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Roadway Engineer OPT jobs are a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in civil or transportation engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in this field regularly sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path.
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HNTB's Lake Mary office is seeking a Roadway Engineer III to join our team that works on some of the most complex projects in Florida for FDOT and a variety of local government clients. We are dedicated to enhancing our communities, solving infrastructure challenges for our client.
As a Roadway Engineer III, you will coordinate and deliver transportation engineering projects within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeout. These projects can range from small intersection and multimodal corridor improvement projects to large interchanges, multimodal improvements, low impact bridge construction projects and feasibility projects. Duties include roadway design, development of cost estimates, specifications, corridor modelling, public engagement, and feasibility and express design development. Our team’s approach is to confidently deliver performance on every project and deliver projects with quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Assist in the development of project specifications.
- Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
- Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
- Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
- Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
- Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- FDOT Experience.
- PE license.
- Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
LOCATION:
Lake Mary, FL
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
INTRODUCTION
HNTB's Lake Mary office is seeking a Roadway Engineer III to join our team that works on some of the most complex projects in Florida for FDOT and a variety of local government clients. We are dedicated to enhancing our communities, solving infrastructure challenges for our client.
As a Roadway Engineer III, you will coordinate and deliver transportation engineering projects within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through project closeout. These projects can range from small intersection and multimodal corridor improvement projects to large interchanges, multimodal improvements, low impact bridge construction projects and feasibility projects. Duties include roadway design, development of cost estimates, specifications, corridor modelling, public engagement, and feasibility and express design development. Our team’s approach is to confidently deliver performance on every project and deliver projects with quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Assist in the development of project specifications.
- Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
- Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
- Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
- Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
- Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- FDOT Experience.
- PE license.
- Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
LOCATION:
Lake Mary, FL
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Roadway Engineer
Target infrastructure-focused employers
Engineering consultancies like AECOM, Jacobs, and WSP file H-1B petitions regularly for civil and transportation engineers. These firms have established immigration processes and are more likely to sponsor OPT students than smaller regional firms.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Civil engineering, transportation engineering, and urban planning degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your program CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles that expect multi-year availability from OPT candidates.
Apply before your OPT start date
Roadway engineering roles often involve government contracts with hiring timelines that run two to four months. Start applications at least 90 days before your OPT begins so offers and employment authorization align without a gap.
Highlight software skills tied to deliverables
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads Designer signals direct project readiness. Employers sponsoring OPT students want to see tools that translate immediately to roadway design and construction documentation work.
Ask about sponsorship during the second interview round
Raise H-1B sponsorship after receiving a hiring signal, not before. At that stage, ask directly whether the firm sponsors for full-time engineers who begin on OPT. Most established consultancies will give a clear answer.
Use your EIT credential as a differentiator
Passing the Engineer in Training exam before or during OPT demonstrates professional commitment and reduces employer hesitation about sponsoring an international hire. Many state DOTs and consultancies prefer or require EIT certification for junior roadway roles.
Roadway Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Roadway Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Civil engineering and transportation engineering programs are on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, which makes graduates eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond the initial 12 months. Your DSO must approve the extension using Form I-983, which requires a signed training plan from your employer. Confirm your specific CIP code with your school's international student office before assuming eligibility.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor OPT students for Roadway Engineer roles?
Large engineering and infrastructure consultancies are the most consistent sponsors. Firms that hold federal highway or state DOT contracts file H-1B petitions regularly because roadway engineering is consistently classified as a specialty occupation. Smaller firms without dedicated HR or legal infrastructure are less likely to have an established sponsorship process. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for employers that have a track record of sponsoring F-1 and H-1B workers in civil and transportation engineering.
Can I work on government infrastructure projects as an OPT student?
Yes, OPT work authorization allows you to work for private employers on government-funded projects. The restriction to be aware of is that OPT does not permit direct federal employment with agencies like the Federal Highway Administration. Working for a private consultancy that holds a contract with a state DOT or FHWA is standard practice and raises no OPT eligibility issues. Security clearance requirements on certain projects may add a separate layer of review.
What happens to my OPT status if my Roadway Engineer role ends before my authorization expires?
F-1 students on post-completion OPT are allowed up to 90 days of unemployment in total. If your position ends, that clock starts running. For STEM OPT extension holders, the limit is 150 days across the full OPT period. Finding a new qualifying position before those thresholds are crossed is critical. Make sure any new role is in a field directly related to your degree, and report the job change to your DSO promptly.
Does roadway engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Roadway engineering consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because the work requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or transportation engineering as a minimum. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for roadway and highway engineers across a wide range of employers, including both large consultancies and state-level infrastructure contractors. This makes the transition from OPT to H-1B more straightforward than in fields where the degree requirement is ambiguous.