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Structural Project Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers cannot find qualified U.S. workers. Most positions fall under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for degreed engineers, leading to permanent residency rather than temporary status.
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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Your Role
As a Structural Project Engineer in our Forensics Practice, you’ll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative forensic solutions. You’ll work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and grow into future project leadership, this is the place to do it.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses, solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
- Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly and reviewing junior staff’s work.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, legal teams, insurance professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders while taking on increased responsibility for technical decisions.
- Support junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, helping build a strong and collaborative team culture.
- Grow your project leadership skills by assisting with project management activities and engaging in client-facing opportunities.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
- 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in analysis and documentation tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software, Revit, or AutoCAD.
- Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
- Lead coordination across disciplines, communicate clearly, and mentor junior staff while growing your professional presence.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $98,000 - $113,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Massachusetts Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Massachusetts applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Massachusetts or perform the position from Massachusetts. Similar positions located outside of Massachusetts will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
- Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Transit (where available)
- 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
- Fitness Reimbursement
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for this role, please contact talentconcierge@throntontomasetti.com
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
INTRODUCTION
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Your Role
As a Structural Project Engineer in our Forensics Practice, you’ll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative forensic solutions. You’ll work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and grow into future project leadership, this is the place to do it.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses, solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
- Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly and reviewing junior staff’s work.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, legal teams, insurance professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders while taking on increased responsibility for technical decisions.
- Support junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, helping build a strong and collaborative team culture.
- Grow your project leadership skills by assisting with project management activities and engaging in client-facing opportunities.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
- 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in analysis and documentation tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software, Revit, or AutoCAD.
- Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
- Lead coordination across disciplines, communicate clearly, and mentor junior staff while growing your professional presence.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $98,000 - $113,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Massachusetts Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Massachusetts applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Massachusetts or perform the position from Massachusetts. Similar positions located outside of Massachusetts will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
- Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Transit (where available)
- 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
- Fitness Reimbursement
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for this role, please contact talentconcierge@throntontomasetti.com
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Structural Project Engineer
Document your engineering credentials early
Gather your degree transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and any foreign credential evaluations before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify your minimum qualifications meet the role's stated requirements, so gaps discovered late can stall the process.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Mid-to-large structural and civil engineering firms, construction management companies, and infrastructure consultancies sponsor green cards far more often than boutique practices. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a firm has filed for similar engineering titles before approaching them.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your timeline
If your offer requires only a bachelor's degree, it typically files under EB-3. A role requiring a master's or equivalent specialized experience qualifies under EB-2. Your country of birth, not citizenship, determines your priority date queue and wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering by green card sponsorship history saves months of guesswork. Migrate Mate surfaces Structural Project Engineer roles at employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so your applications go to firms already set up to sponsor.
Negotiate the job offer before PERM recruitment starts
Once your employer begins the PERM recruitment process, the job duties, minimum requirements, and offered wage are locked in by DOL. Clarify title, responsibilities, and whether the prevailing wage from the OFLC Wage Search matches your expected compensation before recruitment ads run.
Request concurrent I-485 filing when your priority date allows
If your priority date is current when your employer files the I-140, you can file your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time. USCIS allows this for eligible applicants, letting you work and travel on advance parole while your green card is adjudicated.
Green Card Structural Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Structural Project Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when a candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver based on specialized professional contributions. Your employer's job description and the PERM application lock in the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary status, capped annually, and subject to a lottery for most candidates. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for most nationalities, longer for applicants born in India or China where priority date backlogs apply.
What does the PERM process look like for a structural engineering role?
Your employer files a prevailing wage request with DOL, runs a recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submits the PERM application to DOL for certification. Once certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The engineering-specific detail is that your degree field and experience must match the job's stated minimum requirements exactly as DOL reviewed them.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for this position?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Structural Project Engineer openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to firms that have never filed a PERM petition. Targeting firms with established PERM filing patterns in structural, civil, or infrastructure engineering significantly shortens the path from offer to initiated sponsorship.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
Job portability under AC21 lets you change to a same or similar occupational role after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Structural engineering roles are generally portable to similar positions within civil and structural engineering. Switching employers before the I-140 is approved typically requires restarting PERM from the beginning with the new employer.