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 to Senior Fire Protection Engineer to add to our growing team in Los Angeles, California . This strategic growth position calls for an experienced candidate who can work directly with clients and perform their own technical work (“Seller Doer”). The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in building code and fire code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building/fire codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports, and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams.
Responsibilities
• Manage and implement a wide variety of consulting projects
• Satisfy client needs and expectations by completing assigned tasks on schedule and within budget
• Coordinate and conduct building and fire code reviews and analyses, including plan reviews and site visits
• Prepare and peer review of project-related technical reports
• Develop fire protection strategies, performance-based design approaches, and alternative solutions to resolve client design issues
• Effectively communicate with project team members, clients, and others
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (preferably Fire Protection), Architecture, or related field
• Four (4) years of professional Fire Protection Consulting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Eight (8) years of experience in Building Code and Fire Protection Consulting
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Fire Protection Engineering or other professional designation in Fire Protection, is highly desirable (such as NICET Level IV in any of the Fire Protection certifications)
• The ideal candidate will be a "Doer Seller," with client connections and ability to develop new business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with developing building code concepts and equivalencies, conducting building plan reviews, and conducting field reviews/inspections
• Experience with project management or specific responsibilities for any portion of large complex projects is preferred
• Ability to present clear and technically sound fire protection engineering strategies
• Ability to work independent
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