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Chicago, IL, US
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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 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.
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- 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
We are looking for a Principal Engineer with 10-25 years of design and field experience.
• Responsible for conducting field investigations, analysis and design
• Interact with clients and other design and construction professionals.
• Conduct forensic investigations and litigation support for expert witness services.
• Able to perform business development tasks and develop a book of business.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional licensure/registration for the state of IL required
• Experienced with AutoCAD and computer aided analysis/design of structures is required and experience with BIM software a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are also required.
• Some travel is required to attend site meetings and perform investigations.
• The successful candidate will be able to bring a book of work and clients to SOCOTEC and help us to grow the Chicago office. Service sectors that include Infrastructure, Transportation, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, and Structural Dynamics will be those most strongly considered.
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Position: Full time
Salary: $150k-$225k
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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