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System Safety Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Defense contractors, aerospace firms, and rail transportation companies regularly sponsor these roles, making this a strong field for foreign professionals pursuing permanent U.S. residency.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) Management Information System Technical Consultant to support our global Digital Solutions Team. We are seeking an individual that is a subject matter expert level professional for the Intelex platform. This position is remote but will require travel to client site(s).
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and client-facing skills, be a self-starter, and a team player. This role is primarily client facing, involves supporting and managing client projects and WSP project teams with the design, implementation and advisory support for Intelex and other platforms. The candidate will have a working knowledge of EHS&S processes across a variety of industries and be proficient at engaging with customers, recognizing where they are on a maturity scale and helping them define improved business processes while eliciting digital technology functional requirements.
You will identify new opportunities, develop proposals, implement software solutions, support/manage vendor relationships and represent WSP at external events, among other activities, to ensure that we provide quality solutions that meet our clients' needs.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical-facing liaison for clients on EHS&S digital initiatives, ensuring clear communication of solution capabilities, constraints, and implementation approaches.
- Facilitate requirements and design workshops with business and IT stakeholders, including senior staff and executive leadership when needed.
- Present solution designs, technical roadmaps, and implementation progress to client stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.
- Support up-selling and cross-selling of WSP’s broader digital and EHS&S services by identifying technical enhancement opportunities within existing client environments.
- Maintain strong client relationships focused on ongoing optimization and extension of EHS&S digital platforms.
- Lead and support the end-to-end delivery of EHS&S software solutions, including EMIS and supporting digital tools.
- Oversee and/or have configuration, customization, and integration responsibilities in collaboration with internal technical teams and vendor resources.
- Define and manage technical implementation tasks such as:
- System configuration and environment setup
- Data migration and data quality validation
- Interface development and integration testing
- Report/dashboard development leveraging tools such as Power BI, etc.
- Establish and maintain technical documentation, including solution design documents, configuration guides, integration specifications, and support runbooks.
- Join projects mid-flight when needed, quickly assess technical status and risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful outcomes for both the client and TRC.
- Define test strategies and plans for EHS&S digital solutions, including unit, system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Support release planning and deployment activities, including cutover plans, rollback strategies, and post-go-live stabilization.
- Monitor technical performance and reliability of deployed solutions and coordinate remediation activities as needed.
- Interact with subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.
- Successfully manage and oversee internal and external relationships to ensure client delivery and company growth.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Expert-level experience with Intelex applications.
- 7+ years of experience as a project lead on multiple Software implementations.
- 7+ years of experience working in the Intelex application.
- Acceptance of allowing a full criminal background check to be conducted, to allow working on government projects.
- Past experience directing and supporting remote and global teams, including mentoring and training staff.
- Well-developed analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations, applying logic, making decisions, and providing objective recommendations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data in a simple, actionable manner.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results, collate data, perform load calculations and statistical analyses, and arrive at effective, economical, and logical solutions.
- Highly effective self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Highly effective at working independently and providing guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC standards.
- Experience working with large data sets and spreadsheets.
- Demonstrated experience implementing one or more EMIS commercial software platforms, including configuration, integration, and reporting.
- Strong proficiency in business analysis for software projects:
- Requirements elicitation and documentation
- Process modeling and workflow design
- User story and acceptance criteria development
- Proven experience managing scope, schedule, and budget for technology enhancement/deployment projects using project management software and tools.
- Familiarity with data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL-based reporting, or similar) and their application to EHS&S metrics and dashboards.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
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 a highly motivated and experienced Lead Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) Management Information System Technical Consultant to support our global Digital Solutions Team. We are seeking an individual that is a subject matter expert level professional for the Intelex platform. This position is remote but will require travel to client site(s).
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and client-facing skills, be a self-starter, and a team player. This role is primarily client facing, involves supporting and managing client projects and WSP project teams with the design, implementation and advisory support for Intelex and other platforms. The candidate will have a working knowledge of EHS&S processes across a variety of industries and be proficient at engaging with customers, recognizing where they are on a maturity scale and helping them define improved business processes while eliciting digital technology functional requirements.
You will identify new opportunities, develop proposals, implement software solutions, support/manage vendor relationships and represent WSP at external events, among other activities, to ensure that we provide quality solutions that meet our clients' needs.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical-facing liaison for clients on EHS&S digital initiatives, ensuring clear communication of solution capabilities, constraints, and implementation approaches.
- Facilitate requirements and design workshops with business and IT stakeholders, including senior staff and executive leadership when needed.
- Present solution designs, technical roadmaps, and implementation progress to client stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.
- Support up-selling and cross-selling of WSP’s broader digital and EHS&S services by identifying technical enhancement opportunities within existing client environments.
- Maintain strong client relationships focused on ongoing optimization and extension of EHS&S digital platforms.
- Lead and support the end-to-end delivery of EHS&S software solutions, including EMIS and supporting digital tools.
- Oversee and/or have configuration, customization, and integration responsibilities in collaboration with internal technical teams and vendor resources.
- Define and manage technical implementation tasks such as:
- System configuration and environment setup
- Data migration and data quality validation
- Interface development and integration testing
- Report/dashboard development leveraging tools such as Power BI, etc.
- Establish and maintain technical documentation, including solution design documents, configuration guides, integration specifications, and support runbooks.
- Join projects mid-flight when needed, quickly assess technical status and risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful outcomes for both the client and TRC.
- Define test strategies and plans for EHS&S digital solutions, including unit, system, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Support release planning and deployment activities, including cutover plans, rollback strategies, and post-go-live stabilization.
- Monitor technical performance and reliability of deployed solutions and coordinate remediation activities as needed.
- Interact with subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.
- Successfully manage and oversee internal and external relationships to ensure client delivery and company growth.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Expert-level experience with Intelex applications.
- 7+ years of experience as a project lead on multiple Software implementations.
- 7+ years of experience working in the Intelex application.
- Acceptance of allowing a full criminal background check to be conducted, to allow working on government projects.
- Past experience directing and supporting remote and global teams, including mentoring and training staff.
- Well-developed analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations, applying logic, making decisions, and providing objective recommendations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data in a simple, actionable manner.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results, collate data, perform load calculations and statistical analyses, and arrive at effective, economical, and logical solutions.
- Highly effective self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Highly effective at working independently and providing guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC standards.
- Experience working with large data sets and spreadsheets.
- Demonstrated experience implementing one or more EMIS commercial software platforms, including configuration, integration, and reporting.
- Strong proficiency in business analysis for software projects:
- Requirements elicitation and documentation
- Process modeling and workflow design
- User story and acceptance criteria development
- Proven experience managing scope, schedule, and budget for technology enhancement/deployment projects using project management software and tools.
- Familiarity with data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL-based reporting, or similar) and their application to EHS&S metrics and dashboards.
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
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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Translate your credentials for PERM documentation
Your foreign engineering degree must map to a specific SOC code under PERM requirements. Get a credential evaluation that explicitly states U.S. degree equivalency, because USCIS and DOL treat this as a foundational document during the I-140 review stage.
Target defense and aerospace employers first
Federal contractors in defense, aviation, and rail transit file PERM applications for System Safety Engineers with regularity. Look for employers who hold long-term government contracts, since multi-year project pipelines make them more willing to absorb a 12-to-24-month sponsorship timeline.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your specific SOC code and metro area before accepting an offer, so there are no surprises during PERM filing.
Search for green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this sponsorship data so you can prioritize companies that have already navigated PERM for System Safety Engineers rather than guessing from job descriptions alone.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file under EB-3. If the position requires a master's or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, ask your employer whether EB-2 is an option, since EB-2 priority dates move faster for many countries.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing your offer
Establish in writing whether your employer will cover PERM advertising costs and I-140 filing fees before you sign. Some employers require a clawback period; getting these terms documented upfront prevents disputes if you change roles mid-process while your I-485 adjustment of status is still pending.
Green Card System Safety Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers System Safety Engineer roles?
Most System Safety Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of specialized progressive experience, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which can mean shorter wait times depending on your country of birth.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and lottery, meaning there's no guarantee of selection even with a qualifying offer. PERM green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM advertising and DOL certification typically add 12 to 24 months before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition.
What documentation does a System Safety Engineer need for PERM?
You'll need a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's in engineering, transcripts, and documentation of any specialized experience relevant to the role's requirements. Your employer handles the DOL recruitment and prevailing wage determination, but gaps in your credential records can delay or derail the application, so gather these documents before your employer begins the PERM advertising period.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for System Safety Engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in engineering and safety roles, so you can focus on companies that have already completed PERM filings rather than relying on job description language like 'will consider sponsorship.' Defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and public transit agencies are among the most consistent sponsors in this field.
Can I change employers while my green card application is in progress?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role after your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, without losing your priority date or restarting the process. For System Safety Engineers, the key is confirming that the new role falls under the same SOC code or is substantially similar in duties. Changing employers before the 180-day threshold typically requires starting the PERM process over.