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Construction Engineer jobs at WSP span infrastructure, transportation, and building projects nationwide, with a well-established process for sponsoring international talent. If you're targeting a role in the consulting and professional services space, WSP is one of the more consistent paths to long-term U.S. work authorization in this field.
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WSP is one of the globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. Over the past thirty-five years our local construction management division and inspection team have overseen and inspected a wide range of significant projects. These include Connecticut’s major interstate interchanges, the Charter Oak and Quinnipiac River Bridges, the railroad moveable Walk Bridge, and Rhode Island’s East Side Transit Tunnel.
Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world? We are ready for you!
WSP is seeking a construction Senior Inspector based out of our Glastonbury, Connecticut office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects throughout Connecticut.
Depending on experience, the Senior Inspector will oversee work such as roadway paving, excavation, backfill, drainage, traffic control, bridge structural steel and rebar placement, concrete pours, pile driving, utility installation, and other related activities. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector or their designee.
Your Impact
Job Description:
- Perform inspection of various highway and bridge construction operations
- Interfacing with contractor’s supervisors to determine and monitor daily work
- Perform field measurements and calculations for unit price item quantities
- Complete daily work reports in accordance with policies and procedures
- Help coordinate independent material sampling and testing or periodically perform the same
- Monitor maintenance of traffic
- Take and compile photographs of work activities for tracking daily progress
- Keep the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer informed on all construction activities
- Exposure to highway and construction environments and year-round weather conditions
- Potential for working days, nights, and weekends
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field, or NICET 3, or CMIT Level 4 (per CTDOT requirements) and high school degree.
- Minimum 4 years of construction inspection experience (6 years with NICET 3 or CMIT 4).
- Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
- Ability to learn how to read plans and specifications, or the aptitude to learn.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-In-Training certification or Professional Engineers license.
- ACI and NETTCP certifications or ability to attain within 3 months of hiring.
- Hands-on experience with construction management software such as AASHTOWare Project, Headlight, Procore, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of Bluebeam.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is one of the globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. Over the past thirty-five years our local construction management division and inspection team have overseen and inspected a wide range of significant projects. These include Connecticut’s major interstate interchanges, the Charter Oak and Quinnipiac River Bridges, the railroad moveable Walk Bridge, and Rhode Island’s East Side Transit Tunnel.
Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world? We are ready for you!
WSP is seeking a construction Senior Inspector based out of our Glastonbury, Connecticut office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects throughout Connecticut.
Depending on experience, the Senior Inspector will oversee work such as roadway paving, excavation, backfill, drainage, traffic control, bridge structural steel and rebar placement, concrete pours, pile driving, utility installation, and other related activities. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector or their designee.
Your Impact
Job Description:
- Perform inspection of various highway and bridge construction operations
- Interfacing with contractor’s supervisors to determine and monitor daily work
- Perform field measurements and calculations for unit price item quantities
- Complete daily work reports in accordance with policies and procedures
- Help coordinate independent material sampling and testing or periodically perform the same
- Monitor maintenance of traffic
- Take and compile photographs of work activities for tracking daily progress
- Keep the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer informed on all construction activities
- Exposure to highway and construction environments and year-round weather conditions
- Potential for working days, nights, and weekends
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field, or NICET 3, or CMIT Level 4 (per CTDOT requirements) and high school degree.
- Minimum 4 years of construction inspection experience (6 years with NICET 3 or CMIT 4).
- Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
- Ability to learn how to read plans and specifications, or the aptitude to learn.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer-In-Training certification or Professional Engineers license.
- ACI and NETTCP certifications or ability to attain within 3 months of hiring.
- Hands-on experience with construction management software such as AASHTOWare Project, Headlight, Procore, or similar systems.
- Knowledge of Bluebeam.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Align your credentials to U.S. project delivery standards
WSP's Construction Engineer roles typically require familiarity with U.S. codes, specifications, and delivery frameworks. If your experience is international, document how your projects map to comparable U.S. standards before applying, since WSP hiring managers assess technical fit early.
Target WSP's infrastructure and transportation practice areas
WSP's heaviest Construction Engineer hiring tends to cluster around transportation, bridges, and civil infrastructure. Tailor your application materials to the specific practice area rather than applying broadly. Relevance to an active project sector improves your chances of clearing initial screening.
Understand which visa fits your current status
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT and CPT, and EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards. If you're on OPT with limited time remaining, raise your authorization timeline early in conversations so the team can plan USCIS filing deadlines around your start date.
Prepare your PE licensure or EIT status before interviews
Many Construction Engineer roles at WSP, especially in regulated infrastructure sectors, expect you to be a licensed Professional Engineer or actively pursuing it. Confirming your EIT registration or PE equivalency from your home country signals long-term readiness to a sponsoring employer.
Ask directly about the LCA and I-129 filing timeline at offer stage
WSP uses DOL-certified Labor Condition Applications before filing H-1B or E-3 petitions with USCIS. At the offer stage, ask your recruiter when the LCA process starts so your first day aligns with an approved petition, not a pending one.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Construction Engineer roles at WSP
Finding roles where sponsorship is confirmed upfront saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you browse Construction Engineer openings at WSP filtered by visa type, so you're applying to positions where your work authorization situation is already accounted for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Engineer roles. The process involves your employer filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, followed by an I-129 petition with USCIS. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, timing matters, since the annual lottery runs in the spring for an October 1 start date. WSP's established sponsorship process means the administrative steps are familiar to their HR and legal teams.
How do I apply for Construction Engineer jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where you can filter by role type and location. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse confirmed Construction Engineer openings at WSP filtered by visa sponsorship type, which saves time if you need to verify that a specific position supports your work authorization before applying.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Construction Engineers?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for Construction Engineers. Australian citizens often pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable terms. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles may be eligible for TN visa status. Your best-fit visa depends on your nationality, degree, and current immigration status.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Construction Engineer roles?
WSP typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering from an accredited institution. Many roles, particularly in transportation and infrastructure, prefer candidates who hold or are working toward a Professional Engineer license. Project experience on large-scale infrastructure, construction management, or design-build delivery is consistently valued across WSP's practice areas.
How do I time my application around visa processing if I'm on F-1 OPT?
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employment authorization end date drives the filing timeline. WSP will need to file an H-1B cap-gap or other petition before your OPT expires. USCIS H-1B cap filings open in March each year, with an October 1 start date if selected. Flagging your OPT expiration date clearly during the offer process helps WSP's team plan accordingly.