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Construction Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in civil, structural, or construction engineering. STEM OPT extension eligibility gives you up to three years of work authorization, and many infrastructure and project management firms actively file H-1B visa petitions for engineering roles.
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$67,000.00 - $110,600.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Be the Hero in Someone's Story
When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.
As a Claim Rep, you will be responsible for managing, evaluating, and processing claims in a timely and accurate manner.
In this detail-oriented and customer focused role, you will work closely with insureds to ensure claims are resolved efficiently while maintaining a high level of professionalism, empathy, and service throughout the claims handling process.
What Will You Do?
- Provide quality claim handling of construction claims including customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution in accordance with company policies, compliance, and state specific regulations.
- Communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates. Determine claim eligibility, coverage, liability, and settlement amounts.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation of claim files and transactions.
- Identify and escalate potential fraud or complex claims for further investigation.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as investigators, legal, and customer service, as needed.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Three years of experience in insurance claims, preferably construction claims.
- Experience with claims management and software systems.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.
What is a Must Have?
- One-year bodily injury liability claim handling experience, or one year of liability claim experience, or one year of property claim handling experience, or successful completion of Travelers Claim Representative training program.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$67,000.00 - $110,600.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Be the Hero in Someone's Story
When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.
As a Claim Rep, you will be responsible for managing, evaluating, and processing claims in a timely and accurate manner.
In this detail-oriented and customer focused role, you will work closely with insureds to ensure claims are resolved efficiently while maintaining a high level of professionalism, empathy, and service throughout the claims handling process.
What Will You Do?
- Provide quality claim handling of construction claims including customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution in accordance with company policies, compliance, and state specific regulations.
- Communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates. Determine claim eligibility, coverage, liability, and settlement amounts.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation of claim files and transactions.
- Identify and escalate potential fraud or complex claims for further investigation.
- Coordinate with internal teams such as investigators, legal, and customer service, as needed.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Three years of experience in insurance claims, preferably construction claims.
- Experience with claims management and software systems.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.
What is a Must Have?
- One-year bodily injury liability claim handling experience, or one year of liability claim experience, or one year of property claim handling experience, or successful completion of Travelers Claim Representative training program.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Construction Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible positions
Construction Engineer roles under CIP codes like Civil Engineering (14.0802) qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree program qualifies before applying so you can accurately communicate your full authorization window to employers.
Lead with your authorization timeline upfront
Tell hiring managers you have up to three years of work authorization before H-1B visa sponsorship is needed. Framing it as a long runway, not an immediate obligation, reduces perceived risk for firms unfamiliar with the OPT process.
Prioritize large general contractors and ENR-ranked firms
Companies like Turner Construction, Bechtel, and Jacobs have established immigration programs and file H-1B petitions regularly. Larger firms have HR infrastructure to manage sponsorship, making them more likely to follow through after your OPT period ends.
Emphasize project delivery and field experience
Construction engineers are hired to manage schedules, costs, and on-site execution. Quantify your experience with specific project types, budgets, and outcomes. Concrete results reduce employer hesitation about the administrative overhead of sponsoring international candidates.
Obtain your EAC or EIT credential before applying
An Engineer-in-Training credential from the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam signals long-term commitment to the profession. Many firms sponsoring Construction Engineers for H-1B prefer candidates already on the professional licensure path.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsorship-willing employers
Browse Construction Engineer listings on Migrate Mate to find employers who have a documented history of sponsoring F-1 OPT and H-1B candidates, saving you from applying to firms that will screen you out early in the process.
Construction Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, your role as a Construction Engineer should qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Do Construction Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Large general contractors, engineering-procurement-construction firms, and infrastructure consultancies regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers. Smaller regional contractors are less likely to have immigration infrastructure in place. You can browse employers with sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to focus your applications where the path from OPT to H-1B is most realistic.
Can I work on a construction site on OPT, or is my authorization limited to office roles?
OPT authorizes you to work in any capacity that is directly related to your degree field. If your degree is in construction or civil engineering, both site-based and office-based Construction Engineer roles are eligible. The role must use the knowledge and skills from your program, whether you are managing fieldwork, preparing submittals, or overseeing subcontractors.
What happens if my construction project ends before my OPT expires?
Project-based employment is common in construction. If your role ends, you have up to 90 days of unemployment allowance on standard OPT, or 150 days on the STEM OPT extension. You must report changes to your DSO promptly. Starting your next job search before a project closes is important because finding a new employer and updating your OPT record takes time.
Is a professional engineering license required to work as a Construction Engineer on OPT?
A PE license is not required to begin working as a Construction Engineer on OPT. Most entry-level and mid-level Construction Engineer roles involve work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. However, earning your EIT certification during your OPT period strengthens your profile significantly with employers considering long-term sponsorship for H-1B or permanent residency.