H-1B Visa Structural Designer Jobs
Structural Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil, structural, or architectural engineering. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose:
You will provide structural design and drafting services to Worley, and its customers and may provide technical support and supervision within the structural team.
Responsibilities:
Working alongside senior engineers and designers you will independently perform tasks that typically include:
- Responsible to have a full understanding of the project’s scope, overall schedule, deliverables, milestones, manhour budgets, industry standards, applicable codes, and procedures.
- Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings with minimal amount of supervision and engineering input.
- Developing a complete design drawing package for checking or checking the design drawing package.
- Plan, organize and carry out assignments as required.
- Able to execute work independently.
- Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work.
- Perform proposal preparation, proposal estimates, and provide input to scope documents and client presentations.
- Perform the function of a team leader that is capable of solving complex issues and act as a lead designer responsible for the quality of the deliverables.
- Ability to travel to job sites to perform site walkdown.
- Interface with other disciplines in the development of the drawing package.
- Assist in the preparation of bills of materials.
- Work closely with structural engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated design systems.
- Be knowledgeable of client procedures, project procedures, and specifications.
- Identify and request information in the form of a 'Needs List' to maintain schedule.
- Utilize a 3D model (AVEVA E3D/Navisworks) review software to monitor design quality and progress.
- Review and approve deliverables prior to issue.
- Ensure deliverable verification procedures are followed.
- Read and interpret supplier drawings, construction specifications and schematics.
- Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:
- Extensive experience in structural design for powers generation and industrial facilities is required, chemical facilities is a plus.
- Experience working in project leadership role.
- Experience with the application and use of AVEVA E3D, MicroStation V8i & AutoCAD.
- Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Effective technical and practical design skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its Customers.
- Familiarity with structural design codes including IBC, ACI, and AISC.
- Team participation skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
Required:
- 2 or 3 year technical diploma with structural design and drafting specific training.
Preferred:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose:
You will provide structural design and drafting services to Worley, and its customers and may provide technical support and supervision within the structural team.
Responsibilities:
Working alongside senior engineers and designers you will independently perform tasks that typically include:
- Responsible to have a full understanding of the project’s scope, overall schedule, deliverables, milestones, manhour budgets, industry standards, applicable codes, and procedures.
- Prepare structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings with minimal amount of supervision and engineering input.
- Developing a complete design drawing package for checking or checking the design drawing package.
- Plan, organize and carry out assignments as required.
- Able to execute work independently.
- Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work.
- Perform proposal preparation, proposal estimates, and provide input to scope documents and client presentations.
- Perform the function of a team leader that is capable of solving complex issues and act as a lead designer responsible for the quality of the deliverables.
- Ability to travel to job sites to perform site walkdown.
- Interface with other disciplines in the development of the drawing package.
- Assist in the preparation of bills of materials.
- Work closely with structural engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated design systems.
- Be knowledgeable of client procedures, project procedures, and specifications.
- Identify and request information in the form of a 'Needs List' to maintain schedule.
- Utilize a 3D model (AVEVA E3D/Navisworks) review software to monitor design quality and progress.
- Review and approve deliverables prior to issue.
- Ensure deliverable verification procedures are followed.
- Read and interpret supplier drawings, construction specifications and schematics.
- Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.
What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:
- Extensive experience in structural design for powers generation and industrial facilities is required, chemical facilities is a plus.
- Experience working in project leadership role.
- Experience with the application and use of AVEVA E3D, MicroStation V8i & AutoCAD.
- Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Effective technical and practical design skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its Customers.
- Familiarity with structural design codes including IBC, ACI, and AISC.
- Team participation skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
Required:
- 2 or 3 year technical diploma with structural design and drafting specific training.
Preferred:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Structural Designer
Translate your credentials before interviewing
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. Employers filing your H-1B petition need documentation that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related engineering field.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Structural Designer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. A documented LCA history signals the employer understands H-1B obligations and has an internal process ready to move quickly.
Prioritize employers with E-Verify enrollment
Engineering firms enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure around work authorization verification. This reduces onboarding friction and signals familiarity with the documentation requirements that come alongside an H-1B transfer or new petition.
Clarify BIM software alignment during technical screens
Many H-1B petitions for Structural Designers cite specific software proficiencies like Revit or STAAD.Pro as part of the specialty occupation justification. Confirm early which tools the employer lists in the LCA job description so your application materials match the filed petition exactly.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 17-3011 in your target metro before accepting an offer so you know the minimum wage the LCA legally requires for your role.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer terms
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For Structural Designer roles with project start dates tied to construction schedules, ask your employer to include premium processing in the offer letter before you resign from your current position.
H-1B Visa Structural Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles involving structural analysis, detailing, or BIM coordination for commercial or infrastructure projects consistently meet the specialty occupation standard when the employer's LCA job description ties the duties to a specific degree field.
How do I find employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas for Structural Designer positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search Structural Designer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. Engineering firms, architecture and engineering consultancies, and large construction management companies appear most frequently in DOL LCA disclosures for this occupation. Smaller firms may sponsor but are less likely to have an established H-1B process already in place.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one engineering firm to another?
You're protected by H-1B portability under AC21 once your petition has been pending for 180 days or more. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before or when you start. You can begin working for the new firm as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification.
Can my employer list multiple work locations on the H-1B petition for a Structural Designer role?
Yes, but each worksite requires a separate Labor Condition Application posted at that location. Structural Designers who rotate between project sites or work across multiple office locations need their employer to file LCAs covering each specific address. If you're assigned to a client site not listed in the original petition, your employer must file an amended petition with USCIS before the placement begins.
Does O*NET classify Structural Designer as a job zone that supports H-1B specialty occupation arguments?
O*NET classifies drafters and engineering technicians in Job Zone 3 to 4, depending on the specific role. For H-1B purposes, USCIS focuses on whether the position as described by the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not the O*NET job zone alone. Employers strengthen specialty occupation arguments by tying structural design duties directly to engineering degree requirements in the LCA and support documentation.