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Socotec INC

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Houston, TX, US Posted 1 month ago

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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

SOCOTEC has an immediate opening for a Graduate (Staff) Geotechnical Engineer in Houston, Texas. • Coordinate and schedule geotechnical subsurface evaluations • Perform boring mark-outs for utility clearance and supervise drill rig crews • Classify soils and log borings, test pits, and cores • Conduct floor level surveys and document distressed structures • Assign laboratory testing and assist with geotechnical report preparation • Compile laboratory test data and perform geotechnical analyses • Conduct calculations for shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, and settlement Education • B.S. in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering (required) • M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering or related field (preferred) Required Skills • Entry-level to up to 2 years of geotechnical consulting experience (preferred) • Understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering principles • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good organizational abilities • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Valid driver's license and clean driving record Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)  For more information, please visit www.socotec.us Job Type: Full-Time, in office All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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