Top 10 Companies Hiring Mechanical Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Mechanical Engineers on OPT include WSP, Amazon.com, and Burns & McDonnell, spanning engineering consulting, staffing and recruiting, and professional services firms across the U.S. Migrate Mate is tracking 177 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. Mechanical Engineers on OPT can work for these employers using their student work authorization for up to 12 months, with no filing required from the employer.
Which companies hire the most Mechanical Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
WSP
EngineeringInfrastructureProfessional ServicesWSP has 21 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers, the most of any company on this list. WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm working across transportation, infrastructure, and environment.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)38
- Mechanical Engineering21
- Project & Program Management2
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering2
Open roles at WSP21 openSee all WSP OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerTampa, Florida · On-siteApplyEarly Career Mechanical EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyAssociate Mechanical EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyEntry Level Assistant Transmission Line Mechanical EngineerMaitland, Florida · On-siteApplyMechanical Engineer/ Junior PMNew York, New York · On-site - 02
Amazon.com
TechnologyOperationsLogisticsAmazon.com has 28 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, and fulfillment network infrastructure at global scale.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)52
- Mechanical Engineering27
- Project & Program Management14
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering10
- Warehouse & Logistics3
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com28 openSee all Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyProduct Lifecycle Mechanical EngineerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyMechanical Product Design EngineerHerndon, Virginia · On-siteApplyMechanical Engineer IISeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyCritical Infrastructure Mechanical EngineerHerndon, Virginia · On-site - 03
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringConstructionEnergyBurns & McDonnell has 34 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Burns & McDonnell is an employee-owned engineering and construction firm serving energy, industrial, and government clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)62
- Mechanical Engineering33
- Project & Program Management4
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4
- Chemical Engineering2
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell34 openSee all 34+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Mechanical EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyMechanical DesignerKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyAssistant Mechanical EngineerBrea, California · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 860+ OPT jobs for mechanical engineers- 04
HDR
EngineeringInfrastructureConsultingHDR has 31 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. HDR delivers engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services for infrastructure and energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)47
- Mechanical Engineering31
- Project & Program Management4
- Construction3
- Drafting & CAD1
Open roles at HDR31 openSee all 31+ HDR OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyMechanical EIT/DesignerBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyMoveable Bridge Mechanical EITMetairie, Louisiana · On-siteApplyMechanical BIM CoordinatorKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyMechanical Coordinator/EITPhoenix, Arizona · On-site - 05
Jobot
StaffingRecruitingPlacementJobot has 20 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Jobot is a staffing and recruiting firm placing engineering and technical professionals across industries.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Project & Program Management21
- Mechanical Engineering13
- Construction8
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4
Open roles at Jobot20 openSee all Jobot OPT jobsApplyJunior Mechanical EngineerCharleston, South Carolina · HybridApplyMechanical Commissioning Engineer / Project ManagerSecaucus, New Jersey · RemoteApplyMechanical EstimatorCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyMechanical Design EngineerAllentown, Pennsylvania · HybridApplyMechanical EngineerAllentown, Pennsylvania · Hybrid - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Salas O'Brien
MEP EngineeringConsultingDesignSalas O'Brien has 19 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Salas O'Brien provides mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering consulting for building and industrial clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)30
- Mechanical Engineering19
- Project & Program Management4
- Construction1
- Skilled Trades1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Salas O'Brien19 openSee all Salas O'Brien OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyHVAC Mechanical EngineerTownship of Monroe, New Jersey · On-siteApplyEntry-level Mechanical EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyMechanical DesignerRaleigh, North Carolina · HybridApplyEntry Level Mechanical EngineerRoanoke, Virginia · On-site - 07
Stantec
EngineeringEnvironmentalConsultingStantec has 4 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Stantec is a global professional services firm providing engineering, environmental, and design consulting.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)14
- Mechanical Engineering7
- Project & Program Management6
- Civil & Structural Engineering2
Open roles at Stantec4 openSee all Stantec OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerSeattle, Washington · HybridApplyMechanical Engineer/DesignerPortland, Oregon · HybridApplyProcess Mechanical EITBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyMechanical Project EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 860+ OPT jobs for mechanical engineers- 08
Garver
EngineeringPlanningInfrastructureGarver has 1 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Garver is an engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, and water projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)13
- Mechanical Engineering7
- 09
ENFRA
MEPConstructionIndustrialENFRA has 7 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. ENFRA delivers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction and service solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Mechanical Engineering7
Open roles at ENFRA7 openSee all ENFRA OPT jobsApplyIS Mechanical Designer IIICoppell, Texas · On-siteApplyMechanical Engineer PE ILittle Rock, Arkansas · On-siteApplyMechanical Designer ICharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyMechanical Designer IIITempe, Arizona · On-siteApplyMechanical Designer IICharlotte, North Carolina · On-site - 10
Apple
TechnologyHardwareProduct EngineeringApple has 12 live OPT openings for mechanical engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and services including iPhone, Mac, and Apple Silicon.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)20
- Mechanical Engineering12
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
Open roles at Apple12 openSee all Apple OPT jobsApplyCamera Mechanical Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Systems Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Architecture EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplyHealth Sensing PD - Mechanical EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Find 860+ OPT jobs for mechanical engineersOPT Employers for Mechanical Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Mechanical Engineers?
WSP has the most, with 21 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Amazon.com (28) and Burns & McDonnell (34). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 177 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-accredited school are eligible to apply for OPT. The work must be directly related to the student's field of study. Pre-completion OPT is available before graduation, and post-completion OPT provides up to 12 months of authorization after graduation. Students with STEM degrees may qualify for a 24-month extension.
Do mechanical engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Mechanical engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
To work on OPT, you request authorization through your Designated School Official, who updates your record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System and recommends the OPT application. You then file Form I-765 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and receive an Employment Authorization Document upon approval. The employer does not file anything, once you have your authorization document, you present it to the employer and begin work in a role related to your field of study.