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Geotechnical Engineer roles qualify as H-1B 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 sponsors for this role. The annual H-1B cap is 85,000 slots, with registration opening each March.
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WSP USA, Inc is seeking an early career Geotechnical Engineer for work involving engineering design, subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and construction support in our Portland, ME office. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering/earthworks as well as excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, very detail oriented and will be a proactive problem solver. This position offers the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be mentored by senior engineering staff while executing the following roles/responsibilities:
- Plan, conduct, and implement geotechnical/environmental field investigations, including directing drilling and excavation contractors.
- Monitor and oversee drilling and earthwork construction activities.
- Prepare construction field reports and internal correspondence.
- Travel to monitor construction, meet clients, and/or visit sites in support of design and construction for both short-term and long-term field assignments.
- Develop laboratory testing programs and interpret test data for use in recommendations and/or designs.
- Work in a multi-disciplined team, often with others in remote locations, and be able to effectively communicate with others with different technical priorities.
- Review and compile field and laboratory data and conduct engineering analyses for design of geotechnical, civil, and environmental construction projects.
- Prepare geotechnical investigation reports in support of design and construction projects.
- Prepare design drawings and technical specifications, bidding documents, and construction summary documents.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering.
- 0 to 5 years of civil design and construction experience with a focus on geotechnical investigation, design and earthworks construction.
- Experience conducting geotechnical analysis for soil bearing capacity, foundation settlement, slope stability.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
- Interest/aptitude in construction and design-build.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
- Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
- Geo-environmental experience related to contamination assessment and remedial construction.
- Geotechnical drilling oversight experience.
- Construction inspection/oversight experience.
- Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring experience.
- Experience in preparing and implementing contract construction documents.
- Geotechnical laboratory testing experience/knowledge.
- Experience in performing geotechnical analyses using software and development of clear calculations.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
- Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP USA, Inc is seeking an early career Geotechnical Engineer for work involving engineering design, subsurface investigations, laboratory testing, and construction support in our Portland, ME office. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering/earthworks as well as excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, very detail oriented and will be a proactive problem solver. This position offers the opportunity to work with, learn from, and be mentored by senior engineering staff while executing the following roles/responsibilities:
- Plan, conduct, and implement geotechnical/environmental field investigations, including directing drilling and excavation contractors.
- Monitor and oversee drilling and earthwork construction activities.
- Prepare construction field reports and internal correspondence.
- Travel to monitor construction, meet clients, and/or visit sites in support of design and construction for both short-term and long-term field assignments.
- Develop laboratory testing programs and interpret test data for use in recommendations and/or designs.
- Work in a multi-disciplined team, often with others in remote locations, and be able to effectively communicate with others with different technical priorities.
- Review and compile field and laboratory data and conduct engineering analyses for design of geotechnical, civil, and environmental construction projects.
- Prepare geotechnical investigation reports in support of design and construction projects.
- Prepare design drawings and technical specifications, bidding documents, and construction summary documents.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering.
- 0 to 5 years of civil design and construction experience with a focus on geotechnical investigation, design and earthworks construction.
- Experience conducting geotechnical analysis for soil bearing capacity, foundation settlement, slope stability.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
- Interest/aptitude in construction and design-build.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
- Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
- Geo-environmental experience related to contamination assessment and remedial construction.
- Geotechnical drilling oversight experience.
- Construction inspection/oversight experience.
- Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring experience.
- Experience in preparing and implementing contract construction documents.
- Geotechnical laboratory testing experience/knowledge.
- Experience in performing geotechnical analyses using software and development of clear calculations.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
- Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which require the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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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.
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Find Geotechnical Engineer JobsGeotechnical Engineer H-1B Visa: 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.
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