Consulting OPT Jobs in Virginia
Virginia is one of the strongest states for consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship, anchored by a dense cluster of federal contractors and management consulting firms in the Washington D.C. metro area. Companies like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, Deloitte, and Accenture Federal Services actively hire OPT candidates in McLean, Arlington, Tysons, and Reston for roles in strategy, IT consulting, and analytics.
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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary:
JMT has an immediate opening for a talented structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of building / facility projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures.
The position will involve structural engineering on projects from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A sound technical background is required. The qualified candidate should possess a high energy level and be a self-motivated engineer who can work within a strong team environment, serving clients on major projects throughout the East Coast.
The annualized salary associate with this position is $90,000.00 - $115,360.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The salary range provided above is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within this job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
Essential functions and responsibilities
- Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
- Perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for the development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents
- Develop construction documents using Revit software
- Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 4+ years’ experience in building / facility structural engineering
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems
- Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
- Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
- General knowledge of building construction materials and construction processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred Experience
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Experience with transportation facility projects like airports, subway systems, and train stations
- Proficient skills in Bim Revit modeling
- Professional Engineering Registration
- Experience with RAM Structural System / RAM Elements
- Ability to work as team member in overall group
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
INTRODUCTION
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary:
JMT has an immediate opening for a talented structural engineer to join our firm. The engineer will be involved in the design of a wide variety of building / facility projects including commercial projects, as well as municipal, state and federal government structures.
The position will involve structural engineering on projects from initial framing plan layout to construction administration. A sound technical background is required. The qualified candidate should possess a high energy level and be a self-motivated engineer who can work within a strong team environment, serving clients on major projects throughout the East Coast.
The annualized salary associate with this position is $90,000.00 - $115,360.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The salary range provided above is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within this job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.
Essential functions and responsibilities
- Work within a multidiscipline design team and perform structural engineering efforts to support the team
- Perform structural framing layout, design calculations, and supporting structural detailing for the development of deliverables such as reports and construction documents
- Develop construction documents using Revit software
- Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Professional Engineer License
- 4+ years’ experience in building / facility structural engineering
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Related experience in design and production of construction documents for structural systems
- Knowledge of Revit or desire to learn Revit
- Exposure to Finite Element Modeling or Building Systems Analysis Programs (programs like RAM, RISA, ETABS, or SAP2000)
- General knowledge of building construction materials and construction processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred Experience
- Proficient in discipline specific design codes, references and software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
- Experience with transportation facility projects like airports, subway systems, and train stations
- Proficient skills in Bim Revit modeling
- Professional Engineering Registration
- Experience with RAM Structural System / RAM Elements
- Ability to work as team member in overall group
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
- And more…
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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Search Consulting Jobs in VirginiaConsulting OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which consulting companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Virginia?
Several major consulting firms operating in Virginia have a documented history of hiring F-1 OPT candidates, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, Accenture Federal Services, Leidos, SAIC, and Guidehouse. Many are headquartered or have large delivery centers in Northern Virginia. Federal contractors in particular hire heavily from STEM graduate programs, where OPT authorization is most straightforward.
Which cities in Virginia have the most consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia dominates, with McLean, Arlington, Tysons Corner, and Reston concentrating the largest share of consulting OPT roles due to proximity to federal agencies in Washington D.C. Richmond has a smaller but growing consulting presence, particularly in financial and management consulting. Most F-1 OPT candidates targeting Virginia consulting jobs focus their search on the Northern Virginia corridor.
What types of consulting roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Virginia?
Roles that align directly with a STEM or business degree field are most commonly filled through OPT in Virginia's consulting sector. These include management analyst, data analytics consultant, IT systems consultant, cybersecurity consultant, and strategy analyst positions. For STEM OPT extension eligibility, roles must be in a qualifying STEM field, so job titles tied to computer science, engineering, or data science degrees have the broadest applicability.
How do I find consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type and state, making it straightforward to browse consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Virginia without sorting through listings from employers who won't sponsor. You can filter by the consulting and professional services category and narrow results to Virginia to see which firms are actively hiring OPT candidates in cities like McLean, Arlington, and Reston.
Are there any Virginia-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in consulting?
Virginia's high concentration of federal contractors adds a layer of complexity: many roles require security clearances, and OPT candidates who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are generally ineligible for clearances. This does limit access to some positions at firms like Booz Allen Hamilton and SAIC. However, these same firms also operate large commercial consulting practices in Virginia where OPT candidates are regularly considered without a clearance requirement.