Professional Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Professional Engineer jobs in North Carolina are open across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Morrisville and other North Carolina metros, with employers like Westwood Professional Services, Lenovo, and WSP hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment, independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Successfully completes small to medium engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works closely with the Project Managers (PM) or Senior Engineers for technical review and guidance.
Your Impact
- Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Set deadlines and assigns responsibilities
- Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
- Design mechanical systems including calculations of heating and cooling loads while adhering to the firm’s QA/QC process
- Select and layout mechanical equipment such as pumps, chiller, fans and boilers
- Develop project specifications
- Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects
- Responsible for meeting the client’s project goals and objectives
- Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations
- Assist in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
- Enhances the firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
- Demonstrates core values and serves as a role model/mentor to all firm members
- Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations and obtaining certifications in area of expertise and participating in the firm’s Technical Committee as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
- Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
- Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Experience with Horizon or Project Resource Management software is preferred
- Ability to meet and exceed client expectations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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): $100,800 - $147,000
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.
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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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Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Professional Engineer Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Westwood Professional Services23

- Lenovo8

- WSP8

- WSP in the U.S.5

- ECS Limited4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services50
- Technology & Software32
- Electronics & Hardware8
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Manufacturing6
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professional engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- PE license required or eligibility to obtain licensure within a defined period
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in discipline-specific software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or ETAP
- Experience with applicable design codes and standards such as ASCE, NEC, or AASHTO
- Project management experience including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, calculations, and agency submittals
Professional Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many professional engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 97+ professional engineer openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Morrisville. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do professional engineers make in North Carolina?
Professional engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,760 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most professional engineer jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Morrisville have the most professional engineer openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire professional engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring professional engineers in North Carolina include Westwood Professional Services, Lenovo, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote professional engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 25% of professional engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for professional engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to professional engineer jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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