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At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose: to help communities thrive. We are committed to delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace for our people.
Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) Division is seeking a Structural Designer to join our growing team. This group delivers high‑performing projects at the intersection of innovation and functionality, with a strong focus on food and beverage, federal, and industrial facility design. Our work spans new construction, renovations, and complex industrial systems—always with client experience, community impact, and technical excellence at the forefront.
What You’ll Do
- Support the structural design of new buildings, renovations, and facility expansions
- Produce detailed drafting for industrial structural steel systems, including equipment supports, platforms, and pipe racks
- Apply internal and client CAD/BIM standards, ensuring consistency and accuracy across deliverables
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership of project goals and contributing to overall project success
- Participate in WSP’s robust QA/QC process, delivering work that reflects high standards of quality, accountability, and pride
What You Can Expect
- Structured onboarding and training in WSP standards, practices, and systems
- Meaningful participation in technically complex and impactful industrial projects
- A culture that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to grow your technical expertise while learning new tools and technologies
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma
- 7+ years of experience in civil design and terrain modeling using Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable software
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic project environment
- Solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts and drawing setup
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn and apply new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Drafting or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced expertise with Revit
- Experience working in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Prior construction experience in an industrial or commercial environment
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 Hourly: $30.97 - $44.28
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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
At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose: to help communities thrive. We are committed to delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace for our people.
Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) Division is seeking a Structural Designer to join our growing team. This group delivers high‑performing projects at the intersection of innovation and functionality, with a strong focus on food and beverage, federal, and industrial facility design. Our work spans new construction, renovations, and complex industrial systems—always with client experience, community impact, and technical excellence at the forefront.
What You’ll Do
- Support the structural design of new buildings, renovations, and facility expansions
- Produce detailed drafting for industrial structural steel systems, including equipment supports, platforms, and pipe racks
- Apply internal and client CAD/BIM standards, ensuring consistency and accuracy across deliverables
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership of project goals and contributing to overall project success
- Participate in WSP’s robust QA/QC process, delivering work that reflects high standards of quality, accountability, and pride
What You Can Expect
- Structured onboarding and training in WSP standards, practices, and systems
- Meaningful participation in technically complex and impactful industrial projects
- A culture that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to grow your technical expertise while learning new tools and technologies
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma
- 7+ years of experience in civil design and terrain modeling using Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable software
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic project environment
- Solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts and drawing setup
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn and apply new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Drafting or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced expertise with Revit
- Experience working in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Prior construction experience in an industrial or commercial environment
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 Hourly: $30.97 - $44.28
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Structural Designer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising the role. Make sure your degree, field of study, and professional experience match the posted requirements exactly, since discrepancies between your background and the job ad can stall the labor certification.
Target firms with active EB-3 filing history
Engineering consultancies and construction firms that regularly bid on federal or infrastructure projects tend to have established PERM workflows. Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data by occupation code to identify Structural Designer employers who have filed labor certifications in the past two years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lets you search Structural Designer openings specifically at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you skip firms that have never run PERM. Filter by role and location to build a targeted list before you apply.
Verify your prevailing wage tier early
DOL assigns your role a prevailing wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the PERM application. Your actual offered salary must meet or exceed that level, so confirming your wage tier during negotiations prevents delays after the offer is accepted.
Ask employers about their EB-2 versus EB-3 preference
Structural Designer roles can qualify under EB-2 if your position requires an advanced degree, or EB-3 if a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum. Clarify which category the employer intends to file under, since EB-2 priority dates are typically current faster for most nationalities.
Prepare a credential evaluation before your first interview
Foreign engineering degrees outside a four-year U.S. bachelor's program require a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to satisfy PERM educational requirements. Having this evaluation completed in advance signals readiness to employers and removes a common bottleneck after an offer is extended.
Green Card Structural Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Structural Designer positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard used in both PERM labor certification and I-140 petitions. DOL and USCIS both recognize engineering design roles as requiring specialized knowledge, so most employers can document the educational requirement without difficulty during the PERM advertising phase.
How is the EB-3 green card process different from an H-1B for a Structural Designer?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years before an immigrant visa becomes available, but there is no cap on EB-3 petitions themselves. For many nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates remain current, making the total timeline comparable to or shorter than repeated H-1B cycles.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates with official translations if applicable, and a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator if your degree is from outside the United States. You'll also need employment verification letters from past employers documenting your job duties and dates, since PERM audits frequently request this evidence to confirm you meet the posted minimum requirements for the Structural Designer role.
Where can I find Structural Designer jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Structural Designer openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you avoid spending time applying to firms that have never filed a PERM application. Focusing your search this way is particularly useful because not all engineering firms have in-house immigration counsel or prior experience running the PERM advertising process.
Can my employer start the green card process while I am on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is generally advantageous. An employer can file a PERM application and an I-140 petition while you remain on H-1B status. Once your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status without leaving the country. USCIS also allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit if an approved I-140 is on file, which protects your work authorization during a long wait.