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Engineering Consultant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a closely related field, satisfying USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Sponsoring employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application before your I-129 petition, and each project worksite may require its own LCA.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Technical Consultant under the supervision of Dr. Fan-Bill Cheung.
Job Duties:
To provide technical assistance in the preparation and operation of the RBHT Facility for obtaining valid data under various reflood conditions specified by the US NRC.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum of 15 years of experience in conducting the RBHT Facility with skills to conduct various types of reflood experiments including level swell tests, boil-off tests, constant reflood tests, variable reflood tests, and oscillatory reflood tests, along with accurate flow, heat transfer, droplets, and pressure measurements.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Technical Consultant under the supervision of Dr. Fan-Bill Cheung.
Job Duties:
To provide technical assistance in the preparation and operation of the RBHT Facility for obtaining valid data under various reflood conditions specified by the US NRC.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum of 15 years of experience in conducting the RBHT Facility with skills to conduct various types of reflood experiments including level swell tests, boil-off tests, constant reflood tests, variable reflood tests, and oscillatory reflood tests, along with accurate flow, heat transfer, droplets, and pressure measurements.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Consultant
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Pull your target SOC code from O*NET before applying. Engineering Consultant roles span multiple codes, and your degree field must align with the specific code your employer uses when filing the LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS.
Verify prevailing wages by worksite location
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code in every city you might work. Each worksite needs its own certified LCA, so wages differ by location and affect what your employer must pay.
Target firms with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Engineering consultancies that place workers at rotating client sites file multiple LCAs per year. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role, so you approach companies already running this process.
Clarify multi-client deployment before accepting an offer
Consulting roles often place you at different client sites after hire. Confirm your employer's process for certifying new LCAs for each worksite before you sign. A single LCA covering only the main office won't cover undisclosed client locations.
Time your application around the annual H-1B cap
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm current mechanics directly with USCIS before your employer files. Your petition must be submitted after selection, and status begins October 1, lasting up to three years before the first extension.
Document specialty occupation with project-level evidence
USCIS scrutinizes consulting petitions more closely than direct-hire roles. Build a job duty letter that ties engineering degree requirements to specific project deliverables, not just a generic job description, to reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Engineering Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Engineering Consultant roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties performed, so your employer should document that the role requires theoretical and applied engineering knowledge, not just general project coordination or business functions.
Why do Engineering Consultant H-1B petitions face more USCIS scrutiny than direct-hire engineering roles?
USCIS applies additional scrutiny to consulting arrangements because the petitioning employer is not always the entity directing daily work. You may need to show a bona fide employer-employee relationship, an end-client letter confirming the specific project, and evidence that the work at each client site requires specialty occupation duties. Having these documents ready before filing reduces delays.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting project ends before my petition expires?
Your H-1B status is tied to your sponsoring employer, not the specific client project. If your project ends, your employer can reassign you to another qualifying project without refiling, as long as the new worksite has a certified LCA and the duties remain at the specialty occupation level. Status is granted for up to three years and is extendable to a six-year maximum.
How can I find Engineering Consultant employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role type and location. This lets you focus on firms that have already navigated the LCA certification and I-129 process for Engineering Consultant positions, rather than approaching companies that may be unfamiliar with multi-worksite sponsorship requirements.
Does each client site in a consulting engagement require a separate LCA?
Yes. Each worksite where you perform H-1B work needs its own certified Labor Condition Application unless it qualifies as a short-term placement under DOL rules. For Engineering Consultants rotating across client locations, your employer must file and receive DOL certification for each distinct worksite address before you begin work there, or they risk a compliance violation.