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Mechanical Designer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Most positions align with EB-3 as skilled-worker roles, though advanced-degree professionals with a master's or documented equivalent experience can pursue EB-2.
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Launch your mechanical design career with Glumac on a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth. As an entry-level Mechanical Designer in our Sacramento-Folsom, California, office, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting innovative building systems projects while learning directly from experienced Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate ready to build real-world skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and grow toward a long-term career in mechanical engineering and design.
Position Summary:
In this role, you’ll support the design of mechanical systems and contribute to the production of construction documents as part of a large, collaborative project team. You’ll learn how to perform calculations, develop designs in Revit, and use Bluebeam and other tools under the guidance of senior team members. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, brings a strong work ethic, and thrives in a team-first environment.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Support mechanical system design under the direction of Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers
- Learn and apply design strategies for building mechanical systems
- Perform basic engineering calculations and documentation tasks
- Develop and coordinate work in Revit and Bluebeam
- Contribute to the production of construction documents
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables and daily tasks
- Collaborate with project teams in a hybrid/in-office learning environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- Recent graduate or equivalent entry-level experience
- Ability to work in-office for training and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and team-first attitude
- Eagerness to learn and take direction from senior staff
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship experience in mechanical engineering, design, or AEC
- EIT designation or progress toward EIT
- Revit experience
- Bluebeam experience
- Prior experience working in a professional team environment
Work Environment and Location:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Sacramento, California, office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $82,000 (depending on experience)
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.
Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
The Opportunity:
Launch your mechanical design career with Glumac on a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth. As an entry-level Mechanical Designer in our Sacramento-Folsom, California, office, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting innovative building systems projects while learning directly from experienced Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate ready to build real-world skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and grow toward a long-term career in mechanical engineering and design.
Position Summary:
In this role, you’ll support the design of mechanical systems and contribute to the production of construction documents as part of a large, collaborative project team. You’ll learn how to perform calculations, develop designs in Revit, and use Bluebeam and other tools under the guidance of senior team members. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, brings a strong work ethic, and thrives in a team-first environment.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Support mechanical system design under the direction of Mechanical Leads and Licensed Professional Engineers
- Learn and apply design strategies for building mechanical systems
- Perform basic engineering calculations and documentation tasks
- Develop and coordinate work in Revit and Bluebeam
- Contribute to the production of construction documents
- Take ownership of assigned deliverables and daily tasks
- Collaborate with project teams in a hybrid/in-office learning environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- Recent graduate or equivalent entry-level experience
- Ability to work in-office for training and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and team-first attitude
- Eagerness to learn and take direction from senior staff
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship experience in mechanical engineering, design, or AEC
- EIT designation or progress toward EIT
- Revit experience
- Bluebeam experience
- Prior experience working in a professional team environment
Work Environment and Location:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our Sacramento, California, office. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $82,000 (depending on experience)
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.
Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Mechanical Designer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM ties your green card to a specific job description and minimum requirements. Gather transcripts, CAD certifications, and employment verification letters now so your employer's prevailing-wage determination matches your actual qualifications without delays.
Target employers with active EB-3 filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for Mechanical Designer PERM applications by industry. Aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing firms file most consistently, giving you a realistic signal of which employers already have the internal process built out.
Clarify the job description before PERM is filed
USCIS scrutinizes whether the offered role genuinely requires a Mechanical Designer's specialized skills. Review the O*NET occupation profile for this role and confirm your employer's job posting reflects those duties, not a generalized engineering description that could trigger an audit.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this role
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment advertising alone takes several months before your I-140 petition can be filed, so starting early in your career matters.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Mechanical Designer roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for this specific occupation, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies with no documented sponsorship track record.
Negotiate your start date around PERM recruitment timelines
PERM requires the employer to run a recruitment campaign before filing, typically spanning 30 to 60 days of active advertising. Factor this into your offer negotiation so your start date doesn't conflict with the mandatory recruitment window your employer must complete.
Green Card Mechanical Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mechanical Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Mechanical Designer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled-worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the employer's job description requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive specialized experience, EB-2 may also apply. Your employer's attorney and the specific job duties will determine which category fits.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Mechanical Designer?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewed in three-year increments with an annual cap and lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap for most nationalities and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status typically take one to three years before your green card is approved, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval.
What does the PERM process look like for a Mechanical Designer position?
Your employer first obtains a prevailing-wage determination from DOL, then conducts mandatory recruitment to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. After recruitment closes, the employer files the PERM application with DOL. Once certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You then file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa, depending on your current immigration status.
Where can I find Mechanical Designer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Mechanical Designer roles specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have gone through the PERM process for this occupation before. That's a much more reliable signal than asking recruiters whether a company 'might' sponsor, which often produces vague or inaccurate answers early in the hiring process.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers regularly initiate PERM for employees currently on H-1B, and some begin the process while a candidate is still on OPT or in another nonimmigrant status. PERM is an employer-driven process that runs independently of your current work authorization. The key requirement is that you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the PERM job description at the time of filing, not at the time of your hire.