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HVAC Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC technology, or a related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual H-1B visa cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time entry-level HVAC Technician, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Technician for our Columbia, Maryland or York, PA, office. This person will be required to travel onsite to clients in the DMV area.
Be involved in projects with our Testing and Balancing Group and be a part of a growing Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
YOUR IMPACT
- Testing, Adjusting and Balancing to achieve proper operation of HVAC systems for institutional clients (Hospitals, Labs and Higher Education).
- Critical Space Testing to measure airflows and confirm room pressurization is correct in addition to calculating air change rates directly for existing healthcare clients.
- Pre-commissioning to confirm the installation of the mechanical system is installed per the contract documents and the owner’s specifications.
- Functional performance testing to exercise HVAC equipment through its paces to confirm the systems are operating per the design intent.
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, and Excel.
- Fluent with basic computer skills/tablet usage/operation.
- Technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Able to work with others in a team environment.
- Able to receive direction from senior staff.
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to commute within the Baltimore, southern Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia region initially.
- Flexible to work minor off-hours shifts as needed (all off-hours work will be scheduled and coordinated in advance).
- The applicant will need to have valid COVID-19 vaccination to meet our healthcare client's requirements for all contractor staff performing work on their project sites.
- The applicant will need to have a yearly flu shot to meet our healthcare client's requirements for all contractor staff performing work on their project site.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior internship, leadership, or relevant experience.
WSP BENEFITS:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $48,100 - $68,000
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.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time entry-level HVAC Technician, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Technician for our Columbia, Maryland or York, PA, office. This person will be required to travel onsite to clients in the DMV area.
Be involved in projects with our Testing and Balancing Group and be a part of a growing Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
YOUR IMPACT
- Testing, Adjusting and Balancing to achieve proper operation of HVAC systems for institutional clients (Hospitals, Labs and Higher Education).
- Critical Space Testing to measure airflows and confirm room pressurization is correct in addition to calculating air change rates directly for existing healthcare clients.
- Pre-commissioning to confirm the installation of the mechanical system is installed per the contract documents and the owner’s specifications.
- Functional performance testing to exercise HVAC equipment through its paces to confirm the systems are operating per the design intent.
- 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, and Excel.
- Fluent with basic computer skills/tablet usage/operation.
- Technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Able to work with others in a team environment.
- Able to receive direction from senior staff.
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to commute within the Baltimore, southern Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia region initially.
- Flexible to work minor off-hours shifts as needed (all off-hours work will be scheduled and coordinated in advance).
- The applicant will need to have valid COVID-19 vaccination to meet our healthcare client's requirements for all contractor staff performing work on their project sites.
- The applicant will need to have a yearly flu shot to meet our healthcare client's requirements for all contractor staff performing work on their project site.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior internship, leadership, or relevant experience.
WSP BENEFITS:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $48,100 - $68,000
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a HVAC Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires HVAC Technician roles to demonstrate a specific degree requirement, not just technical skill. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the role is classified at Job Zone 3 or higher with a bachelor's degree requirement.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-adjacent HVAC roles at government contractors require E-Verify enrollment. Filter your search for employers who already use E-Verify, since they've built immigration compliance infrastructure and are far more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions without legal hesitation.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate, so knowing the Level I through IV range protects you from underpaying offers that USCIS would flag.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter HVAC Technician roles on Migrate Mate by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications. That filing history confirms the company has already cleared the DOL certification step and has a process for petitioning USCIS on behalf of sponsored workers.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
HVAC roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery exposure. If a university facilities department or hospital engineering team is hiring, confirm the entity qualifies before assuming you need to wait for an April registration window.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
A three-year engineering degree from outside the U.S. may not satisfy the bachelor's equivalency USCIS expects for specialty occupation. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files Form I-129, so the petition doesn't draw an RFE on educational qualification.
H-1B Visa HVAC Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as mechanical engineering or HVAC systems design. A general maintenance technician role without that degree requirement won't qualify, but a systems engineer or senior HVAC design technician role typically will.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for HVAC Technician roles?
Large mechanical contractors, engineering firms, hospital facilities departments, and university operations divisions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for HVAC-related roles. Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active Labor Condition Application filing history for this occupation, so you're targeting companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than those considering it for the first time.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for HVAC Technician H-1B roles?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they'll pay you at least the prevailing wage for your specific role and work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and supervision. You can look up the applicable wage for your job title and metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer, which tells you the minimum USCIS will accept.
Can my HVAC Technician employer avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, affiliated nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are exempt from the annual H-1B cap and the April lottery. An HVAC or facilities engineering role at a university hospital or research institution can be filed at any time of year. For-profit mechanical contractors and commercial employers must register during the March lottery window.
What happens to my H-1B status if my HVAC employer goes out of business?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can accept a new offer and have your new employer file an H-1B transfer petition. USCIS allows the transfer to be filed with a concurrent change of status so your work authorization resumes once the petition is received.