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Socotec INC

Senior Electrical Engineer

Amesbury, MA, US Posted today

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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 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • 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.
  • What Socotec INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Engineer” (Civil Engineers) in IL: $115k–$115k, median $115k.
  • 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 Jun 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 Socotec INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Senior Engineer” (Civil Engineers) in IL: $115k–$115k, median $115k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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

This position will report to a Principal or designee level staff member. Job responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: • Ability to lead project team(s) and execute projects on time, within budget, and with a high degree of quality. • Interface with clients as required to meet project goals and deadlines. • Have technical capability to mentor team members in the execution of their duties. • Work activities will include • Forensic investigation of equipment failures. • Design and analyze equipment and systems in power plants and buildings. • Design instrument test loops to evaluate component failure cause. • Instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis of equipment and structures. • Evaluate materials and composition of electrical components and systems for application suitability. • Design and analyze mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, with opportunities to expand scope as our building design and forensic practice grows. • Write technical reports without supervision. • Can-do attitude, self-motivated and able to perform requirements with minimal guidance • Must be willing to work at and able to be badged at commercial nuclear facilities. • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager • Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. • 8+ years’ experience. • Possess EIT certification. Licensed professional engineer preferred. • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with efficient use of Microsoft products. • Ability to pass background and drug screenings to obtain security clearances at a commercial nuclear plant. • Ability to travel to customer or project sites, which may include weekends.   SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience. This role requires in-office attendance 4 days per week, based in our Amesbury, MA office; however, candidates located near any of SOCOTEC's other Northeast offices — including Charlestown, MA, New York, NY, Worcester, MA, or Chicago, IL — can also be considered All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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