H-1B Visa Structural Project Engineer Jobs
Structural Project Engineers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard, a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering is required by definition. Large infrastructure firms, design-build contractors, and AEC consultancies are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this discipline.
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Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a Structural BIM (Building Information Modeling) Technician for the following locations: Cheyenne, WY, Denver, CO, Rapid City, SD, and Sioux Falls, SD. This is a full-time onsite office-based position.
We are seeking a Structural BIM Technician to join our full-service engineering team! If you’re passionate about drafting and modeling complex structures, then take a look! This role will assist in designing world-class projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. As a BIM Technician, you’ll be an integral part of our multidisciplinary engineering design team. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where creativity thrives, and ideas are valued. RESPEC invests in its employees and offers continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive environment for your career development.
What you’ll be doing:
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Get ready to dive into the world of BIM software! You will work primarily in Revit and have the opportunity to leverage Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu sessions to enhance your workflows. These powerful platforms empower you to digitally prototype and document precise, clash-free designs that bring facility projects to life.
- Impactful work: Your role will directly contribute to the success of construction projects. From modeling wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures to producing plans, elevations, and details, your work will shape the future of our built environment.
- Visualize and Coordinate: We believe in thinking beyond 2D blueprints. As a BIM Technician, you’ll visualize complex structures to ensure seamless coordination across disciplines. Your ability to recognize spatial conflicts and help optimize designs will be invaluable.
- Library Management: Curate and maintain our BIM and CADD library, ensuring seamless access to essential resources and support files.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications:
- Minimum associate’s degree in engineering/architectural drafting and/or directly related degree from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in BIM and CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD)
- Interest in emerging technologies
- Strong visualization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in collaborative team settings
- Ability to interpret written, verbal, and visual direction
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.
Additional preferred experience/skills:
- Exposure to Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or other CAD/BIM software through education, internships, or previous work experience.
- Basic understanding of structural systems, including foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framing.
- Familiarity with construction documents or structural engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other commonly used project-management or document-management software.
Additional information - Position Expectations
The Entry-Level Structural BIM Technician will receive training and guidance in structural BIM production, Revit modeling, drafting standards, construction documentation, and project-specific procedures. The individual is expected to progressively develop the technical skills necessary to produce accurate structural models and drawings with increasing independence.
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary is $27 per hour, depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job Description
RESPEC, an internationally recognized engineering consulting company, seeks a Structural BIM (Building Information Modeling) Technician for the following locations: Cheyenne, WY, Denver, CO, Rapid City, SD, and Sioux Falls, SD. This is a full-time onsite office-based position.
We are seeking a Structural BIM Technician to join our full-service engineering team! If you’re passionate about drafting and modeling complex structures, then take a look! This role will assist in designing world-class projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. As a BIM Technician, you’ll be an integral part of our multidisciplinary engineering design team. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where creativity thrives, and ideas are valued. RESPEC invests in its employees and offers continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive environment for your career development.
What you’ll be doing:
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Get ready to dive into the world of BIM software! You will work primarily in Revit and have the opportunity to leverage Autodesk Forma, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu sessions to enhance your workflows. These powerful platforms empower you to digitally prototype and document precise, clash-free designs that bring facility projects to life.
- Impactful work: Your role will directly contribute to the success of construction projects. From modeling wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures to producing plans, elevations, and details, your work will shape the future of our built environment.
- Visualize and Coordinate: We believe in thinking beyond 2D blueprints. As a BIM Technician, you’ll visualize complex structures to ensure seamless coordination across disciplines. Your ability to recognize spatial conflicts and help optimize designs will be invaluable.
- Library Management: Curate and maintain our BIM and CADD library, ensuring seamless access to essential resources and support files.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate enjoys collaborating with a team and diving into new challenges, and will have the following qualifications:
- Minimum associate’s degree in engineering/architectural drafting and/or directly related degree from an accredited institution
- Proficiency in BIM and CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD)
- Interest in emerging technologies
- Strong visualization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in collaborative team settings
- Ability to interpret written, verbal, and visual direction
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel.
Additional preferred experience/skills:
- Exposure to Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or other CAD/BIM software through education, internships, or previous work experience.
- Basic understanding of structural systems, including foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framing.
- Familiarity with construction documents or structural engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other commonly used project-management or document-management software.
Additional information - Position Expectations
The Entry-Level Structural BIM Technician will receive training and guidance in structural BIM production, Revit modeling, drafting standards, construction documentation, and project-specific procedures. The individual is expected to progressively develop the technical skills necessary to produce accurate structural models and drawings with increasing independence.
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary is $27 per hour, depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Structural Project Engineer
Verify your PE license transfers across states
Many structural engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, but H-1B status doesn't automatically mean your home-country credentials are recognized. Check NCEES reciprocity rules before applying to roles in states where PE licensure is mandatory for project sign-off.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Pull the Level II or III wage for Civil Engineers or Structural Engineers in your target metro before negotiating, so you know the floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Target AEC firms with recurring H-1B LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Structural Project Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history. Firms that file LCAs regularly have established processes and legal counsel, which reduces your risk of delays or denials tied to employer inexperience.
Document your specialty occupation case clearly
USCIS scrutinizes structural engineering roles when job descriptions use broad language like 'engineering support.' Ask your employer to write the offer letter around degree-specific duties, finite element analysis, load calculations, connection design, not generalist project coordination tasks.
Time your application around project award cycles
Design-build and infrastructure firms typically staff up after contract awards, often in Q1 and Q3. Approaching employers during active project ramp-up improves your chances of finding a sponsor who needs to hire quickly enough to justify H-1B filing costs.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If you have a project start date tied to a contract milestone, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS adjudicates premium H-1B petitions within 15 business days, which matters when a project kickoff or client deadline is locked in.
H-1B Visa Structural Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Project Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats structural engineering as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. The key is that your employer's job description must reflect duties that specifically require that degree, tasks like structural analysis, load path design, or code-compliance review, rather than general project management.
How do I find employers that actually sponsor H-1B visas for structural engineering roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Structural Project Engineer openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. Firms in the AEC sector, particularly those with federal infrastructure contracts or multi-state portfolios, tend to sponsor most consistently because project staffing needs outpace the available local talent pool in many markets.
Will my foreign engineering degree satisfy USCIS requirements for an H-1B petition?
A foreign bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering is generally accepted, but USCIS requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency confirming U.S. equivalency. If your degree is a three-year program, the evaluator's analysis matters because some three-year degrees are accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's, while others require supplementary coursework or experience to reach that threshold.
Does my employer need to file a PERM labor certification before sponsoring my H-1B?
No. PERM is required for green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, not for an H-1B petition. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which certifies the prevailing wage and working conditions, but this is a faster administrative step, typically certified within seven business days, not the full PERM recruitment process.
Can I change employers mid-project while on H-1B status as a structural engineer?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start work. Changing mid-project doesn't invalidate your status, but you cannot begin work for the new employer until the transfer petition is filed.