Structural Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Idaho
Idaho's structural project engineer roles are concentrated in Boise, Idaho Falls, and Coeur d'Alene, driven by infrastructure expansion, energy projects, and construction growth across the state. Firms like Terracon, Jacobs, and local engineering consultancies actively hire for these roles. International engineers with H-1B visa or E-3 visa sponsorship experience will find the most activity in the Treasure Valley corridor.
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About the Role
Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team at WSP is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join our team. Our group specializes in high-performing projects with a focus on the future in food and beverage, Federal, and industrial facility design. Our goal is to deliver excellent projects together with a positive experience for our clients and our communities alike. You’ll be asked to help develop construction documents for a variety of clients.
Your Impact
- A major component of our design process relies on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In particular, the use of Autodesk Revit Structural is one of the integrated collaboration tools used in communicating 3-D design to our project teams, owners, and construction professionals.
- There is a lot of latitude for decision-making; we’re not interested in micromanaging.
- We expect everyone on the team to assume ownership of the project's goals and success.
- Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations, including steel, concrete, and masonry elements.
- Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
- Coordinate with architects and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil) to integrate structural design into overall facility plans.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- 1+ years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects.
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and design software, including STAAD, RAM and Risa, as well as AutoCAD, and Revit.
- Knowledge of building codes and standards; strong technical writing and coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT license preferred.
- Experience with Navisworks.
- Experience with food & beverage or federal facility projects; familiarity with BIM workflows.
- Previous design and consulting experience.
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): $70,400 - $96,800
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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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
About the Role
Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team at WSP is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join our team. Our group specializes in high-performing projects with a focus on the future in food and beverage, Federal, and industrial facility design. Our goal is to deliver excellent projects together with a positive experience for our clients and our communities alike. You’ll be asked to help develop construction documents for a variety of clients.
Your Impact
- A major component of our design process relies on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In particular, the use of Autodesk Revit Structural is one of the integrated collaboration tools used in communicating 3-D design to our project teams, owners, and construction professionals.
- There is a lot of latitude for decision-making; we’re not interested in micromanaging.
- We expect everyone on the team to assume ownership of the project's goals and success.
- Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations, including steel, concrete, and masonry elements.
- Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
- Coordinate with architects and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil) to integrate structural design into overall facility plans.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- 1+ years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects.
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and design software, including STAAD, RAM and Risa, as well as AutoCAD, and Revit.
- Knowledge of building codes and standards; strong technical writing and coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT license preferred.
- Experience with Navisworks.
- Experience with food & beverage or federal facility projects; familiarity with BIM workflows.
- Previous design and consulting experience.
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): $70,400 - $96,800
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.
LI-JM1
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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Which companies sponsor visas for structural project engineers in Idaho?
Engineering consultancies and infrastructure firms are the most consistent sponsors for structural project engineers in Idaho. Companies like Jacobs, AECOM, Terracon, and WSP have sponsored H-1B petitions for engineering roles nationally and maintain a presence in Idaho. Smaller regional firms occasionally sponsor as well, particularly when hiring for specialized structural roles tied to energy or public infrastructure projects.
Which visa types are most common for structural project engineer roles in Idaho?
The H-1B is the most common visa for structural project engineers in Idaho, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is generally easier to obtain. Engineers from Canada or Mexico may be eligible for TN visa status under the USMCA, which covers engineers specifically.
Which cities in Idaho have the most structural project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Boise accounts for the largest share of structural project engineer openings in Idaho, reflecting its growth as a regional hub for construction, infrastructure, and commercial development. Idaho Falls sees demand tied to energy sector projects, including work near the Idaho National Laboratory corridor. Coeur d'Alene and Pocatello also have active engineering markets, though sponsorship opportunities there are less frequent than in the Treasure Valley.
How to find structural project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Idaho?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international engineers searching for visa-sponsored roles and filters jobs by role and state, making it straightforward to browse structural project engineer openings in Idaho. Because sponsorship is not always listed in job postings, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a documented history of sponsoring engineering roles, saving time compared to reviewing hundreds of unfiltered listings.
Are there any state-specific considerations for structural project engineers seeking sponsorship in Idaho?
Idaho requires structural engineers to hold a Professional Engineer license for certain project types, which is governed by the Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Foreign-educated engineers typically need to have their credentials evaluated for equivalency before pursuing licensure. Employers sponsoring for PE-required roles may factor in the time needed for licensure when assessing candidates, so clarifying your credentialing status early in the application process is important.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural project engineer jobs in Idaho?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.