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Washington DC is a strong market for project engineers, with major employers including the Army Corps of Engineers, Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and Leidos driving demand across federal infrastructure, defense, and construction projects. The District's concentration of government contractors means many firms have established visa sponsorship processes for qualified international candidates.
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Who We Are:
Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset—our employees.
Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025, and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.
In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer intern to be responsible for assisting the Project Engineer with coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards are met. An MCN Build Project Engineer Intern is eager to learn the construction industry and motivated to make positive project contributions.
What You’ll Do:
Our new Project Engineer Intern will assist in coordinating, developing, managing, and implementing all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. A day in the life of an MCN Project Engineer Intern involves providing assistance to the Project Engineer and the Project Manager through construction planning, scheduling equipment deliveries, facilitation data analysis and report development, and serving as a liaison between project team members and the community with the common goal of promoting the interests of both the firm and clients in all matters. MCN Project Engineer Interns work directly with the Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Assistant Project Managers to provide technical expertise regarding financial reporting, job costing, change orders, and project billing to ensure project success. If you are motivated by working efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities, this may be the perfect fit for you.
What You Bring To The Table:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Engineering, or related field preferred - Resident or Student of the Prince George County, Maryland
- Organized, with great attention to detail
- Experience with Excel and MS Office Programs
- Strong and proactive communication (written, phone, and in person)
- Ability to work well with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors, architects, designers, and the community
What We Offer:
- Salary Range: starts at $18.50, commensurate with degree level.
- Internship runs from June 1st to August 7th
- Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.
Email your resume to hr@mcnbuild.com or apply online at www.mcnbuild.com/careers for immediate consideration.
MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Project Engineer Intern - Washington D.C.
Who We Are:
Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset—our employees.
Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025, and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.
In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer intern to be responsible for assisting the Project Engineer with coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards are met. An MCN Build Project Engineer Intern is eager to learn the construction industry and motivated to make positive project contributions.
What You’ll Do:
Our new Project Engineer Intern will assist in coordinating, developing, managing, and implementing all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. A day in the life of an MCN Project Engineer Intern involves providing assistance to the Project Engineer and the Project Manager through construction planning, scheduling equipment deliveries, facilitation data analysis and report development, and serving as a liaison between project team members and the community with the common goal of promoting the interests of both the firm and clients in all matters. MCN Project Engineer Interns work directly with the Project Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Assistant Project Managers to provide technical expertise regarding financial reporting, job costing, change orders, and project billing to ensure project success. If you are motivated by working efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with multiple project relationships and competing priorities, this may be the perfect fit for you.
What You Bring To The Table:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Engineering, or related field preferred - Resident or Student of the Prince George County, Maryland
- Organized, with great attention to detail
- Experience with Excel and MS Office Programs
- Strong and proactive communication (written, phone, and in person)
- Ability to work well with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors, architects, designers, and the community
What We Offer:
- Salary Range: starts at $18.50, commensurate with degree level.
- Internship runs from June 1st to August 7th
- Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional experience.
Email your resume to hr@mcnbuild.com or apply online at www.mcnbuild.com/careers for immediate consideration.
MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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Which companies sponsor visas for project engineers in Washington DC?
Federal contractors and engineering firms are the most active sponsors in DC. Companies such as AECOM, Jacobs, Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Parsons regularly hire project engineers and have documented H-1B sponsorship histories. The region's heavy reliance on government contracting means many mid-size firms also sponsor, particularly for civil, systems, and construction project engineering roles tied to federal contracts.
Which visa types are most common for project engineers in Washington DC?
The H-1B is the most common visa for project engineers in DC, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visas under the NAFTA/USMCA engineer category. Candidates with exceptional credentials may explore the O-1A, and some employers support EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship after initial H-1B approval.
How to find project engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship status, so you can browse project engineer roles in Washington DC without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Given the city's concentration of federal contractors, filtering by industry sector on Migrate Mate helps identify firms with active H-1B programs. Setting up alerts for new project engineer postings in the DC area ensures you don't miss time-sensitive openings.
Which areas in Washington DC have the most project engineer sponsorship jobs?
Most project engineer sponsorship activity clusters in the broader National Capital Region rather than the District itself. Northern Virginia, particularly the Tysons Corner and Arlington corridors, hosts major contractor headquarters with high hiring volume. Bethesda and Rockville in Maryland are significant hubs for engineering firms serving federal health and defense agencies. The District's Navy Yard and Southwest Waterfront areas also show growing infrastructure-related engineering demand.
Are there specific considerations for project engineers seeking sponsorship in Washington DC?
DC's project engineering market is heavily shaped by federal contracting cycles, so sponsorship availability often tracks with contract awards and renewals. Security clearance eligibility is a practical factor: many federal contractor roles require or prefer clearance, which foreign nationals on nonimmigrant visas may not initially hold, narrowing the field to commercial and infrastructure-focused employers. Engineering disciplines tied to transportation, water infrastructure, and IT systems integration tend to see the most consistent international hiring.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored project engineer jobs in Washington DC?
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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