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Roadway Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa 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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AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL office.
Your role
Highway Engineering assignments at this level involve a variety of projects, ranging from intersection improvements to interchange reconfigurations and limited access facility widening improvements.
- Typical duties may involve, depending on service, conceptual and final design of utilities, grading, pavement and drainage, electrical diagrams or mechanical details for structures or bridges, roadway alignment, architectural details, sanitary sewer pump station, or water & sewer systems/treatment plan design, etc.
- Researches, recommends, and presents alternate design approaches based upon client request, governmental code requirements and other needs.
- Performs and supervises designs utilizing CAD.
- Coordinates, monitors and oversees design completion, permit applications, material quantities and cost estimates performed by junior designers and technicians.
- Assists junior professionals in making design decisions.
- May write specifications, feasibility studies, plans and preliminary reports.
- Organizes or directs field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts.
- May train less experienced junior professionals, designers and CAD technicians as required.
- May occasionally assist in the management of projects.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
About you
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering.
- 20+ years of experience.
- P.E. license is required.
- FDOT experience (D4 and/or D6) preferred.
- Minimum six (6) years of experience in transportation engineering.
- Must be familiar with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Policy and Procedures, including the Florida Design Manual (FDM) and FDOT Standard Plans.
- Strong interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong technical documentation and report preparation skills, knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $135,000 - $170,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL office.
Your role
Highway Engineering assignments at this level involve a variety of projects, ranging from intersection improvements to interchange reconfigurations and limited access facility widening improvements.
- Typical duties may involve, depending on service, conceptual and final design of utilities, grading, pavement and drainage, electrical diagrams or mechanical details for structures or bridges, roadway alignment, architectural details, sanitary sewer pump station, or water & sewer systems/treatment plan design, etc.
- Researches, recommends, and presents alternate design approaches based upon client request, governmental code requirements and other needs.
- Performs and supervises designs utilizing CAD.
- Coordinates, monitors and oversees design completion, permit applications, material quantities and cost estimates performed by junior designers and technicians.
- Assists junior professionals in making design decisions.
- May write specifications, feasibility studies, plans and preliminary reports.
- Organizes or directs field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts.
- May train less experienced junior professionals, designers and CAD technicians as required.
- May occasionally assist in the management of projects.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
About you
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering.
- 20+ years of experience.
- P.E. license is required.
- FDOT experience (D4 and/or D6) preferred.
- Minimum six (6) years of experience in transportation engineering.
- Must be familiar with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Policy and Procedures, including the Florida Design Manual (FDM) and FDOT Standard Plans.
- Strong interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong technical documentation and report preparation skills, knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $135,000 - $170,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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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.
File during the cap registration window each March
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date leaves enough runway; if selected, your employer files the full petition after registration. Missing the window means waiting a full year.
H-1B Visa Roadway Engineer: 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.