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Resident Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Australian engineers can secure two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap, making it one of the most direct paths to U.S. construction and infrastructure work.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team in New Carrollton, MD, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Job Responsibilities:
Construction Oversight & Contract Administration
- Provide full-time, on-site oversight of all construction activities, including excavation, foundation, structural concrete, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and site work.
- Act as the client’s authorized on-site representative for administration of the construction contract.
- Interpret and enforce contract plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Chair construction progress meetings with contractors and client staff; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Schedule, Cost & Change Management
- Review and monitor the Contractor’s baseline schedule and periodic updates; identify risks and coordinate corrective actions with the client.
- Review and verify contractor pay applications, quantities, and supporting documentation prior to client approval.
- Review submittals, RFIs, field changes, and change order proposals; provide technical evaluations and written recommendations to the client.
- Maintain accurate project records, including review of inspector’s daily reports, quantity tracking, correspondence, and photo documentation.
Quality Assurance & Oversight
- Manage inspection to oversee activities to ensure work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality control requirements.
- Coordinate review of submittals and shop drawings with the design engineer of record and Client.
- Manage quality control/assurance testing staff for field testing.
- Coordinate Client and third-party inspections of partial and as-built deliverables, including commissioning of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems.
- Develop punch lists and support project closeout, final inspections, and acceptance.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved Safety and Health Plans, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture and immediately address unsafe conditions.
- Confirm WSP personnel and subcontractors are maintaining safety training and related certifications without lapses.
- Ensure compliance with construction and environmental permits, and applicable regulations of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including the Client, Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Coordination & Communication
- Maintain daily coordination with the client and project representatives.
- Interface with design engineers, inspectors, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Provide regular written and verbal status updates to the client addressing progress, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of experience project/construction management of railroads, transit, stations, highway, bridges, buildings, and maintenance facilities
- Strong oral and written skills
- Familiarity with the practices and principles of Design and Construction
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience serving in an Office Engineer, Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar lead role.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and risk management.
- Proven experience with construction contract administration, pay applications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
- Proficiency with standard construction documentation and reporting tools (Microsoft Office, Primavera 6, Procore).
- Safety training (roadway, highway, OSHA 10-hour, etc.)
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $130,000 - 150,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Resident Engineer for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team in New Carrollton, MD, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Job Responsibilities:
Construction Oversight & Contract Administration
- Provide full-time, on-site oversight of all construction activities, including excavation, foundation, structural concrete, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and site work.
- Act as the client’s authorized on-site representative for administration of the construction contract.
- Interpret and enforce contract plans, specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Chair construction progress meetings with contractors and client staff; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Schedule, Cost & Change Management
- Review and monitor the Contractor’s baseline schedule and periodic updates; identify risks and coordinate corrective actions with the client.
- Review and verify contractor pay applications, quantities, and supporting documentation prior to client approval.
- Review submittals, RFIs, field changes, and change order proposals; provide technical evaluations and written recommendations to the client.
- Maintain accurate project records, including review of inspector’s daily reports, quantity tracking, correspondence, and photo documentation.
Quality Assurance & Oversight
- Manage inspection to oversee activities to ensure work conforms to approved plans, specifications, and quality control requirements.
- Coordinate review of submittals and shop drawings with the design engineer of record and Client.
- Manage quality control/assurance testing staff for field testing.
- Coordinate Client and third-party inspections of partial and as-built deliverables, including commissioning of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and control systems.
- Develop punch lists and support project closeout, final inspections, and acceptance.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved Safety and Health Plans, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture and immediately address unsafe conditions.
- Confirm WSP personnel and subcontractors are maintaining safety training and related certifications without lapses.
- Ensure compliance with construction and environmental permits, and applicable regulations of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including the Client, Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Coordination & Communication
- Maintain daily coordination with the client and project representatives.
- Interface with design engineers, inspectors, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Provide regular written and verbal status updates to the client addressing progress, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of experience project/construction management of railroads, transit, stations, highway, bridges, buildings, and maintenance facilities
- Strong oral and written skills
- Familiarity with the practices and principles of Design and Construction
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience serving in an Office Engineer, Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar lead role.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and risk management.
- Proven experience with construction contract administration, pay applications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
- Proficiency with standard construction documentation and reporting tools (Microsoft Office, Primavera 6, Procore).
- Safety training (roadway, highway, OSHA 10-hour, etc.)
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $130,000 - 150,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Resident Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring managers may not recognise Engineers Australia chartership or a three-year Australian engineering degree. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so your qualifications align with the E-3 visa's bachelor's degree requirement.
Target infrastructure owners, not just contractors
Public agencies, transit authorities, and utility companies regularly sponsor Resident Engineers for long-term capital programs. They file LCAs through the DOL and tend to have established E-3 sponsorship workflows that smaller contractors often lack.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Resident Engineer roles filtered by employers with active E-3 or H-1B visa filing history. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service then handles your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer.
Clarify site assignment before the LCA is filed
Resident Engineers are often assigned to project sites that differ from the employer's main office. The DOL's LCA must reflect the actual work location, so confirm your primary site address with your employer before the application is submitted to avoid a deficient filing.
Request a defined role title in your offer letter
Consular officers assess whether your role meets the E-3 specialty occupation standard. An offer letter stating 'Resident Engineer' with the required degree field is stronger evidence than a generic 'Project Engineer' title, and reduces the risk of additional documentation requests at the interview.
Plan your consulate appointment around project mobilisation
Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth process E-3 applications, but appointment availability varies by location and season. Book your interview slot as soon as your employer receives the certified LCA from USCIS to avoid delays that push past your project start date.
E-3 Visa Resident Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Resident Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Resident Engineer roles specifically filtered by employers with confirmed E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process. Most Resident Engineer positions at infrastructure owners, transit agencies, and large engineering consultancies already have LCA filing workflows in place, which speeds up the sponsorship process once you receive an offer.
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 Resident Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, geotechnical, or a closely related engineering field. The role must genuinely require that degree, not merely prefer it. If your offer letter describes duties tied to engineering judgment and design oversight, the specialty occupation standard is typically met. Avoid ambiguous titles like 'site supervisor' that could suggest the degree is optional.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Resident Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Australian nationals, so your employer can file at any time of year and you can start work once your visa is issued. The H-1B runs through a randomised lottery with an approximately 25% selection rate for standard registrations. For Resident Engineers on a fixed project start date, the E-3's predictable timeline is a meaningful practical advantage over the H-1B.
Can I change employers or projects while on an E-3 as a Resident Engineer?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and your visa is tied to that specific employer. If you move between projects within the same company, a new LCA is required only if the work location, job title, or wage level changes materially. Changing employers while in the U.S. requires you to either obtain a new E-3 visa at a consulate or file a change of status with USCIS before starting the new role.