SOC code 17-2051
There have been 20 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Transportation Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80% certified. The median annualized wage is $93,189. The top sponsor is Aecom Technical Services, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
11 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Transportation Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aecom Technical Services | 4 | 100.0% | $86,867 | FL |
| Autodesk | 2 | 100.0% | $128,042 | NH |
| Hdr Engineering | 2 | 100.0% | $111,659 | WA |
| Horrocks Engineers | 2 | 100.0% | $85,000 | UT |
| Jacobs Civil Consultants | 2 | 100.0% | $114,000 | NY |
| Sam Schwartz Consulting | 2 | 50.0% | $90,650 | NY |
| Wsp USA | 2 | 50.0% | $93,018 | NY |
| Horrocks | 1 | 100.0% | $118,102 | UT |
| Jacobs Engineering Group | 1 | 100.0% | $89,402 | TX |
| Transurban (USA) | 1 | 0.0% | $135,000 | VA |
| Ukpeagvik Inupiat | 1 | 0.0% | $20,571 | AK |
Top states
Where Transportation Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| NY | 6 (30%) |
| UT | 4 (20%) |
| WA | 2 (10%) |
| NH | 2 (10%) |
| VA | 1 (5%) |
| TX | 1 (5%) |
| PA | 1 (5%) |
| IL | 1 (5%) |
| FL | 1 (5%) |
| AK | 1 (5%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Engineer, Traffic | 3 |
| Transportation Planner III | 2 |
| Traffic Designer | 2 |
| Senior Transportation Engineer I | 2 |
| Travel Demand Modeler | 1 |
| Transportation Design Engineer | 1 |
| TRANSPORTATION PLANNER | 1 |
| TRAFFIC ENGINEER | 1 |
| Sr. Product Manager, Transportation | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Product Manager, Transportation | 1 |
| Manager Operations Development | 1 |
| Highway Engineering Professional Associate | 1 |
| Civil Engineer II | 1 |
| Associate Consultant, Data Scientist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Transportation Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 0.0% | $20,571 | |
| FY2021 | 4 | 75.0% | $95,000 | |
| FY2022 | 2 | 50.0% | $135,000 | |
| FY2023 | 3 | 100.0% | $110,000 | |
| FY2024 | 2 | 50.0% | $93,018 | |
| FY2025 | 7 | 100.0% | $110,000 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $88,733 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Transportation Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 20 Labor Condition Application filings for Transportation Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Transportation Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Transportation Engineers on the E-3 visa is $93,189, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Transportation Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Transportation Engineers are: Aecom Technical Services (4 filings), Autodesk (2 filings), Hdr Engineering (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa transportation engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Transportation Engineers are based in: NY (6 filings), UT (4 filings), WA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as transportation engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Transportation Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
