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Entry level H-1B1 Chile roles are open to Chilean nationals with a specialty occupation job offer and a relevant bachelor's degree, no lottery, no cap backlog, and annual renewals available as long as you stay employed. The challenge at entry level is finding employers who already understand H-1B1 Chile filing requirements under the U.S.-Chile FTA.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM seeks a motivated Junior Engineering Operations & Maintenance professional based in Austin,TX to support our transit and rail clients nationwide.
JOB SUMMARY:
- You will assist with O&M planning, operational readiness, input to design and construction, testing and commissioning support, procedure development, and day-to-day O&M activities for new systems, service expansions, and enhancements.
- You will contribute practical, operator-side insights to help agencies deliver safe, reliable, and efficient services across multiple transit modes under the guidance of senior team members.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support development of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mobilization/ramp-up plans, control center operations, and maintenance strategies for start-ups and service changes.
- Collaborate with engineering, systems, and program management teams to align operational requirements with design and construction from ConOps and Concepts of Maintenance (ConMain) inputs.
- Assist in operational readiness activities, including drills, staffing and training inputs, procedures walkthroughs, and readiness checklists.
- Contribute to testing and commissioning (T&C) and operational readiness planning efforts by preparing test documentation, coordinating witnesses, logging defects, and tracking closeout actions.
- Help align operational and maintenance requirements with design by reviewing drawings, method statements, and manuals for maintainability and operability considerations.
- Collect, analyze, and visualize operational data (e.g., incidents, headway, dwell, reliability, and asset performance) to inform decisions and improvement actions.
- Interface with client counterparts (supervisors, dispatch/operations control, maintenance leads) under the direction of senior staff; document meetings and action logs.
- Contribute to internal deliverable quality checks and version control; support proposal inputs and capability statements as needed.
- Perform field and shift-based tasks when required (nights/weekends during commissioning or service transitions).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in Operations or Maintenance at a rail or transit operator or transit agency (e.g., OCC/dispatch, wayside/rolling stock maintenance, line operations).
- Demonstrated involvement in activities such as overseen and performing operations, procedures development, incident reporting, T&C support, or readiness drills.
- Working knowledge of transit operations concepts (rules, timetable or headway operations, operational safety) and maintenance fundamentals (preventive/corrective work, defect logging).
- Willingness to work in the field and support off-shift or weekend activities during testing and start-up phases.
- Ability to travel as needed to client sites.
- Exposure to rail and transit operations and maintenance.
- Familiarity with new system start-ups, service expansions, or transitions from construction to operations.
- Understanding of CMMS/asset systems (e.g., Maximo, Infor, SAP) and basic reliability metrics (MTBF/MTTR).
- Knowledge of T&C documentation, procedure dry-runs, and defect management logs, SOPs, incident logs, commissioning support, or shift-based operations / maintenance tasks.
- Basic understanding of systems and interfaces (e.g., signaling/train control, traction power, communications, stations/depots).
- Hands-on operator or agency experience and background.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM seeks a motivated Junior Engineering Operations & Maintenance professional based in Austin,TX to support our transit and rail clients nationwide.
JOB SUMMARY:
- You will assist with O&M planning, operational readiness, input to design and construction, testing and commissioning support, procedure development, and day-to-day O&M activities for new systems, service expansions, and enhancements.
- You will contribute practical, operator-side insights to help agencies deliver safe, reliable, and efficient services across multiple transit modes under the guidance of senior team members.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support development of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mobilization/ramp-up plans, control center operations, and maintenance strategies for start-ups and service changes.
- Collaborate with engineering, systems, and program management teams to align operational requirements with design and construction from ConOps and Concepts of Maintenance (ConMain) inputs.
- Assist in operational readiness activities, including drills, staffing and training inputs, procedures walkthroughs, and readiness checklists.
- Contribute to testing and commissioning (T&C) and operational readiness planning efforts by preparing test documentation, coordinating witnesses, logging defects, and tracking closeout actions.
- Help align operational and maintenance requirements with design by reviewing drawings, method statements, and manuals for maintainability and operability considerations.
- Collect, analyze, and visualize operational data (e.g., incidents, headway, dwell, reliability, and asset performance) to inform decisions and improvement actions.
- Interface with client counterparts (supervisors, dispatch/operations control, maintenance leads) under the direction of senior staff; document meetings and action logs.
- Contribute to internal deliverable quality checks and version control; support proposal inputs and capability statements as needed.
- Perform field and shift-based tasks when required (nights/weekends during commissioning or service transitions).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in Operations or Maintenance at a rail or transit operator or transit agency (e.g., OCC/dispatch, wayside/rolling stock maintenance, line operations).
- Demonstrated involvement in activities such as overseen and performing operations, procedures development, incident reporting, T&C support, or readiness drills.
- Working knowledge of transit operations concepts (rules, timetable or headway operations, operational safety) and maintenance fundamentals (preventive/corrective work, defect logging).
- Willingness to work in the field and support off-shift or weekend activities during testing and start-up phases.
- Ability to travel as needed to client sites.
- Exposure to rail and transit operations and maintenance.
- Familiarity with new system start-ups, service expansions, or transitions from construction to operations.
- Understanding of CMMS/asset systems (e.g., Maximo, Infor, SAP) and basic reliability metrics (MTBF/MTTR).
- Knowledge of T&C documentation, procedure dry-runs, and defect management logs, SOPs, incident logs, commissioning support, or shift-based operations / maintenance tasks.
- Basic understanding of systems and interfaces (e.g., signaling/train control, traction power, communications, stations/depots).
- Hands-on operator or agency experience and background.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Your Chilean bachelor's degree must align directly with the role's field, not just the industry. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title to confirm the required education level matches your credentials before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for your occupation code. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a specialty occupation visa.
Build your role-to-degree connection into every application
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the specific duties of the role. At entry level, where job descriptions are broad, spell out that connection explicitly in your resume and cover letter before the employer even contacts an attorney.
Time your job search around annual renewal cycles
H-1B1 Chile status is granted in one-year increments. Employers who've sponsored before know renewals are routine, but first-time sponsors sometimes misread the one-year term as a risk. Focus your outreach on employers with prior H-1B visa or H-1B1 filing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of entry level jobs qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Roles that qualify are specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. At entry level, this typically includes positions in software engineering, financial analysis, accounting, civil engineering, and architecture. The degree-to-role match is evaluated individually by USCIS, so a generalist business degree won't support a software developer application even at the entry level.
How do I find employers who are open to sponsoring H-1B1 Chile visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for specific occupation codes. This shows you which companies have actually filed for specialty occupation workers in your field, rather than relying on vague claims in job postings. Employers with prior LCA filings for your role type already have the compliance process in place.
Is the H-1B1 Chile subject to an annual cap or lottery?
The H-1B1 Chile has a separate annual allocation of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals and is not subject to the H-1B lottery. The allocation has never been exhausted in any fiscal year, which means qualified applicants with a valid job offer can apply at any time without waiting for a lottery selection. USCIS processes H-1B1 Chile applications year-round.
Can I start working immediately after my employer files the H-1B1 petition?
No. Unlike cap-subject H-1B petitions that sometimes carry cap-gap protections, H-1B1 Chile requires the petition to be approved before you begin work. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT or another status, your start date must align with your approval notice, not your filing receipt. Build buffer time into your offer negotiation to account for USCIS processing.
What should I check before accepting an entry level offer from a company offering H-1B1 sponsorship?
Confirm the employer has filed LCAs before for your occupation code, that the role's duties match your degree field specifically, and that the offered pay meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location. You can cross-reference wage requirements using the OFLC Wage Search. Employers unfamiliar with H-1B1 Chile sometimes underestimate the documentation required to establish specialty occupation status for entry level roles.