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Virginia's mechanical engineering job market is anchored by defense contractors like Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Leidos, plus a growing advanced manufacturing and aerospace sector around Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and the Roanoke corridor. Companies in these industries regularly sponsor H-1B and other work visas for qualified mechanical engineers with specialized technical backgrounds.
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Get Access To All JobsGreat people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
This Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our Herndon, VA office.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, complex chilled water distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.
Your Impact
- Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
- Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
- Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
- Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers
- Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
- Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
- Mentor and train junior engineers
- Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
- Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
- Participate in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and Transient Analysis evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external
- Select and schedule major equipment, e.g. air handlers, water chillers, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, Fan Walls and CRAHs, cooling distribution units, fluid flow controls, water treatment, etc.
- Develop project specifications in GIS format, divisions 23, 22, and 25
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Perform construction administration tasks, e.g. review of contractor submittals, respond to contractor RFIs, and conduct construction site visits
- Conduct engineering analysis and feasibility assessments for existing and proposed facilities
- Prepare and present engineering and technical reports
- 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
Who You Are
The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 5+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Pipeflo and other engineering applications
- Working knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes and standards
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
- Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Construction background experience or understanding of construction sequencing and roles of various construction project stakeholders
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.
Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
This Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a member of WSP USA, is currently initiating a search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our Herndon, VA office.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with us, you will design complex cooling and HVAC systems including air distribution systems, complex chilled water distribution systems, chiller plants, and alternative energy solutions for mission critical facilities.
Your Impact
- Independently support the project team during design and construction stages of projects
- Design air distribution, hydronic and automated temperature controls systems
- Integrate complex mechanical engineering requirements into facility designs
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
- Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and external vendors and manufacturers
- Communicate mechanical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
- Interact regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationships
- Mentor and train junior engineers
- Track and coordinate all mechanical disciplines: HVAC, Energy, Controls, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, Plumbing, Fuel Oil Storage / Management / Distribution
- Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems, drawings prior to issuance
- Participate in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and Transient Analysis evaluations for existing and new facilities, both internal and external
- Select and schedule major equipment, e.g. air handlers, water chillers, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, Fan Walls and CRAHs, cooling distribution units, fluid flow controls, water treatment, etc.
- Develop project specifications in GIS format, divisions 23, 22, and 25
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Perform construction administration tasks, e.g. review of contractor submittals, respond to contractor RFIs, and conduct construction site visits
- Conduct engineering analysis and feasibility assessments for existing and proposed facilities
- Prepare and present engineering and technical reports
- 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
Who You Are
The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members. Candidate should be willing to travel to client sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with mechanical building systems emphasis
- 5+ years of experience in designing mechanical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with applicable software including AutoCAD, Revit, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Pipeflo and other engineering applications
- Working knowledge of building, mechanical and energy codes and standards
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if eligible
- Experience with the analysis and modeling of interior and exterior Computational Fluid Dynamics of airflow
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Construction background experience or understanding of construction sequencing and roles of various construction project stakeholders
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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Which companies sponsor visas for mechanical engineers in Virginia?
Defense and aerospace contractors are among the most active visa sponsors for mechanical engineers in Virginia. Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, Leidos, General Dynamics, and BAE Systems all have significant Virginia operations and documented H-1B sponsorship histories. Advanced manufacturing firms and engineering consulting companies in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads also sponsor, though at lower volumes than the major defense primes.
Which visa types are most common for mechanical engineer roles in Virginia?
The H-1B is the most common visa for mechanical engineers in Virginia, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Engineers from Australia may qualify for the E-3. Canadian and Mexican nationals can explore the TN visa under the USMCA, which explicitly lists engineers as an eligible occupation. L-1 transfers are also used by multinationals with Virginia offices.
Which cities in Virginia have the most mechanical engineer sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly the Fairfax and Arlington areas, concentrates the highest volume of mechanical engineer sponsorship roles due to its dense defense contractor presence. Hampton Roads, centered around Virginia Beach and Norfolk, is a secondary hub driven by naval and shipbuilding industries. Roanoke and the Shenandoah Valley corridor also have manufacturing operations that periodically sponsor mechanical engineers with specialized skills.
How to find mechanical engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it practical to search for mechanical engineer roles in Virginia without sifting through positions that don't sponsor. You can narrow results by location and role type to focus on defense, aerospace, or manufacturing employers in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, or other Virginia hubs that have active sponsorship histories.
Are there any Virginia-specific factors mechanical engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Many of Virginia's largest mechanical engineering employers are defense contractors, which means some positions require security clearances. Visa holders can apply for clearances, but the process involves additional review steps that can affect hiring timelines. Virginia also benefits from strong university pipelines through Virginia Tech and George Mason University, which means employers in the state are generally familiar with hiring international engineering graduates on OPT before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mechanical engineer jobs in Virginia?
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.
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