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Simpson Gumpertz And Heger INC

Senior Consulting Engineer, Fire Protection Engineering

Portland, Oregon, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States Posted 1 month 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 mechanical engineering and problem solving. SGH is committed to building its practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science by hiring an experienced and motivated professional with expertise in fire protection and fire science technology. Working under the direction of the Fire Protection Engineering Principal, this professional will provide technical expertise and guidance and contribute to the design, rehabilitation, and investigation of fire protection engineering projects, while supporting the continued growth of the practice. What You’ll Be Doing: • Provide fire protection engineering consulting services. • Support the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH. • Contribute to the evaluation and use of relevant technologies and approaches. • Support forensic and litigation activities. • Interface with building and fire officials as needed. • Contribute to marketing and business development efforts for fire protection engineering services. • Collaborate with other practice areas within SGH to support project and client needs. • Participate in local and national professional organizations. • Prepare and submit professional papers and technical publications. What You’ll Need: • BS in Fire Protection Engineering, MS preferred. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in fire protection engineering. Will consider more experienced applicants for Senior Consulting Engineer roles. • Professional Registration in fire protection engineering. • Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire, smoke, and egress modeling. • Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services. • Staff management experience. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Commitment to excellence and professionalism. • Commitment to embrace SGH’s standards for work product delivery. • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Benefits Overview: SGH provides the following benefits to eligible emplo

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