Structural Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas is one of the most active states for structural project engineer hiring, driven by major infrastructure investment, energy sector expansion, and rapid urban growth across Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Firms like Jacobs, Fluor, and AECOM regularly sponsor international engineers. The state's volume of large-scale commercial, industrial, and civil projects makes it a strong market for visa sponsorship candidates.
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Position Summary
Perform work involving a high degree of precision and the use of hand welding equipment and proficiency in welding processes for both structural and process pipe applications.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures
- Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blue prints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures
- Weld various processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW
- Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
- Make welding repairs and substandard welds
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently
Requirements
The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
- Must have required tools
- May require U.S. Drivers License
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 188155
Position Summary
Perform work involving a high degree of precision and the use of hand welding equipment and proficiency in welding processes for both structural and process pipe applications.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures
- Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blue prints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures
- Weld various processes FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW
- Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
- Make welding repairs and substandard welds
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
- Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently
Requirements
The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
- Must have required tools
- May require U.S. Drivers License
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for structural project engineers in Texas?
Engineering and construction firms with large Texas operations are among the most active sponsors. Jacobs Engineering, Fluor Corporation, AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, and Walter P Moore all have significant Texas presences and documented H-1B visa sponsorship histories. Energy-sector engineering firms concentrated in Houston, including those supporting petrochemical and offshore infrastructure, also sponsor structural engineers at a meaningful rate.
Which visa types are most common for structural project engineer roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa for structural project engineers in Texas, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the NAFTA/USMCA engineer category. Experienced engineers with exceptional credentials may also explore the O-1 visa or EB-1 immigrant visa pathways.
Which cities in Texas have the most structural project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads by a significant margin, driven by its concentration of energy, petrochemical, and industrial construction firms. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, supported by large commercial development and infrastructure investment. Austin has grown rapidly as a hub for mixed-use and tech campus construction. San Antonio also sees consistent demand tied to military infrastructure and regional civil projects.
How to find structural project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international engineers searching for visa-sponsored roles. You can filter directly by state and job title to surface structural project engineer positions in Texas where employers have indicated sponsorship availability. Because Migrate Mate focuses on immigration-relevant hiring, you avoid sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor, which is the most common friction point for international candidates in this field.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for structural project engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas does not require a Professional Engineer license to begin working under supervision, but many senior structural roles expect PE licensure for project sign-off responsibilities, which can affect how employers classify and sponsor a position. The state's ongoing investment in infrastructure through TxDOT and the energy transition also creates consistent demand from firms with established H-1B sponsorship programs, particularly in Houston's engineering corridor.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural project engineer jobs in Texas?
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.