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Structural Designer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil, structural, or architectural engineering. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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
- 3+ 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
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.
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
- 3+ 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
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 Structural Designer
Translate your credentials before interviewing
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. Employers filing your H-1B petition need documentation that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related engineering field.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Structural Designer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. A documented LCA history signals the employer understands H-1B obligations and has an internal process ready to move quickly.
Prioritize employers with E-Verify enrollment
Engineering firms enrolled in E-Verify have already built compliance infrastructure around work authorization verification. This reduces onboarding friction and signals familiarity with the documentation requirements that come alongside an H-1B transfer or new petition.
Clarify BIM software alignment during technical screens
Many H-1B petitions for Structural Designers cite specific software proficiencies like Revit or STAAD.Pro as part of the specialty occupation justification. Confirm early which tools the employer lists in the LCA job description so your application materials match the filed petition exactly.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 17-3011 in your target metro before accepting an offer so you know the minimum wage the LCA legally requires for your role.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer terms
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For Structural Designer roles with project start dates tied to construction schedules, ask your employer to include premium processing in the offer letter before you resign from your current position.
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Find Structural Designer JobsStructural Designer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Structural Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles involving structural analysis, detailing, or BIM coordination for commercial or infrastructure projects consistently meet the specialty occupation standard when the employer's LCA job description ties the duties to a specific degree field.
How do I find employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas for Structural Designer positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search Structural Designer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. Engineering firms, architecture and engineering consultancies, and large construction management companies appear most frequently in DOL LCA disclosures for this occupation. Smaller firms may sponsor but are less likely to have an established H-1B process already in place.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from one engineering firm to another?
You're protected by H-1B portability under AC21 once your petition has been pending for 180 days or more. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before or when you start. You can begin working for the new firm as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification.
Can my employer list multiple work locations on the H-1B petition for a Structural Designer role?
Yes, but each worksite requires a separate Labor Condition Application posted at that location. Structural Designers who rotate between project sites or work across multiple office locations need their employer to file LCAs covering each specific address. If you're assigned to a client site not listed in the original petition, your employer must file an amended petition with USCIS before the placement begins.
Does O*NET classify Structural Designer as a job zone that supports H-1B specialty occupation arguments?
O*NET classifies drafters and engineering technicians in Job Zone 3 to 4, depending on the specific role. For H-1B purposes, USCIS focuses on whether the position as described by the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not the O*NET job zone alone. Employers strengthen specialty occupation arguments by tying structural design duties directly to engineering degree requirements in the LCA and support documentation.
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