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Architectural Engineers combine structural, mechanical, and systems expertise in a way USCIS consistently recognizes as a specialty occupation, making H-1B visa sponsorship a realistic path. Firms handling commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects file LCAs regularly, and roles that require a degree in architectural engineering or a directly related field clear the specialty occupation bar without ambiguity.
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At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future ready solutions that advance communities and the built environment. Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team continues to grow, and we are seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join our award winning practice supporting Federal, Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing and Research facilities. Our team delivers functional, high‑performance buildings with controlled environments, guided by responsible design practices and the principles of sustainability, LEED, and LEAN methodologies. Collaboration is central to our approach, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) serving as a key tool to communicate integrated 3D designs across project teams, owners, and construction partners. We pride ourselves on fostering long‑term client relationships while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
This position is ideal for a motivated architectural professional who is actively pursuing architectural licensure, progressing through the ARE examination process, and ready to take ownership of small projects while receiving mentorship from senior architects and project managers.
Your Impact
The successful candidate will support the planning, design, and delivery of industrial, manufacturing, federal, and commercial projects while developing increasing levels of technical and project management responsibility. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage small projects or discrete project components with guidance and oversight from senior architects and project managers.
- Assist in the preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
- Support design development, construction document production, and coordination across multiple disciplines.
- Participate in project meetings, client interactions, workshops, and consultant coordination efforts.
- Perform building code analysis, life safety reviews, and accessibility evaluations under supervisory review.
- Assist with quality control reviews and document coordination throughout all project phases.
- Utilize Revit and other design technologies to develop and maintain project documentation.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, and business development activities as needed.
- Contribute to maintaining project schedules, budgets, and overall project objectives.
- Continue professional development toward architectural licensure and expanded project leadership responsibilities.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
- 4-12 years of professional experience in an architectural or multidisciplinary A/E environment.
- Actively pursuing architectural registration and currently progressing through the ARE examination process.
- Demonstrated experience using Revit in a professional setting.
- Experience supporting or independently leading small projects through various phases of design and construction.
- Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and life safety principles.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Architectural registration or progress toward licensure with several ARE divisions completed.
- Experience with industrial, manufacturing, advanced technology, research, federal, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, additions, and new construction projects.
- Familiarity with design-build and design-bid-build project delivery methods.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices; LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
- Experience using Navisworks, Bluebeam, or comparable project coordination software.
- Ability to independently manage small projects, coordinate consultants, and serve as a client point of contact with support from senior staff.
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 Salary (all locations): $88,500 - $141,700
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.
This Opportunity
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future ready solutions that advance communities and the built environment. Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team continues to grow, and we are seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join our award winning practice supporting Federal, Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing and Research facilities. Our team delivers functional, high‑performance buildings with controlled environments, guided by responsible design practices and the principles of sustainability, LEED, and LEAN methodologies. Collaboration is central to our approach, with Building Information Modeling (BIM) serving as a key tool to communicate integrated 3D designs across project teams, owners, and construction partners. We pride ourselves on fostering long‑term client relationships while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
This position is ideal for a motivated architectural professional who is actively pursuing architectural licensure, progressing through the ARE examination process, and ready to take ownership of small projects while receiving mentorship from senior architects and project managers.
Your Impact
The successful candidate will support the planning, design, and delivery of industrial, manufacturing, federal, and commercial projects while developing increasing levels of technical and project management responsibility. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage small projects or discrete project components with guidance and oversight from senior architects and project managers.
- Assist in the preparation of architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
- Support design development, construction document production, and coordination across multiple disciplines.
- Participate in project meetings, client interactions, workshops, and consultant coordination efforts.
- Perform building code analysis, life safety reviews, and accessibility evaluations under supervisory review.
- Assist with quality control reviews and document coordination throughout all project phases.
- Utilize Revit and other design technologies to develop and maintain project documentation.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, and business development activities as needed.
- Contribute to maintaining project schedules, budgets, and overall project objectives.
- Continue professional development toward architectural licensure and expanded project leadership responsibilities.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
- 4-12 years of professional experience in an architectural or multidisciplinary A/E environment.
- Actively pursuing architectural registration and currently progressing through the ARE examination process.
- Demonstrated experience using Revit in a professional setting.
- Experience supporting or independently leading small projects through various phases of design and construction.
- Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and life safety principles.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary design teams.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Architectural registration or progress toward licensure with several ARE divisions completed.
- Experience with industrial, manufacturing, advanced technology, research, federal, or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, additions, and new construction projects.
- Familiarity with design-build and design-bid-build project delivery methods.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices; LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
- Experience using Navisworks, Bluebeam, or comparable project coordination software.
- Ability to independently manage small projects, coordinate consultants, and serve as a client point of contact with support from senior staff.
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 Salary (all locations): $88,500 - $141,700
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to architectural engineering duties. A degree in civil or mechanical engineering supports most roles, but a general engineering degree may trigger an RFE. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency before you apply.
Target firms with active LCA filing histories
Filter your job search to employers who have filed LCAs for architectural engineering or closely related SOC codes. Use Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history in the built-environment sector, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never sponsored.
Verify prevailing wage levels before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the wage tier your role falls under, so you negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Flag project-based work arrangements during offer review
Architectural engineering roles often involve multi-site or owner-controlled project assignments. USCIS scrutinizes third-party placements heavily. Confirm with your employer whether the LCA will list the firm's office or the project site as the primary worksite, since an address mismatch can delay approval.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation in your petition
The O*NET profile for architectural engineers specifies the degree requirements and knowledge domains USCIS uses to assess specialty occupation status. Ask your employer's attorney to cite the O*NET job zone and education requirements directly in the I-129 support letter.
Plan around the cap timeline if you're changing status
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD expiration and whether a STEM extension covers the gap. If selected, your employer files the full I-129 petition between April and June, so have your credentials and employment documents ready before registration closes.
H-1B Visa Architectural Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does architectural engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes architectural engineering as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering, or a directly related technical field. The O*NET profile and DOL occupational data both support the degree requirement, which strengthens the employer's petition. Roles that blend design coordination with building systems analysis are particularly well-documented in LCA filings.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for architectural engineers?
Large architecture and engineering firms handling commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure projects file LCAs most frequently for architectural engineering roles. Federal contractors and firms working on government-funded construction also sponsor regularly because E-Verify enrollment is required for those contracts, signaling sponsorship readiness. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history in the built-environment sector rather than applying broadly.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect architectural engineer H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify in the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Architectural engineering roles typically fall under SOC 17-2011, and wage levels vary significantly by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your specific location before you accept an offer, since the certified wage becomes a binding floor once the LCA is filed.
What happens to H-1B status if an architectural engineer changes project sites during employment?
USCIS requires a new or amended LCA whenever an H-1B worker moves to a worksite not covered by the original petition, unless the new location is within normal commuting distance and the same area of intended employment. For architectural engineers rotating across construction sites, the employer must file an amended I-129 or LCA amendment before the move, not after. Failing to do so is a compliance violation that can affect future petitions and extensions.
Can an architectural engineer on OPT start a job before the H-1B is approved?
Yes, if your OPT authorization covers the start date and your employer filed the H-1B petition before your EAD expires. If you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 while the October 1 petition is pending. Confirm your I-20 reflects the cap-gap extension and that your employer has filed for a timely change of status, since gaps in authorization are not retroactively cured.