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Mechanical Engineer jobs at WSP span infrastructure, energy, and built environment projects, with placements on multidisciplinary consulting teams from day one. The company sponsors multiple visa categories for this function, making it a realistic target if you're on OPT, holding H-1B visa status, or coming in through a specialty worker pathway.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA, Boise, ID, Overland Park, KS, Atlanta, GA, Oradell, NJ and Mt. Laurel, NJ. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.
As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
Your Impact
- Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Design mechanical systems for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the lead mechanical engineers and project engineers.
- Prepare mechanical equipment and packaged equipment specifications, data sheets and technical bid evaluations.
- Review drawing deliverables for a variety of power generation projects, and communicates necessary updates with designers and drafters.
- Review mechanical equipment vendor drawing submittals.
- Apply strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
- Communicate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil) engineers for efficient project coordination.
- Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%-10% travel).
- 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 Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline, from an ABET accredited program.
- 5+ years of relevant post education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
- Successful completion FE or EIT.
- Working knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD.
- Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx.
- Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe.
- Experience using Thermoflow.
- Experience using Arrow/Fathom.
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): $100,800 - $150,950
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
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA, Boise, ID, Overland Park, KS, Atlanta, GA, Oradell, NJ and Mt. Laurel, NJ. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.
As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
Your Impact
- Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Design mechanical systems for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the lead mechanical engineers and project engineers.
- Prepare mechanical equipment and packaged equipment specifications, data sheets and technical bid evaluations.
- Review drawing deliverables for a variety of power generation projects, and communicates necessary updates with designers and drafters.
- Review mechanical equipment vendor drawing submittals.
- Apply strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
- Communicate with other disciplines (electrical, structural, civil) engineers for efficient project coordination.
- Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%-10% travel).
- 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 Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline, from an ABET accredited program.
- 5+ years of relevant post education experience in mechanical design for industrial facilities.
- Successful completion FE or EIT.
- Working knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- Working knowledge of Microstation or Auto CAD.
- Working knowledge of Smart Plant 3D or CADworx.
- Experience using Caesar II or AutoPipe.
- Experience using Thermoflow.
- Experience using Arrow/Fathom.
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): $100,800 - $150,950
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.
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Align your credentials to WSP's project sectors
WSP's Mechanical Engineer roles skew toward buildings, transit, and energy systems. Frame your resume and portfolio around HVAC, MEP, or infrastructure work so hiring managers immediately see fit with their active project pipeline.
Search open roles by practice area on Migrate Mate
WSP posts Mechanical Engineer openings across dozens of office locations. Use Migrate Mate to filter by visa type and location so you're targeting offices actively sponsoring, not applying blind across the full job board.
File your OPT STEM extension before your first year ends
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, WSP qualifies as an E-Verify employer, which makes you eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Start that USCIS filing well before your initial OPT expires to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Prepare a PE licensure plan before final-round interviews
WSP's consulting work is increasingly structured around licensed engineers stamping deliverables. Even if you're early-career, showing you're actively working toward your PE demonstrates long-term fit and strengthens the specialty occupation case for H-1B petitions.
Clarify which visa category applies before accepting an offer
Australian citizens should ask WSP's HR team early whether an E-3 is on the table. E-3 processing moves faster than H-1B cap-subject petitions and doesn't require lottery selection, so knowing your options before signing shapes your start date planning.
Understand how PERM timing affects your green card path
WSP sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification takes months and must follow a specific DOL recruitment process. Ask during the offer stage whether sponsorship is conditional on tenure and how long the company typically waits before initiating PERM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes. WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers, and the company has a consistent track record of doing so across its U.S. offices. Mechanical Engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, which is the core requirement for H-1B eligibility. If you're subject to the annual cap, your employer files during the April registration window for an October start date.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at WSP?
Apply directly through WSP's careers portal, but filter first by location and practice area to find roles where sponsorship is most likely. Migrate Mate lists WSP's open Mechanical Engineer positions with visa sponsorship filters applied, so you can see which postings align with your work authorization situation before you apply.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Mechanical Engineers?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Cards including EB-2 and EB-3 for Mechanical Engineers. The right category depends on your nationality and career stage. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery. Canadian and Mexican engineers in qualifying engineering roles may qualify for TN visa status.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Mechanical Engineer roles?
WSP typically expects a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field for entry-level roles, with advanced degrees or Professional Engineer licensure preferred for senior positions. Project experience in MEP systems, HVAC design, or infrastructure consulting is valued. Your degree must directly relate to the role to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements for H-1B petitions.
How do I time my visa filing if I receive an offer from WSP?
Timing depends on your visa category. H-1B cap-subject filings happen once a year with an October start date, so an offer in, say, June means a four-month wait after selection. E-3 and TN visas can be processed at a consulate within weeks. For OPT extensions, USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your current authorization expires.