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Associate civil engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, meaning your employer can sponsor your status directly. Infrastructure and construction firms regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this title, and EB-3 green card pathways are common for candidates with two or more years of experience.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin Casey's as an Associate Civil Engineer & Estimator supporting engineering, site development, and estimating activities for new store and remodel projects. Working within established standards and processes, the role assists with project estimates, site feasibility and due diligence analysis, construction plan reviews, and project cost tracking. This position applies foundational civil engineering and construction knowledge to identify discrepancies, compile project information, and develop initial recommendations, seeking guidance on complex or higher risk issues.
What You'll Do:
- Assists with the development of conceptual and preliminary project cost estimates by compiling project information, reviewing historical costs and documenting assumptions to support capital planning, forecasting, and cost control.
- Supports Legal, the Site Development Team, and Project Designers with site development cost estimates by compiling supporting documentation and ensuring estimates are accurate, complete and consistent with established standards.
- Coordinates development agreement information among Legal, Store Development, Construction and Operations to track requirements to support compliance throughout the project.
- Applies established engineering standards, site development guidelines, and construction specifications, and assists with documenting updates based on project experience, identified issues, and direction from more experienced team members.
- Reviews construction plans, drawings and specifications using established standards and checklists to identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential constructability concerns, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
- Supports site feasibility and due diligence activities by reviewing development information and identifying potential issues for further review.
- Maintains estimating databases and project cost benchmarks and compiles historical project information to support estimates, cost comparisons, and identification of cost trends.
- Supports fuel system, canopy, utility, and site development projects and improvements by organizing project information, completing assigned analysis, and coordinating follow-up on technical or cost-related items.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:
- A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
- We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, and parental leave.
- Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, and volunteer time.
- Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
- The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
- What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!
Compensation:
Starting hiring range: $55,500 - $72,900. Actual pay may vary based on Casey's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
- At least one year or prior internship in Civil Engineering or a Construction related field.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or comparable design/drafting software.
- Knowledge of site development principles, construction practices, and engineering standards.
- Ability to read, and interpret blueprints, construction plans, diagrams, specifications, and other technical documents.
- Ability to identify potential discrepancies, non-conforming materials, designs, and construction practices and seek guidance as needed.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate information and findings.
- Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and develop initial recommendations within established guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate and build productive working relationships based on transparency and mutual respect.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to review and interpret site development and construction plans.
- Work is primarily in both an office setting and field site locations.
- Travel in and out of state approximately 10% of the time with overnight stays required.
Join Casey's as an Associate Civil Engineer & Estimator supporting engineering, site development, and estimating activities for new store and remodel projects. Working within established standards and processes, the role assists with project estimates, site feasibility and due diligence analysis, construction plan reviews, and project cost tracking. This position applies foundational civil engineering and construction knowledge to identify discrepancies, compile project information, and develop initial recommendations, seeking guidance on complex or higher risk issues.
What You'll Do:
- Assists with the development of conceptual and preliminary project cost estimates by compiling project information, reviewing historical costs and documenting assumptions to support capital planning, forecasting, and cost control.
- Supports Legal, the Site Development Team, and Project Designers with site development cost estimates by compiling supporting documentation and ensuring estimates are accurate, complete and consistent with established standards.
- Coordinates development agreement information among Legal, Store Development, Construction and Operations to track requirements to support compliance throughout the project.
- Applies established engineering standards, site development guidelines, and construction specifications, and assists with documenting updates based on project experience, identified issues, and direction from more experienced team members.
- Reviews construction plans, drawings and specifications using established standards and checklists to identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential constructability concerns, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
- Supports site feasibility and due diligence activities by reviewing development information and identifying potential issues for further review.
- Maintains estimating databases and project cost benchmarks and compiles historical project information to support estimates, cost comparisons, and identification of cost trends.
- Supports fuel system, canopy, utility, and site development projects and improvements by organizing project information, completing assigned analysis, and coordinating follow-up on technical or cost-related items.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:
- A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
- We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, and parental leave.
- Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, and volunteer time.
- Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
- The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
- What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!
Compensation:
Starting hiring range: $55,500 - $72,900. Actual pay may vary based on Casey's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
- At least one year or prior internship in Civil Engineering or a Construction related field.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or comparable design/drafting software.
- Knowledge of site development principles, construction practices, and engineering standards.
- Ability to read, and interpret blueprints, construction plans, diagrams, specifications, and other technical documents.
- Ability to identify potential discrepancies, non-conforming materials, designs, and construction practices and seek guidance as needed.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate information and findings.
- Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information and develop initial recommendations within established guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate and build productive working relationships based on transparency and mutual respect.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to review and interpret site development and construction plans.
- Work is primarily in both an office setting and field site locations.
- Travel in and out of state approximately 10% of the time with overnight stays required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Civil Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Civil engineering is a recognized specialty occupation, but your bachelor's degree must be in civil engineering or a closely related discipline. A degree in general engineering or construction management may trigger an RFE, so confirm the field-of-study match before applying.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I and Level II thresholds for civil engineering roles in your target metro before you receive an offer.
Target infrastructure-focused firms with PERM history
Municipal contractors, transportation agencies, and water utility consultants routinely sponsor associate civil engineers through PERM for EB-3 green cards. Firms with active public infrastructure contracts typically have established immigration workflows, making the sponsorship process faster and more predictable.
Get your EIT credential before the offer stage
Passing the Engineer-in-Training exam signals to employers that you're on the professional licensure track, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your LCA and I-129 petition. Many firms require it before initiating sponsorship for entry-level civil engineering roles.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified filing data
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for civil engineering roles in your target city. This shows you which firms have already navigated the sponsorship process for this exact job title, so you're not guessing at willingness.
Clarify H-1B portability rules when changing firms
If you're already in H-1B status and switch employers, your new firm must file a fresh I-129 petition before you start work. You can begin the new role once the petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your previous status was lawful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an associate civil engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Civil engineering meets the specialty occupation requirement because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a directly related field. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. A general bachelor's degree unrelated to engineering can complicate the case, so degree-field alignment matters.
Which visa types can an associate civil engineer use for U.S. work authorization?
H-1B is the most common path, covering up to six years of status. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA engineer category. Longer-term, EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is standard in infrastructure and municipal engineering firms. Each path requires a qualifying job offer and employer initiation.
Do I need a PE license to get visa sponsorship as a civil engineer?
No, a Professional Engineer license isn't required for sponsorship at the associate level. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires a relevant bachelor's degree, not licensure. That said, holding or actively pursuing your EIT credential strengthens the specialty occupation argument and signals to employers that you're a serious long-term hire worth sponsoring.
How do I find civil engineering employers who actively sponsor visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse civil engineering roles from employers with verified sponsorship history. This shows firms that have filed LCAs for this job title rather than those that might be open to it in theory, which significantly narrows your search to realistic opportunities.
Can I switch civil engineering employers while on H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start work with a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new firm must file its own LCA and petition. If you're mid-PERM process with your current employer, switching firms resets the green card timeline entirely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Civil Engineer jobs?
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.