H-2B Visa Project Engineer Jobs
Project Engineer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available in construction, infrastructure, and seasonal development projects across the U.S. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap makes early filing critical for summer project cycles.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you tired of looking for “just another job” and ready to build a lasting career? Sperber-Construction has been a leader in creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and providing customers with exceptional service. We believe exceptional service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team! We value learning, respect, integrity, commitment, accountability, leadership, honor, courage, and results. If you have a high sense of urgency, are proactive, customer-focused, and professional and do what you say you’re going to do, we’d like to talk with you!
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Project Engineer to help with a variety of daily assignments while assisting the project team in the successful completion of several projects. Our dedicated professionals provide quality and value for our customers, profitability for our investors, and a lasting contribution to the community.
- Understand the scope of work at a granular level, e.g., where specific details, specifications or shop drawings may be located.
- Assist Project Manager with document control and data entry relative to change management in company prescribed format.
- Assure that the prime contract and all changes are executed and properly stored. Updates and generates two- and three-week outlooks with the Project Superintendent.
- Assist Project Manager with initial budget setup and budget revisions in company prescribed format.
- Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with schedule preparation and maintenance. Disseminate schedule updates to subcontractors and other relevant supply chain members. Prepare reports and information as requested.
- Assist project manager with buyouts, purchase orders, subcontractor scopes, etc. Work closely with clients, vendors, sub-contractors and employees; ensuring exceptional customer service and quality at all times.
- Granular level submittal, sample, mock-ups, and shop drawing preparation and review, both self-perform and subcontractor. Create and maintain accurate submittal log in company prescribed format. Supervise the management of material tracking (procurement).
- Granular level request for information preparation, review and submittal in company prescribed format. Responsible for distributing all relevant RFI replies to concerned parties.
- Assure that all responses are incorporated into project documents. Assure that all crews and subcontractors are working with the most current set of project plans, specifications and submittals.
- Maintain plans and specifications record set in company prescribed format. Responsible for distributing all project related documents to relevant parties.
- Assist in processing billings and managing schedule of values. Ensure the vision and direction of the division is in alignment with company's core values.
- Assist project manager with meeting documentation in company prescribed format. Organize meetings with subs, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
- Assist with writing subcontracts, particularly scope exhibits. Manage subcontractor changes, monthly billings and all required submittals, samples and shop drawings.
- Assist Project Manager with managing and tracking of project issues in company prescribed format.
- Assist Project Manager with senior management reports. Prepare and distribute on demand reports relative to contract documents, submittal status, and RFI status.
- Assure that all administrative and supply chain obstacles are managed such as not delay the progress of the work in the field. The Project Engineer should know the details of the project better than any other team member.
- Assist field with timely update of all document changes, including bulletins, field directives, as-built conditions, RFI answers, submittal responses, etc.
- Conduct period safety reviews with the superintendent. Assist field with managing subcontractor safety. Maintain all safety related project documentations (MSDS, hot work permits, tailgate meeting forms, etc.)
- Assure that subcontractors are complying with project and company quality requirements. Manage any defective or substandard work.
- Responsible for final preparation and presentation of all closeout deliverables.
- Support Project Manager on any special case best practices and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related degree preferred
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite required, OST, Bluebeam, Procore are a plus!)
- Strong work ethic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Preferred
- Experience as a GC Project Engineer preferred but not required
COMPANY PERKS!
- Training and on-going support and mentorship.
- Get paid weekly!
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & PTO
Are you tired of looking for “just another job” and ready to build a lasting career? Sperber-Construction has been a leader in creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and providing customers with exceptional service. We believe exceptional service begins with hiring and retaining the very best employees, promoting from within, and cultivating a family-like atmosphere throughout all branches of the company. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated, and customer-centric people to join our team! We value learning, respect, integrity, commitment, accountability, leadership, honor, courage, and results. If you have a high sense of urgency, are proactive, customer-focused, and professional and do what you say you’re going to do, we’d like to talk with you!
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Project Engineer to help with a variety of daily assignments while assisting the project team in the successful completion of several projects. Our dedicated professionals provide quality and value for our customers, profitability for our investors, and a lasting contribution to the community.
- Understand the scope of work at a granular level, e.g., where specific details, specifications or shop drawings may be located.
- Assist Project Manager with document control and data entry relative to change management in company prescribed format.
- Assure that the prime contract and all changes are executed and properly stored. Updates and generates two- and three-week outlooks with the Project Superintendent.
- Assist Project Manager with initial budget setup and budget revisions in company prescribed format.
- Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with schedule preparation and maintenance. Disseminate schedule updates to subcontractors and other relevant supply chain members. Prepare reports and information as requested.
- Assist project manager with buyouts, purchase orders, subcontractor scopes, etc. Work closely with clients, vendors, sub-contractors and employees; ensuring exceptional customer service and quality at all times.
- Granular level submittal, sample, mock-ups, and shop drawing preparation and review, both self-perform and subcontractor. Create and maintain accurate submittal log in company prescribed format. Supervise the management of material tracking (procurement).
- Granular level request for information preparation, review and submittal in company prescribed format. Responsible for distributing all relevant RFI replies to concerned parties.
- Assure that all responses are incorporated into project documents. Assure that all crews and subcontractors are working with the most current set of project plans, specifications and submittals.
- Maintain plans and specifications record set in company prescribed format. Responsible for distributing all project related documents to relevant parties.
- Assist in processing billings and managing schedule of values. Ensure the vision and direction of the division is in alignment with company's core values.
- Assist project manager with meeting documentation in company prescribed format. Organize meetings with subs, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
- Assist with writing subcontracts, particularly scope exhibits. Manage subcontractor changes, monthly billings and all required submittals, samples and shop drawings.
- Assist Project Manager with managing and tracking of project issues in company prescribed format.
- Assist Project Manager with senior management reports. Prepare and distribute on demand reports relative to contract documents, submittal status, and RFI status.
- Assure that all administrative and supply chain obstacles are managed such as not delay the progress of the work in the field. The Project Engineer should know the details of the project better than any other team member.
- Assist field with timely update of all document changes, including bulletins, field directives, as-built conditions, RFI answers, submittal responses, etc.
- Conduct period safety reviews with the superintendent. Assist field with managing subcontractor safety. Maintain all safety related project documentations (MSDS, hot work permits, tailgate meeting forms, etc.)
- Assure that subcontractors are complying with project and company quality requirements. Manage any defective or substandard work.
- Responsible for final preparation and presentation of all closeout deliverables.
- Support Project Manager on any special case best practices and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related degree preferred
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite required, OST, Bluebeam, Procore are a plus!)
- Strong work ethic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Preferred
- Experience as a GC Project Engineer preferred but not required
COMPANY PERKS!
- Training and on-going support and mentorship.
- Get paid weekly!
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & PTO
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Project Engineer
Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
Project Engineer falls under a specific SOC code that determines your prevailing wage tier. Pull the O*NET profile before applying so you can confirm whether a posted role matches the official occupational definition and qualifies under H-2B visa.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your county and occupation. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target work location so you can spot offers that fall short before you sign anything.
Target employers with a temporary-need pattern
H-2B requires employers to demonstrate a genuine temporary need, like a seasonal construction push or a one-time infrastructure project. Target firms with recurring seasonal project cycles, since they've already navigated the labor certification process before.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-2B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with active H-2B Labor Condition Application history for engineering and construction roles. This filters out companies that lack the DOL filing track record needed to sponsor your position.
Understand the cap split when timing your job search
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for workers arriving October through March and 33,000 for April through September. Construction-heavy summer projects compete in the same cap half, so target employers who file as early as USCIS allows.
Prepare a project-specific employment letter early
Your employer's DOL temporary labor certification filing must describe a specific project, location, and end date. Get a signed letter outlining your role, the project timeline, and why the need is temporary before your employer submits the certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Engineer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Project Engineer roles with verified H-2B sponsorship history, filtering by employers who have filed DOL temporary labor certifications for engineering and construction positions. This removes the guesswork of approaching employers who lack experience with the H-2B process or who hire only domestic workers for project roles.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect my Project Engineer application?
Yes. The 66,000 annual H-2B cap is split into two halves by season, and construction and infrastructure employers competing for the summer half face the highest demand. Once a cap half is exhausted, USCIS stops accepting petitions until the next fiscal year. Your employer must file as soon as the filing window opens to avoid cap cutoffs that could delay your project start date.
What documents do I need to support an H-2B Project Engineer petition?
You'll need proof of your engineering credentials, such as a degree certificate or professional licensure, along with a valid passport and any prior U.S. visa documentation. Your employer supplies the certified DOL labor certification and a signed job offer letter describing the temporary project. If your credentials are from a non-U.S. institution, a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree strengthens the petition.
Can I extend my H-2B status if my construction project runs longer than expected?
USCIS allows H-2B extensions in one-year increments up to a maximum of three years, but your employer must demonstrate the temporary need continues and file before your current status expires. Extensions aren't automatic, and the three-year cap is cumulative. After reaching that limit, you must spend three consecutive months outside the U.S. before USCIS will approve a new H-2B petition for you.
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