Related Posts
More Posts
How do we still feel about GHIV and BFT
Thoughts on Katten finance group?
Does TSA stand for The Stupidest Agency?
Additional Posts in Civil Engineering
New to Fishbowl?
Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.





You will have some additional difficulty finding a position since your degree will be a relative unknown to employers. You may also require visa sponsorship, which can be a nonstarter for smaller firms. It will vary based on sector.
- Your internship will not factor into your years of experience - typically only full time experience is considered.
- You probably won't be able to get any position higher than entry-level - not necessarily the end of the world.
- You should pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE Exam), administered by NCEES, as soon as you possibly can. It is a standardized exam with basic civil engineering concepts - most firms that do work requiring professional licensure (stamping) will require you to pass this exam within 6 months of hire or even as a prerequisite for consideration. It will also help bridge the relative unfamiliarity employers will have with your degree.
- Identify the state(s) that you would like to work in and contact the board of professional engineers in that state to see what they think of your degree. They will not necessarily help you find employment, but you may be able to get them to review your transcript to see if you'd be eligible for professional licensure once you have your required experience. If you would not be eligible, you'd most likely need to earn a degree in the US to become a professional engineer.
- I know this isn't especially helpful, but consider getting a master's degree in the US. That erases the concerns with your degree. It may also open some doors for you - structural engineering position for example don't really hire people without a master's degree. Most people I know who immigrated to the US did so by earning a master's degree here and using the connections to find a job and immigrate.
- Larger firms will be more amenable to sponsoring your immigration. International firms most likely.