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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As an Engineering Designer, you'll lead portions of complex transportation design projects and provide advanced technical support in roadway, multimodal, and intersection design. You’ll apply engineering judgment, mentor junior designers, and collaborate closely with project engineers and managers to ensure the delivery of accurate, efficient, and constructible design solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the preparation of detailed design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
- Perform advanced design calculations and ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
- Coordinate design activities among multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
- Assist project engineers and managers with quality control reviews, schedule tracking, and design deliverables.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
- 2+ years of Texas transportation engineering design experience.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience with MicroStation & OpenRoads Designer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Get to Know Us:
What Benefits You’ll Enjoy: We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com.
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com.
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INTRODUCTION
As an Engineering Designer, you'll lead portions of complex transportation design projects and provide advanced technical support in roadway, multimodal, and intersection design. You’ll apply engineering judgment, mentor junior designers, and collaborate closely with project engineers and managers to ensure the delivery of accurate, efficient, and constructible design solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the preparation of detailed design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
- Perform advanced design calculations and ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
- Coordinate design activities among multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
- Assist project engineers and managers with quality control reviews, schedule tracking, and design deliverables.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
- 2+ years of Texas transportation engineering design experience.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience with MicroStation & OpenRoads Designer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Get to Know Us:
What Benefits You’ll Enjoy: We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com.
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
How Your Career Will Grow:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
Why You’ll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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.