H-1B1 Chile Visa Electrical Engineer Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean electrical engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consulate processing means faster approvals than the standard H-1B visa route. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Chile.
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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 nearly 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 Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in San Francisco, CA:
- Perform technical calculations and design, understand project requirements and the effort required to complete work, and apply critical thinking to quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution
- Perform engineering assignments by applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project tasks
- Utilize sound judgment and an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities through assigned work
- Exercise discretion in refining work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
- Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids to support project needs
- Research and apply building codes, regulations, and industry requirements
- Prepare electrical design calculations and utilize electrical and lighting design software
- Support electrical engineering design activities on assigned projects
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule
- Ensure discipline-specific plans meet overall project requirements for scope and schedule
- Stay current with codes and technologies relevant to electrical, telecom, and security systems
- Ensure design and construction documents conform to standards, established practices, applicable codes, and technical requirements
- Develop designs within a BIM environment
- Complete assigned engineering and design tasks in accordance with client criteria and applicable codes and standards
- 30% domestic travel required
- Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Development Engineering, or a related field of study and 2 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Professional, or in a related occupation.
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Development Engineering, or a related field of study and 1 year of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Professional, or in a related occupation.
Position requires experience in the following:
- AutoCAD
- Electrical CAD
- Revit
- SKM Power Tools
- AGI32
- MicroStation
- Cable and conduit sizing
- Voltage Drop Analysis
- Short Circuit Studies
- Protection and Coordination Study
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 nearly 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 Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in San Francisco, CA:
- Perform technical calculations and design, understand project requirements and the effort required to complete work, and apply critical thinking to quickly recognize issues and be part of the solution
- Perform engineering assignments by applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project tasks
- Utilize sound judgment and an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities through assigned work
- Exercise discretion in refining work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
- Prepare engineering-related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids to support project needs
- Research and apply building codes, regulations, and industry requirements
- Prepare electrical design calculations and utilize electrical and lighting design software
- Support electrical engineering design activities on assigned projects
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule
- Ensure discipline-specific plans meet overall project requirements for scope and schedule
- Stay current with codes and technologies relevant to electrical, telecom, and security systems
- Ensure design and construction documents conform to standards, established practices, applicable codes, and technical requirements
- Develop designs within a BIM environment
- Complete assigned engineering and design tasks in accordance with client criteria and applicable codes and standards
- 30% domestic travel required
- Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Development Engineering, or a related field of study and 2 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Professional, or in a related occupation.
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Development Engineering, or a related field of study and 1 year of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Professional, or in a related occupation.
Position requires experience in the following:
- AutoCAD
- Electrical CAD
- Revit
- SKM Power Tools
- AGI32
- MicroStation
- Cable and conduit sizing
- Voltage Drop Analysis
- Short Circuit Studies
- Protection and Coordination Study
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Your Chilean engineering degree must map to a specific technical field recognized under U.S. specialty occupation criteria. Run your SOC code through O*NET to confirm electrical engineering requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related discipline before approaching employers.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for electrical engineer roles. This tells you which employers already understand H-1B1 Chile sponsorship mechanics, which shortens the conversation when you bring it up.
Check prevailing wage tiers before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV thresholds for electrical engineers in your target metro before you receive an offer.
Confirm the employer understands consulate-only processing
Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 Chile visa is adjudicated at a U.S. consulate in Chile, not by USCIS. Clarify this early with your hiring manager or HR contact so they don't budget for a USCIS petition or expect a domestic change-of-status process.
Gather Chilean engineering credentials in advance
Consular officers reviewing electrical engineer H-1B1 Chile applications scrutinize degree transcripts and professional credentials closely. Get official translations and any required authentication of your Chilean university documents before you have an offer, not after.
Plan around the 18-month authorization window
H-1B1 Chile status is granted in one-year increments at the border and renewed at the consulate. Coordinate your employer's LCA renewal timeline so the new certification is ready before you travel, since USCIS doesn't handle extensions for this visa category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do electrical engineers need a specific degree to qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Yes. The H-1B1 Chile visa requires a specialty occupation, meaning your role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For electrical engineers, a degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a closely related discipline satisfies this requirement. Degrees in unrelated fields generally won't qualify the position even if your employer wants to sponsor you.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for electrical engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application is processed at a U.S. consulate in Chile rather than by USCIS. The H-1B requires employer petition approval from USCIS and subjects most applicants to a randomized lottery. For Chilean electrical engineers with a qualifying job offer, the H-1B1 route is typically faster and more predictable.
Where can I find electrical engineer employers who will sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for electrical engineer roles, so you can identify companies already familiar with H-1B1 Chile sponsorship before you apply. This saves time compared to approaching employers who have never navigated the process and may be reluctant to start.
What does the electrical engineer LCA process require from my employer?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for electrical engineers in your work location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect similarly employed U.S. workers. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven working days. The certified LCA is a required document when you apply at the consulate.
Can I change electrical engineering employers while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but your new employer must file a new Labor Condition Application with DOL and have it certified before you begin work. The H-1B1 Chile visa doesn't carry H-1B portability provisions, so you can't rely on a pending application to cover a gap. Plan the transition so the new LCA is certified and your consular documentation is updated before your start date.