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WSP is excited to be offering a position with our National Bus Rapid Transit Team, which specializes in the planning and design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects locally and across the nation. Collaborate with and become among the nation’s best in the delivery and management of Bus Rapid Transit projects, helping create solutions that meet our clients’ objectives and solve their challenges. Become immediately involved on some of the biggest and most exciting BRT projects currently underway in our nation’s biggest transit project markets.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Engineers for our South Florida, Washington D.C., and Boston, MA offices.
Your Impact
- Act as a designer on Bus Rapid Transit projects at all phases, from concept to construction.
- Provide technical support and Project Management on projects or tasks with opportunity to grow, including contract negotiation and managing to a scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support larger projects as a Deputy Project Manager, Task Manager, Segment Manager or discipline expert.
- Aid local offices pursuing or delivering transit projects with technical expertise, including opportunities to travel.
- Demonstrate your skills to the industry through conference presentations and paper publication.
- Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals and providing other business development support.
- Management of technical staff.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline (roadway, site design, traffic engineer).
- P.E. License with 7 to 15 years of experience in Bus Rapid Transit projects or equivalent.
- Experience working with transit agencies and department of transportations.
- Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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 Rate (all locations): $100,000 - $250,000
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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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 excited to be offering a position with our National Bus Rapid Transit Team, which specializes in the planning and design of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects locally and across the nation. Collaborate with and become among the nation’s best in the delivery and management of Bus Rapid Transit projects, helping create solutions that meet our clients’ objectives and solve their challenges. Become immediately involved on some of the biggest and most exciting BRT projects currently underway in our nation’s biggest transit project markets.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Engineers for our South Florida, Washington D.C., and Boston, MA offices.
Your Impact
- Act as a designer on Bus Rapid Transit projects at all phases, from concept to construction.
- Provide technical support and Project Management on projects or tasks with opportunity to grow, including contract negotiation and managing to a scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support larger projects as a Deputy Project Manager, Task Manager, Segment Manager or discipline expert.
- Aid local offices pursuing or delivering transit projects with technical expertise, including opportunities to travel.
- Demonstrate your skills to the industry through conference presentations and paper publication.
- Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals and providing other business development support.
- Management of technical staff.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline (roadway, site design, traffic engineer).
- P.E. License with 7 to 15 years of experience in Bus Rapid Transit projects or equivalent.
- Experience working with transit agencies and department of transportations.
- Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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 Rate (all locations): $100,000 - $250,000
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.
LI-AC1
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 Green Card Sponsorship as a School Bus Driver
Get your CDL before applying abroad
A valid Commercial Driver's License with a passenger endorsement is a hard requirement for PERM certification in this role. Obtain it before pursuing sponsorship so employers can confirm you meet the minimum qualification without delays.
Target large public school districts directly
Large public school districts in states with persistent driver shortages are far more likely to have PERM infrastructure than small private operators. Search district HR portals for language like 'visa sponsorship' or 'permanent residency sponsorship' rather than filtering by job boards.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Your employer must pay you the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your county and job classification. Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to check the wage level for your specific work location before your employer files the PERM application.
Search verified sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter School Bus Driver roles by employers with confirmed green card filing history. This cuts out guesswork and connects you directly to districts and contractors that have already navigated the PERM process for this occupation.
Confirm the employer has E-Verify enrollment
PERM-sponsoring employers must be authorized to employ foreign nationals. Ask HR whether the organization is enrolled in E-Verify and has worked with an immigration attorney before, since first-time sponsors often underestimate PERM documentation requirements for transportation roles.
Understand the EB-3 priority date before you file
Once your employer files the I-140 petition, your priority date is set. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 wait times are short. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your place in the queue and plan your adjustment of status timeline accordingly.
Green Card School Bus Driver: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a School Bus Driver role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. School Bus Driver positions qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category depending on the specific role requirements. If the position requires a CDL and documented training, it typically falls under skilled worker. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS to begin the permanent residency process.
How does the green card process differ from an H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree, which excludes most School Bus Driver positions. The EB-3 green card pathway through PERM is designed for exactly this type of skilled trade role. There's no annual lottery, and for most nationalities the EB-3 queue moves relatively quickly. The process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that must be renewed every few years.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this occupation?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews the documentation and, if approved, the employer files the I-140 with USCIS. The entire process typically takes one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, and your employer covers the filing costs under DOL rules.
Where can I find School Bus Driver jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists School Bus Driver roles specifically filtered by employers with green card and PERM sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through listings that offer no immigration support. Public school districts and regional student transportation contractors are the most active sponsors in this category, particularly in states facing ongoing CDL driver shortages.
Can my employer use O*NET data to support my PERM application?
O*NET provides the standardized occupational classification and skill requirements that DOL uses to evaluate PERM filings. Your employer's immigration attorney will reference the O*NET profile for School Bus Driver when documenting the minimum job requirements and conducting the prevailing wage determination. Accurate alignment between the job posting and the O*NET profile reduces the risk of a DOL audit.