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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 Full-Time Principle Assistant Resident Engineer for our San Bernardino, California, or Irvine, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire area, Orange County and Los Angeles County.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, serving as an assistant to the Resident Engineer supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering issues and problems. Elements to be inspected or monitored may include maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer includes being a consultant hired by a local agency who performs quality assurance over the contractor’s work that involves roadway and structures and who assists the Resident Engineer with the contract’s necessary administrative tasks.
WSP has offices in San Bernardino, Riverside, Irvine and Los Angeles. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Your Impact
- Full understanding of public construction contracts for the state highway system and local agencies
- Responding to and effectively resolving field construction issues
- Conducting meetings between contractor, owner, utilities and other project parties
- Inspecting, documenting, and coordinating field test of construction materials
- Analyzing construction costs of changed conditions, drafting change orders, and recommending claims dispositions
- Preparing constructability reviews and reports
- Assumes responsibility for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects
- Supervises field inspection and field office personnel
- Represents projects (clients) at meetings and conferences
- 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
- BSCE or related Degree
- Current California PE license
- Minimum of 7 years of experience, 5 of which are as lead worker
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
- Valid CA driver's license
- Solid written and verbal skills
- Experience working with railroads
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides 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.
Expected Salary: $163,700 - $243,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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 currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Principle Assistant Resident Engineer for our San Bernardino, California, or Irvine, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position can be located within San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire area, Orange County and Los Angeles County.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer provides technical leadership for complex construction management projects or programs, serving as an assistant to the Resident Engineer supervising construction engineering and inspection activities. This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant construction engineering issues and problems. Elements to be inspected or monitored may include maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.
The Principle Assistant Resident Engineer includes being a consultant hired by a local agency who performs quality assurance over the contractor’s work that involves roadway and structures and who assists the Resident Engineer with the contract’s necessary administrative tasks.
WSP has offices in San Bernardino, Riverside, Irvine and Los Angeles. Projects may span multiple disciplines, such as roadway/highway and transit/rail construction.
Your Impact
- Full understanding of public construction contracts for the state highway system and local agencies
- Responding to and effectively resolving field construction issues
- Conducting meetings between contractor, owner, utilities and other project parties
- Inspecting, documenting, and coordinating field test of construction materials
- Analyzing construction costs of changed conditions, drafting change orders, and recommending claims dispositions
- Preparing constructability reviews and reports
- Assumes responsibility for field engineering, contract administration, inspection, testing, surveying, and quality control on one large or several small construction projects
- Supervises field inspection and field office personnel
- Represents projects (clients) at meetings and conferences
- 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
- BSCE or related Degree
- Current California PE license
- Minimum of 7 years of experience, 5 of which are as lead worker
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and material
- Valid CA driver's license
- Solid written and verbal skills
- Experience working with railroads
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides 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.
Expected Salary: $163,700 - $243,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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 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.