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Consulting Engineer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Engineering roles that require a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience typically qualify, and nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs when planning their timeline.
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Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.
This is a hybrid position working from the field, and your home office! We are looking for Civil and/or Structural Engineers experienced in the areas of Residential and Commercial structures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil/Structural Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures, water intrusions, foundations damages, roof damages, retaining wall failures, and/or wind/earthquake damages. Knowledge of construction defects and/or construction best practices is a plus. Provides oral and written reports of findings, and when needed, expert testimony. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines.
- Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving disputes related to insurance claims and/or legal matters.
- Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
- Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures. Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation.
- Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports to document the cause(s) of failure, extent of damage, associated repair scope, and/or recommended remediation.
- Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts, building owners, and vendors as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
- Ability to initiate, develop and maintain client relationships.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering or Construction Management with P.E. 7-10 years experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must have high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications. Knowledge of computer-assisted engineering, estimating, and/or design software is a plus.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals.
- Ability to produce reports of findings, which may include, but not limited to, writing scopes-of-work, budget estimates, proposals, general correspondences, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients in a timely manner.
- Capable of effectively presenting technical information to clients, management, public groups, and/or other technical experts within the engineering community.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range - $104,100-$156,100
BENEFITS
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
INTRODUCTION
Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.
This is a hybrid position working from the field, and your home office! We are looking for Civil and/or Structural Engineers experienced in the areas of Residential and Commercial structures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides forensic consulting services requiring Civil/Structural Engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of structural failures, water intrusions, foundations damages, roof damages, retaining wall failures, and/or wind/earthquake damages. Knowledge of construction defects and/or construction best practices is a plus. Provides oral and written reports of findings, and when needed, expert testimony. Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines.
- Performs the investigation and analysis of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for the purpose of resolving disputes related to insurance claims and/or legal matters.
- Performs forensic assignments within the field of civil engineering based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
- Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures. Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation.
- Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports to document the cause(s) of failure, extent of damage, associated repair scope, and/or recommended remediation.
- Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts, building owners, and vendors as needed to produce client reports in a timely manner.
- Ability to initiate, develop and maintain client relationships.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering or Construction Management with P.E. 7-10 years experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must have high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications. Knowledge of computer-assisted engineering, estimating, and/or design software is a plus.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals.
- Ability to produce reports of findings, which may include, but not limited to, writing scopes-of-work, budget estimates, proposals, general correspondences, and other technical documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients in a timely manner.
- Capable of effectively presenting technical information to clients, management, public groups, and/or other technical experts within the engineering community.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range - $104,100-$156,100
BENEFITS
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Consulting Engineer
Match your credentials to the right EB category
If your Consulting Engineer role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, you qualify for EB-2. If the position requires a bachelor's degree with less experience, EB-3 is the correct category. Filing under the wrong category delays or invalidates your PERM petition.
Look up prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the PERM-certified prevailing wage for your engineering specialty and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before negotiations, so your offered salary clears the DOL threshold and your PERM petition isn't jeopardized at certification.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in engineering. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with documented sponsorship activity, searchable by role and location, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the PERM and I-140 process for Consulting Engineer positions.
Verify your O*NET job zone before PERM is filed
O*NET classifies Consulting Engineer roles under job zones that determine the minimum education and experience DOL expects. If your day-to-day duties don't align with your O*NET classification, your employer's PERM recruitment documentation can be challenged during a DOL audit, stalling the entire green card process.
Track your priority date if you're from India or China
EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits. Nationals of India and China often face multi-year backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and confirm your employer's willingness to maintain your I-140 and I-485 filings across a potentially long wait.
Understand AC21 portability before you change employers
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new Consulting Engineer role that is the same or similar in occupation without losing your place in the green card queue. Confirm the new role matches your PERM job description closely before resigning.
Green Card Consulting Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Consulting Engineers?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For EB-2 and EB-3, your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B visa involves an LCA and a petition but grants only temporary authorization. The green card process is longer but results in permanent work authorization with no renewal cycle.
What engineering experience qualifies for EB-2 versus EB-3 sponsorship?
EB-2 covers Consulting Engineer roles that formally require an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in a specialty directly related to the position. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of training or experience. Your employer's job description must state the minimum requirements accurately, because PERM locks in those requirements for the life of the petition.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Consulting Engineers?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by engineering role and location. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have already completed or initiated the process for Consulting Engineer positions, letting you focus your applications on companies with a demonstrated commitment to sponsoring permanent residence rather than those that only sponsor temporary visas.
How long does the PERM process take for a Consulting Engineer role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination request to DOL, a mandatory supervised recruitment period where the employer advertises the role and documents that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and then the actual PERM application adjudication by DOL. Each stage adds to the overall timeline. Nationals of countries without per-country backlog pressure can move to I-140 and I-485 filing relatively quickly once PERM certifies, but nationals of India and China must also account for priority-date wait times that can extend the total timeline significantly.
Can I change Consulting Engineer employers while my green card case is in progress?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 can often have its priority date carried over to a new employer's I-140, but that requires a new PERM filing. Confirm both conditions with your employer and an immigration attorney before making any move.