H-1B Visa Geotechnical Engineer Jobs
Geotechnical Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil, or geological engineering. Infrastructure, energy, and environmental firms are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors for this role. The annual H-1B cap is 85,000 slots, with registration opening each March.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Tallahassee, Florida
Job ID: 1828
General Responsibilities:
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
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Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
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Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
-
Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
-
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
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Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
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Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
-
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
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Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
-
Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
-
Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
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Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
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Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
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Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
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Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
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A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Required Qualifications:
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Job ID: 1828
General Responsibilities:
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
-
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
-
Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
-
Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
-
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
-
Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
-
Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
-
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
-
Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervise the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
-
Lead technical training and make informed decisions based upon state of the art technology issues.
-
Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
-
Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on projects.
-
Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Requirements
-
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
-
Minimum 8-11 years’ experience.
-
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
-
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Required Qualifications:
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Geotechnical Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to geotechnical engineering work. A civil or geological engineering degree typically qualifies, but an unrelated bachelor's plus years of experience may trigger an RFE. Confirm the match before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter geotechnical engineering roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating employers from scratch.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures for your metro area before accepting an offer so you know the floor.
Get your PE license timeline into the conversation early
Many geotechnical roles require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license. If you're working toward licensure, clarify with the employer whether your H-1B petition will list PE as a requirement, since that affects how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation.
Confirm project-site work is covered in your I-129
Geotechnical engineers frequently work across multiple field sites, not just a single office. USCIS requires a certified LCA for each worksite location. Ask your employer's immigration team how they handle site-specific LCA compliance before your petition is filed.
Register in March, not after lottery selection
H-1B registration opens in early March each fiscal year and closes within about two weeks. If you're waiting for a strong offer before prompting your employer to register, you'll miss the window. Align your job search timeline so an offer lands before March.
H-1B Visa Geotechnical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a geotechnical engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes geotechnical engineering as a specialty occupation because the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized engineering knowledge normally acquired through a bachelor's degree or higher in geotechnical, civil, or geological engineering. Most standard job descriptions in the field satisfy this requirement without additional documentation.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for geotechnical engineers?
Engineering consulting firms, infrastructure contractors, mining and energy companies, and federal or state transportation agencies are among the most frequent H-1B sponsors for geotechnical roles. Environmental remediation and dam safety firms also file regularly. Use Migrate Mate to browse geotechnical engineer positions specifically filtered for employers with H-1B filing history.
How does frequent fieldwork across multiple project sites affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS and DOL require a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform work for more than a limited period. If your role involves rotating across active project sites, your employer must either file multiple LCAs or use a short-term placement provision. Clarify this with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-129 is submitted to avoid compliance gaps.
Does not yet having a Professional Engineer license affect my H-1B approval?
It depends on how the employer drafts the job description. If the position lists PE licensure as a requirement, USCIS expects you to meet it or have a credible path to meeting it. If PE is listed as preferred rather than required, it typically doesn't affect approval. Ask the employer to confirm the language before filing.
What SOC code is used for geotechnical engineers on an H-1B LCA?
Geotechnical engineers are most commonly filed under SOC 17-2051 (Civil Engineers), though some employers use 17-2199 (Engineers, All Other) depending on how the role is scoped. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage your employer must certify. You can cross-reference the occupation definition using O*NET and verify the corresponding wage floor through the OFLC Wage Search for your work location.