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Building Envelope Consultant
Walker Consultants INC · 🇺🇸 Irvine, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 12 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Walker Consultants INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Building Envelope Specialist” (Civil Engineers) in PA: $89k–$89k, median $89k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Walker Consultants INC
The US Department of Labor certified 12 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success In this role, you will provide expert building enclosure consulting services to a range of local and national clients. You will act as the primary client contact on projects involving both new construction and existing structures. Your work will focus on the design, evaluation, and consulting for below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies. Supported by your local director, your responsibilities will include condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients. What You'll Do -Perform investigations related to the building envelope and prepare reports with observations and repair recommendations. -Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes and repair recommendations, and prepare opinion of probable construction cost estimates. -Produce building envelope construction documents. -Assist in peer/office reviews of projects. -Make progress reviews during the production of reports and construction documents to assure a quality project. -Perform construction administration services such as RFI & submittal review, site visits, and punch list. Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review our investigations and designs and to answer questions related to our work. -Monitor project budget and schedule and act to correct any discrepancies. -Other duties as assigned. What You Bring Education Requirements: -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Additional Requirements: -5+ years of building envelope and waterproofing experience. -Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); Building Envelope certifications (AIA BEC, RCI, or similar) are a plus -Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.). -Experience with both new construction and evaluation of existing structures. -Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing procedures. -Ability to supervise professional and support staff, including outside consultants assigned to the project. -Ability to manage client relationships and maintain communication with the client after the project is finished for securing possible future work. -A collaborative, client-focused mindset and interest in business development. -Ability to compile strong RFQ/RFP responses. -Willingness to travel as needed.