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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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Get Access To All JobsAs a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This position supports the Buyer by performing item set-up. The position is responsible for the purchase order process and accountable for inventory analysis, reporting and product flow execution which meets the needs of the Stores with the right product in the right place and at the right time, while optimizing (minimizing) inventory dollars and (maximizing) inventory turns without jeopardizing Store operations. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting and executing the preparation of bid documents, follow-up with vendor or requester to verify ship dates, item amounts, specifications, price and other related information under the direction of Procurement management.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Accountable for Demand Forecasting, Fulfillment and Allocation at the store/DC/item level including the Order Creation and Order Groups, Replenishment method, Inventory deployment strategy within Spend (receipt and inventory plans), Identify and resolve product flow issues including competitive response and Procurement mailbox.
- Responsible for past, current, and future trend analysis; Responsible to work with suppliers on inventory productivity, forecasts and timelines, claims and recalls.
- Supplier collaboration to drive fill rates and on-time measures; Identify and resolve issues and concerns that may have significant impact on the business or interrupt product flow while responding to competitive market or store issues appropriately including procurement mailbox and remedy resolution.
- Manage product lifecycles: new item forecasts, promotional flow strategies and execution, end of life recommendation / analysis.
- Lead the creation and release of purchase orders.
- Expedites shipments of Packaging and Supplies as needed for timely deliveries.
- Validation and maintenance of new item information.
- Communicates with Buyers, Stores, Vendors, and internal Meijer customers to provide information and resolve issues.
- As appropriate, set system parameters to support plan-o-gram set, store inventory, order book, and Additional Quantity / Exception Order limits.
- Responsible to adhere to the receipt plan as it relates to product flow.
- Accountable for various responsibilities to the distribution facilities using established process and guidelines, including in-stock conditions, product life cycle and recalls.
- Manages category transitions by ensuring appropriate level of inventory to support store plan-o-grams. Executes clear strategy for new and discontinued products.
- Manages all replenishment allocation parameters including identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Appropriately responds to store issues (Remedy) as it relates to product flow and supply, using established guidelines and processes.
- Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new store opening order to arrive at turnkey for all new store openings and maintain new store guidelines and processes.
- Conducts store visits identifying category gaps/planogram issues/resolution and vendor gaps.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You'll Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 1-2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience required.
- Function well in teams and able to work effectively on individual and team assignments.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possesses strong prioritization.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of the procurement and supply chain processes.
- Office computer skills.
- Good time management and planning skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to gather and interpret data in various formats.
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This position supports the Buyer by performing item set-up. The position is responsible for the purchase order process and accountable for inventory analysis, reporting and product flow execution which meets the needs of the Stores with the right product in the right place and at the right time, while optimizing (minimizing) inventory dollars and (maximizing) inventory turns without jeopardizing Store operations. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting and executing the preparation of bid documents, follow-up with vendor or requester to verify ship dates, item amounts, specifications, price and other related information under the direction of Procurement management.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Accountable for Demand Forecasting, Fulfillment and Allocation at the store/DC/item level including the Order Creation and Order Groups, Replenishment method, Inventory deployment strategy within Spend (receipt and inventory plans), Identify and resolve product flow issues including competitive response and Procurement mailbox.
- Responsible for past, current, and future trend analysis; Responsible to work with suppliers on inventory productivity, forecasts and timelines, claims and recalls.
- Supplier collaboration to drive fill rates and on-time measures; Identify and resolve issues and concerns that may have significant impact on the business or interrupt product flow while responding to competitive market or store issues appropriately including procurement mailbox and remedy resolution.
- Manage product lifecycles: new item forecasts, promotional flow strategies and execution, end of life recommendation / analysis.
- Lead the creation and release of purchase orders.
- Expedites shipments of Packaging and Supplies as needed for timely deliveries.
- Validation and maintenance of new item information.
- Communicates with Buyers, Stores, Vendors, and internal Meijer customers to provide information and resolve issues.
- As appropriate, set system parameters to support plan-o-gram set, store inventory, order book, and Additional Quantity / Exception Order limits.
- Responsible to adhere to the receipt plan as it relates to product flow.
- Accountable for various responsibilities to the distribution facilities using established process and guidelines, including in-stock conditions, product life cycle and recalls.
- Manages category transitions by ensuring appropriate level of inventory to support store plan-o-grams. Executes clear strategy for new and discontinued products.
- Manages all replenishment allocation parameters including identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Appropriately responds to store issues (Remedy) as it relates to product flow and supply, using established guidelines and processes.
- Initiate, consolidate, and coordinate new store opening order to arrive at turnkey for all new store openings and maintain new store guidelines and processes.
- Conducts store visits identifying category gaps/planogram issues/resolution and vendor gaps.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You'll Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelors Degree required.
- 1-2 years of previous procurement or supply chain experience required.
- Function well in teams and able to work effectively on individual and team assignments.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possesses strong prioritization.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of the procurement and supply chain processes.
- Office computer skills.
- Good time management and planning skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to gather and interpret data in various formats.
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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.