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Assistant Consultant green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path: your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, before you adjust status or complete consular processing. Per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines when permanent residency becomes available.
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INTRODUCTION
Accelerate possibilities. The WSP Data Center CoE (Center of Excellence) is growing, and we’re looking for smart, responsive, collaborative people to join us. Our CoE is 100% focused on data centers—supporting the world’s leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. You’ll work to help tackle our clients’ biggest challenges: Where to build? How to secure power and water? How to develop responsibly and become a valued part of the community? AI is transforming life from scientific discoveries to smarter transportation and more sustainable communities. Data centers make it possible. With us, you can build impact, deliver remarkable projects, and grow your career while shaping the future of the data center industry.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Data Center Building Automation and Controls Engineer, Assistant Consultant for our Milwaukee, WI office. Be involved in projects with our kW Mission Critical Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Take part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
- Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design 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 engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
- Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
- Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical 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.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical.
- 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.
- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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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Match your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for consulting roles. Focusing on employers who have completed the PERM process before saves you from starting conversations with companies unfamiliar with the full sponsorship commitment.
Request a prevailing wage review early
Before your employer submits the PERM application, ask HR to run your role through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and occupation. A wage shortfall discovered after filing delays the entire process.
Understand the PERM recruitment test
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for your role. Ask your employer's immigration counsel which job posting channels and timelines DOL requires, since non-compliant recruitment is a leading cause of PERM audits.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file or complete your I-485 adjustment of status. Nationals from India and China can face significant backlogs due to per-country limits. Check USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin updates to monitor your place in the queue.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and you receive a new consulting offer in a same or similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you port to the new employer without losing your place in line. Confirm in writing with your new employer that they will support the transfer.
Green Card Assistant Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for an Assistant Consultant role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, renewed in limited increments, and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. For Assistant Consultants, the difference matters practically: PERM requires the employer to test the labor market and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, a step the H-1B process does not include.
How do I find Assistant Consultant employers who have completed the PERM process before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can target consulting firms and professional services companies that have already navigated PERM rather than those encountering it for the first time. Employers with prior PERM experience typically have established relationships with immigration counsel and understand the multi-year timeline, which reduces delays on your behalf.
Does my consulting job title need to match the PERM job description exactly when I change employers later?
Not exactly. Under AC21 portability, once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a new position in the same or a similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. USCIS evaluates similarity based on job duties and O*NET codes, not job titles alone, so a title change from Assistant Consultant to Associate Consultant at a new firm may still qualify.
Can I be sponsored under EB-2 as an Assistant Consultant without a master's degree?
Yes. EB-2 covers candidates who hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a specialty directly related to the role. For consulting positions, progressive experience means increasing responsibility across engagements, not simply years of employment. Your employer's immigration attorney will document this progression in the I-140 petition to satisfy the advanced-degree equivalent standard.
How do per-country backlogs affect my green card timeline as an Assistant Consultant?
Employment-based green cards have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of India and China can wait significantly longer than nationals from other countries because demand from those countries exceeds their annual allocation. Your priority date, established when your PERM is filed, determines your place in the queue. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to monitor when your category becomes current.