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Simpson Gumpertz And Heger INC

Entry-level Engineer, Structural Engineering

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States; Oakland, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; +1 more Posted 6 days ago

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 5 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
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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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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 5 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
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.

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

Do you want to help engineer what’s next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many reasons to love SGH: • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects. • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities. • Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. We want someone passionate about structural engineering and problem-solving. Our Structural Engineering division is looking to hire upcoming and early career graduates with a Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering in our Waltham, MA office. What You'll Be Doing: The Structures Division provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair, and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation of structures. As an entry-level hire, you will assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures, assisting senior staff in on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine root of problems; aiding senior staff during the construction administration phase of projects, and managing the preparation of drawings and specifications. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn are essential to this position. What You'll Need: • MS in Civil or Structural Engineering. • Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required. • FE/EIT certification is preferred. • Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and judgment capabilities are required. • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment is required. • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. • Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.) • Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. • Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintain high levels of activity and productivity. • Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing or oral skills. • Problem-solving – capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgment, and problem-solving tools. • Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with a willingness to interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed. • Teamwork– work with others toward a shared goal, participating ac

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