Mechanical Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's mechanical project engineering market spans advanced manufacturing in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, energy and defense contractors along the I-78 and I-76 corridors, and industrial equipment firms in the Lehigh Valley. Major employers including Siemens, Carpenter Technology, and Air Products regularly sponsor international engineers for roles in product development, systems integration, and capital project delivery.
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Facilities Mechanical Project Engineer
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Position: Facilities Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Global Facilities Engineering - Corporate Headquarters, Easton, PA
About the job:
The Facilities Mechanical Project Engineer will be responsible for all mechanical infrastructure/systems, existing and new, especially to include design, coordination, installation, and auditing new and existing Fume-Dust collection and ventilation systems ensuring operating efficiency, proper maintenance, and compliance with all internal/external regulatory requirements for all systems at Victaulic’s Production Facilities domestically and globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, selection, and installation of equipment for Collection/Process Ventilation systems for Foundry Dust and General Fume Collection/Ventilation type of systems
- Experience with plant balancing, specifying equipment and installation of Dust collection systems, Make-up air systems, general ventilation systems, and Duct work design and installation.
- Develop Global standards and procedures for hand-off to Manufacturing operations for operating and maintaining systems to include standard work instructions, compliance control plans, and standard O&M procedures and documentation.
- Manage projects by efficiently working with manufacturing operations, safety, environmental, quality, accounting, sourcing, and/or any other internal and external project stakeholders.
- Audit, support and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards/requirements.
Desired:
- Design, selection, and installation of equipment for Compressed air and Cooling water systems to include piping, compressors, chillers, cooling towers, and other related equipment.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree – Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with practical experience
Experience/Skills:
- 3-5 years minimum experience in a manufacturing facilities environment, foundry experience is a plus.
- Strong background/knowledge in the design, development, and installation of Plant Ventilation and Dust/Fume Collection Systems
- Working knowledge or experience of ACGIH Industrial Ventilation standards and practices.
- Working knowledge of pipe sizing for compressed air, natural gas, water systems and related equipment is a plus.
- Ability to read, interpret and create drawings, specifications, and other information required to support design and development of construction documentation from concept through full implementation of a project.
- General knowledge of, or ability to learn, national and local building codes, Environmental, OSHA and/or application of codes governed by other Domestic and International localities.
- Experience working with outside contractors to include competitive bid process, responding to RFI’s, issue addendums, process change orders and any related task required by the process.
- Due to the broad nature of Facility Engineering projects, having basic knowledge in the following engineering disciplines are beneficial: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, and Foundry Operations
- Strong skills in the following software: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or related project management software
Personal Attributes:
Engineer will need strong skills in equipment/process design, problem solving, and new process development and ability to multitask multiple projects simultaneously.
Must possess good organization and communication skills and capable of working effectively whether independently or with others in Teams.
Willingness to work outside normal working days/hours to support Facility/Plant Emergencies and/or work with project teams both domestically and Internationally across different time zones.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required
Victaulic offers a full benefits package which includes: comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
Job Description
Facilities Mechanical Project Engineer
DESCRIPTION
Position: Facilities Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Global Facilities Engineering - Corporate Headquarters, Easton, PA
About the job:
The Facilities Mechanical Project Engineer will be responsible for all mechanical infrastructure/systems, existing and new, especially to include design, coordination, installation, and auditing new and existing Fume-Dust collection and ventilation systems ensuring operating efficiency, proper maintenance, and compliance with all internal/external regulatory requirements for all systems at Victaulic’s Production Facilities domestically and globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, selection, and installation of equipment for Collection/Process Ventilation systems for Foundry Dust and General Fume Collection/Ventilation type of systems
- Experience with plant balancing, specifying equipment and installation of Dust collection systems, Make-up air systems, general ventilation systems, and Duct work design and installation.
- Develop Global standards and procedures for hand-off to Manufacturing operations for operating and maintaining systems to include standard work instructions, compliance control plans, and standard O&M procedures and documentation.
- Manage projects by efficiently working with manufacturing operations, safety, environmental, quality, accounting, sourcing, and/or any other internal and external project stakeholders.
- Audit, support and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards/requirements.
Desired:
- Design, selection, and installation of equipment for Compressed air and Cooling water systems to include piping, compressors, chillers, cooling towers, and other related equipment.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree – Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with practical experience
Experience/Skills:
- 3-5 years minimum experience in a manufacturing facilities environment, foundry experience is a plus.
- Strong background/knowledge in the design, development, and installation of Plant Ventilation and Dust/Fume Collection Systems
- Working knowledge or experience of ACGIH Industrial Ventilation standards and practices.
- Working knowledge of pipe sizing for compressed air, natural gas, water systems and related equipment is a plus.
- Ability to read, interpret and create drawings, specifications, and other information required to support design and development of construction documentation from concept through full implementation of a project.
- General knowledge of, or ability to learn, national and local building codes, Environmental, OSHA and/or application of codes governed by other Domestic and International localities.
- Experience working with outside contractors to include competitive bid process, responding to RFI’s, issue addendums, process change orders and any related task required by the process.
- Due to the broad nature of Facility Engineering projects, having basic knowledge in the following engineering disciplines are beneficial: Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, and Foundry Operations
- Strong skills in the following software: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or related project management software
Personal Attributes:
Engineer will need strong skills in equipment/process design, problem solving, and new process development and ability to multitask multiple projects simultaneously.
Must possess good organization and communication skills and capable of working effectively whether independently or with others in Teams.
Willingness to work outside normal working days/hours to support Facility/Plant Emergencies and/or work with project teams both domestically and Internationally across different time zones.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required
Victaulic offers a full benefits package which includes: comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid time off plans, paid holidays, 401K with company match, company paid short-term disability, company paid life insurance, company paid EAP program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
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Which companies sponsor visas for mechanical project engineers in Pennsylvania?
Several large Pennsylvania employers have consistent records of sponsoring mechanical project engineers. These include Air Products and Chemicals in Allentown, Siemens Energy in Philadelphia, Carpenter Technology in Reading, and defense contractors like Raytheon and BAE Systems with Pennsylvania operations. Large hospital and university systems such as Penn Medicine also hire mechanical project engineers for facilities and capital projects and have sponsored work visas.
Which visa types are most common for mechanical project engineer roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for mechanical project engineers in Pennsylvania, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with advanced degrees may pursue EB-2 green card sponsorship. Employers with intracompany transfer needs occasionally use the L-1B for engineers with specialized knowledge. Canadian and Mexican engineers may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA.
How to find mechanical project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters visa sponsorship jobs specifically by role and state, making it straightforward to browse mechanical project engineer openings in Pennsylvania from employers with documented sponsorship activity. Rather than sorting through unfiltered postings, you can use Migrate Mate to focus on companies actively hiring international engineers in manufacturing, energy, and defense sectors across the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lehigh Valley markets.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most mechanical project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, including Wayne, King of Prussia, and Malvern, concentrate the highest volume of mechanical project engineer openings tied to pharmaceutical manufacturing, defense, and energy firms. Pittsburgh follows closely, driven by advanced manufacturing, robotics, and Carnegie Mellon University's industry partnerships. The Lehigh Valley, anchored by Allentown and Bethlehem, is a secondary hub with significant activity from industrial gas and specialty metals companies.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific factors mechanical project engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Pennsylvania's mix of heavy industry, energy infrastructure, and defense contracting means mechanical project engineers often work on-site at classified or regulated facilities, which can affect visa processing timelines due to security clearance requirements. The state's strong engineering pipeline from Penn State, Drexel, and Carnegie Mellon means employer familiarity with visa sponsorship for international graduates is generally higher than in states with smaller engineering programs. Prevailing wage determinations for Pennsylvania metro areas are set by the Department of Labor and vary between the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mechanical project engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.