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Lead Structural Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit firmly in specialty occupation territory: the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, meeting USCIS's core threshold. Employers file a certified LCA with DOL before petitioning, locking in a prevailing wage tied to your worksite location and experience level.
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WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join their dynamic Property & Buildings team in Miami, FL.
Our team is a leading provider of structural design consulting services for complex building projects in multiple sectors including science/technology, healthcare, commercial construction, public safety, K-12, and higher education. This position provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Ensures high-quality deliverables are produced and distributed on time and in compliance with project-specific construction codes. Demonstrates leadership qualities and a passion for growing within the structural engineering profession. Manages and mentors other engineers in a team-oriented environment.
YOUR IMPACT
- Apply high-level structural engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various building project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, and buildings to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and updating layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building projects.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, and design requirements to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, and implementing future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
- Coordinate design efforts with teams of engineers, architects, planners, and other building consultant professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit support, and construction.
- Coordinate, review and approve building design plans, ensuring work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive structural technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Interact with architects, consultants, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, and building design professionals on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in structural design.
- Professional Engineer license required.
- Structural Engineer (SE) license required, or the ability to demonstrate that the licensure can be achieved quickly.
- Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Knowledge and experience with building structural planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
- Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant structural construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, and understanding plans and specifications.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, structural software (such as ETABS or RAM), Building Information Modeling (BIM), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (structural)
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.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join their dynamic Property & Buildings team in Miami, FL.
Our team is a leading provider of structural design consulting services for complex building projects in multiple sectors including science/technology, healthcare, commercial construction, public safety, K-12, and higher education. This position provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Ensures high-quality deliverables are produced and distributed on time and in compliance with project-specific construction codes. Demonstrates leadership qualities and a passion for growing within the structural engineering profession. Manages and mentors other engineers in a team-oriented environment.
YOUR IMPACT
- Apply high-level structural engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various building project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, and buildings to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and updating layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building projects.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, and design requirements to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, and implementing future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
- Coordinate design efforts with teams of engineers, architects, planners, and other building consultant professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit support, and construction.
- Coordinate, review and approve building design plans, ensuring work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive structural technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Interact with architects, consultants, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, and building design professionals on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in structural design.
- Professional Engineer license required.
- Structural Engineer (SE) license required, or the ability to demonstrate that the licensure can be achieved quickly.
- Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Knowledge and experience with building structural planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
- Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant structural construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, and understanding plans and specifications.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, structural software (such as ETABS or RAM), Building Information Modeling (BIM), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (structural)
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Structural Engineer
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering for this role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before applying so employers can confirm specialty occupation status without delays.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and target worksite. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure on the LCA, so knowing the floor before salary talks protects you from an offer that can't clear USCIS.
Target employers with multi-site project structures
Structural engineering work frequently shifts between project sites. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so target employers experienced with multi-site H-1B filings. Ask during interviews whether their HR team handles LCA amendments or outsources them to immigration counsel.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search for Lead Structural Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This lets you focus applications on firms that have already navigated the sponsorship process for engineering roles rather than testing employer willingness from scratch.
Clarify PE licensure timing with your employer
Many Lead Structural Engineer positions require a Professional Engineer license, which is state-specific and takes time to transfer. Confirm with your prospective employer whether they'll initiate the H-1B petition before your PE license is active in that state or whether they need it in hand first.
Request premium processing before project deadlines
Structural engineering roles often have hard project start dates tied to construction schedules. Ask your employer to file with premium processing through USCIS so your petition gets a decision within 15 business days, reducing the risk of missing a project mobilization date.
H-1B Visa Lead Structural Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Structural Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes. Lead Structural Engineer is a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for this role, and structural engineering consistently meets that test. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition.
How does the LCA process work for a structural engineering position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL through the FLAG system before petitioning USCIS. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code at your specific worksite, that working conditions won't adversely affect other workers, and that there's no active strike. DOL targets certification within seven business days of a complete filing.
Can my employer change my worksite after the H-1B is approved?
Not without filing a new certified LCA. Each worksite must have its own LCA tied to the local prevailing wage. If your role moves to a new city or project site not covered by the original LCA, your employer must certify a new one and may need to amend your I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin work at that location.
How long does H-1B status last for a Lead Structural Engineer?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are possible if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition at least 365 days before your six-year limit and that petition remains pending or approved.
Where can I find Lead Structural Engineer jobs with confirmed H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Lead Structural Engineer roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on firms that have already sponsored structural engineering positions rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship issues late in the process. You can search by location to match opportunities to your target worksite and the corresponding prevailing wage region.