Construction Jobs in Alabama with H-1B Sponsorship
Construction H-1B sponsorship jobs in Alabama are concentrated in the Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile corridors, where infrastructure investment, defense-adjacent construction, and industrial development have drawn employers like Brasfield & Gorrie, ARCOSA, and Turner Construction. Civil engineers, structural engineers, and construction project managers make up the bulk of sponsored roles in the state.
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is looking for a Surveying Intern to collaborate in a multidisciplinary design and land surveying environment in our Daphne, AL office. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in the various methods of survey data collection, processing & analysis, construction staking and property boundary principles for various project types, both public and private.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision and direction of the Survey Managers and project team leaders, responsibilities include:
- Assist in field measurements, notes and survey data collection through Robotic Total Stations, GPS Receivers and/or Drones
- Review of construction drawings and plans associated with construction staking and layout
- Assist in construction staking and layout
- Assist in public land records research for property deeds, subdivision plats and right of way maps through online platforms, GIS, Probate Court, County and State resources
- Assist in Subsurface Engineering data acquisition and location request for utilities
- Assist in data processing, analysis, calculations through various survey software applications and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Review project deliverables with the Professional in responsible charge
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrolled in school to obtain an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Land Survey/Geomatics/Geospatial/GIS (Comparable degree programs to be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Ability to work outdoors on a regular basis
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Willingness to work in both the field and office on projects
- Eagerness to learn
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Familiarity with the following:
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AutoCAD
- GPS
- Total Stations
- Deferential Levels
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
ABOUT GMC
We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.
INTRODUCTION
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is looking for a Surveying Intern to collaborate in a multidisciplinary design and land surveying environment in our Daphne, AL office. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in the various methods of survey data collection, processing & analysis, construction staking and property boundary principles for various project types, both public and private.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision and direction of the Survey Managers and project team leaders, responsibilities include:
- Assist in field measurements, notes and survey data collection through Robotic Total Stations, GPS Receivers and/or Drones
- Review of construction drawings and plans associated with construction staking and layout
- Assist in construction staking and layout
- Assist in public land records research for property deeds, subdivision plats and right of way maps through online platforms, GIS, Probate Court, County and State resources
- Assist in Subsurface Engineering data acquisition and location request for utilities
- Assist in data processing, analysis, calculations through various survey software applications and AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Review project deliverables with the Professional in responsible charge
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Enrolled in school to obtain an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Land Survey/Geomatics/Geospatial/GIS (Comparable degree programs to be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Ability to work outdoors on a regular basis
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Willingness to work in both the field and office on projects
- Eagerness to learn
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-
Familiarity with the following:
-
AutoCAD
- GPS
- Total Stations
- Deferential Levels
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
ABOUT GMC
We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.
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Which construction companies sponsor H-1B visas in Alabama?
Brasfield & Gorrie, headquartered in Birmingham, is one of the more active construction employers in the state with a history of H-1B filings. Larger national contractors operating in Alabama, including Turner Construction and Fluor, have also filed H-1B petitions for engineering roles on major projects. Sponsorship activity is concentrated among general contractors and engineering-heavy construction firms rather than smaller subcontractors.
Which cities in Alabama have the most construction H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Huntsville leads due to its rapid growth tied to defense, aerospace, and infrastructure expansion, which drives demand for civil and structural engineers. Birmingham follows as the state's largest metro and home to several major contractors. Mobile is active in port-related and industrial construction, particularly with ongoing manufacturing facility development along the Gulf Coast.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Alabama?
H-1B sponsorship in construction is limited to specialty occupation roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, construction project managers with engineering degrees, and BIM specialists are the most common sponsored positions. General labor, site superintendent roles, and positions where any degree satisfies the requirement generally do not qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards.
How do I find construction H-1B sponsorship jobs in Alabama?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, so you can search for H-1B construction roles in Alabama without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Focus your search on civil engineering, structural engineering, and project management titles in Huntsville and Birmingham, where sponsorship activity is highest. Migrate Mate's listings are updated regularly and tagged by industry, making construction roles straightforward to isolate.
Are there any Alabama-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in construction?
Alabama's construction sector is influenced heavily by federal and defense spending, particularly around Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal corridor, which drives demand for engineering talent that employers sometimes sponsor. The state does not impose additional licensing barriers beyond standard federal H-1B requirements, but civil and structural engineers working on public projects will generally need to meet Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors requirements, which can affect job timelines for newly arrived H-1B holders.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B construction jobs in Alabama?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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