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Mechanical Project Engineer jobs at WSP span complex infrastructure and building systems projects within a firm that has a well-established track record of sponsoring international talent. WSP actively supports multiple visa pathways for engineering roles, making it a realistic target if you need sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsGreat people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
This Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Atlanta, GA offices. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.
Your Impact
- Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
- Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
- Design Automatic building automation controls systems and specification for large air distribution and heat rejection systems
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
- Attend client meetings and lead discussions
- Communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
- Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers
- Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects and direct the project team
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers
- Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
- Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Perform construction administration
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with the ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers. Candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate is willing to travel to client sites.
Required Qualifications
- Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Experience mentoring and training others in field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards
Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
This Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Atlanta, GA offices. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems, including air distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions while leading projects and a team of mechanical engineers.
Your Impact
- Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
- Design complex and large air distribution (supply, return, exhaust) and hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.)
- Design Automatic building automation controls systems and specification for large air distribution and heat rejection systems
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
- Attend client meetings and lead discussions
- Communicate complex mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
- Directing complex mechanical engineering requirements and integrate into facility designs
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external equipment vendors and manufacturers
- Act as the lead mechanical engineer on projects and direct the project team
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers
- Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
- Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Perform construction administration
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a technically sound mechanical engineer with the ability to lead and develop complex projects and foster the growth of junior engineers. Candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate is willing to travel to client sites.
Required Qualifications
- Proven history of Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 7+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Experience mentoring and training others in field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and codes
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with the analysis of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Mechanical Project Engineer Jobs at WSP
Align Your Credentials to WSP's Project Scope
WSP hires Mechanical Project Engineers across building systems, HVAC, and infrastructure. Tailor your resume to show project delivery experience in those areas, since generalist applications get filtered fast in consulting environments with defined service lines.
Confirm LCA Postings Before Your Interview
WSP is required to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting an H-1B petition. Searching public LCA disclosure data by job title and office location helps you verify which offices have recently sponsored Mechanical Project Engineer roles.
Target Offices With Active Infrastructure Pipelines
WSP's sponsorship activity for engineering roles clusters around offices tied to large public infrastructure contracts. Prioritizing applications to those locations improves your odds of landing on a team with both open headcount and established visa filing processes.
Prepare PE Licensure or a Clear Path Toward It
Consulting firms including WSP frequently require or strongly prefer Professional Engineer licensure for project engineer roles. If you're not yet licensed, documenting your EIT status and exam timeline signals readiness and removes a common hiring hesitation for sponsored candidates.
Clarify Sponsorship Intent During the Offer Stage
Don't wait until after the verbal offer to discuss visa type. Ask the recruiter directly whether the role is approved for H-1B or E-3 sponsorship so USCIS petition timelines can be factored into your start date before the offer letter is drafted.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Roles Efficiently
Searching broadly across job boards wastes time on postings that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters Mechanical Project Engineer openings at WSP by visa type, so you can apply directly to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than asking after the fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Project Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Project Engineers. The firm has a consistent track record of filing petitions for engineering roles across its consulting business units. Your employer of record within WSP handles the petition, so confirm during the offer stage which entity will file and whether your start date accounts for USCIS processing time.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Mechanical Project Engineer roles?
WSP supports several pathways for Mechanical Project Engineers, including H-1B, E-3 visa (for Australian citizens), TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, and employment-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM for longer-term candidates. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree, and how far along you are in your career.
How do I apply for Mechanical Project Engineer jobs at WSP?
You can apply directly through WSP's careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters WSP's open Mechanical Project Engineer roles by visa sponsorship type so you can identify the right opening before applying. Either way, tailor your application to the specific service line, such as buildings or infrastructure, rather than submitting a generic resume across all open positions.
What qualifications does WSP expect for a Mechanical Project Engineer?
WSP typically looks for a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program, which also satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B and E-3 purposes. Relevant project delivery experience in HVAC, plumbing, or building systems is expected. Progress toward or attainment of Professional Engineer licensure is frequently listed as a requirement or strong preference, particularly for mid-level roles.
How do I manage timing if I need sponsorship before my OPT expires?
If you're on F-1 OPT, the 60-day grace period after employment ends is not work-authorized, so lining up an offer before your OPT expires is critical. STEM OPT extensions give up to 24 additional months if your employer is E-Verify certified, which WSP is. Factor in that H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start, so if you miss the lottery, TN or E-3 may be faster alternatives depending on your nationality.