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Electrical Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Construction, utilities, and engineering firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this specialty occupation.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mechanical Engineer/ Junior PM for our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and optimal integration of automatic temperature control, air distribution, hydronic, and plumbing systems, equipment and processes. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Participate in incorporating advanced technology, modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with mechanical engineering design standards.
- Participate in verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to automatic temperature control systems and specifications, air distribution (supply, return, exhaust), hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, etc.) and plumbing systems (domestic water, waste, vent, storm, etc.).
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installation of equipment, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, schematics, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and calculations, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with building and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
- 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.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Experience with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
- Knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CAM).
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Prior design experience in Healthcare and/or Science & Technology sector.
- Experience with Revit.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $90,800 - $129,800
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Manager
Verify your specialty occupation credentials first
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field for EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility. Get foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service before approaching employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check any offer against OFLC Wage Search before signing, so the LCA certification doesn't stall over a wage shortfall later.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Construction management firms, electric utilities, and large engineering contractors file PERM applications regularly. Prioritize employers whose job postings mention green card sponsorship or who have a dedicated in-house immigration team or established outside counsel.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Electrical Project Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to firms that sponsor H-1B visa transfers but have never filed a PERM application.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer early
If you hold a master's degree or have at least a decade of progressive project management experience, push your employer to file under EB-2, which avoids the longer EB-3 queue for nationals from high-demand countries like India and China.
Negotiate PERM timing into your offer letter
PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 even files. Ask for a written commitment on when the employer will initiate the PERM process, and confirm they'll cover filing fees, so there are no surprises post-hire.
Green Card Electrical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Electrical Project Manager positions as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or a closely related discipline. The O*NET classification for this role supports the theoretical and practical application standard USCIS applies when evaluating EB-2 and EB-3 PERM petitions.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas per year and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication can run 18 to 36 months before a visa number becomes available, depending on your country of birth and the preference category your employer files under.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Electrical Project Managers?
Electric utilities, large EPC contractors, data center developers, and municipal infrastructure agencies are the most consistent sponsors. These employers typically manage multi-year capital projects that justify the long PERM timeline. Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Manager listings by green card sponsorship history so you're targeting employers who have actually completed the PERM process before, not just those open to it in principle.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is advisable. Filing PERM while you're on H-1B does not affect your current status or work authorization. Once your I-140 is approved, an H-1B extension beyond the standard six-year cap becomes available under AC21 portability rules, protecting your status while your priority date advances.
Does a Professional Engineer license strengthen a green card application for this role?
A PE license doesn't replace the degree requirement for PERM purposes, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument and can support an EB-2 filing by demonstrating advanced credentials beyond a standard bachelor's. Some employers also use it to justify a higher prevailing wage tier on the LCA, which can reduce audit risk at the DOL review stage.