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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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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri or Illinois to lead roadway engineering design projects of varying size and complexity throughout the region. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong skills in project leadership, technical oversight, client coordination, and strategic planning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and play a key role in advancing our roadway design practice. Lochmueller Group is a multi-state engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, the candidate will:
- Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity
- Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects
- Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks
- Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design
- Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development
- Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives
- Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects
- Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications
- Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations
- Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians
- Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures
- Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience
- Perform other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
- Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Valid driver’s license
Project & Leadership Expectations:
- Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs
- Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work
- Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor
- Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions
- Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What We Offer:
- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted in accordance with the qualifications and professional experience of the successful candidate.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri or Illinois to lead roadway engineering design projects of varying size and complexity throughout the region. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong skills in project leadership, technical oversight, client coordination, and strategic planning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and play a key role in advancing our roadway design practice. Lochmueller Group is a multi-state engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, the candidate will:
- Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity
- Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects
- Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks
- Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design
- Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development
- Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives
- Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects
- Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications
- Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations
- Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians
- Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures
- Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience
- Perform other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
- Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Valid driver’s license
Project & Leadership Expectations:
- Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs
- Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work
- Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor
- Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions
- Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What We Offer:
- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted in accordance with the qualifications and professional experience of the successful candidate.
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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.