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Virginia's professional engineer market is concentrated in Northern Virginia's defense and infrastructure corridor, with major employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, and the Virginia Department of Transportation actively hiring. Federal contracting hubs in Fairfax and Arlington, alongside energy and civil infrastructure projects statewide, make Virginia one of the stronger states for PE-licensed engineering sponsorship.
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ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Structural Staff Professional to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in field investigations, testing, reporting, and project support while working closely with senior staff. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients.
Responsibilities
Technical & Field Work
- Learn how to perform building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sample collection techniques, testing methods, and applicable federal, state, and local codes related to structural work.
- Under the direction of senior staff, perform field testing projects (such as anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other field testing), structural assessments, structural designs, and construction administration services (including RFI responses, shop drawing review, budget updates, and owner meetings).
- Basic understanding of sample collection (concrete, masonry, steel, wood) techniques, minimum sizes, handling and preparation.
- Basic understanding of testing techniques (anchor pull test, carbon fiber, bond test, GPR, sounding, half-cell, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of federal, state and local codes, laws and guidelines for structural work. Begin to understand their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
- Supervise field testing projects such as anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other field testing as directed.
- Under the direction of senior staff, perform structural assessments as directed. May begin to supervise junior staff performing structural assessments.
Project Management
- Assist with project budgets, change orders, and invoicing, and proactively communicate testing or budget concerns to your supervisor.
- Promptly communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Determine the appropriate modifications to investigations, discuss them with your supervisor and implement them in the field.
- Perform or supervise junior staff performing construction administration services (RFI response, shop drawing review, budget updates, owner meetings, etc.) as directed.
- Review drawings, RFI's and other communication before issuance. Consider financial and logistical impact of decisions and provide timely responses.
Client Interaction & Team Collaboration
- Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects and attend project meetings with senior staff to assist with resolutions to technical and administrative problems.
- Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites and promptly communicate changing site conditions to your supervisor.
- Begin to learn marketing and business development with a focus on building your client database and maintaining regular client contacts.
Documentation & Reporting
- Collaborate with senior staff to prepare building science & infrastructure reports and develop an understanding of the relationship between field observations, test results, and report conclusions.
- Possess basic technical writing skills and continue developing report writing under the direction of supervisors and Principal reviewers.
- Property Condition Assessment training recommended. Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports.
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in building science & infrastructure consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience (i.e. 4-year degree + 1 years' experience or Associate degree + 3 years' experience).
- Experience with non-destructive testing preferred.
- Professional certifications (such as NRCA/RCI, AWCI, Certified EIFS Inspector, ICC, IIBEC, Certified Installer/Applicator, etc.) preferred.
- Additional training and/or certifications may be required as assigned by supervisor.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and perform work at heights.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
WHY JOIN ECS?
- Nationwide Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility.
- Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service.
- Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
- 401(k) with up to 4% match.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- And more!
ECS Core Values: Collaborate, Focus & Lead
The expected pay range for this role and location is $65k - $80k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
WHO WE ARE
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
INTRODUCTION
ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Structural Staff Professional to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in field investigations, testing, reporting, and project support while working closely with senior staff. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients.
Responsibilities
Technical & Field Work
- Learn how to perform building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sample collection techniques, testing methods, and applicable federal, state, and local codes related to structural work.
- Under the direction of senior staff, perform field testing projects (such as anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other field testing), structural assessments, structural designs, and construction administration services (including RFI responses, shop drawing review, budget updates, and owner meetings).
- Basic understanding of sample collection (concrete, masonry, steel, wood) techniques, minimum sizes, handling and preparation.
- Basic understanding of testing techniques (anchor pull test, carbon fiber, bond test, GPR, sounding, half-cell, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of federal, state and local codes, laws and guidelines for structural work. Begin to understand their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
- Supervise field testing projects such as anchor bolt testing, bond testing, GPR, coring, chipping, sample extraction, sounding, and other field testing as directed.
- Under the direction of senior staff, perform structural assessments as directed. May begin to supervise junior staff performing structural assessments.
Project Management
- Assist with project budgets, change orders, and invoicing, and proactively communicate testing or budget concerns to your supervisor.
- Promptly communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Determine the appropriate modifications to investigations, discuss them with your supervisor and implement them in the field.
- Perform or supervise junior staff performing construction administration services (RFI response, shop drawing review, budget updates, owner meetings, etc.) as directed.
- Review drawings, RFI's and other communication before issuance. Consider financial and logistical impact of decisions and provide timely responses.
Client Interaction & Team Collaboration
- Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects and attend project meetings with senior staff to assist with resolutions to technical and administrative problems.
- Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites and promptly communicate changing site conditions to your supervisor.
- Begin to learn marketing and business development with a focus on building your client database and maintaining regular client contacts.
Documentation & Reporting
- Collaborate with senior staff to prepare building science & infrastructure reports and develop an understanding of the relationship between field observations, test results, and report conclusions.
- Possess basic technical writing skills and continue developing report writing under the direction of supervisors and Principal reviewers.
- Property Condition Assessment training recommended. Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports.
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in building science & infrastructure consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience (i.e. 4-year degree + 1 years' experience or Associate degree + 3 years' experience).
- Experience with non-destructive testing preferred.
- Professional certifications (such as NRCA/RCI, AWCI, Certified EIFS Inspector, ICC, IIBEC, Certified Installer/Applicator, etc.) preferred.
- Additional training and/or certifications may be required as assigned by supervisor.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and perform work at heights.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
WHY JOIN ECS?
- Nationwide Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility.
- Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service.
- Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
- 401(k) with up to 4% match.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- And more!
ECS Core Values: Collaborate, Focus & Lead
The expected pay range for this role and location is $65k - $80k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
WHO WE ARE
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Search Professional Engineer Jobs in VirginiaProfessional Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for professional engineers in Virginia?
Virginia's largest PE visa sponsors are concentrated in the federal contracting and infrastructure sectors. Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, Parsons, and AECOM have consistent records of H-1B visa sponsorship for licensed engineering roles in the state. The Virginia Department of Transportation and utility companies like Dominion Energy also hire PEs, though sponsorship availability varies by employer and project backlog.
Which visa types are most common for professional engineer roles in Virginia?
The H-1B is the most common visa for professional engineers in Virginia, as PE roles requiring a licensed engineering degree qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering disciplines. Engineers already holding an O-1 visa or EB-1 based on exceptional contributions may also find PE roles compatible with their status.
How to find professional engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can browse professional engineer openings in Virginia without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. Search by state and role to surface positions from defense contractors, civil infrastructure firms, and energy companies that have an established track record of sponsoring engineering candidates in the Northern Virginia and Richmond corridors.
Which cities in Virginia have the most professional engineer sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly Fairfax, Arlington, and Reston, accounts for the largest concentration of PE sponsorship roles due to the density of federal contractors and technology-adjacent engineering firms. Richmond supports PE demand in civil, environmental, and utility engineering. Hampton Roads has consistent openings tied to naval and defense infrastructure projects managed by contractors working with the Department of Defense.
Are there state-specific considerations for professional engineers seeking visa sponsorship in Virginia?
Virginia's PE market is heavily shaped by federal security clearance requirements. Many roles with Northern Virginia defense contractors require or prefer a clearance, which can complicate sponsorship timelines for international candidates who aren't yet eligible. Virginia also has active PE licensure reciprocity with most states, so engineers licensed elsewhere can often transfer credentials, but the employer still controls whether they'll initiate a visa petition.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professional engineer jobs in Virginia?
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.