H-1B1 Chile Visa Civil Engineer Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean civil engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application is processed directly at the consulate. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you can start work without waiting for USCIS approval.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team in the Phoenix, AZ area. This position would support multiple sectors, including mining, oil and gas, and rail. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and planning of hydraulic modeling/calculations, erosion and sediment control evaluations and layout, watershed evaluations, and earthwork site design, as well as permit/construction-level drawings and details. Work will entail a mixture of engineering design, permitting, proposal and report writing, and construction-phase field engineering.
Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate will work from the office and remotely based on demands of project and client teams. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of projects for diverse market sectors.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge to support a range of environmental projects. You will also be responsible for preparing technical specifications and report writing for civil and environmental permitting. Therefore, you must have strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (e.g., HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS), and use your familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects to deliver projects. Additional responsibilities may include planning, design, and oversight of industrial solid waste landfills, wastewater collection and treatment systems and impoundments, channels, levees, drainage systems, stormwater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, roads, and other civil/environmental aspects of infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to interface directly with clients and contractors and manage all aspects of project delivery utilizing Arcadis resources.
This role will primarily be office based, but will also include field assignments, including assisting in the field with construction and inspections. This role will require the ability to travel up to 25%. This role follows a hybrid model, with 1–2 days per week in the office. We value flexibility and support a balanced, adaptable work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
First and foremost, do you share our passion for accelerating a planet positive future? Do you want to be part of a growing civil design practice to support clients in the Western United States? If you are motivated and ready to grow your career supporting various environmental projects, come join us!
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Registered Professional Engineer, and willingness to obtain reciprocity in western states such as Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona.
- 7+ years of related experience
- Ability to work independently and to mentor junior staff
Preferred:
- Prior experience supporting mining, utilities, rail, or pipeline protection projects and coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Prior experience in land development such as site layout, stormwater management, grading, and erosion and sedimentation controls
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS)
- Understanding of land development, erosion and sediment controls, road design (particularly Haul Roads and Forest Service Roads), river restoration, and stormwater permitting
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $146,520. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team in the Phoenix, AZ area. This position would support multiple sectors, including mining, oil and gas, and rail. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and planning of hydraulic modeling/calculations, erosion and sediment control evaluations and layout, watershed evaluations, and earthwork site design, as well as permit/construction-level drawings and details. Work will entail a mixture of engineering design, permitting, proposal and report writing, and construction-phase field engineering.
Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate will work from the office and remotely based on demands of project and client teams. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of projects for diverse market sectors.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge to support a range of environmental projects. You will also be responsible for preparing technical specifications and report writing for civil and environmental permitting. Therefore, you must have strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (e.g., HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS), and use your familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects to deliver projects. Additional responsibilities may include planning, design, and oversight of industrial solid waste landfills, wastewater collection and treatment systems and impoundments, channels, levees, drainage systems, stormwater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, roads, and other civil/environmental aspects of infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to interface directly with clients and contractors and manage all aspects of project delivery utilizing Arcadis resources.
This role will primarily be office based, but will also include field assignments, including assisting in the field with construction and inspections. This role will require the ability to travel up to 25%. This role follows a hybrid model, with 1–2 days per week in the office. We value flexibility and support a balanced, adaptable work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
First and foremost, do you share our passion for accelerating a planet positive future? Do you want to be part of a growing civil design practice to support clients in the Western United States? If you are motivated and ready to grow your career supporting various environmental projects, come join us!
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Registered Professional Engineer, and willingness to obtain reciprocity in western states such as Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona.
- 7+ years of related experience
- Ability to work independently and to mentor junior staff
Preferred:
- Prior experience supporting mining, utilities, rail, or pipeline protection projects and coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Prior experience in land development such as site layout, stormwater management, grading, and erosion and sedimentation controls
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS)
- Understanding of land development, erosion and sediment controls, road design (particularly Haul Roads and Forest Service Roads), river restoration, and stormwater permitting
WHY ARCADIS?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $146,520. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Engineer
Align your degree to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Chilean civil engineering degrees are evaluated against the U.S. specialty occupation definition, which requires a bachelor's in a directly related field. Have your credentials assessed by a DOL-recognized credential evaluator before applying to confirm equivalency.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify engineering firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for civil engineer roles. Employers already familiar with LCA filings for H-1B1 Chile move faster and rarely require internal legal escalation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for H-1B1 Chile sponsoring roles
Migrate Mate surfaces civil engineer jobs from employers with verified DOL filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored Chilean professionals. Filter directly by occupation to find active opportunities.
Verify your prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your specific civil engineering specialty using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.
Request the LCA before your consulate appointment
Unlike H-1B, your H-1B1 Chile application is filed at the consulate, not through USCIS. Confirm your employer has a certified LCA in hand before you schedule your visa interview, since consular officers require it at appointment.
Check your O*NET profile to strengthen your specialty occupation case
Civil engineering subdivisions like structural, geotechnical, and transportation each have distinct O*NET profiles. Matching your job duties and degree to the specific O*NET classification reduces the risk of a specialty occupation challenge during consular review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a civil engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Civil engineering meets the specialty occupation requirement because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or a closely related field. Your specific subdiscipline, such as structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering, should match your degree field. The employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before your consulate appointment.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for civil engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills. For civil engineers, this means your application goes directly to the consulate after the employer files a certified LCA with DOL. The H-1B requires USCIS approval and lottery selection, which can delay employment by over a year.
How do I find civil engineer employers who sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate filters civil engineer job listings by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify companies that have already sponsored H-1B1 Chile professionals. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since not all engineering firms are familiar with the H-1B1 Chile process or have set up the required DOL filing workflow.
Can I work for a civil engineering staffing firm or contractor on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, but the employer of record, meaning the company on the LCA and H-1B1 visa application, must be your direct employer. Staffing arrangements where a third-party places you at a client site can create complications if the end client is not listed as the petitioner. Confirm which entity will sign your employment documents before proceeding.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my civil engineering project ends early?
H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your employer and role, not a specific project. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you must obtain a new H-1B1 Chile visa stamp before re-entering.