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Roadway Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering. Australian engineers can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, and the visa renews every two years with no cap on renewals, making it a stable long-term path.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a motivated Lead Roadway Engineer for our Tennessee Transportation Team!
This position will sit out of our Brentwood, TN office.
This Opportunity
The WSP Nashville office serves clients from around the state of Tennessee on a wide variety of projects ranging from Major Interstate Reconstruction, Arterial Capacity Improvements, Intersection and Safety Improvement, and Sidewalk and Transit Improvement. The selected candidate will work with TDOT and local municipal agencies on a variety of projects on a regular basis. Existing relationships and experience with TDOT are beneficial. This position is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and advancement in our industry as well as building your relationship within the WSP organization on a regional and national level.
The Lead Roadway Engineer should have experience in leading the design of highways, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, multidiscipline coordination, and TCP considerations on traditional and/or alternative delivery projects. This position may function as the lead engineer for TDOT projects and local agency / municipal clients. Responsibilities may also include project management, contributing on pursuits, maintaining client relationships, design and QA/QC. This role will be a key contributor in managing daily activities of our Transportation & Infrastructure group.
Your Impact
- Assist in leading and continuing development of the Civil/Highway design team.
- Providing guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
- Collaborating with leadership to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing.
- Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
- Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
- Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.
- 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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in large transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering License in TN or ability to obtain in six months.
- Significant experience leading design teams on TDOT and municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design).
- Developing skills in project and staff management experience on civil transportation projects.
- Experience with daily mentoring of junior staff.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large transportation design projects.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field.
- Expertise with OpenRoads Designer and familiarity with the PDN.
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 motivated Lead Roadway Engineer for our Tennessee Transportation Team!
This position will sit out of our Brentwood, TN office.
This Opportunity
The WSP Nashville office serves clients from around the state of Tennessee on a wide variety of projects ranging from Major Interstate Reconstruction, Arterial Capacity Improvements, Intersection and Safety Improvement, and Sidewalk and Transit Improvement. The selected candidate will work with TDOT and local municipal agencies on a variety of projects on a regular basis. Existing relationships and experience with TDOT are beneficial. This position is an excellent opportunity for personal growth and advancement in our industry as well as building your relationship within the WSP organization on a regional and national level.
The Lead Roadway Engineer should have experience in leading the design of highways, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, multidiscipline coordination, and TCP considerations on traditional and/or alternative delivery projects. This position may function as the lead engineer for TDOT projects and local agency / municipal clients. Responsibilities may also include project management, contributing on pursuits, maintaining client relationships, design and QA/QC. This role will be a key contributor in managing daily activities of our Transportation & Infrastructure group.
Your Impact
- Assist in leading and continuing development of the Civil/Highway design team.
- Providing guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
- Collaborating with leadership to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing.
- Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
- Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
- Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.
- 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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in large transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering License in TN or ability to obtain in six months.
- Significant experience leading design teams on TDOT and municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design).
- Developing skills in project and staff management experience on civil transportation projects.
- Experience with daily mentoring of junior staff.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large transportation design projects.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field.
- Expertise with OpenRoads Designer and familiarity with the PDN.
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 Roadway Engineer
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Australian three-year civil engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but some employers ask for a formal credential evaluation. Request one from a NACES-approved evaluator before your first interview to avoid delays.
Target state DOT contractors and engineering consultancies
State departments of transportation rely heavily on private consultants for roadway design and project delivery. Firms holding state DOT contracts file LCAs regularly and are familiar with E-3 sponsorship, making them far more receptive than general construction employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find and filter sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to search for Roadway Engineer roles where employers have active E-3 or H-1B filing history. Filtering by sponsorship track record saves you from spending weeks pursuing firms that have never navigated the process.
Confirm the job description references a required degree
The E-3 specialty occupation requirement means your offer letter and job description must state that a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering field is required, not merely preferred. Ask HR to update the language before the LCA is filed with the DOL.
Understand the LCA filing timeline before you resign
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but your employer still needs time to prepare the application. Factor in two to three weeks between a signed offer and your visa interview date so you're not caught without authorisation.
Hand off the paperwork to a dedicated filing service
E-3 applications require a certified LCA, DS-160, consulate preparation, and supporting documentation. Using Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork reduces errors and keeps the process on track from offer acceptance to consulate appointment.
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Find Roadway Engineer JobsRoadway Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Roadway Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship history. You can filter Roadway Engineer positions by employers who have previously filed LCAs or H-1B petitions, which is the clearest signal that a firm understands and is willing to sponsor the E-3 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 Roadway Engineer role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Roadway engineering falls within civil and transportation engineering, which requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. USCIS recognises this as a specialty occupation under the E-3 category. Your job offer must clearly state that the degree is required, not just preferred, to satisfy the specialty occupation definition at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Roadway Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual numerical cap, so you can apply at any point in the year as soon as you have a job offer. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25 percent selection rate. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is a more direct and predictable path to working in the U.S. in the same specialty occupation roles.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new Roadway Engineer employer mid-project?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., unless you're changing employers while already in the country. There's no portability provision like the one available under AC21 for H-1B holders, so plan for a processing window of two to four weeks between roles.
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