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Structural Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian engineers can apply year-round whenever they secure a U.S. job offer from an employer willing to file a Labor Condition Application.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our Irvine, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:
- Passion for structures and architecture
- Excellent communications skills
- Demonstrated teamwork abilities
Candidates can expect advanced training in structural design and digital design technology; and participation with colleagues around the world in practice area networks and other forums of learning and collaboration.
Your Impact
- Perform structural design of new buildings and restoration of existing buildings throughout the United States
- Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry
- Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design
- Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- 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 Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build
- Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- 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:
- Recent/Upcoming Spring 2027 Graduates in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program
- Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
- The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software
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 (all locations): $80,000-95,000
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.
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 an Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our Irvine, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:
- Passion for structures and architecture
- Excellent communications skills
- Demonstrated teamwork abilities
Candidates can expect advanced training in structural design and digital design technology; and participation with colleagues around the world in practice area networks and other forums of learning and collaboration.
Your Impact
- Perform structural design of new buildings and restoration of existing buildings throughout the United States
- Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry
- Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design
- Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- 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 Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build
- Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- 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:
- Recent/Upcoming Spring 2027 Graduates in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program
- Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
- The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software
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 (all locations): $80,000-95,000
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.
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 your credentials assessed before applying
Australian three-year engineering degrees are generally accepted for E-3 visa purposes, but some U.S. employers request a foreign credential evaluation. Get a credential assessment from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start applying so you can provide it on request.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for structural engineering LCA filings. Firms that have filed LCAs before understand the process and won't treat sponsorship as an unfamiliar risk during negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters structural engineer roles by E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never sponsored an Australian. Search by location, firm size, and project type to find verified opportunities.
Clarify your PE licensure status early
Many U.S. structural engineering roles require or prefer a Professional Engineer license. If you hold a Chartered Professional Engineer credential in Australia, raise the mutual recognition pathway with employers during interviews before the offer stage.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer timeline
The employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa at a consulate. Build this step into your start-date discussion so neither party is surprised by a two-to-four week lead time.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. It manages preparation from offer acceptance through to your consulate appointment, reducing errors that can delay your start date.
E-3 Visa Structural Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find structural engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces structural engineer roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not filtering through hundreds of listings manually. You can search by location, seniority level, and project type to find roles that match your background and are realistic sponsorship prospects.
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 structural engineering qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Structural engineering meets the specialty occupation requirement because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering as a minimum entry condition. USCIS recognises the connection between the degree field and the job duties, which is the core test for specialty occupation status under the E-3 visa classification.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for structural engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has significant advantages over the H-1B visa for those who qualify. There's no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year after securing a job offer. The H-1B requires registration in a randomised lottery held once a year, and selection is not guaranteed even with a valid offer.
Can I change structural engineering employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with each employer. Your new employer must file a new LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp to reflect the change, typically obtained at an Australian consulate. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so factor in consulate appointment availability when planning a job transition.