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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation BIM Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our Orlando, FL office. The selected candidate may work from any mutually acceptable location within the United States.
Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The Substation BIM Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a technical leader responsible for advancing Building Information Modeling (BIM) practices across substation design projects. This role provides BIM production support, develops and maintains standards and workflows, and partners with project teams, clients, and leadership to ensure successful project execution.
The SME applies advanced BIM methodologies, engineering design principles, and industry standards to solve complex project challenges while supporting project delivery, quality assurance, resource planning, and client engagement. This position also serves as a mentor, trainer, and technical resource for designers, drafters, and project teams, helping drive consistency, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
BIM Standards, Processes, and Innovation:
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Substation BIM standards, workflows, and best practices.
- Create and manage BIM content libraries, templates, and reusable project resources.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, software enhancements, and process improvements to increase efficiency and project quality.
- Provide technical leadership for BIM implementation and execution strategies across projects.
Production Support and Quality Assurance:
- Support project teams with BIM modeling, drafting, design integration, and production activities.
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure compliance with company BIM standards, client requirements, and project execution plans.
- Troubleshoot BIM software, application, and workflow issues to minimize impacts on project schedules and deliverables.
- Assist teams in resolving complex technical and coordination challenges.
Client Support and Standards Development:
- Understand and support client-specific BIM, CAD, and digital delivery requirements.
- Collaborate with clients to develop, refine, and implement BIM standards and workflows.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for BIM-related client discussions and project execution planning.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with client counterparts and stakeholders.
Project Execution and Coordination:
- Support project managers in developing technical execution strategies and project delivery approaches.
- Assist with project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and development of work plans.
- Coordinate BIM activities among internal teams, external partners, and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project requirements related to budget, schedule, scope, and quality objectives.
- Identify and communicate potential scope changes and project risks.
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
- Provide technical direction and guidance to designers, drafters, and BIM professionals.
- Assign, coordinate, and monitor BIM-related tasks and deliverables.
- Mentor and support staff development through coaching, training, and career guidance.
- Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and promote continuous improvement across the organization.
Training and Knowledge Management:
- Develop and maintain BIM training programs, documentation, user guides, and best practice materials.
- Deliver onboarding and advanced training sessions for BIM users.
- Support adoption of company standards, tools, and workflows.
- Manage project documentation in accordance with corporate document retention policies.
Business Development and Proposal Support:
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic business development efforts.
- Contribute to project budgets, schedules, work plans, and technical narratives for proposals.
- Participate in client presentations, pursuit strategy discussions, and opportunity planning meetings.
- Support organizational growth by identifying opportunities to expand BIM services and capabilities.
Technical Design Support:
- Perform and review design activities requiring advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, national codes, and industry standards.
- Assist in developing technical requirements, design packages, and project deliverables with minimal oversight.
- Support multidisciplinary coordination and model integration activities.
- Contribute technical expertise during project planning, execution, and closeout phases.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, BIM, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline. Candidates with an Associate degree and two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience, or those with equivalent industry experience, are also encouraged to apply.
- 10+ years of experience in BIM, CAD, design, or engineering support roles.
- 2+ years supporting electric utility, power delivery, or substation projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading BIM standards development, implementation, and project execution.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring technical staff.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Experience with BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) (Forma), or comparable collaboration platforms.
- Strong understanding of model coordination, clash detection, and digital project delivery workflows.
- Experience creating BIM content, families, templates, and standards.
- Familiarity with Common Information Model (CIM), GIS integration, and data-centric design workflows is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and project collaboration tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications related to BIM, Autodesk software, or engineering design.
- Experience supporting EPC, utility, transmission, or substation design projects.
- Experience developing enterprise BIM standards and governance programs.
- Familiarity with automation tools such as Dynamo, Power Automate, Python, or API-driven workflows.
- Industry participation through organizations such as SDSIC, BIM forums, utility working groups, or standards committees.
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 currently initiating a search for a Substation BIM Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our Orlando, FL office. The selected candidate may work from any mutually acceptable location within the United States.
Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The Substation BIM Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a technical leader responsible for advancing Building Information Modeling (BIM) practices across substation design projects. This role provides BIM production support, develops and maintains standards and workflows, and partners with project teams, clients, and leadership to ensure successful project execution.
The SME applies advanced BIM methodologies, engineering design principles, and industry standards to solve complex project challenges while supporting project delivery, quality assurance, resource planning, and client engagement. This position also serves as a mentor, trainer, and technical resource for designers, drafters, and project teams, helping drive consistency, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
Your Impact
BIM Standards, Processes, and Innovation:
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Substation BIM standards, workflows, and best practices.
- Create and manage BIM content libraries, templates, and reusable project resources.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, software enhancements, and process improvements to increase efficiency and project quality.
- Provide technical leadership for BIM implementation and execution strategies across projects.
Production Support and Quality Assurance:
- Support project teams with BIM modeling, drafting, design integration, and production activities.
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure compliance with company BIM standards, client requirements, and project execution plans.
- Troubleshoot BIM software, application, and workflow issues to minimize impacts on project schedules and deliverables.
- Assist teams in resolving complex technical and coordination challenges.
Client Support and Standards Development:
- Understand and support client-specific BIM, CAD, and digital delivery requirements.
- Collaborate with clients to develop, refine, and implement BIM standards and workflows.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for BIM-related client discussions and project execution planning.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with client counterparts and stakeholders.
Project Execution and Coordination:
- Support project managers in developing technical execution strategies and project delivery approaches.
- Assist with project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and development of work plans.
- Coordinate BIM activities among internal teams, external partners, and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project requirements related to budget, schedule, scope, and quality objectives.
- Identify and communicate potential scope changes and project risks.
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
- Provide technical direction and guidance to designers, drafters, and BIM professionals.
- Assign, coordinate, and monitor BIM-related tasks and deliverables.
- Mentor and support staff development through coaching, training, and career guidance.
- Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and promote continuous improvement across the organization.
Training and Knowledge Management:
- Develop and maintain BIM training programs, documentation, user guides, and best practice materials.
- Deliver onboarding and advanced training sessions for BIM users.
- Support adoption of company standards, tools, and workflows.
- Manage project documentation in accordance with corporate document retention policies.
Business Development and Proposal Support:
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic business development efforts.
- Contribute to project budgets, schedules, work plans, and technical narratives for proposals.
- Participate in client presentations, pursuit strategy discussions, and opportunity planning meetings.
- Support organizational growth by identifying opportunities to expand BIM services and capabilities.
Technical Design Support:
- Perform and review design activities requiring advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, national codes, and industry standards.
- Assist in developing technical requirements, design packages, and project deliverables with minimal oversight.
- Support multidisciplinary coordination and model integration activities.
- Contribute technical expertise during project planning, execution, and closeout phases.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, BIM, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline. Candidates with an Associate degree and two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience, or those with equivalent industry experience, are also encouraged to apply.
- 10+ years of experience in BIM, CAD, design, or engineering support roles.
- 2+ years supporting electric utility, power delivery, or substation projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading BIM standards development, implementation, and project execution.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring technical staff.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Experience with BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) (Forma), or comparable collaboration platforms.
- Strong understanding of model coordination, clash detection, and digital project delivery workflows.
- Experience creating BIM content, families, templates, and standards.
- Familiarity with Common Information Model (CIM), GIS integration, and data-centric design workflows is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and project collaboration tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications related to BIM, Autodesk software, or engineering design.
- Experience supporting EPC, utility, transmission, or substation design projects.
- Experience developing enterprise BIM standards and governance programs.
- Familiarity with automation tools such as Dynamo, Power Automate, Python, or API-driven workflows.
- Industry participation through organizations such as SDSIC, BIM forums, utility working groups, or standards committees.
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 Visa Sponsorship as a Bim Manager
Target architecture, engineering, and construction firms
Large AEC firms, general contractors, MEP engineering consultancies, and integrated design-build companies, sponsor BIM Managers most consistently. They have established immigration counsel and recurring need for candidates with advanced coordination and modeling expertise.
Align your degree to the specialty occupation requirement
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or mechanical engineering all support a BIM Manager petition. A general business or unrelated degree will create problems at adjudication.
Document your software proficiency precisely
Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and clash detection workflows are what employers are hiring for. Your resume and the employer's petition letter should connect specific technical skills to the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies during review.
Get involved before H-1B lottery season
The H-1B lottery registration window opens in March. Employers need time to prepare LCA filings and petition materials beforehand. Start conversations with hiring managers in January or February to give your application the best chance of making the cap.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. If a university facilities or campus planning team has a BIM Manager opening, you could bypass the lottery entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings to those from employers actively willing to sponsor international candidates. Browsing BIM Manager roles there saves time you'd otherwise spend contacting companies with no history of sponsoring work visas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a BIM Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, BIM Manager generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in architecture, engineering, or construction technology. USCIS looks for a direct connection between a bachelor's degree in a specific field and the job duties. Employers should document that a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is a standard requirement for the position, not just a preference.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a BIM Manager?
A bachelor's degree in architecture, civil or mechanical engineering, or construction management provides the strongest foundation for an H-1B visa petition. If your degree is in an adjacent field, the employer's immigration attorney will need to demonstrate equivalency. A three-year bachelor's degree from Australia, India, or the UK is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree when combined with relevant experience.
Are BIM Manager roles commonly sponsored, or is it difficult to find employers willing to petition?
Sponsorship is available but not universal. Larger AEC firms, general contractors managing complex infrastructure projects, and MEP engineering consultancies sponsor BIM Managers with some regularity because the talent pool is specialized. Smaller firms often lack established immigration processes and may be reluctant. Searching Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have demonstrated a willingness to sponsor international candidates in technical construction and design roles.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa as a BIM Manager instead of going through the H-1B lottery?
Possibly, if your career includes recognized achievements such as published research on BIM implementation, industry awards, contributions to BIM standards bodies, or a record of judging or leading large-scale projects that demonstrate extraordinary ability. The O-1A is harder to obtain than an H-1B for most BIM professionals, but it bypasses the lottery entirely. Candidates with strong speaking, publication, or thought leadership credentials are best positioned.
Does relevant work experience substitute for a degree when applying for H-1B sponsorship as a BIM Manager?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of bachelor's-level education. If you hold a two-year associate degree plus six or more years of BIM-specific experience, an immigration attorney may be able to build an equivalency argument. However, this path requires a formal evaluation from a credentials assessor and a detailed support letter from the employer explaining why the experience is directly equivalent to degree-level education.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Bim Manager jobs?
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.