Black & Veatch H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Black & Veatch filed 99 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #424 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 30.8% from last year.
Of those filings, 88.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $96,658, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
32% of Black & Veatch's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Black & Veatch's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Associate Engineer (38 cases), Registered Engineer (17 cases), Project Controls Analyst (7 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in KS (27), TX (21), CA (10).
FY2026 filings
99
Rank #424 nationally
Approval rate
88.9%
88 certified
Median salary
$96,658
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.0×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 32% of Black & Veatch's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Engineer | 38 | $85,157 |
| Registered Engineer | 17 | $128,961 |
| Project Controls Analyst | 7 | $95,706 |
| Engineer | 6 | $118,762 |
| Graduate Engineer | 5 | $74,719 |
| Project Controls Senior Associate | 3 | $79,957 |
| Project Controls Lead Analyst | 2 | $148,824 |
| Manager | 2 | $143,062 |
| Project Engineering Manager | 2 | $137,552 |
| Pursuit Manager | 2 | $127,878 |
Top worksite states
KS
27 filings
TX
21 filings
CA
10 filings
FL
6 filings
MI
6 filings
NC
6 filings
AZ
5 filings
DE
3 filings
OR
3 filings
CO
3 filings
Year-over-year trend
Black & Veatch filed 143 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 99 in FY2026 — a decrease of 30.8%.
Black & Veatch H-1B FAQs
Does Black & Veatch sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Black & Veatch filed 99 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #424 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Black & Veatch's H-1B approval rate?
88.9% of Black & Veatch's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Black & Veatch pay H-1B workers?
Black & Veatch's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $96,658 (average $101,660). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Black & Veatch sponsor most on H-1B?
Associate Engineer leads with 38 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $85,157. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Black & Veatch hire H-1B workers?
KS is Black & Veatch's top H-1B worksite state with 27 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (21) and CA (10). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Black & Veatch?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Black & Veatch's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Navy Federal Credit Union
100 filings
Astrazeneca
99 filings
Blackstone
99 filings
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
99 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.