Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Jensen Hughes INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Staff Engineer (Fire Protection Engineer)” (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors) in CA: $98k–$120k, median $109k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 Jensen Hughes INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Staff Engineer (Fire Protection Engineer)” (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors) in CA: $98k–$120k, median $109k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes is seeking a mid-level to senior-level Engineer with expertise in Safe Shutdown Analysis (SSA), Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments (NSCA), Appendix R compliance, Fire Protection Engineering interfaces, and Electrical Engineering within the commercial nuclear power industry.
In this role, you will support operating nuclear power plants and advanced nuclear clients by evaluating safe shutdown capabilities, electrical system functionality, fire-induced circuit impacts, and nuclear safety compliance. You will work with industry-leading experts on projects that directly influence plant safety, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and long-term asset reliability.
The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background combined with experience performing safe shutdown evaluations, circuit analysis, equipment vulnerability assessments, and regulatory compliance activities related to nuclear plant operations.
If you're looking to apply your technical expertise to meaningful safety-focused work while continuing to grow your career in the nuclear industry, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Work On
You'll have opportunities to contribute across a variety of areas, including:
Safe Shutdown Analysis & Nuclear Safety Capability Assessment
• Performing Safe Shutdown Analyses (SSA) and Nuclear Safety Capability Assessments (NSCA)
• Evaluating plant capability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown following postulated fire events
• Identifying vulnerabilities, equipment dependencies, and compensatory measures
Electrical Engineering & Circuit Analysis
• Conducting fire-induced circuit failure analyses
• Evaluating electrical systems, control circuits, instrumentation, and power distribution systems
• Assessing spurious operations and circuit fault impacts on plant safety functions
Fire Protection & Regulatory Compliance
• Supporting Appendix R and NFPA 805 compliance programs
• Preparing technical evaluations, regulatory submittals, and engineering recommendations
• Assisting plants in addressing NRC inspection findings and licensing commitments
Plant Modifications & Engineering Support
• Supporting engineering change packages and plant modifications related to safe shutdown capability
• Reviewing design changes for impacts on nucl
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