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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We are seeking talented individuals to support our building structural practice (industrial & Commercial buildings). You will play a key role in the design, permitting, and construction of food facilities throughout the United States. You will be a member of our structural department and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Applying extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
- Lead in performing hand calculations and creating computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
- Lead in coordinating structural work with other disciplines.
- Drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
- Reviewing project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
- Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and calculations.
- Lead in estimating construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs.
- Conducting field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports.
- Researching structural engineering materials and best practices.
- Supporting talent growth within our organization.
- Assists with interviewing and hiring new team members.
- Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- 8+ years of relevant structural experience (industrial and commercial building structure).
- 8+ years of experience performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs.
- 8+ years of experience in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
- RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Detailed planning and organization skills.
- Experience with structural analysis software.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year).
About us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
About the Job
We are seeking talented individuals to support our building structural practice (industrial & Commercial buildings). You will play a key role in the design, permitting, and construction of food facilities throughout the United States. You will be a member of our structural department and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Applying extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
- Lead in performing hand calculations and creating computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
- Lead in coordinating structural work with other disciplines.
- Drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
- Reviewing project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
- Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and calculations.
- Lead in estimating construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs.
- Conducting field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports.
- Researching structural engineering materials and best practices.
- Supporting talent growth within our organization.
- Assists with interviewing and hiring new team members.
- Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- 8+ years of relevant structural experience (industrial and commercial building structure).
- 8+ years of experience performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs.
- 8+ years of experience in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
- RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Detailed planning and organization skills.
- Experience with structural analysis software.
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year).
About us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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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.