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Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Restoration
Walker Consultants INC · 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, MI
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 roles2 certified filings for “Restoration Engineer” (Civil Engineers) in GA: $83k–$113k, median $98k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 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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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 Start your engineering career by learning how structures perform in the real world. As a Structural Restoration Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to investigate existing structures, understand the causes of deterioration or distress, and help develop practical repair and restoration solutions. You’ll gain experience both in the field and in the office, giving you the opportunity to see projects from initial investigation through design and construction. Along the way, you’ll build the technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and project experience that will help you grow as a structural engineer. New to restoration? That’s okay. We’re looking for someone with a strong engineering foundation, curiosity, and a desire to learn. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your restoration knowledge through hands-on project experience and mentorship. What You’ll Do Participate in field investigations of existing buildings and structures Help evaluate structural conditions, deterioration, and damage Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations with guidance from experienced engineers Assist in developing repair and restoration designs Prepare drawings, details, reports, and other project documentation Visit active project sites and gain exposure to construction and repair methods Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients Take on increasing responsibility as your technical and project experience grows What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field Interest in structural engineering, restoration, existing buildings, and hands-on problem-solving Strong analytical and communication skills Curiosity and a willingness to learn Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team Interest in pursuing professional engineering licensure