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Pipelayer roles qualify for H-2B visa and H-1B visa sponsorship, though most openings sit in seasonal or project-based H-2B visa programs. Employers filing Labor Condition Applications must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements for your work location and installation type. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Lay pipe for storm drainage, sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Exclude "Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer".
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.
- Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
- Cut pipes to required lengths.
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Less than a High School Diploma and related construction experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL
Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Lay pipe for storm drainage, sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Exclude "Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer".
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels.
- Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
- Cut pipes to required lengths.
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Less than a High School Diploma and related construction experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL
Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Pipelayer Jobs
Pull your O*NET occupation code first
Pipelayer work sits under SOC code 47-2151. Verify this in O*NET before any employer conversation so you can confirm their LCA matches your actual duties, not a broader construction title.
Target contractors with active H-2B history
Pipeline and utility contractors that run seasonal or multi-year infrastructure projects are the most likely H-2B filers. Focus your search on municipal water, gas distribution, and stormwater contractors, not general residential builders.
Clarify whether the role is H-2B or H-1B
Most pipelayer positions are classified as H-2B, not H-1B, because the work doesn't require a bachelor's degree. Confusing the two categories with an employer early wastes time on the wrong sponsorship pathway.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Pipelayer in your target county. If an employer's offer sits below that figure, DOL will reject their LCA and sponsorship stalls.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsors with filed LCAs
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for construction and utility roles, so you're applying to contractors who've already navigated the DOL process, not ones learning it on your timeline.
Confirm project duration covers your full visa period
H-2B status is tied to a specific period of need. If the pipeline project wraps before your authorized stay ends, your employer must notify USCIS. Confirm project timelines in writing before your visa is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a pipelayer job be sponsored for an H-1B visa?
Rarely. H-1B is reserved for specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pipelayer work is classified by USCIS as a skilled trade, not a specialty occupation, so most employers use H-2B instead. Some pipelayers with engineering oversight responsibilities have qualified, but that requires a distinct job description that matches a degree requirement.
How does the H-2B cap affect pipelayer sponsorship timelines?
H-2B has an annual cap of 66,000 visas split between two fiscal half-years. Demand regularly exceeds supply, and USCIS conducts lotteries when petitions exceed available numbers. Employers filing for pipelayers need to submit well ahead of your project start date, and cap exhaustion can delay or block sponsorship entirely for that half-year period.
Do pipelayers need a specific license or credential for visa sponsorship?
No federal license is required for an H-2B petition, but some states require journeyman or apprenticeship certifications for pipeline work on public projects. If your target employer works on state-contracted infrastructure, ask whether they need you to hold a specific state credential before they can file. USCIS doesn't mandate it, but the employer's contract might.
What documentation should I have ready when approaching pipelayer employers about sponsorship?
Bring proof of trade experience in linear feet of pipe installed, material types handled such as ductile iron, HDPE, or PVC, and any confined space or trenching safety certifications. Employers filing an LCA with DOL need to justify the hire, and documented project history specific to your pipe type is more useful to them than a general construction resume.
Where can I find pipelayer employers who already sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate filters employers by LCA filing history and role type, so you can identify contractors that have already gone through the DOL process for construction and utility trades. This is faster than cold-applying to general contractors and discovering mid-process that they've never sponsored a visa before.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Pipelayer 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.