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Oklahoma's structural project engineer roles are concentrated in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, where energy infrastructure, industrial facilities, and transportation projects drive consistent hiring. Major employers include SAIC, Garver, and Burns & McDonnell. International engineers with structural expertise find active sponsorship opportunities across both the oil and gas and public works sectors.
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INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking a Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer/Project Manager candidate to join our Bridge practice in Oklahoma City, OK. The STV Oklahoma Operation has been providing bridge engineering services as one of the premier consultants in the transportation industry for the State of Oklahoma. Our Oklahoma City office provides bridge design and inspection services to transit agencies and municipalities throughout the State. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, highly motivated, and successful team that has played a significant role in numerous major transportation projects throughout the region and contributed to our national bridge practice operating throughout the United States.
We have an immediate need for a Senior-level Structural engineer/project manager to join our Transportation and Infrastructure Team, located in Oklahoma City, OK. This position will involve managing projects focused on bridge design and bridge rehabilitation. It will also include support and guidance in the analysis, design and inspection of highway, rail and pedestrian bridges and associated structures. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to be part of a successful, growing practice within a firm that values integrity, determination and drive and rewards individuals accordingly. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with clients on a regular basis and contribute to business development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional looking to take their career to the next level.
RESPONSIBILITIES Include:
- Work as an integral part of the Bridge Practice in our OKC office.
- Manage projects involving bridge design and bridge rehabilitation.
- Lead and mentor structural staff working on transportation projects.
- Provide analysis, design and inspection of bridges and related structures.
- Serve as a project manager or bridge design task lead as needed.
- Support preparation of technical proposals and participate in interviews to win work.
- Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating junior staff.
- Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and project delivery plans.
- Assist Senior staff in oversight of project delivery to ensure projects meet or exceed forecasted profit margins.
- Proactively drive safety and ensure that health and safety practices are maintained.
- Assist in maintaining quality of project deliverables produced by the Bridge Group.
- Foster and manage client relationships at appropriate levels to help procure new business. Some evenings will be spent at professional society meetings where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
QUALIFICATIONS Include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive design experience on structural engineering projects.
- OK Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Project management skills and ability to plan and coordinate work efforts needed to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to form effective relationships with staff and clients.
- Solid structural analysis and design skills with an understanding of related engineering disciplines needed to complete transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Experience with Oklahoma DOT and/or Oklahoma Turnpike Authority projects.
Compensation Range:
$140,810.99 - $160,926.84
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

INTRODUCTION
STV is seeking a Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer/Project Manager candidate to join our Bridge practice in Oklahoma City, OK. The STV Oklahoma Operation has been providing bridge engineering services as one of the premier consultants in the transportation industry for the State of Oklahoma. Our Oklahoma City office provides bridge design and inspection services to transit agencies and municipalities throughout the State. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, highly motivated, and successful team that has played a significant role in numerous major transportation projects throughout the region and contributed to our national bridge practice operating throughout the United States.
We have an immediate need for a Senior-level Structural engineer/project manager to join our Transportation and Infrastructure Team, located in Oklahoma City, OK. This position will involve managing projects focused on bridge design and bridge rehabilitation. It will also include support and guidance in the analysis, design and inspection of highway, rail and pedestrian bridges and associated structures. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to be part of a successful, growing practice within a firm that values integrity, determination and drive and rewards individuals accordingly. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with clients on a regular basis and contribute to business development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional looking to take their career to the next level.
RESPONSIBILITIES Include:
- Work as an integral part of the Bridge Practice in our OKC office.
- Manage projects involving bridge design and bridge rehabilitation.
- Lead and mentor structural staff working on transportation projects.
- Provide analysis, design and inspection of bridges and related structures.
- Serve as a project manager or bridge design task lead as needed.
- Support preparation of technical proposals and participate in interviews to win work.
- Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating junior staff.
- Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and project delivery plans.
- Assist Senior staff in oversight of project delivery to ensure projects meet or exceed forecasted profit margins.
- Proactively drive safety and ensure that health and safety practices are maintained.
- Assist in maintaining quality of project deliverables produced by the Bridge Group.
- Foster and manage client relationships at appropriate levels to help procure new business. Some evenings will be spent at professional society meetings where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
QUALIFICATIONS Include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive design experience on structural engineering projects.
- OK Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Project management skills and ability to plan and coordinate work efforts needed to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to form effective relationships with staff and clients.
- Solid structural analysis and design skills with an understanding of related engineering disciplines needed to complete transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Experience with Oklahoma DOT and/or Oklahoma Turnpike Authority projects.
Compensation Range:
$140,810.99 - $160,926.84
STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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Which companies sponsor visas for structural project engineers in Oklahoma?
Engineering and infrastructure firms with Oklahoma operations are among the most active sponsors for structural project engineers. Garver, Burns & McDonnell, SAIC, and Kleinfelder have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for structural engineering roles in the state. Energy sector contractors supporting refineries and petrochemical facilities in the Tulsa corridor also sponsor regularly, given the specialized nature of the work.
Which visa types are most common for structural project engineer roles in Oklahoma?
The H-1B is the most common visa for structural project engineers in Oklahoma, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Canadian and Mexican engineers may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA-successor USMCA agreement, which covers engineers and bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. Some senior engineers pursue O-1A classification based on demonstrated expertise.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most structural project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Tulsa and Oklahoma City account for the large majority of structural project engineer sponsorship activity in Oklahoma. Tulsa's industrial and energy infrastructure base supports demand for structural engineers in facility and plant design. Oklahoma City sees strong activity tied to state transportation projects, commercial development, and federal contract work. Smaller markets like Norman and Stillwater occasionally post openings tied to university-adjacent or municipal projects.
How to find structural project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify structural project engineer openings in Oklahoma where employers are actively willing to sponsor. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can focus your search on confirmed sponsoring employers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Migrate Mate also surfaces roles from engineering firms and energy sector contractors with a documented history of H-1B filings in the state.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for structural project engineers in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's energy sector creates consistent demand for structural engineers with experience in industrial facility design, which supports sponsorship activity beyond typical commercial or municipal roles. The state's engineering pipeline includes graduates from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, though international alumni sometimes pursue sponsorship after completing OPT. Prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program apply statewide, and employers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City fall under separate DOL wage determinations for the role.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural project engineer jobs in Oklahoma?
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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