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Professional Engineer roles in the U.S. are a strong fit for E-3 visa sponsorship because the position meets the specialty occupation requirement by definition. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian engineers with a job offer can move quickly from offer to consulate appointment without competing for slots.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Professional, Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for our [Location] office. Candidates for our [Alternate Location] will also be considered. The successful applicant will have a direct role in the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.
Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
Candidates for this role will have familiarity, experience, or possibly even expertise with some of the items listed below. However, candidates are not required to have expertise or experience in all these areas. A willingness to learn in areas where you do not have experience and to teach others in areas where you do have experience is essential to being successful on our team.
Your Impact
- Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
- Protection Analyses: Electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis.
- Leadership: Lead teams on client projects to meet the scope, schedule, and budget. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Data Acquisition: Support infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics at appropriate technical level for clients.
- Industry Standards: Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
- Organized: Flexibility to support a variety of project schedules to meet client needs and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD.
- Applicable hardware: SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Beckwith, RTDS.
- 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 Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, 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
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
- Preference may be given to engineers with commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher).
- Preference is also given to applicants with experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so.
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
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Professional, Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for our [Location] office. Candidates for our [Alternate Location] will also be considered. The successful applicant will have a direct role in the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.
Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
Candidates for this role will have familiarity, experience, or possibly even expertise with some of the items listed below. However, candidates are not required to have expertise or experience in all these areas. A willingness to learn in areas where you do not have experience and to teach others in areas where you do have experience is essential to being successful on our team.
Your Impact
- Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
- Protection Analyses: Electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis.
- Leadership: Lead teams on client projects to meet the scope, schedule, and budget. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Data Acquisition: Support infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics at appropriate technical level for clients.
- Industry Standards: Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
- Organized: Flexibility to support a variety of project schedules to meet client needs and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD.
- Applicable hardware: SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Beckwith, RTDS.
- 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 Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, 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
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
- Preference may be given to engineers with commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher).
- Preference is also given to applicants with experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so.
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 Professional Engineer
Get your credentials assessed before applying
U.S. employers often ask whether an Australian three-year engineering degree meets the bachelor's equivalency standard. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member body confirms equivalency upfront and removes a common objection before it derails an offer.
Target employers with active state PE licensure programs
Companies that already sponsor PE licensure for staff understand professional credential requirements. Those firms are far more likely to understand E-3 visa sponsorship obligations and move through the LCA and visa process without needing education on each step.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters engineering jobs by E-3 visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to roles where the employer has never heard of the visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Confirm your job description references a specific engineering discipline
The DOL's LCA filing requires the role to map to a specific occupational classification. A generic 'engineer' title without a defined discipline can complicate LCA certification, so clarify the SOC code with your employer before the offer letter is finalised.
Ask your employer about prevailing wage tier early
The LCA your employer files with the DOL must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your role and location. Knowing the tier before negotiating your salary avoids a situation where your agreed compensation falls below the DOL requirement at filing.
Time your visa appointment around project start dates
E-3 consulate appointments at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth have varying wait times throughout the year. Once your LCA is certified, book your appointment immediately rather than waiting for an offer finalisation, since appointment slots can lag several weeks behind availability.
E-3 Visa Professional Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Professional Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Professional Engineer roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who already understand the visa and are prepared to file an LCA. Searching general job boards often surfaces roles where the employer has no E-3 experience, which adds delays and uncertainty to the offer process.
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 Professional Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Professional engineering roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The DOL's occupational classifications for engineers specify degree requirements explicitly, making LCA certification more straightforward for this role than for broader or less-defined positions.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian engineers?
The E-3 has a dedicated 10,500-annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no random selection. The H-1B visa subjects most applicants to a lottery with a roughly one-in-four selection rate in recent years. For Australian engineers, the E-3 means a direct path from job offer to consulate appointment, typically within weeks rather than the H-1B's October start date constraint.
Can I transfer my Australian PE registration to work as an engineer on an E-3?
Your Australian registration doesn't transfer directly, but it doesn't have to for E-3 purposes. The E-3 requires a degree in a relevant field, not a U.S. PE licence. State licensure is a separate professional requirement that varies by employer and project type. Many engineering roles, particularly in private-sector consulting and technology, don't require a licensed PE to work under E-3 status.