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WSP is actively seeking a Lead Civil Roadway Engineer/Project Manager with strong experience in transportation infrastructure projects. This position would support our various clients in New Mexico, working out of our Albuquerque office location.
This role provides situational guidance to project managers that address current and future challenges, document and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements and are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements and corporate objectives.
- Provide coordination with other design disciplines and remote office locations, including but not limited to: Planning, Environmental, Roadway, Structures, Hydraulics/Drainage and Traffic.
- Collaborate with management to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing, evaluating and mentoring of subordinate staff.
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating staffing levels needed for projects.
- Assist in managing projects and maintain schedule, budget, and profitability of assigned projects, overseeing preparation of plans, specifications, proposals and RFC packages.
- Complete ad hoc projects as needs arise.
- Provide input on proposal preparation.
- Lead projects with all aspects of Transportation Design from conceptual and preliminary engineering to final design.
- Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
- Coordinating with internal and external clients.
- Support effective long-term client/contractor relationships.
- Represent WSP's alternative delivery capabilities in assigned locations, markets, and at industry associations as appropriate.
- Mentor junior staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
- Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, Regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
- 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 Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 7-10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.
- Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
- Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain.
- Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Proficient with infrastructure design.
- Strong knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Experience working with DOT projects and clients.
- Demonstrated creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment, and successfully managing multiple projects and task assignments, relying upon experience in design quality control programs.
- Experience preparing, managing and reviewing project deliverables including planning, design and construction documents, project reports, environmental studies, cost estimates, scopes of work, proposals, etc.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership from mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experienced with providing critical reviews for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with New Mexico Department of Transportations; Utah, Colorado and/or Arizona DOTs is a plus.
- Experience with local New Mexico municipal or county projects.
- Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
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 actively seeking a Lead Civil Roadway Engineer/Project Manager with strong experience in transportation infrastructure projects. This position would support our various clients in New Mexico, working out of our Albuquerque office location.
This role provides situational guidance to project managers that address current and future challenges, document and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements and are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements and corporate objectives.
- Provide coordination with other design disciplines and remote office locations, including but not limited to: Planning, Environmental, Roadway, Structures, Hydraulics/Drainage and Traffic.
- Collaborate with management to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing, evaluating and mentoring of subordinate staff.
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating staffing levels needed for projects.
- Assist in managing projects and maintain schedule, budget, and profitability of assigned projects, overseeing preparation of plans, specifications, proposals and RFC packages.
- Complete ad hoc projects as needs arise.
- Provide input on proposal preparation.
- Lead projects with all aspects of Transportation Design from conceptual and preliminary engineering to final design.
- Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
- Coordinating with internal and external clients.
- Support effective long-term client/contractor relationships.
- Represent WSP's alternative delivery capabilities in assigned locations, markets, and at industry associations as appropriate.
- Mentor junior staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
- Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, Regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
- 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 Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 7-10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.
- Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
- Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain.
- Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Proficient with infrastructure design.
- Strong knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Experience working with DOT projects and clients.
- Demonstrated creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment, and successfully managing multiple projects and task assignments, relying upon experience in design quality control programs.
- Experience preparing, managing and reviewing project deliverables including planning, design and construction documents, project reports, environmental studies, cost estimates, scopes of work, proposals, etc.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Works independently to provide guidance and leadership from mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experienced with providing critical reviews for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with New Mexico Department of Transportations; Utah, Colorado and/or Arizona DOTs is a plus.
- Experience with local New Mexico municipal or county projects.
- Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.
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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Get your credentials assessed before applying
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, but having a credential evaluation letter ready removes doubt at the offer stage and speeds up LCA filing.
Target firms with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for civil or structural engineering roles. Prior filings signal an existing process, reducing back-and-forth once you have an offer.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
The E-3 visa requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the job listing says a degree is preferred rather than required, the role may not qualify, so clarify the requirement in writing before your employer files.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA step
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your employer isn't navigating the FLAG portal and prevailing wage rules alone.
Ask your employer about PE licensure requirements early
Some U.S. civil engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license for certain responsibilities. If your role is PE-dependent, confirm with your employer which tasks require licensure and whether you'll operate under a licensed engineer while you apply.
Time your consulate appointment around project start dates
The LCA is tied to a specific worksite and start date. If your project start date shifts after the LCA is certified, notify your employer immediately, as material changes to the role may require a new filing before your appointment.
E-3 Visa Civil Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Civil Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Civil Engineer roles where employers have demonstrated E-3 or relevant visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process. Roles are matched to Australian candidates, which removes the noise of listings aimed at H-1B visa or green card applicants.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Is the E-3 visa better than the H-1B for civil engineers?
For Australian civil engineers, the E-3 is almost always the stronger path. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and no registration fee to enter a random selection process. You can apply as soon as you have an offer and a certified LCA. H-1B applicants face a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and must wait until October 1 for status to begin.
Can I switch civil engineering employers on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need to restart the filing process with the new employer. Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and job listed on the LCA and visa. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply at a consulate or, in some cases, change status within the U.S. before starting the new role.
Does my Australian civil engineering degree qualify for the E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
A Bachelor of Engineering in civil, structural, or a closely related discipline from an Australian university generally satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation standard. USCIS accepts three-year Australian bachelor's degrees as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for this purpose. Having a credential evaluation from a recognized assessment agency strengthens your file if a consular officer raises questions.