Civil Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Missouri
Missouri's civil engineering sector spans infrastructure renewal along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, urban development in Kansas City and St. Louis, and transportation projects overseen by MoDOT. Major employers including Black & Veatch, Burns & McDonnell, and HNTB have sponsored international engineers, making the state a practical option for civil engineers pursuing visa sponsorship.
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Water is our most valuable resource. As an assistant civil engineer in the Water Global Practice, you will play a key role in protecting and managing it. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to help project teams create world-class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments focused on water and wastewater infrastructure in a variety of industries including municipal, pipeline, institutional, industrial, manufacturing and government facilities. The assistant civil engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
- Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion and project dependent, into construction.
- Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, commercial, and governmental facilities.
- Assists in designing civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Assist in collaborating with internal multi-disciplinary engineers and architects to coordinate project development and ensure seamless transitions between disciplines.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
- Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
- Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, commercial, and governmental facilities.
- Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261350
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #WTR
Description
Water is our most valuable resource. As an assistant civil engineer in the Water Global Practice, you will play a key role in protecting and managing it. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to help project teams create world-class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments focused on water and wastewater infrastructure in a variety of industries including municipal, pipeline, institutional, industrial, manufacturing and government facilities. The assistant civil engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
- Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion and project dependent, into construction.
- Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, commercial, and governmental facilities.
- Assists in designing civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Assist in collaborating with internal multi-disciplinary engineers and architects to coordinate project development and ensure seamless transitions between disciplines.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
- Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
- Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, commercial, and governmental facilities.
- Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil analysis programs.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Civil Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261350
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #WTR
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Which companies sponsor visas for civil engineers in Missouri?
Burns & McDonnell and Black & Veatch, both headquartered in the Kansas City metro area, have consistent records of sponsoring H-1B visas for civil and structural engineers. HNTB, also based in Kansas City, regularly hires international engineers for transportation and infrastructure work. Smaller regional firms and Missouri Department of Transportation contractors also sponsor, though less frequently than these larger engineering consultancies.
Which visa types are most common for civil engineer roles in Missouri?
The H-1B is the most common visa for civil engineers in Missouri, as the role meets the specialty occupation requirement given its standard degree prerequisite in civil or structural engineering. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA professional category for engineers. Australians with relevant degrees can explore the E-3 visa. All three require employer sponsorship and a qualifying job offer.
Which cities in Missouri have the most civil engineer sponsorship jobs?
Kansas City accounts for the largest share of civil engineering sponsorship activity in Missouri, driven by the concentration of major engineering firms headquartered there. St. Louis is the second-largest market, with infrastructure, municipal, and private-sector projects generating steady demand. Columbia and Springfield see smaller volumes, primarily from regional contractors and public-sector work tied to university infrastructure and state highway projects.
How to find civil engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to browse civil engineering positions in Missouri without sifting through listings from employers who won't sponsor. You can filter by state and role to surface openings at firms like Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, and HNTB, which are among Missouri's most active sponsors for international engineers.
Are there state-specific considerations for civil engineers seeking sponsorship in Missouri?
Missouri civil engineers working on public infrastructure projects, including MoDOT contracts, must hold or be working toward a Missouri Professional Engineer license, which requires passing the NCEES FE and PE exams. International engineers on H-1B status can sit for these exams, but the PE license process takes time and employers factor this into hiring decisions. University pipelines at Missouri S&T and Washington University in St. Louis also feed talent into local engineering firms that sponsor internationally.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored civil engineer jobs in Missouri?
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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