Structural Engineer Jobs at WSP with Visa Sponsorship
Structural Engineer jobs at WSP span infrastructure, transportation, and building projects nationwide, with the company maintaining a consistent track record of sponsoring international candidates for this function. Whether you're on OPT or pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship, WSP treats visa support as part of the hiring process, not an afterthought.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our Las Vegas, NV; Salt Lake City, UT; Los Angeles, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:
- Passion for structures and architecture
- Excellent communications skills
- Demonstrated teamwork abilities
Candidates can expect advanced training in structural design and digital design technology; and participation with colleagues around the world in practice area networks and other forums of learning and collaboration.
Your Impact
- Perform structural design of new buildings and restoration of existing buildings throughout the United States
- Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry
- Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- 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
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build
- Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent/Upcoming Graduates in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program
- Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
- The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $82,000-91,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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 with WSP's project types
WSP's structural work spans bridges, transit infrastructure, and complex building systems. Tailor your portfolio and resume to reflect experience in at least one of these verticals before applying. Generalist structural resumes get lost in high-volume applicant pools.
Confirm your PE licensure pathway early
Many WSP Structural Engineer roles expect EIT registration or active PE licensure, depending on seniority. If you're on OPT, clarify your exam eligibility timeline with your state board before your first interview so it doesn't stall an offer.
Target WSP offices in infrastructure-heavy markets
WSP's Structural Engineering hiring concentrates in offices supporting large public contracts. Cities with active DOT and transit programs tend to have the most open roles and the strongest internal appetite for sponsoring international candidates in this discipline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter WSP openings by visa type
Not every WSP posting explicitly states which visas are supported. Use Migrate Mate to surface Structural Engineer roles at WSP filtered by sponsorship type, so you're spending time on positions where your visa status is already workable.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
WSP must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS. Confirm with your recruiter that this step is scoped into the offer timeline so your start date doesn't slip due to administrative sequencing.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter if your bachelor's is three years
Australian and many South Asian structural engineering degrees run three years. USCIS requires evidence that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's for H-1B specialty occupation purposes. Commission a credential evaluation before your petition is filed, not after an RFE arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Structural Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Structural Engineers. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering. WSP handles the employer-side filings, including the Labor Condition Application with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, though your offer timing will need to account for the H-1B cap lottery if you're not already in H-1B status.
How do I apply for Structural Engineer jobs at WSP?
Apply directly through WSP's careers portal, where roles are listed by location and discipline. For the most targeted search, Migrate Mate lets you filter WSP's Structural Engineer openings by visa sponsorship type so you can identify positions where your immigration status is already accounted for. When applying, tailor your materials to reflect the specific project type the role supports, whether that's transportation, buildings, or infrastructure.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use to hire Structural Engineers?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Structural Engineers, and supports Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-tenured employees. Australian citizens often use the E-3 visa because it bypasses the H-1B lottery, while Canadian and Mexican engineers may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA professional category for engineers, which doesn't require advance USCIS approval.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Structural Engineer roles?
WSP typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited program, along with EIT registration for junior roles and active PE licensure for senior or project-lead positions. Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or RISA is commonly listed. Roles supporting transportation infrastructure may also require familiarity with AASHTO or FHWA design standards depending on the client portfolio.
How do I time my H-1B application if I'm finishing OPT at WSP?
If WSP offers you a full-time role while you're on OPT, your employer needs to submit your H-1B registration during the USCIS lottery window each March for an October 1 start. If you're on a 24-month STEM OPT extension, you have more runway, but WSP's HR team should initiate the process at least six months before your OPT expiration to leave time for cap registration, selection, and petition filing.