Testing Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Testing Engineer jobs attract strong visa sponsorship because the role meets H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, with employers routinely filing Labor Condition Applications for QA, automation, and performance testing positions. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT holders can start immediately while H-1B visa petitions move through USCIS.
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Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.
Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.
Join stability. Apply now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The CMT Engineer will apply standard engineering and project management techniques to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services under the supervision of experienced engineers and project managers. This may include performing field observations and inspections; communicating with and mentoring engineering technicians and inspectors; meeting with clients and contractors; review of project plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review project plans, drawings, specifications, reports and other project data
- Maintains project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
- Communicates with other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, administrative personnel, sub-consultants and contractors
- Prepares and reviews technical reports and letters
- Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
- May supervise and direct engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractors
- Performs field observations and site visits. Field work will include meeting with F&R employees, clients and contractors to assess construction status and progress. Prepare field reports for all site visits and meetings
- Perform field testing and inspecting of soil, foundations, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at locations across our service area
- Review field reports prepared by technicians and inspectors
- Ensures project reports are completed and submitted timely
- Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
- Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
- Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
- Typically 0-4 years of experience
- May have E.I.T.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent people and customer service skills
- Ability to work in an independent or team environment
- Ability to be self-motivated and performance driven
- Highly organized individual
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
- Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
- May travel overnight
PERKS & BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- In-House continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone
- Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.
Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.
Join stability. Apply now!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The CMT Engineer will apply standard engineering and project management techniques to provide construction materials testing and special inspection services under the supervision of experienced engineers and project managers. This may include performing field observations and inspections; communicating with and mentoring engineering technicians and inspectors; meeting with clients and contractors; review of project plans and specifications, and the preparation and review of reports for services provided.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review project plans, drawings, specifications, reports and other project data
- Maintains project budgets, record keeping, materials testing, and inspections
- Communicates with other engineers, technicians, special inspectors, administrative personnel, sub-consultants and contractors
- Prepares and reviews technical reports and letters
- Satisfies multiple and unrelated deadlines
- May supervise and direct engineering technicians, special inspectors and subcontractors
- Performs field observations and site visits. Field work will include meeting with F&R employees, clients and contractors to assess construction status and progress. Prepare field reports for all site visits and meetings
- Perform field testing and inspecting of soil, foundations, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials at locations across our service area
- Review field reports prepared by technicians and inspectors
- Ensures project reports are completed and submitted timely
- Ensures accuracy for all items related to billing for projects
- Maintains excellent client relations by responding promptly, etc.
- Provides input relative to needs of client to Project Manager
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technologies, or a related field.
- Typically 0-4 years of experience
- May have E.I.T.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent people and customer service skills
- Ability to work in an independent or team environment
- Ability to be self-motivated and performance driven
- Highly organized individual
- Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
- Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
- May travel overnight
PERKS & BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- In-House continuous training
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Company-observed paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401K retirement
- Company Cell Phone
- Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Testing Engineer
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to your testing role. Computer science, software engineering, and electrical engineering satisfy this cleanly. Information technology degrees can work but may draw an RFE if your job duties lean heavily toward hardware validation.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Pull the figures yourself using OFLC Wage Search so you know the floor before you enter salary discussions with any hiring manager.
Target companies with active automation testing teams
Employers building CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks file LCAs far more consistently than those treating QA as a manual afterthought. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history specifically for testing and QA engineering roles.
Distinguish your O*NET job zone when applying
Testing Engineer maps to a Job Zone 4 occupation in O*NET, meaning most employers expect a four-year degree and substantial skill. Highlighting this classification in your resume and cover letter helps employers understand their LCA filing is on solid specialty-occupation ground.
Get your STEM OPT training plan signed early
If you're on F-1 OPT and your degree qualifies as STEM-designated, your employer must sign Form I-983 before USCIS approves your 24-month extension. Raise this with HR at the offer stage, not after your initial OPT EAD is already running down.
Clarify H-1B portability rules before switching roles
If you're already in H-1B status and changing testing employers, you can start with the new company once the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS. You don't need to wait for approval, but your new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Testing Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree and the job duties. Testing Engineer roles that require knowledge of software architecture, test automation frameworks, or systems engineering generally satisfy this. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are more vulnerable to an RFE, so your job description should specify the required technical discipline.
Which visa types realistically cover Testing Engineer sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for full-time Testing Engineer roles. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT let you work while an H-1B petition is pending. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has the same specialty occupation requirement but no lottery and a separate annual cap. TN visa status does not cover Testing Engineer roles because the occupation is not on the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Testing Engineers?
Browse Testing Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified visa sponsorship history for this occupation. Sponsorship willingness varies widely even within the same industry, so targeting companies with a documented track record saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
Can a Testing Engineer on STEM OPT switch to a new employer?
Yes, but the new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which is a firm requirement for STEM OPT. You'll also need a new Form I-983 training plan signed by the new employer and submitted through your DSO before you start. Gaps between jobs count toward the 150-day cumulative unemployment limit across your total OPT and STEM OPT period.
What degree does a Testing Engineer need for H-1B sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field covers the majority of Testing Engineer LCA filings. Some employers also accept information systems or computer engineering degrees depending on the specific role. A general business or liberal arts degree is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement without extensive relevant coursework documented in your credentials.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Testing 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.