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The Power Delivery Substation Business Unit (BU) is currently accepting applications for a Substation Senior Associate Project Lead, Department Manager (DM) for the Substation Foxborough Department reporting to the Northeast Vice President, Region Manager. Please note, this posting expires at the end of Friday, October 30th, 2026.
This Opportunity
The DM is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The DM is expected to achieve the goals of the department business plan, maintain WSP’s high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork (intra- and inter-department), and support the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships associated with projects in the department while supporting corporate initiatives in line with department business plan goals. This individual will manage a team of drafters, designers, and engineers. The DM is responsible for working closely with the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM) and other DMs in the region to accomplish regional strategy goals and to balance direct-award "alliance" client backlog while pursuing competitive-bid local work.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Act as trusted advisor to the VPRM to support the Northeast Region, communicating regularly via: Touchpoints, Region teleconferences, Monthly reporting, Region meetings (travel may be required), Plan audits, Department Manager meetings (travel may be required)
- Manage all financial, technical, and staffing aspects of performance for this Substation Department, including, but not limited to: Employee timecard approvals, Employee expense approvals, Financial reporting, Weekly and monthly resource planning, Business plans, Employee appraisals, Salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, Department participation in training, Proposals, Project design book audits, Lunch & learns, Mentorship, QA/QC.
- Apply high-level substation engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities.
- Remain current in latest substation 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 Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior design experience.
- Demonstratable experience as a leader of project and/or client teams.
- Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant electrical codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, etc), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- 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.
- 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:
- 1+ years of experience as a people leader in an Area Lead or Department Manager capacity.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Demonstrated Competence in working with other WSP Departments.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Massachusetts only): $160,000 - $200,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Power Delivery Substation Business Unit (BU) is currently accepting applications for a Substation Senior Associate Project Lead, Department Manager (DM) for the Substation Foxborough Department reporting to the Northeast Vice President, Region Manager. Please note, this posting expires at the end of Friday, October 30th, 2026.
This Opportunity
The DM is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The DM is expected to achieve the goals of the department business plan, maintain WSP’s high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork (intra- and inter-department), and support the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships associated with projects in the department while supporting corporate initiatives in line with department business plan goals. This individual will manage a team of drafters, designers, and engineers. The DM is responsible for working closely with the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM) and other DMs in the region to accomplish regional strategy goals and to balance direct-award "alliance" client backlog while pursuing competitive-bid local work.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
- Act as trusted advisor to the VPRM to support the Northeast Region, communicating regularly via: Touchpoints, Region teleconferences, Monthly reporting, Region meetings (travel may be required), Plan audits, Department Manager meetings (travel may be required)
- Manage all financial, technical, and staffing aspects of performance for this Substation Department, including, but not limited to: Employee timecard approvals, Employee expense approvals, Financial reporting, Weekly and monthly resource planning, Business plans, Employee appraisals, Salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, Department participation in training, Proposals, Project design book audits, Lunch & learns, Mentorship, QA/QC.
- Apply high-level substation engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities.
- Remain current in latest substation 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 Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior design experience.
- Demonstratable experience as a leader of project and/or client teams.
- Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant electrical codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, etc), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- 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.
- 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:
- 1+ years of experience as a people leader in an Area Lead or Department Manager capacity.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Demonstrated Competence in working with other WSP Departments.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Massachusetts only): $160,000 - $200,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
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 Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Department Manager
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Your Australian degree must correspond directly to the Department Manager role, not just management broadly. A degree in business administration, operations, or a field-specific discipline (retail, logistics, healthcare) strengthens the specialty occupation argument for your LCA filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data to identify U.S. companies that have previously certified Labor Condition Applications for management roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and rarely push back on E-3 visa sponsorship.
Address dual intent directly with your employer
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so your employer's legal team may flag long-term immigration plans. Clarify upfront that E-3 renewals are indefinite and no immigrant intent is required, which removes a common objection before it delays your offer.
Get your LCA filed before your start date
DOL must certify the LCA before you can attend your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so certification doesn't bottleneck your onboarding timeline with a new employer.
Verify your degree equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but some consular officers request a credential evaluation. Obtain a NACES-member evaluation letter before your interview if your degree format is non-standard.
Negotiate the prevailing wage tier into your offer
Your offer letter must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Ask your employer to confirm the wage level before signing, because a Level I wage on a senior Department Manager role can trigger an LCA audit or consular scrutiny.
E-3 Visa Department Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Department Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Department Manager positions by industry and location and see which employers have a history of sponsoring Australian nationals. Generic job boards don't surface E-3-specific sponsorship data, so a targeted search saves significant time.
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.
Does a Department Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Department Manager position qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business administration, supply chain, or a discipline tied to the department's function. Broad general management roles without a degree-specific requirement are harder to support, so the job description wording matters considerably.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Department Manager roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so Australian nationals can apply year-round without the uncertainty that comes with H-1B visa registration. H-1B petitions also require USCIS approval before the employee starts, while E-3 holders can often begin work after a consulate appointment alone. For management roles where the employer wants to move quickly, the E-3 is a materially faster path.
Can I change employers or departments while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you need a new visa stamp or a change of status before you start working for them. Moving to a different department within the same company is generally fine if the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation at the same prevailing wage level. Crossing into a materially different job title or function requires reassessing the LCA.