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Compliance Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Employers in regulated industries file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits offer an alternative path.
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$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com.
Summary / Objective:
The Compliance Engineer – Modular Construction Data Center Buildings is responsible for ensuring modular buildings, prefabricated structures, and data center facilities comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role supports the full project lifecycle, including design review, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, certification, transportation, installation, and final approval. The Compliance Engineer serves as a technical liaison among engineering, manufacturing, quality, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), third-party inspection agencies, certification organizations, and customers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Review engineering and construction documents to identify compliance issues before manufacturing or installation.
- Coordinate modular building approvals, plan reviews, inspections, certifications, and regulatory submittals.
- Support compliance of data center building systems, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and life-safety components.
- Establish compliance checkpoints during design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and field installation.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and coordinate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Regulatory and Building Code Compliance
- Evaluate projects against applicable editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Coordinate state modular building program requirements, including plan approval, factory inspections, labeling, and documentation.
- Review occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance ratings, structural criteria, accessibility, and life-safety provisions.
- Coordinate code interpretations and issue resolution with AHJs, state agencies, and third-party inspection organizations.
- Track jurisdiction-specific requirements and communicate code changes that may affect active projects.
Modular Building Engineering Compliance
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings for code and specification compliance.
- Verify applicable structural design criteria, including wind, seismic, snow, and transportation loads.
- Review building envelope assemblies, fire-rated construction, insulation, vapor barriers, and energy-code provisions.
- Verify manufacturer identification, data plates, certification labels, and required permanent building documentation.
- Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, material specifications, and approved construction documents.
- Confirm design revisions and field changes are reviewed, documented, and approved before implementation.
Data Center Building Compliance
- Review modular data center buildings and prefabricated infrastructure for applicable building, electrical, mechanical, fire, and life-safety requirements.
- Coordinate compliance reviews for switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, battery systems, power distribution, grounding, and bonding.
- Review HVAC and cooling systems, fire detection and suppression, emergency power, and environmental controls.
- Support applicable requirements under NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 110, and relevant UL standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning documentation, and regulatory approvals for mission-critical facilities.
Manufacturing Quality and Inspections
- Establish and maintain compliance checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct or coordinate factory audits, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
- Verify materials, components, equipment, and assemblies conform to approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate third-party inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and required quality documentation.
- Document nonconformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain traceability for materials, equipment certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
Certification and Documentation
- Prepare and maintain documentation for state modular building approvals and applicable certification programs.
- Coordinate plan reviews, engineering certifications, inspection reports, and regulatory responses.
- Maintain approved drawings, calculations, material certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
- Verify accuracy and placement of manufacturer data plates, identification labels, and certification labels.
- Maintain compliance matrices identifying applicable codes, standards, approvals, and jurisdictional requirements.
Testing, Commissioning and Field Support
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), as applicable.
- Review electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety testing procedures and results.
- Support field inspections and installation compliance reviews.
- Assist with resolving regulatory deficiencies identified during inspections and commissioning.
- Verify completed work conforms to approved engineering documents and applicable requirements.
Education / Certification / Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 5+ years of experience in engineering compliance, modular construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with modular building programs, factory inspections, certification processes, or state regulatory approvals preferred.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Working knowledge of applicable IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IECC, NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA fire and life-safety standards, ASCE 7, and relevant UL/NEMA standards.
- Understanding of modular building design, prefabrication, manufacturing workflows, and transportation/installation considerations.
- Familiarity with data center power, cooling, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to interpret codes, prepare compliance documentation, investigate deficiencies, and communicate technical requirements.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Position may require visits to the onsite prefabrication shop, construction site.
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel:
- May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).
Preferred:
- Prior military experience.
- Experience working on large-scale commercial/industrial, MEP and/or modular construction projects.
Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Recruitment/Staffing Agency Disclaimer: TriplePoint MEP and all entities within its group of companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing or recruitment agencies. A fully executed MSA with the applicable group entity and prior written authorization and acceptance of each candidate submission by an authorized representative are required. Unsolicited submissions do not establish candidate ownership or create any obligation to pay placement fees, even if the candidate is subsequently hired.
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com.
Summary / Objective:
The Compliance Engineer – Modular Construction Data Center Buildings is responsible for ensuring modular buildings, prefabricated structures, and data center facilities comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role supports the full project lifecycle, including design review, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, certification, transportation, installation, and final approval. The Compliance Engineer serves as a technical liaison among engineering, manufacturing, quality, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), third-party inspection agencies, certification organizations, and customers.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, standards, and project requirements.
- Review engineering and construction documents to identify compliance issues before manufacturing or installation.
- Coordinate modular building approvals, plan reviews, inspections, certifications, and regulatory submittals.
- Support compliance of data center building systems, including structural, electrical, mechanical, and life-safety components.
- Establish compliance checkpoints during design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and field installation.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and coordinate corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Regulatory and Building Code Compliance
- Evaluate projects against applicable editions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Coordinate state modular building program requirements, including plan approval, factory inspections, labeling, and documentation.
- Review occupancy classifications, construction types, fire-resistance ratings, structural criteria, accessibility, and life-safety provisions.
- Coordinate code interpretations and issue resolution with AHJs, state agencies, and third-party inspection organizations.
- Track jurisdiction-specific requirements and communicate code changes that may affect active projects.
Modular Building Engineering Compliance
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings for code and specification compliance.
- Verify applicable structural design criteria, including wind, seismic, snow, and transportation loads.
- Review building envelope assemblies, fire-rated construction, insulation, vapor barriers, and energy-code provisions.
- Verify manufacturer identification, data plates, certification labels, and required permanent building documentation.
- Review engineering calculations, shop drawings, material specifications, and approved construction documents.
- Confirm design revisions and field changes are reviewed, documented, and approved before implementation.
Data Center Building Compliance
- Review modular data center buildings and prefabricated infrastructure for applicable building, electrical, mechanical, fire, and life-safety requirements.
- Coordinate compliance reviews for switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, battery systems, power distribution, grounding, and bonding.
- Review HVAC and cooling systems, fire detection and suppression, emergency power, and environmental controls.
- Support applicable requirements under NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 110, and relevant UL standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning documentation, and regulatory approvals for mission-critical facilities.
Manufacturing Quality and Inspections
- Establish and maintain compliance checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct or coordinate factory audits, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
- Verify materials, components, equipment, and assemblies conform to approved drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate third-party inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and required quality documentation.
- Document nonconformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain traceability for materials, equipment certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
Certification and Documentation
- Prepare and maintain documentation for state modular building approvals and applicable certification programs.
- Coordinate plan reviews, engineering certifications, inspection reports, and regulatory responses.
- Maintain approved drawings, calculations, material certifications, test reports, and inspection records.
- Verify accuracy and placement of manufacturer data plates, identification labels, and certification labels.
- Maintain compliance matrices identifying applicable codes, standards, approvals, and jurisdictional requirements.
Testing, Commissioning and Field Support
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), as applicable.
- Review electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety testing procedures and results.
- Support field inspections and installation compliance reviews.
- Assist with resolving regulatory deficiencies identified during inspections and commissioning.
- Verify completed work conforms to approved engineering documents and applicable requirements.
Education / Certification / Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 5+ years of experience in engineering compliance, modular construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with modular building programs, factory inspections, certification processes, or state regulatory approvals preferred.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Working knowledge of applicable IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IECC, NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA fire and life-safety standards, ASCE 7, and relevant UL/NEMA standards.
- Understanding of modular building design, prefabrication, manufacturing workflows, and transportation/installation considerations.
- Familiarity with data center power, cooling, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to interpret codes, prepare compliance documentation, investigate deficiencies, and communicate technical requirements.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:
- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Position may require visits to the onsite prefabrication shop, construction site.
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness.
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel:
- May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight).
Preferred:
- Prior military experience.
- Experience working on large-scale commercial/industrial, MEP and/or modular construction projects.
Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Recruitment/Staffing Agency Disclaimer: TriplePoint MEP and all entities within its group of companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing or recruitment agencies. A fully executed MSA with the applicable group entity and prior written authorization and acceptance of each candidate submission by an authorized representative are required. Unsolicited submissions do not establish candidate ownership or create any obligation to pay placement fees, even if the candidate is subsequently hired.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Engineer
Map your degree to the role
Compliance Engineering sits at the intersection of engineering and regulatory frameworks, so your degree field matters. A degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or computer science maps cleanly. A business or unrelated degree can trigger an H-1B specialty occupation challenge at USCIS.
Target regulated industries with dedicated compliance teams
Financial services, medical devices, aerospace, and semiconductor companies file LCAs for Compliance Engineers routinely because regulatory mandates require dedicated headcount. These industries sponsor more reliably than general tech companies where compliance is handled by legal generalists.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Compliance Engineer roles. Filtering by industry lets you prioritize companies in regulated sectors where compliance headcount is non-discretionary and sponsorship is a standard part of hiring.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Before your employer files the LCA, verify the prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search. Compliance Engineers are often placed at Level II or III depending on audit scope, and a misclassified wage level can cause an LCA denial.
Clarify PERM requirements early for green card planning
Many Compliance Engineer roles sponsor for both H-1B and eventual permanent residence. Ask hiring managers whether PERM labor certification is part of their standard process. Starting that conversation before accepting an offer prevents delays when your six-year H-1B limit approaches.
Distinguish your O*NET job duties in the offer letter
O*NET profiles for Compliance Engineers emphasize auditing systems, interpreting regulations, and implementing controls. Your offer letter should reflect those specific duties. Generic titles like 'engineer' without regulatory context weaken the specialty occupation argument in an H-1B petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, Compliance Engineering qualifies when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a discipline tied to the regulatory domain. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience without a degree requirement face a higher risk of a specialty occupation challenge from USCIS.
Which visa types can sponsor a Compliance Engineer?
H-1B is the most common path for Compliance Engineers at private employers. TN visa is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to an engineering profession on the USMCA list. E-3 visa is available for Australian nationals in qualifying specialty occupation roles. EB-2 and EB-3 green cards are also pursued by employers in regulated industries where compliance headcount is permanent and strategic.
How do I find Compliance Engineer jobs where employers actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for Compliance Engineer roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this job category. Regulated industries like financial services, medical devices, and aerospace consistently appear because compliance staffing is driven by mandatory regulatory requirements, not discretionary hiring.
Does my compliance certification count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CFE support your qualifications but don't substitute for the degree requirement in an H-1B specialty occupation analysis. USCIS evaluates whether the position itself normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your certifications strengthen the petition narrative but can't replace the academic credential the role must require.
Can a Compliance Engineer role qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship?
Cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship is available if the employer is a qualifying institution such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity. Some regulated industries maintain compliance functions at universities or affiliated nonprofits. If your role is at a cap-subject private employer, you're subject to the annual H-1B lottery, which has changed its selection rules recently. USCIS maintains current guidance on the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Compliance Engineer jobs?
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.