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Oil and gas roles in the United States qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, covering disciplines like petroleum engineering, geoscience, or chemical engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting upstream, midstream, or downstream opportunities.
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This Opportunity
WSP currently has a career opportunity for an Oil and Gas Technical Leader to support our nationwide oil and gas well plugging and abandonment program. The chosen candidate can sit out of our Pittsburgh area, or Southern California offices. The full-time technical leader will support the nationwide program to execute both private and publicly funded projects focused on environmental and remediation efforts. This position requires an individual who has a combination of technical, operational, and soft skills, as well as relevant qualifications and experience. Technical skills will include knowledge of oil and gas well design, construction, and completion; understanding of well integrity management systems and risk assessment methods; familiarity with well intervention, remediation, and repair techniques; the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate well abandonment operations. Proficiency in using well integrity and abandonment software and tools will be a plus. Operational skills will include the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; coordinate with multiple teams; the capacity to work under pressure and handle complex and uncertain situations; the ability to follow procedures and standards while ensuring quality and safety; and the skill to communicate effectively while documenting results and lessons learned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working with a team of talented resources. We are dedicated to helping individuals grow and will provide strong mentorship to allow you to progress towards your career goals.
Your Impact
- Communicating with the team to understand project objectives and leading a team of resources to successfully achieve those objectives within scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.
- Ensuring satisfactory progress is being made and, if necessary, promptly implementing corrective actions.
- Performing project related field tasks, attending key meetings, supporting coordination and oversight of subcontractors, providing project related field documentation, and performing a variety of technical activities during project planning, design, and construction.
- Preparing and reviewing deliverables.
- Providing technical assistance such as interpreting specifications and applying technical standards to project-specific applications.
- Performing periodic site visits to confirm progress conforms to the project’s requirements.
- Reviewing contractor/subcontractor payment applications.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of relevant experience.
- Degree in engineering, geoscience or related disciplines, or experience in an engineering or oil and gas industry-related position.
- Experience in designing, evaluating, and installing/abandoning oil and gas wells.
- Demonstrate relevant experience in drilling, production, or decommissioning projects.
- Executing projects to complete contract requirements, while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals are achieved.
- Experience with construction plans & specifications and relating that to scope, schedule, & cost.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, conflict resolution & decision-making skills.
- Certifications preferred (PE, PG, etc.).
- Ability to verify well integrity in aging and complex wells involving deteriorated or damaged components, such as casings, tubing, or valves, as well as integrity threats such as corrosion, erosion, scaling, or leaks.
- Abandoning wells in challenging and sensitive environments.
- Handling technical, operational, or environmental risks like high pressure, high temperature, low visibility, or wildlife protection.
About WSP
About us
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.
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP currently has a career opportunity for an Oil and Gas Technical Leader to support our nationwide oil and gas well plugging and abandonment program. The chosen candidate can sit out of our Pittsburgh area, or Southern California offices. The full-time technical leader will support the nationwide program to execute both private and publicly funded projects focused on environmental and remediation efforts. This position requires an individual who has a combination of technical, operational, and soft skills, as well as relevant qualifications and experience. Technical skills will include knowledge of oil and gas well design, construction, and completion; understanding of well integrity management systems and risk assessment methods; familiarity with well intervention, remediation, and repair techniques; the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate well abandonment operations. Proficiency in using well integrity and abandonment software and tools will be a plus. Operational skills will include the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; coordinate with multiple teams; the capacity to work under pressure and handle complex and uncertain situations; the ability to follow procedures and standards while ensuring quality and safety; and the skill to communicate effectively while documenting results and lessons learned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working with a team of talented resources. We are dedicated to helping individuals grow and will provide strong mentorship to allow you to progress towards your career goals.
Your Impact
- Communicating with the team to understand project objectives and leading a team of resources to successfully achieve those objectives within scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.
- Ensuring satisfactory progress is being made and, if necessary, promptly implementing corrective actions.
- Performing project related field tasks, attending key meetings, supporting coordination and oversight of subcontractors, providing project related field documentation, and performing a variety of technical activities during project planning, design, and construction.
- Preparing and reviewing deliverables.
- Providing technical assistance such as interpreting specifications and applying technical standards to project-specific applications.
- Performing periodic site visits to confirm progress conforms to the project’s requirements.
- Reviewing contractor/subcontractor payment applications.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- 7-10 years of relevant experience.
- Degree in engineering, geoscience or related disciplines, or experience in an engineering or oil and gas industry-related position.
- Experience in designing, evaluating, and installing/abandoning oil and gas wells.
- Demonstrate relevant experience in drilling, production, or decommissioning projects.
- Executing projects to complete contract requirements, while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals are achieved.
- Experience with construction plans & specifications and relating that to scope, schedule, & cost.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, conflict resolution & decision-making skills.
- Certifications preferred (PE, PG, etc.).
- Ability to verify well integrity in aging and complex wells involving deteriorated or damaged components, such as casings, tubing, or valves, as well as integrity threats such as corrosion, erosion, scaling, or leaks.
- Abandoning wells in challenging and sensitive environments.
- Handling technical, operational, or environmental risks like high pressure, high temperature, low visibility, or wildlife protection.
About WSP
About us
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 an Oil And Gas
Verify your degree matches the role
The E-3 requires a specialty occupation, so your engineering or geoscience degree must align with the specific job duties. A petroleum engineer role supported by a chemical engineering degree is defensible; a general science degree for a reservoir modeling position often isn't.
Target operators over oilfield service companies
Integrated operators and independent E&P companies typically have in-house HR teams familiar with E-3 sponsorship. Oilfield service contractors often route hiring through staffing firms that lack LCA filing experience, which slows the process and increases denial risk.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you land an offer. Migrate Mate's platform surfaces oil and gas roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship, cutting the time you spend educating reluctant HR teams.
Request the LCA before your start date
Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before your consulate appointment. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, but delays occur, so confirm your employer has submitted it well before your scheduled interview.
Use rotational or project roles to enter the market
Many Australian petroleum engineers enter U.S. operations through defined-duration project assignments, then convert to permanent E-3 status with the same employer. These roles are easier to negotiate because the employer's financial commitment is bounded from the outset.
Clarify your FIFO history when applying
Australian oil and gas professionals with fly-in fly-out experience are sometimes asked by consular officers about prior U.S. work without proper authorization. Document any short-term business visitor travel accurately on your DS-160 to avoid complications during the E-3 interview.
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Where can I find oil and gas jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking E-3 sponsorship, with oil and gas roles filtered by employers open to the visa. Standard job boards don't distinguish between H-1B and E-3 sponsorship willingness, so you'll spend significant time on roles where the employer has no process for Australian nationals.
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.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for oil and gas professionals?
The H-1B has an annual cap of 85,000 slots and requires lottery selection, meaning you could be qualified and still not get a visa number in a given year. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so every qualified Australian petroleum engineer or geoscientist who secures a job offer and meets the specialty occupation standard can get the visa.
Do offshore or rotational oil and gas roles qualify for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and the employer is a U.S. entity that can file the Labor Condition Application with DOL. Offshore positions on U.S. outer continental shelf platforms generally fall under U.S. jurisdiction, so the employer can sponsor an E-3 for those roles.
Can I change oil and gas employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't begin work with the new employer until they've obtained a certified LCA from DOL and you've either obtained a new E-3 visa stamp or, if already in the United States, have confirmed the new employer's authorization to employ you. There's no portability rule like AC21 for H-1B holders, so the new filing must be complete before you start.
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