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 a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Washigton, D.C. At 80-M Street.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader interested in inspecting a broad range of structure types. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection-related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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 equivalent.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course. Certification must be current.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- Engineer in Training Certification (PE Preferred).
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; and working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check and a valid Driver’s License are required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- 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 that are conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer Certification in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and/or Maryland.
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $122,600-$166,800
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.
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.