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Graduate Architect jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring firms put your design credentials to work in U.S. practice. The role requires a professional architecture degree, satisfying H-1B specialty occupation standards. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf, covering your first three years of status.
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Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and 12 international locations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Walter P Moore is seeking a Graduate Forensics Architect to work with our team of experts to investigate the causes of building failures, defects, performance problems, and accessibility issues and to translate those findings into clear, defensible conclusions. You will assess building envelopes, structures, and systems to identify issues and recommend practical remedies. Your work will support owners, insurers, contractors, design teams, and legal counsel in construction defect disputes, insurance claims, and repair projects. This role suits an architect with a master’s degree or higher and on track to achieve professional licensure who enjoys detective work, technical rigor, code analysis, and who works well in multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct field investigations of buildings and building components, including water intrusion, envelope failures, moisture and mold, cracking, settlement, fire and storm damage, and code or accessibility deficiencies.
- Perform visual surveys, non-destructive testing, and invasive testing (e.g., test cuts, borings, water testing) and coordinate with specialty labs and consultants.
- Review design documents, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, inspection records, maintenance logs, and project correspondence to evaluate design and construction conduct against applicable codes and standards of care.
- Determine root causes and contributing factors, and distinguish design, construction, material, maintenance, and weather-related issues.
- Develop repair concepts, scopes of work, and cost-of-repair opinions in coordination with engineers, contractors, and estimators.
- Prepare clear, well-organized investigation reports, photo documentation, and diagrams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Master's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
- 2+ years of professional experience including architectural design, building enclosure design and/or forensic investigation.
- Eligibility for future architectural licensure.
- Strong knowledge of building science, including moisture transport, thermal performance, air barriers, flashing, roofing, cladding, glazing, and waterproofing systems.
- Working knowledge of the International Building Code, local codes, ADA/accessibility standards, and relevant ASTM, AAMA, and industry standards.
- Excellent technical writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel and to work on roofs, in crawl spaces, and in other challenging field conditions (with appropriate safety training).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and report-production tools.
- Experience with a range of building types, such as multifamily, commercial, institutional, and historic structures.
- Experience with infrared thermography, moisture meters, borescopes, drone surveys, or similar diagnostic tools.
As a Hybrid Firm, Walter P Moore combines the best of both worlds – blending work options to include in-office and home office environments. This allows us to offer more flexibility and work-life integration to our employees. Candidates applying for this position should have the ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.
Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and 12 international locations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Walter P Moore is seeking a Graduate Forensics Architect to work with our team of experts to investigate the causes of building failures, defects, performance problems, and accessibility issues and to translate those findings into clear, defensible conclusions. You will assess building envelopes, structures, and systems to identify issues and recommend practical remedies. Your work will support owners, insurers, contractors, design teams, and legal counsel in construction defect disputes, insurance claims, and repair projects. This role suits an architect with a master’s degree or higher and on track to achieve professional licensure who enjoys detective work, technical rigor, code analysis, and who works well in multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct field investigations of buildings and building components, including water intrusion, envelope failures, moisture and mold, cracking, settlement, fire and storm damage, and code or accessibility deficiencies.
- Perform visual surveys, non-destructive testing, and invasive testing (e.g., test cuts, borings, water testing) and coordinate with specialty labs and consultants.
- Review design documents, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, inspection records, maintenance logs, and project correspondence to evaluate design and construction conduct against applicable codes and standards of care.
- Determine root causes and contributing factors, and distinguish design, construction, material, maintenance, and weather-related issues.
- Develop repair concepts, scopes of work, and cost-of-repair opinions in coordination with engineers, contractors, and estimators.
- Prepare clear, well-organized investigation reports, photo documentation, and diagrams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Master's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
- 2+ years of professional experience including architectural design, building enclosure design and/or forensic investigation.
- Eligibility for future architectural licensure.
- Strong knowledge of building science, including moisture transport, thermal performance, air barriers, flashing, roofing, cladding, glazing, and waterproofing systems.
- Working knowledge of the International Building Code, local codes, ADA/accessibility standards, and relevant ASTM, AAMA, and industry standards.
- Excellent technical writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel and to work on roofs, in crawl spaces, and in other challenging field conditions (with appropriate safety training).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and report-production tools.
- Experience with a range of building types, such as multifamily, commercial, institutional, and historic structures.
- Experience with infrared thermography, moisture meters, borescopes, drone surveys, or similar diagnostic tools.
As a Hybrid Firm, Walter P Moore combines the best of both worlds – blending work options to include in-office and home office environments. This allows us to offer more flexibility and work-life integration to our employees. Candidates applying for this position should have the ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.
Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Graduate Architect
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
A Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture satisfies H-1B specialty occupation requirements. If your degree title differs from U.S. norms, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying so employers aren't surprised during the LCA stage.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Architects in your target city. Your offer must meet at least Level I, so knowing the threshold prevents an employer filing a noncompliant LCA that USCIS will flag.
Target firms with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find architecture firms with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history by city and role. Firms that have filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer because of unfamiliar paperwork.
Clarify worksite assignments before the LCA is filed
If you'll work across multiple project sites, each permanent worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer before filing starts so they can certify all locations upfront rather than amending later.
Review your O*NET profile to frame specialty occupation
The O*NET occupation profile for Architects documents the specific degree fields and specialized knowledge the role demands. Reference it when discussing your position description with the employer so the I-129 petition clearly ties duties to degree requirements.
H-1B Visa Graduate Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graduate Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Architecture requires at minimum a Bachelor of Architecture, a degree in a directly related field, which meets the H-1B specialty occupation definition. USCIS expects the job description to reflect degree-level duties such as design development, technical documentation, and code compliance analysis rather than purely administrative or drafting support tasks.
How do I find architecture firms that actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse Migrate Mate to search for architecture employers with verified H-1B LCA filing histories by city and role type. Firms that appear in the DOL disclosure database have already navigated the sponsorship process, which means shorter learning curves and fewer dropped offers compared to approaching firms that have never filed before.
What happens to my H-1B status if the architecture firm changes my project location?
Each new permanent worksite requires a separately certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before you begin working there. Short-term placements have more flexibility under USCIS guidelines, but if your firm wins a project in a new metro area and assigns you there long-term, your employer must certify a new LCA for that location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new architecture firm mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once your petition has been approved, a new sponsoring employer can file an I-129 transfer petition and you can begin working for them as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new firm must still file a compliant LCA for your role and location before filing the transfer.
Does my architecture license status affect my H-1B eligibility as a Graduate Architect?
Not directly. H-1B eligibility turns on your degree in architecture and the degree-level nature of your duties, not on holding a state license. Graduate Architects working toward licensure under an ARE pathway can qualify. However, if a role explicitly requires a licensed architect and you aren't yet licensed, that creates a qualification mismatch your employer should address in the petition.