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Socotec INC

Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer / Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT, 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

SOCOTEC has an opening for a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah. • Assist with marketing and business development • Prepare geotechnical proposals, including scopes of services and proposed fees • Respond to technical questions for project solicitations • Manage geotechnical projects • Evaluate geologic and seismic hazards • Prepare geotechnical evaluation reports • Maintain client relationships • Work directly with clients to assure successful project completion • Provide direction and review engineering work products prepared by others • Provide technical support and mentorship to junior staff Education • B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required • M.S. in related field preferred   Required Skills & Experience • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) • Minimum 10+ years of experience in the geotechnical industry performing the duties described above • Thorough understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering • Geophysical and environmental experience is an additional asset • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Detail-oriented, team player • Ability to work and meet deadlines under time pressure All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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