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Compliance Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field. Employers file a certified LCA and an I-129 petition before your start date, and H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com.
Summary / Objective:
The Compliance Engineer – Modular Construction Data Center Buildings is responsible for ensuring modular buildings, prefabricated structures, and data center facilities comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role supports the full project lifecycle, including design review, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, certification, transportation, installation, and final approval. The Compliance Engineer serves as a technical liaison among engineering, manufacturing, quality, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), third-party inspection agencies, certification organizations, and customers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Review engineering and construction documents to identify compliance issues before manufacturing or installation.
- Coordinate modular building approvals, plan reviews, inspections, certifications, and regulatory submittals.
- Support compliance of data center building systems, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and life-safety components.
- Establish compliance checkpoints during design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and field installation.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and coordinate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Regulatory and Building Code Compliance
- Evaluate projects against applicable editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Coordinate state modular building program requirements, including plan approval, factory inspections, labeling, and documentation.
- Review occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance ratings, structural criteria, accessibility, and life-safety provisions.
- Coordinate code interpretations and issue resolution with AHJs, state agencies, and third-party inspection organizations.
- Track jurisdiction-specific requirements and communicate code changes that may affect active projects.
Modular Building Engineering Compliance
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings for code and specification compliance.
- Verify applicable structural design criteria, including wind, seismic, snow, and transportation loads.
- Review building envelope assemblies, fire-rated construction, insulation, vapor barriers, and energy-code provisions.
- Verify manufacturer identification, data plates, certification labels, and required permanent building documentation.
- Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, material specifications, and approved construction documents.
- Confirm design revisions and field changes are reviewed, documented, and approved before implementation.
Data Center Building Compliance
- Review modular data center buildings and prefabricated infrastructure for applicable building, electrical, mechanical, fire, and life-safety requirements.
- Coordinate compliance reviews for switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, battery systems, power distribution, grounding, and bonding.
- Review HVAC and cooling systems, fire detection and suppression, emergency power, and environmental controls.
- Support applicable requirements under NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 110, and relevant UL standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning documentation, and regulatory approvals for mission-critical facilities.
Manufacturing Quality and Inspections
- Establish and maintain compliance checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct or coordinate factory audits, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
- Verify materials, components, equipment, and assemblies conform to approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate third-party inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and required quality documentation.
- Document nonconformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain traceability for materials, equipment certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
Certification and Documentation
- Prepare and maintain documentation for state modular building approvals and applicable certification programs.
- Coordinate plan reviews, engineering certifications, inspection reports, and regulatory responses.
- Maintain approved drawings, calculations, material certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
- Verify accuracy and placement of manufacturer data plates, identification labels, and certification labels.
- Maintain compliance matrices identifying applicable codes, standards, approvals, and jurisdictional requirements.
Testing, Commissioning and Field Support
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), as applicable.
- Review electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety testing procedures and results.
- Support field inspections and installation compliance reviews.
- Assist with resolving regulatory deficiencies identified during inspections and commissioning.
- Verify completed work conforms to approved engineering documents and applicable requirements.
Education / Certification / Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 5+ years of experience in engineering compliance, modular construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with modular building programs, factory inspections, certification processes, or state regulatory approvals preferred.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Working knowledge of applicable IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IECC, NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA fire and life-safety standards, ASCE 7, and relevant UL/NEMA standards.
- Understanding of modular building design, prefabrication, manufacturing workflows, and transportation/installation considerations.
- Familiarity with data center power, cooling, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to interpret codes, prepare compliance documentation, investigate deficiencies, and communicate technical requirements.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Position may require visits to the onsite prefabrication shop, construction site.
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel:
- May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).
Preferred:
- Prior military experience.
- Experience working on large-scale commercial/industrial, MEP and/or modular construction projects.
Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Recruitment/Staffing Agency Disclaimer: TriplePoint MEP and all entities within its group of companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing or recruitment agencies. A fully executed MSA with the applicable group entity and prior written authorization and acceptance of each candidate submission by an authorized representative are required. Unsolicited submissions do not establish candidate ownership or create any obligation to pay placement fees, even if the candidate is subsequently hired.
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com.
Summary / Objective:
The Compliance Engineer – Modular Construction Data Center Buildings is responsible for ensuring modular buildings, prefabricated structures, and data center facilities comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role supports the full project lifecycle, including design review, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, certification, transportation, installation, and final approval. The Compliance Engineer serves as a technical liaison among engineering, manufacturing, quality, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), third-party inspection agencies, certification organizations, and customers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Review engineering and construction documents to identify compliance issues before manufacturing or installation.
- Coordinate modular building approvals, plan reviews, inspections, certifications, and regulatory submittals.
- Support compliance of data center building systems, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and life-safety components.
- Establish compliance checkpoints during design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and field installation.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and coordinate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Regulatory and Building Code Compliance
- Evaluate projects against applicable editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Coordinate state modular building program requirements, including plan approval, factory inspections, labeling, and documentation.
- Review occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance ratings, structural criteria, accessibility, and life-safety provisions.
- Coordinate code interpretations and issue resolution with AHJs, state agencies, and third-party inspection organizations.
- Track jurisdiction-specific requirements and communicate code changes that may affect active projects.
Modular Building Engineering Compliance
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings for code and specification compliance.
- Verify applicable structural design criteria, including wind, seismic, snow, and transportation loads.
- Review building envelope assemblies, fire-rated construction, insulation, vapor barriers, and energy-code provisions.
- Verify manufacturer identification, data plates, certification labels, and required permanent building documentation.
- Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, material specifications, and approved construction documents.
- Confirm design revisions and field changes are reviewed, documented, and approved before implementation.
Data Center Building Compliance
- Review modular data center buildings and prefabricated infrastructure for applicable building, electrical, mechanical, fire, and life-safety requirements.
- Coordinate compliance reviews for switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, battery systems, power distribution, grounding, and bonding.
- Review HVAC and cooling systems, fire detection and suppression, emergency power, and environmental controls.
- Support applicable requirements under NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 110, and relevant UL standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning documentation, and regulatory approvals for mission-critical facilities.
Manufacturing Quality and Inspections
- Establish and maintain compliance checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct or coordinate factory audits, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
- Verify materials, components, equipment, and assemblies conform to approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate third-party inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and required quality documentation.
- Document nonconformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain traceability for materials, equipment certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
Certification and Documentation
- Prepare and maintain documentation for state modular building approvals and applicable certification programs.
- Coordinate plan reviews, engineering certifications, inspection reports, and regulatory responses.
- Maintain approved drawings, calculations, material certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
- Verify accuracy and placement of manufacturer data plates, identification labels, and certification labels.
- Maintain compliance matrices identifying applicable codes, standards, approvals, and jurisdictional requirements.
Testing, Commissioning and Field Support
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), as applicable.
- Review electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety testing procedures and results.
- Support field inspections and installation compliance reviews.
- Assist with resolving regulatory deficiencies identified during inspections and commissioning.
- Verify completed work conforms to approved engineering documents and applicable requirements.
Education / Certification / Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 5+ years of experience in engineering compliance, modular construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with modular building programs, factory inspections, certification processes, or state regulatory approvals preferred.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Working knowledge of applicable IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IECC, NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA fire and life-safety standards, ASCE 7, and relevant UL/NEMA standards.
- Understanding of modular building design, prefabrication, manufacturing workflows, and transportation/installation considerations.
- Familiarity with data center power, cooling, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to interpret codes, prepare compliance documentation, investigate deficiencies, and communicate technical requirements.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Position may require visits to the onsite prefabrication shop, construction site.
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel:
- May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).
Preferred:
- Prior military experience.
- Experience working on large-scale commercial/industrial, MEP and/or modular construction projects.
Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Recruitment/Staffing Agency Disclaimer: TriplePoint MEP and all entities within its group of companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing or recruitment agencies. A fully executed MSA with the applicable group entity and prior written authorization and acceptance of each candidate submission by an authorized representative are required. Unsolicited submissions do not establish candidate ownership or create any obligation to pay placement fees, even if the candidate is subsequently hired.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Engineer
Frame your credentials around technical specificity
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Compliance Engineer role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's-level field, not just any degree. Document that your engineering or computer science credentials align directly with the technical duties listed in the job description before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must certify your wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct wage level before the LCA is filed, since underpayment invalidates the petition.
Target employers with active compliance engineering LCAs
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed certified LCAs for Compliance Engineer or related SOC codes. Those employers understand the filing process and are far more likely to extend a sponsorship offer than companies new to H-1B.
Clarify multi-site work arrangements before your LCA is certified
Compliance Engineers often rotate across client sites or company facilities. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so nail down your primary work location before your employer submits to DOL and flag any secondary sites upfront.
Account for H-1B cap timing when negotiating your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window with your employer early. Build a realistic buffer into your start date negotiation so the petition can be filed and approved before your intended first day.
Prepare a degree-equivalency analysis if your credential is non-U.S.
If your engineering degree is from outside the United States, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before the I-129 is filed. USCIS expects the evaluation to map your coursework to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related technical field.
H-1B Visa Compliance Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Compliance Engineer positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a closely related technical discipline. Because the role demands specialized technical knowledge to design, evaluate, and enforce regulatory or engineering standards, it meets the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies to H-1B petitions.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance Engineers?
Technology companies, aerospace and defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, medical device firms, and financial institutions are the most active H-1B sponsors for Compliance Engineer roles. These industries carry heavy regulatory obligations that require sustained technical expertise. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers in these sectors with verified H-1B LCA filing history for compliance-related positions.
What documents should I have ready before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Prepare your academic transcripts, degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, your current resume detailing technical compliance duties, and any professional certifications relevant to your specialization. Your employer needs these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 and to certify your credentials match the LCA wage level claimed.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a different office or client site?
A change of worksite requires a new certified LCA for each location before the move occurs. If the new site falls under the same metropolitan statistical area and wage level as the original LCA, an amended petition may not be required, but your employer must still post a new LCA notice at the new worksite. Confirm the specifics with your employer's immigration counsel before relocating.
How long does H-1B status last for a Compliance Engineer, and can it be extended?
Initial H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification that has been on file for at least 365 days, allowing you to remain in H-1B status while pursuing permanent residence.