Civil Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's civil project engineer job market is anchored by major infrastructure firms like AECOM, Jacobs, and HDR, with strong demand across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. The state's expanding highway, water systems, and transit projects regularly attract internationally trained engineers, and several Ohio employers have established track records of sponsoring H-1B visas for qualified civil engineering candidates.
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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer (Project Manager) to join our growing team in Detroit, Michigan or Toledo, Ohio. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead landfill design and environmental infrastructure projects, working across permitting, design, and construction while supporting the continued growth of CEC’s solid waste practice in the region.
You’ll play a key role in managing projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients and regulators, while continuing to apply your technical expertise in a specialized and evolving field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects
- Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and engineering documentation
- Perform and oversee engineering analyses including airspace evaluations, soil balance, slope stability, settlement, and stormwater management
- Lead the design of landfill systems, including liner systems, leachate collection, stormwater systems, and landfill gas collection systems
- Manage Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) projects for landfill cell construction, caps, and environmental control systems
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance efforts
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
At CEC, you’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful solid waste and environmental infrastructure projects within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. Our teams support a diverse portfolio of landfill, environmental, and infrastructure projects across the region, providing both technical depth and project variety. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals while taking on increasing responsibility in both project delivery and client engagement.
We maintain a strong project foundation while encouraging our engineers to build relationships, expand their expertise, and contribute to the continued growth of our solid waste practice. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, project leadership, and long-term career growth, CEC offers the platform to make a meaningful impact.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership
- Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
- 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
- Opportunity to work on complex landfill and environmental infrastructure projects
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
- Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
- A collaborative environment that supports technical growth, mentorship, and professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in civil, geotechnical, or solid waste engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or Ohio required
- Experience with landfill design, environmental systems, or geotechnical engineering
- Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software
- Experience with modeling tools such as HELP, HydroCAD, Slide, or similar is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
INTRODUCTION
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer (Project Manager) to join our growing team in Detroit, Michigan or Toledo, Ohio. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead landfill design and environmental infrastructure projects, working across permitting, design, and construction while supporting the continued growth of CEC’s solid waste practice in the region.
You’ll play a key role in managing projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients and regulators, while continuing to apply your technical expertise in a specialized and evolving field.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects
- Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and engineering documentation
- Perform and oversee engineering analyses including airspace evaluations, soil balance, slope stability, settlement, and stormwater management
- Lead the design of landfill systems, including liner systems, leachate collection, stormwater systems, and landfill gas collection systems
- Manage Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) projects for landfill cell construction, caps, and environmental control systems
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance efforts
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
At CEC, you’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful solid waste and environmental infrastructure projects within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. Our teams support a diverse portfolio of landfill, environmental, and infrastructure projects across the region, providing both technical depth and project variety. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals while taking on increasing responsibility in both project delivery and client engagement.
We maintain a strong project foundation while encouraging our engineers to build relationships, expand their expertise, and contribute to the continued growth of our solid waste practice. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, project leadership, and long-term career growth, CEC offers the platform to make a meaningful impact.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership
- Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
- 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
- Opportunity to work on complex landfill and environmental infrastructure projects
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
- Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
- A collaborative environment that supports technical growth, mentorship, and professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in civil, geotechnical, or solid waste engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or Ohio required
- Experience with landfill design, environmental systems, or geotechnical engineering
- Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software
- Experience with modeling tools such as HELP, HydroCAD, Slide, or similar is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies
About us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Which companies sponsor visas for civil project engineers in Ohio?
Firms with a consistent history of sponsoring civil project engineers in Ohio include AECOM, Jacobs, HDR, Stantec, and Michael Baker International. Public agencies and transit authorities typically do not sponsor directly, but large engineering contractors and consultancies working on Ohio DOT, ODOT, and municipal infrastructure projects are the most active sponsors in this role category.
Which visa types are most common for civil project engineer roles in Ohio?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for civil project engineers in Ohio, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Some candidates also enter on TN visa status if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals, provided the role aligns with TN-eligible engineering classifications under USMCA.
Which cities in Ohio have the most civil project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads in volume, driven by ongoing infrastructure investment and a concentration of engineering consultancies near the state capital. Cleveland and Cincinnati also generate significant demand, particularly for water infrastructure, transportation, and urban development projects. Dayton and Akron see smaller but steady activity, often tied to regional transit and highway rehabilitation contracts.
How to find civil project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find civil project engineer roles in Ohio without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. You can search by state and role type to surface active openings from Ohio-based engineering firms and infrastructure contractors that have a documented history of sponsoring international candidates.
Are there any Ohio-specific factors civil project engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Ohio's heavy investment in federally funded infrastructure programs means many civil project engineer roles are tied to federal contracts, which can affect prevailing wage obligations under the H-1B process. Employers on federally funded projects must meet Department of Labor wage requirements. Additionally, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati produce large civil engineering graduate cohorts, which means employers here are generally familiar with OPT-to-H-1B transitions for new graduates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored civil project engineer jobs in Ohio?
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.