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Architectural Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard requiring a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year, indefinitely renewable E-3 status without entering an H-1B lottery, making career transitions to U.S. firms straightforward.
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Brickworks Supply Center is a leading distributor of premium masonry and hardscape building materials, serving architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Palos Hills, Illinois, Brickworks Supply Center operates 27 company-owned store and showroom locations across nine states and Washington, D.C., that provide customers with access to a broad portfolio of high-quality products, expert guidance, and dependable service for projects of every scale.
As part of Brickworks North America, Brickworks Supply Center offers an extensive selection of clay brick, stone, pavers, outdoor living products, fireplaces, building materials, and masonry accessories sourced from Glen-Gery and other leading industry manufacturers. Through knowledgeable teams, well-stocked locations, and dedicated customer support, Brickworks Supply Center helps bring residential and commercial building visions to life—from concept and design through construction and completion.
Functions: The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for promoting the full line of Masonry Supply Center products and services to architects and other design professionals in their assigned territory. The Sales Representative will be responsible for calling on architects in their territory, generating specifications, handling job registrations, boost company brand through design studio networking events and reporting monthly on the territory activity to the Architectural Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Achieve or exceed sales goals by generating specifications of Masonry Supply Centers products through networking, leads and referral generation
- Generating sales by acquiring new customers while building loyalty within existing customer relationships
- Perform historic and current market analysis to identify market opportunities and appropriate market segmentation
- Promoting Masonry Supply Centers products and design ideas to owners, architects, contractors and distributors to include delivery of onsite and design studio presentations
- Monitor, review, and report on sales performance and develop plans to improve market share monthly
- Maintaining exceptional level of expertise on products/services relating to Masonry Supply Centers customers, as well as staying abreast the competitive landscape
- Participate in professional industry organizations (BIA, CSI, AIA, etc.) including promotional events, seminars and presentations
- Coordinate product lunch and learns with masons, general contractors, architect & design community
- Coordinate with local Design Studio Manager to organize networking events with existing and potential customers, architects, vendors, etc
- Work with marketing department as necessary to provide annual Brick Industry Association (BIA) project submittals and other photography to support Masonry Supply Centers in market
- Coordinate periodic plant visits with customers, architects, engineers, etc.
- Responding to client concerns and applies independent decision making while striving for first-time resolution on all client problems/issues
- Ensuring quotes and orders are accurate following company sales procedure
- Attend weekly sales meetings with team to stay informed, educated and motivate
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience is desirable
- 3-5 years of experience in architectural selling related to construction materials - preferably masonry or building products
- Hands-on approach to problem solving regarding sales, service and promotion
- Self-motivated, high personal drive with a disciplined approach to working individually and utilizing resources to assist with accomplishing goals and objectives of the company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good presentation skills and a professional demeanor
- Must model and drive a culture of integrity, responsibility, accountability and teamwork
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Dodge) is desirable
- Ability to strive for continuous improvement, must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
- Ability to manage, set deadlines and prioritize initiatives
- Able to travel daily on a local basis and overnight on occasion (design studio, supply centers, plant visits, seminars, sales meetings, etc.)
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the Manager and/or other senior management personnel.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
ABOUT BRICKWORKS SUPPLY
Brickworks Supply Center is a leading distributor of premium masonry and hardscape building materials, serving architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Palos Hills, Illinois, Brickworks Supply Center operates 27 company-owned store and showroom locations across nine states and Washington, D.C., that provide customers with access to a broad portfolio of high-quality products, expert guidance, and dependable service for projects of every scale.
As part of Brickworks North America, Brickworks Supply Center offers an extensive selection of clay brick, stone, pavers, outdoor living products, fireplaces, building materials, and masonry accessories sourced from Glen-Gery and other leading industry manufacturers. Through knowledgeable teams, well-stocked locations, and dedicated customer support, Brickworks Supply Center helps bring residential and commercial building visions to life—from concept and design through construction and completion.
Functions: The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for promoting the full line of Masonry Supply Center products and services to architects and other design professionals in their assigned territory. The Sales Representative will be responsible for calling on architects in their territory, generating specifications, handling job registrations, boost company brand through design studio networking events and reporting monthly on the territory activity to the Architectural Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Achieve or exceed sales goals by generating specifications of Masonry Supply Centers products through networking, leads and referral generation
- Generating sales by acquiring new customers while building loyalty within existing customer relationships
- Perform historic and current market analysis to identify market opportunities and appropriate market segmentation
- Promoting Masonry Supply Centers products and design ideas to owners, architects, contractors and distributors to include delivery of onsite and design studio presentations
- Monitor, review, and report on sales performance and develop plans to improve market share monthly
- Maintaining exceptional level of expertise on products/services relating to Masonry Supply Centers customers, as well as staying abreast the competitive landscape
- Participate in professional industry organizations (BIA, CSI, AIA, etc.) including promotional events, seminars and presentations
- Coordinate product lunch and learns with masons, general contractors, architect & design community
- Coordinate with local Design Studio Manager to organize networking events with existing and potential customers, architects, vendors, etc
- Work with marketing department as necessary to provide annual Brick Industry Association (BIA) project submittals and other photography to support Masonry Supply Centers in market
- Coordinate periodic plant visits with customers, architects, engineers, etc.
- Responding to client concerns and applies independent decision making while striving for first-time resolution on all client problems/issues
- Ensuring quotes and orders are accurate following company sales procedure
- Attend weekly sales meetings with team to stay informed, educated and motivate
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience is desirable
- 3-5 years of experience in architectural selling related to construction materials - preferably masonry or building products
- Hands-on approach to problem solving regarding sales, service and promotion
- Self-motivated, high personal drive with a disciplined approach to working individually and utilizing resources to assist with accomplishing goals and objectives of the company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good presentation skills and a professional demeanor
- Must model and drive a culture of integrity, responsibility, accountability and teamwork
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Dodge) is desirable
- Ability to strive for continuous improvement, must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
- Ability to manage, set deadlines and prioritize initiatives
- Able to travel daily on a local basis and overnight on occasion (design studio, supply centers, plant visits, seminars, sales meetings, etc.)
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the Manager and/or other senior management personnel.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your Australian three-year bachelor's in architectural engineering or a related discipline is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Confirm this equivalency with an academic credential evaluation before applying, since consular officers assess degree-to-role alignment directly.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Architecture and engineering firms that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for specialty occupation roles are far easier to convert than those starting from scratch. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for firms listing architectural or structural engineering job titles to build your target list.
Get your E-3 offer letter framing right
Your employer's offer letter must describe the role using specialty occupation language, not generic project management framing. Duties should reference specific engineering disciplines, licensure requirements, or technical deliverables so the LCA and DS-160 align cleanly with the position description.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and the two filings need to align precisely. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, reducing the risk of inconsistencies that cause consular delays.
Address licensure questions proactively at interview
Consular officers sometimes ask whether your role requires a Professional Engineer license. If your position doesn't mandate it, prepare a clear explanation of how your degree and responsibilities independently satisfy the specialty occupation threshold without relying on licensure as the qualifying factor.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Architectural engineering roles with E-3 sponsorship aren't always flagged on general job boards. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're applying to firms already equipped to sponsor rather than educating employers about the visa from scratch.
E-3 Visa Architectural Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Architectural Engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Architectural engineering positions qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3, but not every firm has sponsored before. Targeting employers already familiar with the LCA and consulate process reduces delays and increases your chance of a smooth approval.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Architectural Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes. Architectural engineering requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, which is the core specialty occupation test. Roles involving structural systems, building envelope design, or MEP coordination typically satisfy this standard clearly. Positions framed as general project management without a required technical degree can face more scrutiny, so your offer letter's job duties matter.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Architectural Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, so approval depends on your qualifications and employer readiness rather than random selection. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per fiscal year and subject to a lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection. For Australian architectural engineers, the E-3 allows you to apply year-round and start as soon as your LCA is certified and your consulate appointment clears.
Can my employer sponsor an E-3 if they've never done it before?
Yes. Unlike PERM or H-1B, the E-3 doesn't require prior sponsorship experience. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which is a straightforward electronic filing certifying that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Many architecture and engineering firms successfully sponsor their first E-3 with minimal administrative burden.