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Consulting Engineer jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a closely related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with extensions available.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Consulting Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Consulting Engineer and confirm your degree field maps directly to the listed knowledge domains. USCIS scrutinizes credential alignment heavily for consulting roles, so a mismatch between your major and the technical scope of the job is the most common RFE trigger.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and the employer's county before you negotiate. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage at that worksite, and underpaying relative to prevailing wage is grounds for DOL audit of your employer.
Target firms with multi-site LCA infrastructure
Consulting roles often involve rotating client sites. Each new worksite requires its own certified LCA, so target employers who already have established processes for filing site-specific LCAs. Ask during the offer stage how the company handles worksite changes for H-1B employees.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Consulting Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in your target city and engineering discipline. This saves weeks of manual DOL disclosure data review and surfaces active sponsors you won't find through general job searches.
Track your six-year cap clock from day one
H-1B status starts at three years and extends to a six-year maximum under standard rules. If your employer files a PERM labor certification before you hit the five-year mark, you may qualify for additional extensions beyond six years under AC21 portability provisions.
Request premium processing for client-driven start dates
Consulting project timelines rarely align with standard USCIS adjudication windows. Ask your employer to file with premium processing when a client engagement has a hard start date, cutting the USCIS decision window to roughly 15 business days instead of several months.
H-1B Visa Consulting Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Consulting Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Consulting Engineer roles typically qualify as specialty occupations. The position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The employer's job description must reflect degree-level duties throughout, not just in a subset of tasks.
How does project-based work affect my H-1B status as a Consulting Engineer?
Each client worksite requires a separately certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. Your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS when there is a material change to your work location or job duties. Gaps between projects do not automatically void your status, but your employer must maintain a bona fide employment relationship throughout your H-1B period.
What engineering degree fields support an H-1B petition for a Consulting Engineer?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree field and the technical scope of the consulting role. Degrees in mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, industrial, or systems engineering typically support approval when the job duties align. Consulting roles with software or data components may also qualify with computer science or information systems degrees, provided the job description is drafted accordingly.
How do I find Consulting Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Consulting Engineer positions at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by location and engineering discipline. You can also review DOL OFLC public disclosure data to confirm which firms have filed LCAs for similar SOC codes in your target market, giving you a factual basis for targeting your applications.
Can my H-1B status continue if I move from one consulting firm to another?
Yes, under H-1B portability provisions in AC21, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your previous petition was approved and you have not fallen out of status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129, and the role must remain a qualifying specialty occupation.