Structural Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's structural engineering market spans seismic retrofitting, infrastructure megaprojects, and commercial development, with major employers including AECOM, Thornton Tomasetti, Arup, and Jacobs Engineering. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose concentrate the most sponsorship activity, driven by ongoing transit expansion, high-rise construction, and earthquake-resilience programs across the state.
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Job ID JR208346
Date posted 07/24/2026
San Diego, California
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Day
* Regular
Overview
At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.
As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.
Success Profile
Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Resourceful
- Advocate
- Person-centered
- Critical Thinker
Job Details
Job ID JR208346
Hours:
Shift Start Time:
Variable
Shift End Time:
Variable
AWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$53.570 - $69.120 - $77.410
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
The Cardiac Nurse Specialist applies clinical expertise in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area and functions in the following roles: clinical expert, program developer, and educator of both staff and patients. Provides focused attention to a specific patient population that will enhance and continue to improve patient care and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Master's Degree in Nursing
* 5 Years cardiac experience.
Essential Functions
- Clinical expert
Through support of the nursing process, applies evidenced-based practice to identified patient populations with inclusion of age/culturally appropriate approach, evaluation of trends, innovative solutions, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Facilitates/provides opportunities for improving nurse sensitive outcome(s) in selected patient populations.
Resolves educational deficits.
Develops new area of expertise/skill acquisition applicable to role.
- Educator
Provides framework for assigned clinical staff competency validation and provides opportunities for professional growth.
Provides framework for patient/family education in selected patient populations.
Develops and maintains department specific nursing competency program.
Educates staff on new or advanced application of skills.
- Program development
Innovates, develops and coordinates cardiac services programs and education for AMI, CHF, CABG, and Structural Heart.
Develops pathways for identified conditions.
Familiarity with hospital and community resources and hospital Quality Plan.
Understanding and familiarity with appropriate hospital committees.
Utilize critical thinking skills to process data to effect change.
- Program implementation
Recognizes and communicates at level of individual learners need.
Modifies the learning process to accommodate specific target populations.
Active participation in organizations whose focus is the same patient population (i.e. Heart Failure Society, American College of Cardiology, AHA).
- Referral management
Maintain basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Maintain familiarity with SHC computer programs, databases (Cerner, TSI).
Maintains clinical knowledge of cardiac disease processes for targeted patient population.
Notifies appropriate resources when issues or problems arise.
Results are achieved independently and on own initiative.
- Teamwork
Works collaboratively with patients, nursing, physicians, and multidisciplinary team to provide quality cost effective care to the targeted patient population.
Use effective communication skills.
Demonstrate organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrate conflict resolution ability.
Utilizes team building skills to provide direction, goal setting and attainment of goals.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.
Our Mission and Values
At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.
We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.
Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.
Benefits
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Medical, vision, dental and more
Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
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Generous vacation, holiday and sick leave
We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.
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Wellness programs
We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.
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Employee assistance program
At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.
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Retirement plans
We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.
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Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.
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Discount programs, perks and other benefits
Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.
Structural Engineer Job Roles in California
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Search Structural Engineer Jobs in CaliforniaStructural Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for structural engineers in California?
Large engineering and construction firms are the most consistent sponsors for structural engineers in California. AECOM, Arup, Thornton Tomasetti, Jacobs Engineering, and WSP Global have each filed Labor Condition Applications for structural engineering roles in the state. Public agencies and large infrastructure contractors tied to programs like the California High-Speed Rail project also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data as recurring sponsors.
Which visa types are most common for structural engineer roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for structural engineers in California, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Australian citizens may also qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is available year-round. Canadian and Mexican engineers sometimes enter under TN visa status, which lists civil engineering as a qualifying profession.
Which cities in California have the most structural engineer sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and San Francisco account for the largest share of structural engineering sponsorship activity in California. Los Angeles draws demand from transit expansion, seismic retrofit mandates, and high-rise development. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area generate openings through tech campus construction and strict seismic codes. San Diego has a secondary cluster tied to defense infrastructure and life sciences facility construction.
How to find structural engineer visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, and you can filter directly by role and state to find structural engineer openings in California. Unlike general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active sponsorship histories, so you spend less time filtering out companies that won't sponsor. Checking listings regularly matters, as infrastructure and design firms in California post openings on rolling timelines tied to project awards.
Are there state-specific considerations for structural engineers seeking sponsorship in California?
California's seismic environment means employers commonly seek candidates with experience in ASCE 7, CBC (California Building Code), and performance-based seismic design, which can strengthen a sponsorship case by demonstrating specialized knowledge. California also enforces its own prevailing wage standards on public works projects, meaning sponsored roles tied to state or local government contracts must meet both federal LCA wage requirements and California's own wage determinations. PE licensure from another state requires California-specific reciprocity steps.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural engineer jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.