Mechanical Engineer Jobs at WSP with Visa Sponsorship
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 USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Generation) Intern to work out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
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
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Pay (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11 per hour
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 USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our Power and Energy Team is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Generation) Intern to work out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
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
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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.
- Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Pay (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11 per hour
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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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.