Consulting STEM OPT Jobs in Washington DC
Washington DC's consulting sector draws major employers like Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, McKinsey, and Accenture Federal Services, all of which have filed for F-1 STEM OPT workers in data analytics, management consulting, and technology strategy roles. Federal contractors and policy-focused firms concentrated in DC, Bethesda, and Arlington actively hire STEM OPT candidates for quantitative and analytical consulting positions.
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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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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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Which consulting companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Washington DC?
Large consulting and federal contracting firms with a significant DC presence have histories of filing for F-1 STEM OPT workers. These include Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, Accenture Federal Services, McKinsey, and Leidos. Mid-size firms specializing in government IT, defense analytics, and policy research also appear in DOL OFLC filings for STEM OPT-eligible roles in the DC metro area.
Which cities in Washington DC have the most consulting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Washington DC proper hosts the highest concentration of consulting STEM OPT roles, particularly near the K Street corridor and federal agency hubs. The broader DC metro adds significant volume, with Bethesda and Rockville in Maryland and Arlington, McLean, and Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia hosting major consulting offices. Many firms list roles across these locations interchangeably for STEM OPT candidates.
What types of consulting roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and be directly related to the graduate's qualifying STEM degree. In consulting, this typically covers data analytics, operations research, technology strategy, quantitative risk analysis, and IT management consulting. General management or policy consulting roles without a quantitative STEM component may not qualify, so degree-to-role alignment is essential.
How do I find consulting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate filters consulting jobs in Washington DC by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, drawing on DOL OFLC filing data so you can see which firms have verified sponsorship activity for STEM OPT roles. You can narrow results by consulting sub-sector, such as federal contracting or technology consulting, and by DC metro location. This targeted approach saves time compared to reviewing unfiltered job postings with no sponsorship data attached.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in DC consulting?
Washington DC's consulting market is heavily shaped by federal contracting, which introduces security clearance requirements for some roles. Certain clearance-required positions may have restrictions for F-1 STEM OPT candidates who are not yet permanent residents. Separately, DC employers who hire STEM OPT workers must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement that applies nationwide but is especially common among DC-area federal contractors already using the system.