STEM OPT Construction Project Engineer Jobs
Construction Project Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in civil, mechanical, or a related engineering field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. project management track record.
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Location: Jacksontown, OH
Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00 / hour
Description
True Inspection Services, a subsidiary of The Mannik & Smith Group, is seeking an experienced ODOT Prequalified Construction Project Engineer Level 2 (CE2) for projects in the ODOT District 5 (Newark, Jacksontown, and Zanesville) area. From roadway improvements to bridge rehabilitation projects, you'll contribute directly to critical infrastructure that keeps communities connected and moving forward. At True Inspection Services, you'll work alongside experienced top inspection and engineering professionals on projects that improve transportation infrastructure and strengthen communities throughout Ohio. Your next project could shape the future of Ohio's infrastructure. Take the next step in your engineering career with a company committed to your success. Join True Inspection Services and be part of projects that make a lasting difference. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
- Based on site, the Engineer will oversee roadway and construction projects, including inspections, quality control, and administration.
- Coordinate with ODOT staff, municipal agencies, other subconsultants, and utility companies to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations for stakeholders, clearly communicating proposed work, issues, and findings.
- Conduct or review material testing and quality assurance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and administrative teams to solve technical and logistical challenges.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Sixty (60) months (five (5) years) of relevant transportation engineering experience, including roadway, bridge, or construction engineering.
- Documented experience managing or leading construction activities on ODOT or similar DOT projects, including coordination with owners and clients.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from a school with an ABET-accredited program, active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio, and ODOT Construction Engineer 2 (CE2) credential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of ODOT specifications and quality assurance procedures.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead, organize, supervise, and evaluate staff’s work.
- Ability to independently plan, perform, and coordinate advanced-level professional and technical engineering studies, computations, drawings, and reports.
- Ability to coordinate engineering and construction activities with activities of other divisions and outside organizations.
- Ability to work outdoors and travel to project sites as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
Department: Construction/CEI
Location: Jacksontown, OH
Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00 / hour
Description
True Inspection Services, a subsidiary of The Mannik & Smith Group, is seeking an experienced ODOT Prequalified Construction Project Engineer Level 2 (CE2) for projects in the ODOT District 5 (Newark, Jacksontown, and Zanesville) area. From roadway improvements to bridge rehabilitation projects, you'll contribute directly to critical infrastructure that keeps communities connected and moving forward. At True Inspection Services, you'll work alongside experienced top inspection and engineering professionals on projects that improve transportation infrastructure and strengthen communities throughout Ohio. Your next project could shape the future of Ohio's infrastructure. Take the next step in your engineering career with a company committed to your success. Join True Inspection Services and be part of projects that make a lasting difference. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
- Based on site, the Engineer will oversee roadway and construction projects, including inspections, quality control, and administration.
- Coordinate with ODOT staff, municipal agencies, other subconsultants, and utility companies to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations for stakeholders, clearly communicating proposed work, issues, and findings.
- Conduct or review material testing and quality assurance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and administrative teams to solve technical and logistical challenges.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Sixty (60) months (five (5) years) of relevant transportation engineering experience, including roadway, bridge, or construction engineering.
- Documented experience managing or leading construction activities on ODOT or similar DOT projects, including coordination with owners and clients.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from a school with an ABET-accredited program, active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio, and ODOT Construction Engineer 2 (CE2) credential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of ODOT specifications and quality assurance procedures.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead, organize, supervise, and evaluate staff’s work.
- Ability to independently plan, perform, and coordinate advanced-level professional and technical engineering studies, computations, drawings, and reports.
- Ability to coordinate engineering and construction activities with activities of other divisions and outside organizations.
- Ability to work outdoors and travel to project sites as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field in the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Civil Engineering (14.0801) and Construction Engineering (14.3201) both qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees need confirmation from your DSO.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during screening
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer. General contractors often hire through subsidiaries, so confirm the specific legal entity on your offer letter is the enrolled employer, not just the parent company.
Target firms with active federal contracts
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify for all employees on covered contracts, making them reliable STEM OPT employers. Search DOL's System for Award Management records to identify construction firms with active federal project awards in your target metro.
Document field experience precisely in your I-983
Your I-983 training plan must show how on-site project engineering work directly applies concepts from your STEM degree. Link specific tasks like cost estimating, structural review, or schedule analysis to learning objectives tied to your civil or mechanical engineering coursework.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified employers
Search for Construction Project Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings to E-Verify enrolled employers. You can identify companies with consistent STEM OPT hiring patterns before you spend time tailoring your resume and portfolio for a specific firm.
Time your OPT extension filing around project start dates
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Construction roles frequently have fixed project start dates, so early filing protects your ability to begin on a contracted schedule without authorization gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Project Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an approved STEM field such as civil, mechanical, or construction engineering. The role must also relate directly to your degree program, and your DSO must authorize the extension. USCIS requires you to be employed full-time with an E-Verify enrolled employer for the 24-month extension to remain valid.
Which STEM degrees make you eligible for STEM OPT in construction engineering jobs?
Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Structural Engineering degrees are all on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and commonly support Construction Project Engineer roles. Environmental Engineering and Industrial Engineering degrees can also qualify depending on the specific job duties. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since interdisciplinary degrees vary by institution.
What does an employer need to do to hire a STEM OPT Construction Project Engineer?
The employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan, which outlines how the role connects to your STEM degree. The hiring entity listed on your offer letter must be the same legal entity enrolled in E-Verify. General contractors who hire through project-specific subsidiaries should confirm enrollment at the subsidiary level before your start date.
How does cap-gap protection work if you're a STEM OPT Construction Project Engineer pursuing H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue in your Construction Project Engineer role without interruption. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension through the normal OPT EAD process, so no separate filing is required on your end.
Where can STEM OPT students find Construction Project Engineer jobs with E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate lists Construction Project Engineer roles filtered to E-Verify enrolled employers, so you can focus your search on companies already set up to hire STEM OPT students. You can review employer hiring patterns and filter by location and role type. Applying through a platform built around work authorization requirements saves significant time compared to manually verifying E-Verify status for each employer.