Engineering Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado are concentrated in aerospace and defense, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace operating large facilities in the Denver metro and Colorado Springs. Energy sector growth along the Front Range and a strong federal contractor presence add further opportunities for internationally sponsored technician hires.
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As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including: transportation projects, such as roadways, bridges, airports, large commercial developments, power generation and transmission, such as wind farms and solar farms, healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more. By using Terracon’s innovative technology you will provide high quality, high speed, documentation of your results/observations to our clients and industry partners. This service keeps everyone informed and allows our partners to address deviations quickly, saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve the durability and safety and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities:
- Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
- Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
- Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
- Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
- Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
- May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites.
- Adhere to strict safety standards.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
- Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
- Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
- Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager.
- Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
- Maintains assigned equipment.
- Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
- Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience required.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION
- Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
- Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
COMPENSATION
- Terracon anticipates paying $20 to $23 within the salary range for this position.
BENEFITS
Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Ask us how to get Premium Pay for work outside of normal working hours.
LOCATION
Fort Collins, Colorado Regular, Full Time
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
INTRODUCTION
As a Construction Materials Field Professional, you are entrusted to protect our client’s biggest investments and work alongside our industry partners to help solve their construction related challenges. Your role includes performing critical materials testing, observation and inspection services on construction projects that impact the quality of our communities including: transportation projects, such as roadways, bridges, airports, large commercial developments, power generation and transmission, such as wind farms and solar farms, healthcare, K-12 schools and higher education facilities, and more. By using Terracon’s innovative technology you will provide high quality, high speed, documentation of your results/observations to our clients and industry partners. This service keeps everyone informed and allows our partners to address deviations quickly, saving time and money. Critical testing and inspections may include field or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt as well as field observations and inspections for foundations, reinforcing steel, masonry and structural steel to improve the durability and safety and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities:
- Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel).
- Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results.
- Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
- Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager.
- Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas.
- May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites.
- Adhere to strict safety standards.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
- Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
- Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
- Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager.
- Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
- Maintains assigned equipment.
- Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
- Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience required.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION
- Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
- Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
COMPENSATION
- Terracon anticipates paying $20 to $23 within the salary range for this position.
BENEFITS
Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Ask us how to get Premium Pay for work outside of normal working hours.
LOCATION
Fort Collins, Colorado Regular, Full Time
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for engineering technicians in Colorado?
Aerospace and defense contractors are the most active sponsors, including Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Raytheon Technologies in Aurora, and Ball Aerospace in Boulder. Federal contractors in Colorado Springs also hire engineering technicians with sponsorship. Energy companies along the Front Range and semiconductor manufacturers in the Boulder-Denver corridor have also filed sponsorship petitions for technician-level roles.
Which visa types are most common for engineering technician roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for engineering technician roles that require a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as electrical or mechanical engineering technology. Some positions qualify under TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals in engineering categories. O-1 visas occasionally apply to technicians with exceptional records. The role must meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria, which can be competitive at the technician level.
Which cities in Colorado have the most engineering technician sponsorship jobs?
The Denver-Aurora metro area leads the state, driven by aerospace, defense, and energy sector employers with established sponsorship programs. Boulder is a secondary hub, home to Ball Aerospace, NIST, and several technology firms. Colorado Springs has a significant federal contractor and military-adjacent defense presence. Fort Collins, with Colorado State University nearby, also sees technician hiring in engineering and cleantech sectors.
How to find engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters engineering technician roles specifically to employers who have sponsored work visas, so you're not sifting through listings from companies unlikely to file petitions. For Colorado, focus your search on aerospace, defense, and energy sectors where sponsorship is more established at the technician level. Migrate Mate's Colorado-specific filter lets you narrow results to in-state openings and track which employers are actively hiring internationally sponsored technicians.
Are there state-specific considerations for engineering technician visa sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado's high concentration of federal contractors means many engineering technician roles require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship since clearances are generally not granted to non-U.S. persons. Roles outside the cleared-contractor space, such as those in commercial aerospace, energy, and university research settings, tend to have more straightforward sponsorship pathways. Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder also produce OPT-eligible graduates that some local employers sponsor into H-1B status.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored engineering technician jobs in Colorado?
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.
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