files.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Roadway Engineer H-1B offers?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific roadway engineering title and work location. Prevailing wages vary significantly by metropolitan area and experience level. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer, since your employer cannot legally pay below the certified wage once the LCA is filed.
Can a Professional Engineer license affect my H-1B petition as a Roadway Engineer?
It can, in both directions. Holding a PE license strengthens your specialty occupation argument because licensure demonstrates the role requires advanced professional knowledge. However, if your employer requires a PE at hire and you don't yet hold one, USCIS may scrutinize whether the position genuinely requires a bachelor's-level specialty. Clarify PE requirements with your employer before the petition is filed and document your degree qualifications thoroughly.
What happens to my H-1B status if my roadway engineering project ends before my petition expires?
If your employer terminates your employment before your H-1B expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can seek a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or prepare to depart. A new sponsoring employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, which lets you start working for the new employer once the transfer is filed, not after approval. Notify your employer early if project timelines are uncertain so you can plan accordingly.
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