Structural Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Structural project engineer roles in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range corridor, where firms like AECOM, Jacobs, and Burns & McDonnell regularly hire for infrastructure, transportation, and commercial development projects. The state's ongoing investment in transit, water systems, and mountain corridor upgrades sustains steady demand for internationally trained structural engineers seeking visa sponsorship.
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the structural design of foundations and retaining walls for utility scale wind, battery storage and solar facilities.
- Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
- Assist Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects.
- Day to day support and input to Project Managers.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer required, S.E. registration a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience required.
- Familiar with ASCE loading calculations.
- Background in foundation design, including shallow spread footings, slab-on-grade, and deep foundations.
- Sound verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
- Proficient with structural engineering software, such as RISA, a plus.
- AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
- Geotechnical background is a plus.
- Solar or wind energy background is a plus.
- Minimal travel possible.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Structural Project Engineer
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Renewables team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the structural design of foundations and retaining walls for utility scale wind, battery storage and solar facilities.
- Prepares or directs the structural design reports, specifications, and plans.
- Assist Project Managers in the drafting and design of utility scale solar projects.
- Day to day support and input to Project Managers.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer required, S.E. registration a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience required.
- Familiar with ASCE loading calculations.
- Background in foundation design, including shallow spread footings, slab-on-grade, and deep foundations.
- Sound verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.
- Proficient with structural engineering software, such as RISA, a plus.
- AutoCAD drafting experience is a plus.
- Geotechnical background is a plus.
- Solar or wind energy background is a plus.
- Minimal travel possible.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Which companies sponsor visas for structural project engineers in Colorado?
Large engineering and construction firms with established Colorado offices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for structural project engineers. AECOM, Jacobs, HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and Stantec have all filed Labor Condition Applications for structural engineering roles in Colorado. Smaller regional firms occasionally sponsor too, but multi-office national firms typically have the internal legal infrastructure to manage sponsorship more reliably.
Which visa types are most common for structural project engineer roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for structural project engineers in Colorado, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may also be eligible for TN status under the engineer category, which offers a simpler process without a lottery. Employers generally initiate the H-1B process, so sponsorship willingness is the primary variable.
Which cities in Colorado have the most structural project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Denver accounts for the largest share of structural project engineer sponsorship activity in Colorado, driven by its concentration of large engineering firm offices and major infrastructure programs. Colorado Springs and Boulder also see consistent hiring, particularly for defense-adjacent infrastructure and university-linked research projects. Fort Collins has a smaller but active market connected to Colorado State University engineering networks and regional municipal work.
How to find structural project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to find structural project engineer positions in Colorado without sorting through hundreds of unsponsored postings. You can browse by state and role type to surface openings from engineering firms actively hiring international candidates. Checking regularly matters, as sponsorship-eligible openings in Colorado's infrastructure sector move quickly.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for structural project engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Colorado's prevailing wage requirements under H-1B rules are benchmarked to Denver and Front Range metropolitan areas, which tend to reflect competitive rates for licensed structural engineers. Colorado does not require a Professional Engineer license to hold the title of structural project engineer, but advancing to independent project sign-off typically requires PE licensure, which can affect role classification on an LCA. International candidates with degrees from accredited programs generally meet USCIS specialty occupation standards for this role.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural project engineer 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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