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HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas

28 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $100,880 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Omaha, NE NAICS: 5413

The verdict

HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas filed 28 H-1B petitions, more than 94% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $100,880 median offered wage.

28
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$100,880
median offered wage
Top 6%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Omaha, NE. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas filed 28 Labor Condition Applications covering 28 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (28 certified of 28 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas’s H-1B petitions range from $72,010 at the low end to $196,500 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $100,880. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Bridge Engineer (3 petitions at $96,755 avg), followed by Water Resources Project Engineer and Structural Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas is headquartered in Omaha, NE under NAICS code 5413, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NC. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas ranks. By H-1B petition volume, HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas is #7,784 of 119,880 employers nationally and #58 of 428 employers headquartered in NE. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$100,880

Median Salary

$100,880

Total Workers

28

Compare with another sponsor

HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$100,880 · 36% higher than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
$74,405
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions28 · 95% lower than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
588
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 22.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas

Minimum
$72,010
Maximum
$196,500
Average Salary
$100,880

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+11.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

42.9% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

96.4%

Primary Worksite County

MECKLENBURG, NC

53.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 9 petitions · 100% certified · $96,510 avg
FY2024 7 petitions · 100% certified · $95,368 avg
FY2025 10 petitions · 90% certified · $109,816 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 9 9 $96,510
FY2024 7 7 $95,368
FY2025 10 9 $109,816
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $95,160

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Bridge Engineer 3 $96,755
Water Resources Project Engineer 2 $98,966
Structural Engineer 2 $117,790
Fire & Life Safety Engineer 2 $113,631
Electrical Engineer 2 $113,162
Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) 1 $84,000
Water/Wastewater Engineer 1 $104,312
Water/Wastewater Designer 1 $91,166
Water Resources Engineer 1 $91,354
Water Resources Designer 1 $83,221
Transmission Designer 1 $77,064
Traffic Coordinator 1 $75,005
Substation P&C Engineer 1 $130,000
Senior Water Resources Engineer 1 $112,486
Rail Engineer in Training (EIT) 1 $72,010

Geographic Distribution

Where HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas places H-1B workers across the United States

NC 28 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Water/Wastewater Engineer Raleigh, NC $104,312 Certified FY2026
Project Controls Specialist Charlotte, NC $86,008 Certified FY2026
Fire & Life Safety Engineer in Training (EIT) Charlotte, NC $99,778 Certified FY2025
Fire & Life Safety Engineer Charlotte, NC $105,144 Certified FY2025
Transmission Designer Charlotte, NC $77,064 Certified FY2025
Water/Wastewater Designer Charlotte, NC $91,166 Certified FY2025
Water Resources Project Engineer Raleigh, NC $98,966 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Mechanical Engineer Charlotte, NC $101,421 Certified FY2025
Substation P&C Engineer Raleigh, NC $130,000 Certified FY2025
North Carolina Wastewater Business Class Lead Raleigh, NC $196,500 Certified FY2025
Hydraulics Designer Raleigh, NC $37 /Hour Certified FY2025
Fire & Life Safety Engineer Charlotte, NC $122,117 Certified FY2025
Bridge Engineer Raleigh, NC $99,486 Certified FY2024
Traffic Coordinator Charlotte, NC $75,005 Certified FY2024
Electrical Engineer Charlotte, NC $116,459 Certified FY2024
Senior Water Resources Engineer Raleigh, NC $112,486 Certified FY2024
Water Resources Designer Charlotte, NC $83,221 Certified FY2024
Geotechnical Engineer in Training (EIT) Charlotte, NC $81,952 Certified FY2024
Water Resources Project Engineer Raleigh, NC $98,966 Certified FY2024
Bridge Engineer Raleigh, NC $95,701 Certified FY2023
Electrical Engineer Charlotte, NC $109,866 Certified FY2023
Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) Raleigh, NC $85,000 Certified FY2023
Water Resources Engineer Charlotte, NC $91,354 Certified FY2023
Bridge Engineer Raleigh, NC $95,077 Certified FY2023
Rail Engineer in Training (EIT) Charlotte, NC $72,010 Certified FY2023
Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) Raleigh, NC $84,000 Certified FY2023
Structural Engineer Charlotte, NC $117,790 Certified FY2023
Structural Engineer Charlotte, NC $117,790 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas filed?

HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas has filed 28 H-1B LCA petitions covering 28 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas?

HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas has a 100% certification rate, with 28 out of 28 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas?

The average H-1B salary at HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas is $100,880. Salaries range from $72,010 to $196,500.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas?

The top H-1B job titles at HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas include Bridge Engineer, Water Resources Project Engineer, Structural Engineer. The most common position is Bridge Engineer with 3 petitions at an average salary of $96,755.

Where is HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas located?

HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Is HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas H-1B dependent?

No, HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

HDR Engineering, Inc of the Carolinas filed 9 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $96,510 to $95,160.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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