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Engineering Team Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian engineers can apply year-round once they have a U.S. job offer and a certified Labor Condition Application.
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WSP’s North Florida team is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a Civil Engineering Team Lead for our Jacksonville or Gainesville office with an interest in site development, infrastructure and restoration projects and opportunities for career growth. Join us to become part of our friendly, flexible and positive work environment offering a variety of challenging projects. Our ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills, a proven track record in business development, a commitment to delivering a quality product and a desire for career growth.
Your Impact
- Serve as a people leader for a growing team of civil, environmental, and water resource engineers.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Drive key metrics for the Civil and Water Resources Engineering team in support of local and regional business goals, including utilization/billability of staff, hiring, safety, sales backlog, and project management financials.
- Support the development and execution of market expansion strategies for our Civil and Water Resources engineering consulting services in Florida, particularly in the Gainesville and Jacksonville areas.
- Support business development efforts including proposal development, client engagement, and identification of additional business development opportunities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Lead environmental and water resources engineering projects of varying scales; oversee scope, schedule, and budget performance to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including restoration, grading, and drainage.
- Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
- Collaborate 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.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
- 12+ years of experience with environmental or water resources projects
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience managing projects across planning, design, and/or construction phases
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with business development and project proposals and qualifications statements
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting processes
- Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are 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’s North Florida team is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a Civil Engineering Team Lead for our Jacksonville or Gainesville office with an interest in site development, infrastructure and restoration projects and opportunities for career growth. Join us to become part of our friendly, flexible and positive work environment offering a variety of challenging projects. Our ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills, a proven track record in business development, a commitment to delivering a quality product and a desire for career growth.
Your Impact
- Serve as a people leader for a growing team of civil, environmental, and water resource engineers.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Drive key metrics for the Civil and Water Resources Engineering team in support of local and regional business goals, including utilization/billability of staff, hiring, safety, sales backlog, and project management financials.
- Support the development and execution of market expansion strategies for our Civil and Water Resources engineering consulting services in Florida, particularly in the Gainesville and Jacksonville areas.
- Support business development efforts including proposal development, client engagement, and identification of additional business development opportunities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Lead environmental and water resources engineering projects of varying scales; oversee scope, schedule, and budget performance to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including restoration, grading, and drainage.
- Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
- Collaborate 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.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
- 12+ years of experience with environmental or water resources projects
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience managing projects across planning, design, and/or construction phases
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with business development and project proposals and qualifications statements
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting processes
- Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are 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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Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to four-year U.S. bachelor's degrees, but get a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized provider before interviews. This removes a common objection before it surfaces.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for engineering leadership roles. Prior filings signal a payroll and legal process already in place, which shortens your path to an offer.
Frame sponsorship as a low-risk ask
Engineering Team Lead is a clearly defined specialty occupation, so your E-3 visa application carries less ambiguity than more generalist roles. Tell hiring managers the LCA takes roughly seven business days and there's no lottery, which removes the two barriers that stall most sponsorship conversations.
Lock in your LCA before resigning from current work
DOL must certify your LCA before you can attend a consulate interview. Confirm your start date and job description are final before your employer submits, since LCA amendments require a refiling and can delay your timeline by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service end-to-end
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team has no prior E-3 experience with engineering leadership roles.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny at the consulate
Consular officers occasionally question whether a team lead role genuinely requires a specific degree field rather than general management experience. Bring your offer letter, an organizational chart showing your direct reports, and transcripts that tie your degree discipline to the technical scope of your role.
E-3 Visa Engineering Team Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Engineering Team Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Engineering Team Lead roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish E-3 from other visa types, so you can spend a lot of time chasing roles where the employer has never sponsored an Australian before. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with an active sponsorship track record.
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 an Engineering Team Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering field, such as mechanical, electrical, civil, or software engineering. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field are harder to defend. A strong offer letter that ties your degree discipline to the technical scope of the position is your best documentation.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Engineering Team Lead roles in the United States?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and requires winning a random lottery, which means most applicants wait years or never get selected. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is a direct route the H-1B simply can't match on predictability.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 as an Engineering Team Lead?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before you can re-enter the U.S. on the new role. A promotion within the same company that significantly changes your job duties or title may also require an updated LCA. Coordinate timing carefully if your current visa stamp has a short remaining validity.