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Engineering Leader roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. Employers filing your H-1B must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL before your petition reaches USCIS. Most large technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure employers sponsor these roles annually.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Deputy Engineering Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Responsibilities:
- Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
- Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
- Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
- Managing technical risk on a project.
- Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
- Preparing client-specific physical security technology solution including cutting edge credential technology, AI vision systems, drone and drone interdiction systems, access control, intrusion detection, video management systems, and complex integrations.
- Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts from the requirements capture stage through the launch of new technology.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
- Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
- Managing the integration of data from multiple systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 5+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
- Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services:
- Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Honeywell Prowatch, AMAG.
- Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Lenel Video management.
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar, Southwest Microwave, SightLogix.
- Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, HID, WIDS.
- Familiarity with design/administration tools such as REVIT, Bluebeam, Autocad, ACC, Procore.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 11 and general networking.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
- Familiarity with Cyber security requirements.
- Familiarity with inside plant and outside plant telecom requirements.
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Design: background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction.
- Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction.
- Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction.
- PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
- Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
ABILITIES:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Pay Range: USD $114,640.00 - USD $171,960.00 /Yr.
INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Deputy Engineering Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Responsibilities:
- Leading complex technical discussions, projects, and/or programs.
- Validating world class technical solutions on projects.
- Ensuring engineering best practices are followed across multiple engineering and solution disciplines.
- Managing technical risk on a project.
- Providing oversight, direction, and technical expertise to engineering teams on a project.
- Preparing client-specific physical security technology solution including cutting edge credential technology, AI vision systems, drone and drone interdiction systems, access control, intrusion detection, video management systems, and complex integrations.
- Driving the development and maintenance of project artifacts from the requirements capture stage through the launch of new technology.
- Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
- Reviewing technical project details with project leadership.
- Managing the integration of data from multiple systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solution.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 5+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 3+ year’s recent experience in the construction industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
- Strong engineering & administration experience with most of the following core platforms and services:
- Access Control Systems such as CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Honeywell Prowatch, AMAG.
- Video Management Systems such as Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Lenel Video management.
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems such as Senstar, Southwest Microwave, SightLogix.
- Other Electronic Security Systems such as Zenitel, HID, WIDS.
- Familiarity with design/administration tools such as REVIT, Bluebeam, Autocad, ACC, Procore.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 11 and general networking.
- Microsoft Windows 11 Deployment and Administration.
- Familiarity with Cyber security requirements.
- Familiarity with inside plant and outside plant telecom requirements.
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
- Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Design: background in design and engineering of mission critical facilities. Skill in calculations for electrical construction.
- Build: interest in the manufacture of modular builds for electrical construction.
- Delivery: serving as onsite liaison, overseeing installation, testing, & commission of electrical construction.
- PE License: willingness to obtain Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
- Software: Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, MS Office, ETAP/SKM, AGI32, etc. highly preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
ABILITIES:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Pay Range: USD $114,640.00 - USD $171,960.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Engineering Leader
Document your technical leadership scope clearly
Your H-1B petition lives or dies on proving specialty occupation. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project briefs that show you directed engineering decisions requiring a specific degree field, not just managed headcount.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B bypasses the lottery entirely. Engineering leadership roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Engineering Leader openings by employers with active LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already certified prevailing wages for leadership-level engineering roles, not just firms that claim they sponsor.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap calendar
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery, your employment can't begin before October 1 unless your employer is cap-exempt. Build that constraint into your offer negotiation.
Verify your SOC code matches a qualifying occupation
Your employer's LCA must list a Standard Occupational Classification code that maps to a genuine specialty occupation. Pull your role's O*NET profile to confirm the listed education requirement is a specific technical degree, not a general business credential.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS offers premium processing for an additional fee, guaranteeing a decision within 15 business days. For Engineering Leader roles with a hard onboarding date or a client project start, this is often the only way to eliminate timeline uncertainty.
H-1B Visa Engineering Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. The key is that the degree must be directly related to the job duties. A broadly defined management role that accepts any degree may not qualify, so the job description and offer letter need to specify the required field clearly.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Leader roles?
Use Migrate Mate to browse Engineering Leader openings filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history. An LCA on file means the employer has already certified a prevailing wage for a role at that level with the DOL. This is a more reliable signal than a job posting that mentions sponsorship, since the DOL disclosure data reflects actual filings.
Will my current H-1B employer's petition count against the cap if I switch companies?
Not necessarily. If you're transferring to a new cap-subject employer, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, which is cap-exempt as long as you've already been counted against the cap and your status remains valid. You can start working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for approval.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to Engineering Leader roles under the H-1B?
Engineering Leader roles generally fall at Level III or Level IV in the DOL's prevailing wage system, which corresponds to experienced or fully competent workers with supervisory or leadership responsibilities. Your employer determines the correct level based on job duties and uses the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage floor before filing the LCA. The certified wage becomes the minimum your employer must pay.
Can I be laid off and still maintain H-1B status while searching for a new Engineering Leader role?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination for H-1B holders to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the country. During this window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once USCIS receives it. Acting quickly is essential since the 60 days runs from your last day of employment, not from when your petition is filed.