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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WSP is currently initiating a search for Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer our Washington D.C. office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for due diligence, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned installations and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
Your Impact
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
- Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, software, and 2D/3D illustrations.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of site work.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
- 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.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
- Highly familiar with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., OpenBridge Modeler, MicroStation, AutoCAD, LARSA 4D, CSiBridge, Midas Civil, AASHTOWARE BrR, LEAP Concrete, LEAP Steel, Staad.Pro, CANDE).
- 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 is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior design experience.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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: $90,000 - $105,600
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer our Washington D.C. office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for due diligence, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned installations and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
Your Impact
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
- Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, software, and 2D/3D illustrations.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of site work.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
- 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.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
- Highly familiar with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., OpenBridge Modeler, MicroStation, AutoCAD, LARSA 4D, CSiBridge, Midas Civil, AASHTOWARE BrR, LEAP Concrete, LEAP Steel, Staad.Pro, CANDE).
- 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 is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior design experience.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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: $90,000 - $105,600
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.
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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.