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Do you want to help engineer what's next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
- Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
- Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
- Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We want someone passionate about structural engineering and problem-solving.
Our Structural Engineering division is looking to hire recent graduates with a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering in our Minneapolis, MN office.
What You'll Be Doing:
The Structures Division provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair, and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation of structures. As an entry-level hire, you will assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures, assisting senior staff in on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine root of problems; aiding senior staff during the construction administration phase of projects, and managing the preparation of drawings and specifications. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn are essential to this position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required.
- FE/EIT certification, preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities required.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment is required.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)
- Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
- Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintain high levels of activity and productivity.
- Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing or oral skills.
- Problem-solving – capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgment, and problem-solving tools.
- Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
- Teamwork – work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team.
- Teachable – passionate and willing to continue learning new ideas and concepts.
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to help engineer what's next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
- Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
- Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
- Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We want someone passionate about structural engineering and problem-solving.
Our Structural Engineering division is looking to hire recent graduates with a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering in our Minneapolis, MN office.
What You'll Be Doing:
The Structures Division provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair, and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation of structures. As an entry-level hire, you will assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures, assisting senior staff in on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine root of problems; aiding senior staff during the construction administration phase of projects, and managing the preparation of drawings and specifications. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn are essential to this position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required.
- FE/EIT certification, preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities required.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment is required.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)
- Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
- Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintain high levels of activity and productivity.
- Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing or oral skills.
- Problem-solving – capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgment, and problem-solving tools.
- Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
- Teamwork – work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team.
- Teachable – passionate and willing to continue learning new ideas and concepts.
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Consultant
Verify your SOC code before applying
Project Consultant roles map to multiple SOC codes depending on the industry. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific specialty to confirm the job zone and degree requirements match your credentials before targeting employers.
Check prevailing wage levels by metro area
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your target SOC code in each city. Employers must offer at least Level I, but most consulting firms file at Level II or III, which affects your negotiating position.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Consultant roles by employers who have filed recent Labor Condition Applications. This confirms the employer has an active H-1B program and isn't experimenting with sponsorship for the first time with your application.
Request a cap-exempt employer path if possible
Consulting contracts placed at universities, nonprofits, or government research labs may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B placements. Ask your prospective employer whether the client site is a qualifying institution, which removes you from the annual lottery entirely.
Clarify the employer of record before signing
Project Consultants are frequently placed through staffing firms or consulting intermediaries. Confirm which legal entity will be your H-1B petitioner and sign the I-129, since misalignment between your offer letter employer and the petitioner is a common RFE trigger.
Document project-based work for specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes consulting roles for specialty occupation status. Compile project scopes, client deliverables, and any internal job descriptions that specify the required degree field so your employer's attorney can build a strong I-129 petition.
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Find Project Consultant JobsProject Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Consultant roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the work. Generic consulting titles can face RFEs from USCIS if the job description is broad. Your employer's petition should tie specific project deliverables to a defined degree requirement, such as computer science for IT consulting or finance for financial advisory projects.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Project Consultant positions?
Browse Project Consultant listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This filters out companies that list consulting roles but have never filed an LCA, saving you from wasting applications on employers who won't sponsor. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and updated quarterly.
Can a staffing or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B even if I work at a client site?
Yes. Third-party placement is common in consulting, but USCIS requires the petitioning employer to maintain a true employer-employee relationship, including the right to control your work and the ability to terminate employment. Your firm must also file an amended I-129 with USCIS if you move to a new client site in a different metropolitan statistical area.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting project ends before my visa expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. Your employer should notify USCIS if the position is terminated, though the grace period runs automatically. Starting a transfer petition with a new employer before the project ends is the safest approach to maintaining continuous status.
Is the Project Consultant title subject to the H-1B cap and lottery?
Most private-sector consulting roles are cap-subject and require winning the annual H-1B lottery, which USCIS runs each March for the fiscal year beginning October 1. The exception is if your consulting contract places you at a qualifying cap-exempt institution such as a university or nonprofit research organization, in which case your employer can file outside the lottery at any time.
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