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Mechanical - Entry Level
Cannon Design INC · 🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 29 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cannon Design INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Mechanical II - Engineering (Path to Licensure)” (Mechanical Engineers) in MA: $89k–$89k, median $89k. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Cannon Design INC
The US Department of Labor certified 29 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed Engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology. Click here to learn more about our Engineering practice HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO • Under supervision of a professional engineer may perform uncomplicated designs of ductwork, piping, controls and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design. As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs. • Prepare Building Load Calculations using modeling software under supervisory direction. • May prepare Energy Models using appropriate software correct parameters with supervisory oversight. • Assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems. • May assist/coordinate with specifications as a member of the design team. • May write draft reports to be reviewed by a senior engineer. • Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents. • May perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. • Perform other duties as assigned. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED • Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required by hire date. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred. • Knowledge and ability to apply principles and theories of advanced heat transfer, solar energy, and advanced fluid dynamics in the design of HVAC systems. • Related student internship work experience preferred. • EIT, LEED accreditation preferred. • Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects. • Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) preferred. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo office is $28.64 to $35.80 hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits . Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what