H-1B Visa Professional Engineer Jobs
Professional Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering. Employers filing H-1B petitions for PE roles must certify prevailing wages through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition. State licensure requirements add a layer most applicants don't anticipate.
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Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team is seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Our areas of practice include residential, commercial, and industrial buildings’ roofing, fenestration, foundation and envelopes; hazard assessments and resulting damage; design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liability evaluations. Assignments will require regular local and regional travel to project sites. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.
Job Responsibilities
- Conducts field observations, testing and data collection.
- Prepares reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted, and opinions or recommendations.
- Works with building departments to determine repair directives.
- Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication.
- Meets with and presents to peers and clients.
- Engages in client-relations marketing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required)
- PE or SE license
- Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
- Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
- A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a forensic engineer
- Testimony experience as a designated expert witness (preferred for senior level)
- Experience in engineering design or construction
- Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but not required)
- Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
- Must be able to work at heights.
- Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection.
- Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces.
- Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
The estimated salary range for this role is $86,000 - $91,000 USD. The salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
Company Description
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
Our Forensic Architecture & Engineering team is seeking a mid to senior-level Forensic Civil Structural Engineer (PE or SE) to enhance our already robust team of professionals supporting our clients throughout the US. Our engineers routinely perform forensic investigations, provide consultation, prepare and deliver technical papers; and serve as expert witnesses. Our areas of practice include residential, commercial, and industrial buildings’ roofing, fenestration, foundation and envelopes; hazard assessments and resulting damage; design and construction defect evaluation; and premise liability evaluations. Assignments will require regular local and regional travel to project sites. Active involvement in professional associations and societies is encouraged and supported.
Job Responsibilities
- Conducts field observations, testing and data collection.
- Prepares reports detailing observations made, testing results, research conducted, and opinions or recommendations.
- Works with building departments to determine repair directives.
- Conducts research and develops technical topics for publication.
- Meets with and presents to peers and clients.
- Engages in client-relations marketing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school required)
- PE or SE license
- Highly qualified and experienced EI/EITs are considered
- Familiar with modern building codes and industry standards
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to travel and conduct site inspections
- A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a forensic engineer
- Testimony experience as a designated expert witness (preferred for senior level)
- Experience in engineering design or construction
- Experience conducting damage assessments and forensic investigations (preferred but not required)
- Storm damage and building envelope evaluation experience is a plus
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel to various project sites and conduct field investigations.
- Must be able to work at heights.
- Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to periodically access and work on roofs, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated surfaces and in enclosed spaces (attics, crawlspaces, etc.) with appropriate personal protection.
- Must be able to lift, transport, set up, and utilize an extension ladder to access roofs and other elevated surfaces.
- Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time.
Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
The estimated salary range for this role is $86,000 - $91,000 USD. The salary range is based on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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Verify your PE license transfers across states
H-1B approval is tied to the work location on the petition. If your employer reassigns you to a new state, your PE license may not be valid there. Confirm reciprocity rules before accepting a role with multi-state project exposure.
Check LCA filings by engineering discipline
Employers file LCAs by SOC code, not job title. Look up filings under codes like 17-2051 (civil) or 17-2141 (mechanical) using the OFLC Wage Search to identify which companies actively sponsor engineers in your specific discipline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Professional Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in your engineering field. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as optional but rarely follow through.
Request cap-exempt status through research employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition skips the annual lottery entirely. Many civil and structural engineering firms partner with these institutions on public infrastructure contracts.
Align your degree to the offered engineering role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to the PE position. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a civil PE role can trigger an RFE. Ask your employer to frame the job description around your specific degree discipline.
Flag EIT credential gaps before the petition is filed
If you're still working toward full PE licensure, confirm your employer understands that Engineer-in-Training status may affect how they describe the role to USCIS. Some states require licensure as a job condition, which complicates the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Professional Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, PE roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is genuine and tied to the actual job duties. Generic engineering roles where any degree suffices can face RFEs, so the job description should specify the required field precisely.
How does state PE licensure affect my H-1B petition?
State licensure is a separate requirement from H-1B approval, but the two interact. If your role legally requires a PE license in the work state, your employer must account for that in the petition. Relocating to a new state after approval may require amending the petition and verifying your license is valid in the new location.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for engineers?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by engineering roles and SOC codes. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications under the specific engineering occupation code matching your discipline.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm still working toward PE licensure?
Yes, but only if the position doesn't legally require licensure as a condition of employment on day one. If the state mandates a PE license to perform the work, your employer needs to address that in the petition. Some employers list licensure as preferred rather than required to avoid this issue, which may affect how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch engineering employers?
You can start work for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, under H-1B portability rules. The new employer must file before your current status expires. If you're changing engineering disciplines, USCIS will re-evaluate whether your degree still directly supports the new role.