Civil Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active states for civil engineer visa sponsorship, driven by major infrastructure investment, rapid urban growth, and energy sector expansion. Top employers include Jacobs, Kimley-Horn, Freese and Nichols, and the Texas Department of Transportation. Houston, Dallas, and Austin consistently generate the highest demand for sponsored civil engineering roles.
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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, permitting, and delivery of infrastructure, land development, and civil engineering projects. This role provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and project teams on a variety of public and private sector projects, supporting all phases of project development from conceptual planning through design and construction.
The successful candidate will assist with engineering analysis, site evaluations, design development, permitting, technical documentation, and construction support while building a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and project delivery.
Your Impact
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing information from surveys, field investigations, GIS data, utility records, maps, geotechnical reports, and other project resources to support planning, design, and construction activities.
- Support civil engineering design efforts for infrastructure, land development, transportation, municipal, and utility projects.
- Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and inspections to document existing conditions and evaluate project requirements.
- Assist in preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, design memoranda, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Support the development of grading, drainage, utility, stormwater, roadway, and site development design solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist with permit applications and coordination activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Support risk identification, technical evaluations, and development of engineering recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, environmental specialists, surveyors, and other project stakeholders to support project execution.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to expand technical knowledge and engineering skills.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making while adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and quality standards.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 1–3 years of relevant civil engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or full-time engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, design practices, permitting processes, and construction fundamentals.
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, site development, transportation, municipal, utility, or land development projects.
- Understanding of applicable engineering standards, regulations, and permitting requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical information and develop practical solutions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and engineering design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar tools.
- Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project requirements and occasional travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or active pursuit of licensure.
- Internship or prior experience supporting civil infrastructure, land development, transportation, municipal, utility, or renewable energy projects.
- Familiarity with Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, hydrology, or stormwater modeling software.
- Participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, NSPE, or other industry groups.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Early-career Civil Engineer with a strong technical foundation and desire to grow professionally.
- Experience supporting site development, infrastructure, utility, transportation, or municipal projects.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Interest in developing design, permitting, and project delivery expertise.
- Motivation to pursue professional licensure and long-term career growth within consulting engineering.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $70,400 - $116,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Which companies sponsor visas for civil engineers in Texas?
Large engineering and infrastructure firms are the most consistent sponsors in Texas. Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, Kimley-Horn, Freese and Nichols, Burns & McDonnell, and Halff Associates have all filed Labor Condition Applications for civil engineer roles in the state. The Texas Department of Transportation and major municipalities also hire internationally for specialized positions, particularly in transportation and water resources.
Which visa types are most common for civil engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa is the primary visa category for civil engineers in Texas, as the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying engineering degrees. Some senior engineers with extraordinary achievements may be eligible for O-1 visa classification.
How to find civil engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, so you can search civil engineer roles in Texas without sorting through employers who won't sponsor. The platform focuses on international candidates, making it easier to identify which Texas-based firms are actively open to sponsoring H-1B or other work visas for civil engineering positions across infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects.
Which cities in Texas have the most civil engineer sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads due to its energy infrastructure, port expansion, and petrochemical industry, all of which require significant civil engineering work. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, driven by transportation megaprojects and rapid suburban development. Austin has grown substantially as tech campus construction and city infrastructure investment have accelerated. San Antonio also generates steady demand, particularly in military base infrastructure and municipal water systems.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for civil engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas has a Professional Engineer licensure requirement from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers for certain project types, and many employers factor PE licensure into hiring decisions for sponsored roles. The state's energy sector, particularly in Houston, creates demand for civil engineers with environmental or geotechnical specializations not as prominent elsewhere. Several Texas universities, including UT Austin and Texas A&M, maintain strong recruiting pipelines that employers in the state actively draw from.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored civil engineer jobs in Texas?
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.