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New Jersey sits at the center of the Northeast corridor, with major E-3 visa sponsoring industries concentrated in pharmaceuticals, financial services, and technology across the greater New York City metro area. Cities like Newark, Jersey City, and Princeton draw significant employer density, giving Australian professionals a strong range of specialty occupation opportunities.
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WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team! This role can be based out of any WSP office in New Jersey such as Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ, and more.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader who already has people leadership skills and is ready to lead within our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using MicroStation, Visio, and AutoCAD.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 3+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel and/or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate and if required, NHI Course 130053 Refresher Certificate.
- New Jersey PE license or the ability to obtain it promptly.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; working in and around water; working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
- 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, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Experience with engineering calculation software (AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), Bentley LARS, Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).
- Comfortable working at heights (40ft+) and interest in working on ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification).
- Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world.
- Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges.
- FAA Part 107 certification or interest in UAS Drone flying.
- Familiarity with or certifications in various NDT techniques.
- Interest in Programming and/or experience with databases, data analytics, or APIs.
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: $88,500 - $135,000
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.
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 seeking a Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team! This role can be based out of any WSP office in New Jersey such as Newark-NJ, Lawrenceville-NJ, Morristown-NJ, and more.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader who already has people leadership skills and is ready to lead within our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using MicroStation, Visio, and AutoCAD.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
- 3+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel and/or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certificate and if required, NHI Course 130053 Refresher Certificate.
- New Jersey PE license or the ability to obtain it promptly.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; working in and around water; working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.
- 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, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Experience with engineering calculation software (AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), Bentley LARS, Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).
- Comfortable working at heights (40ft+) and interest in working on ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification).
- Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world.
- Experience with Inspecting Complex Bridges.
- FAA Part 107 certification or interest in UAS Drone flying.
- Familiarity with or certifications in various NDT techniques.
- Interest in Programming and/or experience with databases, data analytics, or APIs.
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: $88,500 - $135,000
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.
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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Tips for Finding E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey
Target the pharmaceutical corridor
New Jersey hosts more pharmaceutical and life sciences companies than almost any other state. Companies in this corridor regularly sponsor E-3 visas for roles in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and biostatistics. Search by industry filter to find these openings.
Look beyond Manhattan-facing roles
Jersey City and Newark attract financial services and tech employers who prefer New Jersey office locations. These employers often have active E-3 sponsorship programs but post openings separately from their New York counterparts, so search by New Jersey location specifically.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by E-3 sponsorship
Finding employers who will actually sponsor an E-3 takes more than a general job search. Migrate Mate lists roles where E-3 sponsorship is available, saving you from filtering through hundreds of positions that require existing U.S. work authorization.
Research Princeton's research and engineering employers
Princeton and the surrounding Mercer County area have a concentration of engineering, data science, and R&D employers. Many are spin-offs or subsidiaries of large multinationals already familiar with E-3 sponsorship requirements and willing to sponsor qualified Australian candidates.
Understand LCA timing before you apply
Your E-3 employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your visa application can proceed. Raise this early in the interview process so employers understand the timeline and don't confuse the E-3 process with the far more complex H-1B visa.
Leverage New Jersey's dense consulting sector
Management consulting and IT consulting firms based in New Jersey frequently sponsor E-3 visas for project-based roles. These firms often have in-house immigration counsel already familiar with the process, which can make sponsorship conversations smoother than with first-time sponsors.
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Which industries in New Jersey sponsor the most E-3 visas?
Pharmaceuticals and life sciences lead E-3 visa sponsorship in New Jersey, driven by the dense concentration of global drug companies headquartered or with major operations in the state. Financial services, information technology, and management consulting also sponsor E-3 visas regularly, particularly for employers in Jersey City and Newark with close ties to the New York financial sector.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Jersey City and Newark have the highest concentration of E-3 sponsoring employers due to their proximity to New York City and strong financial services and technology sectors. Princeton and the surrounding Mercer County area are significant for pharmaceutical, engineering, and research roles. Parsippany and Bridgewater also have notable employer density in life sciences and consulting.
What types of roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in New Jersey?
E-3 sponsorship is available for specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the role. In New Jersey, qualifying roles commonly include software engineers, financial analysts, clinical research associates, regulatory affairs specialists, biostatisticians, and management consultants. The role must be one where a specific degree is a standard industry requirement, not just a preferred qualification.
How do I find E-3 sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists roles where E-3 sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not applying blind to employers unfamiliar with the visa. Beyond that, focus your search on New Jersey's pharmaceutical corridor, the Jersey City financial district, and Princeton's research and engineering employers. Reaching out directly to in-house immigration contacts at large multinationals can also accelerate the process.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 jobs in New Jersey?
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.