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Structural Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Many employers in infrastructure, construction, and consulting actively file H-1B petitions for licensed PEs and EITs, making this one of the more sponsorship-accessible engineering disciplines.
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Join a high-impact traveling crew as a Structural Framing and Steel Erection Foreman, leading steel, carpentry, and concrete formwork teams on dynamic projects with competitive hourly pay, time-and-a-half overtime, project bonuses, company truck.
ABOUT THE JOB
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm.
SALARY
Salary: $38 - $60 per hour
A bit about us:
A dynamic leader in the construction industry focused on innovation, safety, and high-quality structural framing and erection services.
WHY JOIN US?
- Competitive hourly pay with time-and-a-half overtime for 50-60 hour weeks
- Performance bonuses on profitable projects
- Company-provided truck, hotel accommodations, and all heavy equipment/tools
- Every other weekend home rotation on a 100% travel role
- Direct impact leading crews on diverse, challenging structural projects
- Strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and professional growth
JOB DETAILS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and schedule daily tasks for combined crews of ironworkers, carpenters, and laborers
- Enforce OSHA compliance, manage fall protection, rigging safety, and crane signaling
- Conduct daily safety meetings (toolbox talks) and complete progress logs and timesheets
- Manage tool logistics and ensure crews have necessary company-provided machinery, power tools, and rigging gear
- Direct rigging, hoisting, and crane-setting of prefabricated metal wall panels (load-bearing and non-load-bearing)
- Supervise safe rigging practices, precise wall layouts, panel sequencing, and connections
- Oversee erection and bracing of wood, plywood, or heavy proprietary concrete form systems
- Direct unloading, staging, lifting, and connection of structural steel columns, beams, girders, and trusses
- Supervise aligning, bolting, torquing, or welding of structural steel connections
- Verify plumbing, leveling, and alignment using lasers, transits, and other instruments
- Hand off completed formwork, wall frameworks, and embeds to concrete placement teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5 years of experience in structural steel erection, prefabricated metal wall installation, and/or concrete formwork (shoring, framing, form work), with 1–2 years in a foreman or lead role
- Proven ability managing and directing multiple crews simultaneously
- Strong blueprint reading, layout, and spatial layout instrument skills
- Experience with crane rigging/signaling, structural connections, and safety protocols
- Physical ability to work at heights, lift up to 75 lbs, and stand for long periods
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record (no major offenses)
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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INTRODUCTION
Join a high-impact traveling crew as a Structural Framing and Steel Erection Foreman, leading steel, carpentry, and concrete formwork teams on dynamic projects with competitive hourly pay, time-and-a-half overtime, project bonuses, company truck.
ABOUT THE JOB
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm.
SALARY
Salary: $38 - $60 per hour
A bit about us:
A dynamic leader in the construction industry focused on innovation, safety, and high-quality structural framing and erection services.
WHY JOIN US?
- Competitive hourly pay with time-and-a-half overtime for 50-60 hour weeks
- Performance bonuses on profitable projects
- Company-provided truck, hotel accommodations, and all heavy equipment/tools
- Every other weekend home rotation on a 100% travel role
- Direct impact leading crews on diverse, challenging structural projects
- Strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and professional growth
JOB DETAILS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and schedule daily tasks for combined crews of ironworkers, carpenters, and laborers
- Enforce OSHA compliance, manage fall protection, rigging safety, and crane signaling
- Conduct daily safety meetings (toolbox talks) and complete progress logs and timesheets
- Manage tool logistics and ensure crews have necessary company-provided machinery, power tools, and rigging gear
- Direct rigging, hoisting, and crane-setting of prefabricated metal wall panels (load-bearing and non-load-bearing)
- Supervise safe rigging practices, precise wall layouts, panel sequencing, and connections
- Oversee erection and bracing of wood, plywood, or heavy proprietary concrete form systems
- Direct unloading, staging, lifting, and connection of structural steel columns, beams, girders, and trusses
- Supervise aligning, bolting, torquing, or welding of structural steel connections
- Verify plumbing, leveling, and alignment using lasers, transits, and other instruments
- Hand off completed formwork, wall frameworks, and embeds to concrete placement teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5 years of experience in structural steel erection, prefabricated metal wall installation, and/or concrete formwork (shoring, framing, form work), with 1–2 years in a foreman or lead role
- Proven ability managing and directing multiple crews simultaneously
- Strong blueprint reading, layout, and spatial layout instrument skills
- Experience with crane rigging/signaling, structural connections, and safety protocols
- Physical ability to work at heights, lift up to 75 lbs, and stand for long periods
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record (no major offenses)
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Structural Engineer
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a directly related engineering degree. A generic civil engineering degree supporting a structural role is usually sufficient, but document the degree-job connection clearly in your resume and any employer offer letters.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Structural Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. LCA history confirms a company has navigated H-1B sponsorship before, not just that they're open to it in principle.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your wage level, and underpayment is one of the most common reasons H-1B petitions attract scrutiny after filing.
Understand PE licensure timing during H-1B status
Many structural roles eventually require a Professional Engineer license, but you can work as an EIT under H-1B status while pursuing it. Confirm with your employer that the job description supports your current credential level so USCIS doesn't flag a specialty occupation mismatch.
Ask employers about cap-exempt project work
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors can sometimes sponsor H-1B workers outside the annual cap. Structural engineers working on public infrastructure or academic facilities may qualify, which bypasses the lottery entirely and allows year-round filing.
File early to protect your 60-day grace period
If your current H-1B status ends before a new petition is approved, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer filing. Premium processing through USCIS compresses approval time to 15 business days, which matters if you're near that window.
H-1B Visa Structural Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes Structural Engineer as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Your employer's offer letter and job description should explicitly state the degree requirement and link the specific engineering discipline to the duties performed, which strengthens the petition against an RFE.
Do I need a PE license to get H-1B sponsorship as a Structural Engineer?
Not necessarily. Many H-1B petitions for structural roles are approved at the EIT or graduate-engineer level, provided the job description reflects work that requires an engineering degree. However, if the role title or duties require licensure under state law, your employer may need to address that in the LCA. Check O*NET for the occupation's standard entry requirements to understand what USCIS will expect.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Structural Engineers?
Engineering consulting firms, civil and structural design firms, large general contractors, and infrastructure-focused government contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors in this field. Public-sector employers and universities can sometimes file outside the cap entirely. Browse Structural Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific occupation code.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Structural Engineer offers?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation, experience level, and work location. Structural engineering wages vary significantly by region, so an offer that meets the national median may fall short of prevailing wage in high-cost metro areas. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your job title and city before evaluating any offer.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better offer as a Structural Engineer?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Your status remains valid during the transfer as long as you've been in lawful H-1B status and the new role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Structural engineering roles typically port cleanly because the occupation definition is consistent across employers.