STEM OPT Roadway Engineer Jobs
Roadway Engineer roles in transportation planning, geometric design, and traffic analysis qualify for STEM OPT authorization when your civil or transportation engineering degree aligns with the position. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build licensure-track experience.
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We are seeking a talented and motivated Roadway Engineer with 3+ years of experience specializing in municipal roadway projects to join our Pleasanton office. As part of our growing team, you will contribute to the design and development of impactful infrastructure solutions while collaborating with clients and team members to deliver high-quality results.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design and production of municipal roadway projects, including road widening, resurfacing, intersection improvements, and multimodal infrastructure.
- Perform engineering calculations, create plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including ADA and other roadway requirements.
- Participate in field reviews and site visits to support design accuracy and project delivery.
- Provide technical support to junior staff, mentoring and sharing knowledge as part of the team effort.
- Collaborate with clients to maintain strong relationships and provide exceptional service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred but not required (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in municipal roadway planning and design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
- Strong understanding of roadway design standards, including those related to municipalities, Caltrans, and federal requirements.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
SALARY RANGE:
$105,000 to $135,000
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Overview
We are seeking a talented and motivated Roadway Engineer with 3+ years of experience specializing in municipal roadway projects to join our Pleasanton office. As part of our growing team, you will contribute to the design and development of impactful infrastructure solutions while collaborating with clients and team members to deliver high-quality results.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design and production of municipal roadway projects, including road widening, resurfacing, intersection improvements, and multimodal infrastructure.
- Perform engineering calculations, create plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Coordinate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including ADA and other roadway requirements.
- Participate in field reviews and site visits to support design accuracy and project delivery.
- Provide technical support to junior staff, mentoring and sharing knowledge as part of the team effort.
- Collaborate with clients to maintain strong relationships and provide exceptional service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred but not required (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in municipal roadway planning and design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
- Strong understanding of roadway design standards, including those related to municipalities, Caltrans, and federal requirements.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
SALARY RANGE:
$105,000 to $135,000
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Roadway Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Civil Engineering (14.0801) and Transportation and Highway Engineering (14.0804) are the CIP codes most DSOs map to Roadway Engineer roles. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before submitting I-983 training plans to avoid eligibility disputes.
Check employer E-Verify status upfront
Before accepting an offer, ask HR for the company's E-Verify employer ID or verify enrollment through the E-Verify database. State DOTs and large engineering consultancies are almost always enrolled, but smaller municipal contractors often are not.
Align your I-983 training plan to PE licensure milestones
Roadway engineering training plans carry more weight when tied to Professional Engineer licensure benchmarks. Map each learning objective to specific AASHTO design tasks, AutoCAD Civil 3D deliverables, or traffic impact study work products your employer can document.
Target firms with active DOL LCA filings in transportation
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified Labor Condition Application filings in civil and transportation engineering. This surfaces firms already familiar with STEM OPT onboarding, reducing back-and-forth with HR about E-Verify and training plan requirements.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wage before negotiating
Roadway Engineer offers must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current wage level from OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you can identify whether the offer meets Level I or Level II thresholds for your metro area.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before initial OPT expires
USCIS requires the extension application to arrive before your current EAD expires. For Roadway Engineer roles that start mid-project cycle, a 90-day early filing gives your employer time to finalize the I-983 without delaying your project onboarding date.
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Does a civil engineering degree qualify for STEM OPT extension for Roadway Engineer jobs?
Yes. Civil Engineering (CIP 14.0801) and Transportation and Highway Engineering (CIP 14.0804) are both on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, which makes graduates in those fields eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO confirms the CIP code match during the I-20 endorsement process. Verify your transcript lists one of these codes before submitting your extension application to USCIS.
What E-Verify requirements apply to employers hiring STEM OPT Roadway Engineers?
Any employer hiring a STEM OPT student must be enrolled in E-Verify for the duration of your extension, not just at onboarding. For Roadway Engineer roles, this includes prime contractors and the specific office location where you'll work. If your employer uses a staffing agency or subconsultant arrangement, the entity signing your I-983 training plan must itself hold active E-Verify enrollment, not just the prime.
What should a Roadway Engineer's I-983 training plan include?
The I-983 must connect your day-to-day engineering tasks to the STEM knowledge from your degree. For Roadway Engineer roles, this means specifying deliverables like roadway alignment design, drainage analysis, traffic volume studies, or AutoCAD Civil 3D modeling, along with measurable learning objectives and supervisor evaluation criteria. Generic descriptions of job duties are a common reason DSOs ask for revisions before endorsing the I-20 extension.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B for me during STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. For Roadway Engineer roles on multi-year infrastructure projects, this continuity matters: you can keep working through the H-1B transition without a gap even if your EAD expiration falls during an active project phase. USCIS confirms cap-gap status on your I-94 record.
Where can I find Roadway Engineer jobs with employers already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, which correlates with E-Verify enrollment and prior experience sponsoring international engineers. Searching by SOC code for civil and transportation engineering roles on Migrate Mate surfaces firms that have already navigated STEM OPT onboarding, which shortens the HR education process on your end.
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