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Get Access To All JobsAt SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
- Performs structural engineering design and prepares design and construction documents relative to a specific area of the project.
- Solves problems in connection with structural engineering segments of projects.
- Works with junior engineers and BIM technicians in preparation of drawings and engineering design and analysis.
- Checks and coordinates details and dimensions.
- Reviews structural engineering documents for code compliance.
- Provides independent general drafting work relating to more complicated areas of the project.
- Reviews shop drawings and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents.
- Confer with the design team during various stages of project development as necessary.
- Reliably handles a reasonable workload and manages own time with the direction of a supervisor to meet project task deadlines and commitments.
- Generates and filters ideas relative to the task in hand for review and selection by others.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng required. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering a plus.
- Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in design development, structural analysis, documentation and detailing on a variety of projects.
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, and problem solving with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
- Regularly collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas and is open to new points of view.
- Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Demonstrates general knowledge of site planning, civil, structural and mechanical, electrical engineering, and architectural practice.
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of building codes.
- Possesses intermediate knowledge of computational and FEM tools for daily use on project design.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $72,000 to $82,000.
Our Culture:
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Responsibilities
- Performs structural engineering design and prepares design and construction documents relative to a specific area of the project.
- Solves problems in connection with structural engineering segments of projects.
- Works with junior engineers and BIM technicians in preparation of drawings and engineering design and analysis.
- Checks and coordinates details and dimensions.
- Reviews structural engineering documents for code compliance.
- Provides independent general drafting work relating to more complicated areas of the project.
- Reviews shop drawings and product submittals for general conformance with the structural engineering documents.
- Confer with the design team during various stages of project development as necessary.
- Reliably handles a reasonable workload and manages own time with the direction of a supervisor to meet project task deadlines and commitments.
- Generates and filters ideas relative to the task in hand for review and selection by others.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.Eng required. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering a plus.
- Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in design development, structural analysis, documentation and detailing on a variety of projects.
- Exhibits initiative, process innovation, and problem solving with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task-specific level.
- Regularly collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas and is open to new points of view.
- Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
- Demonstrates general knowledge of site planning, civil, structural and mechanical, electrical engineering, and architectural practice.
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of building codes.
- Possesses intermediate knowledge of computational and FEM tools for daily use on project design.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $72,000 to $82,000.
Our Culture:
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.
For more about SOM: www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Structural Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
Gather sealed transcripts, PE license certificates, and project documentation before your employer starts the PERM audit process. Employers must prove the offered role matches your actual duties, so document structural design software skills and project scope precisely.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Foreign Labor Certification Data Center disclosures for structural engineer PERM applications by employer. Firms with multiple certified applications in your specialty, such as bridge, seismic, or high-rise design, are already comfortable with the sponsorship process.
Search green card sponsor jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter structural engineer openings by employers who have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards before. Targeting verified sponsoring employers cuts the negotiation stage and surfaces roles already built around the PERM pathway.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires a master's degree or equivalent, request EB-2 classification when negotiating your offer letter. EB-2 can move faster for most countries outside India and China, and your PE license plus specialized experience may support an EB-2 advanced-degree filing without additional coursework.
Understand the prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your exact job zone and location. Run your title and county through the OFLC Wage Search before signing any offer, because an underpaid PERM application gets denied regardless of your qualifications.
Time your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date locks in your green card queue position. For EB-3 applicants born outside high-backlog countries, dates often move quickly, so file your I-485 adjustment of status as soon as your priority date becomes current.
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Find Structural Engineer JobsStructural Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do structural engineer roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Structural engineering is classified as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, which qualifies under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's degree or demonstrating advanced specialization in seismic design, forensic analysis, or complex infrastructure qualify under EB-2. Your employer documents the specific degree requirement during the PERM labor certification stage.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for structural engineers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa capped at 65,000 annually and subject to a lottery, so approval is never certain. PERM sponsorship targets lawful permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, no lottery, and no expiration once you receive your green card. The PERM process typically runs one to two years longer overall, but the outcome is permanent U.S. residency rather than a temporary status requiring repeated renewal.
What documentation strengthens a structural engineer's PERM application?
Your employer's PERM application must define minimum requirements that match your credentials exactly. Useful supporting documents include your PE license, sealed academic transcripts, project portfolios demonstrating specialized experience, and proof of any required software proficiency such as ETABS, SAP2000, or Revit. Discrepancies between your actual background and the PERM job description are a leading cause of audit requests from DOL.
Where can I find structural engineer jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search structural engineer openings filtered by employers with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Focusing your search this way means you're negotiating with firms that already understand the PERM timeline and have internal processes in place, rather than introducing the idea of sponsorship from scratch during interviews.
Can I switch structural engineering jobs after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Structural engineering roles generally satisfy this test when the new position involves comparable design and analysis responsibilities, but you should confirm the job duties align before making any move.
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