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Mining Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mining, geological, or related engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian engineers targeting U.S. mine sites and resource companies.
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WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Quality Assurance Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. While the job site is in Northern Nevada, this full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the project.
The full-time Construction Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all quality assurance and quality control activities for a mining construction project. The role ensures that all work performed by contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors complies with contractual requirements, project specifications, regulatory standards, industry best practices, and company quality management systems. The role requires close collaboration with WSP construction, engineering, and procurement teams, as well as the client, contractors, and other project stakeholders. The Quality Assurance Manager will help promote a strong quality culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery.
Your Impact
- Develop and help implement the Project Quality assurance plan
- Ensure compliance with company requirements, client standards, and contractual obligations
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams
- Oversee quality assurance activities for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and earthworks construction
- Verify that construction and installation activities meet approved drawings, specifications, standards, and procedures
- Coordinate third-party inspections and testing laboratories
- Evaluate contractor quality programs and performance
- Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations, environmental permits, and client-specific quality requirements
- Maintain quality records and turnover documentation
- Review and approve inspection reports, test results, quality dossiers, and as-built documentation
- Track quality trends and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice
- 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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
We are seeking self-motivated professionals with:
- 10+ years of relevant hands-on quality management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across both open pit and underground mine development projects
- Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities and related environmental controls
- MSHA certification is required
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
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 seeking a Mining Construction Quality Assurance Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. While the job site is in Northern Nevada, this full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the project.
The full-time Construction Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all quality assurance and quality control activities for a mining construction project. The role ensures that all work performed by contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors complies with contractual requirements, project specifications, regulatory standards, industry best practices, and company quality management systems. The role requires close collaboration with WSP construction, engineering, and procurement teams, as well as the client, contractors, and other project stakeholders. The Quality Assurance Manager will help promote a strong quality culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery.
Your Impact
- Develop and help implement the Project Quality assurance plan
- Ensure compliance with company requirements, client standards, and contractual obligations
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams
- Oversee quality assurance activities for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and earthworks construction
- Verify that construction and installation activities meet approved drawings, specifications, standards, and procedures
- Coordinate third-party inspections and testing laboratories
- Evaluate contractor quality programs and performance
- Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations, environmental permits, and client-specific quality requirements
- Maintain quality records and turnover documentation
- Review and approve inspection reports, test results, quality dossiers, and as-built documentation
- Track quality trends and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice
- 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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
We are seeking self-motivated professionals with:
- 10+ years of relevant hands-on quality management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across both open pit and underground mine development projects
- Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities and related environmental controls
- MSHA certification is required
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
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
U.S. employers need to confirm your Australian engineering degree meets specialty occupation requirements. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized agency confirms your three-year bachelor's degree is equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, removing a common hiring hesitation before offer stage.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find mining companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles. Prior LCA activity signals an employer already understands E-3 visa sponsorship obligations and won't stall at the offer stage.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer conversation
Some U.S. mining employers assume E-3 sponsorship is as burdensome as H-1B visa. Explain that there's no lottery, no cap, and no prevailing wage complexity beyond the LCA. Framing the process correctly at offer stage prevents last-minute withdrawals from employers unfamiliar with Australian-specific visa options.
Register your engineers license early in the process
Several U.S. states require a Professional Engineer license for site-level mining roles. Your Engineers Australia credentials won't transfer directly, so confirm whether your target state requires a state license before accepting an offer, since licensing timelines can extend beyond your E-3 start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a job offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission with DOL, prepares your DS-160 and supporting documents, and guides you through consulate appointment scheduling at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
Align your job title with DOL's Standard Occupational Classification
Your offer letter job title must map cleanly to a DOL Standard Occupational Classification code that confirms specialty occupation status. Titles like 'Mining Engineer' or 'Geotechnical Engineer' are well-established, but vague titles like 'Site Operations Lead' can trigger LCA scrutiny and delay your visa application.
E-3 Visa Mining Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Mining Engineer jobs in the U.S. with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship roles. You can filter by job title and see which employers have sponsored E-3 or H-1B visas for engineering positions, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a visa. This saves significant time during the job search phase.
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 Mining Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Mining Engineer is a well-established specialty occupation under U.S. immigration guidelines. The role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, or a closely related field. The DOL Standard Occupational Classification for Mining and Geological Engineers supports this classification, and USCIS routinely approves E-3 petitions for the role.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Mining Engineer roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is significantly more predictable for Australian mining engineers. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and applications can be lodged at a U.S. consulate in Australia without waiting for a USCIS petition decision. H-1B requires lottery selection each April, meaning you could wait over a year for a usable slot. The E-3 lets you start work within weeks of an approved consulate appointment.
Can I change mining employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp or, if you're already in the U.S., may be able to change status. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B, so your work authorization is tied to the specific employer and role on the approved petition. Plan the transition timeline carefully to avoid a gap in authorization.