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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean mechanical designers work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, applications go directly to the consulate, and employers file an LCA with DOL rather than a full USCIS petition, making the path faster than H-1B visa for qualifying roles.
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Are you an experienced Mechanical & Plumbing Designer with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
You will be a part of highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our Central Engineering Team through the preparation of Mechanical & Plumbing BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: Air Handling Units, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Control Systems, Fire Detection/Suppression systems, Piping and Plumbing systems. You will produce, maintain and publish permit Mechanical Engineering drawing sets for our fleet of Data Centers.
Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. We are part of the US team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading Data Center facilities throughout North & South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We continue to grow and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include designing the Mechanical and Plumbing systems of Data Centers, and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You must be able to work independently and work within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. Your duties will include:
- Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams.
- Preparing and developing detailed Revit models of Mechanical & Plumbing building systems.
- Developing & publishing construction documentation for Mechanical & Plumbing building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
- Updating and modifying existing models and construction documents as required.
- Assist with creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates.
- Participate in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.
- Provide coordination support for information requests during construction phases.
- Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
- Travel to Data Center sites for Engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On Average once or twice a year.
- Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
- Have fun and work hard!
A day in the life
As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specification, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
About the team
Within the AWS Data Center Community, the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group of engineers and designers dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our expertise in designing, building, and optimizing leading-edge data center solutions. Together, we strive for highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in data center operations.
We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Team members continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and engineering. Joining our team means becoming a vital part AWS's mission to evolve the future of data center technology. If you are passionate about data center engineering, and want to make a meaningful impact in this critical field, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- 4+ years’ experience using Revit for producing Mechanical & Plumbing engineering BIM models and construction drawings.
- 5+ years of design/engineering experience of Mechanical & Plumbing building systems for mission critical facilities.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of Mechanical & Plumbing codes (IPC, or UPC) and safety regulations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers
- Experience and knowledge applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production.
- Experience with developing Revit Family content.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you an experienced Mechanical & Plumbing Designer with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
You will be a part of highly creative and efficient MEP BIM team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our Central Engineering Team through the preparation of Mechanical & Plumbing BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents for: Air Handling Units, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Control Systems, Fire Detection/Suppression systems, Piping and Plumbing systems. You will produce, maintain and publish permit Mechanical Engineering drawing sets for our fleet of Data Centers.
Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. We are part of the US team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading Data Center facilities throughout North & South America. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We continue to grow and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include designing the Mechanical and Plumbing systems of Data Centers, and utilizing Revit to create and maintain BIM models. You must be able to work independently and work within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors. Your duties will include:
- Be self-motivated and work within the MEP group as well as within other teams.
- Preparing and developing detailed Revit models of Mechanical & Plumbing building systems.
- Developing & publishing construction documentation for Mechanical & Plumbing building systems designs in a fast-paced environment to meet scheduled deliverables.
- Updating and modifying existing models and construction documents as required.
- Assist with creating and maintaining standard regional BIM templates.
- Participate in design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.
- Provide coordination support for information requests during construction phases.
- Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
- Travel to Data Center sites for Engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On Average once or twice a year.
- Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
- Have fun and work hard!
A day in the life
As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specification, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
About the team
Within the AWS Data Center Community, the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group of engineers and designers dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our expertise in designing, building, and optimizing leading-edge data center solutions. Together, we strive for highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in data center operations.
We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Team members continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and engineering. Joining our team means becoming a vital part AWS's mission to evolve the future of data center technology. If you are passionate about data center engineering, and want to make a meaningful impact in this critical field, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- 4+ years’ experience using Revit for producing Mechanical & Plumbing engineering BIM models and construction drawings.
- 5+ years of design/engineering experience of Mechanical & Plumbing building systems for mission critical facilities.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of Mechanical & Plumbing codes (IPC, or UPC) and safety regulations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers
- Experience and knowledge applying Lean principles to design modeling and drawing production.
- Experience with developing Revit Family content.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Mechanical Designer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Mechanical Designer and confirm your Chilean engineering degree maps to the listed education requirements. Consulates look for a direct field-to-degree match, so a mechanical engineering degree supports this role more cleanly than a general industrial degree.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed LCAs for mechanical designer roles under H-1B1 Chile. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer understands the process and has the HR infrastructure to sponsor you without starting from scratch.
Verify the job posting requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field
H-1B1 Chile requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Job postings that say 'bachelor's preferred' or accept 'equivalent experience' in lieu of a degree can disqualify the position at the consulate stage.
Confirm your employer will file the LCA before you apply
Your employer must submit the Labor Condition Application to DOL and receive certification before you can apply for the H-1B1 visa at the consulate. Delays here push back your entire timeline, so get written confirmation of the filing date early in the offer negotiation.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
DOL requires H-1B1 visa employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code for Mechanical Designer before accepting an offer so you can identify any gap that would prevent LCA certification.
Prepare a credential evaluation if your Chilean degree is three years
Consular officers assess whether your degree satisfies U.S. specialty occupation standards. A three-year Chilean engineering degree may require a foreign credential evaluation from a recognized evaluator to confirm U.S. equivalency, especially if the employer's H-1B1 visa petition relies on a four-year degree standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mechanical Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, Mechanical Designer qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a directly related field. The consular officer will review the job description and your credentials to confirm the degree-to-role match. Postings that treat the degree as optional or accept any engineering background in its place can create problems at the consulate.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for a Mechanical Designer?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the lottery entirely and is processed at the consulate rather than through USCIS, which removes months of petition processing time. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never come close to filling. The trade-off is that H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, so you cannot use it as a direct path to a green card the way some H-1B holders plan their immigration strategy.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Chile visas for engineering roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing histories filtered by visa type and occupation, so you can identify which companies have sponsored mechanical designer and related engineering roles under H-1B1 Chile. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since many employers are unfamiliar with H-1B1 Chile specifically and may conflate it with the standard H-1B process.
Can my employer file the LCA and H-1B1 application while I'm still in Chile?
Yes. The employer files the LCA with DOL from the U.S. while you remain in Chile, and once the LCA is certified you apply for the H-1B1 visa directly at the U.S. consulate. You don't need to be in the U.S. for any part of the employer's filing process, and there is no USCIS petition required before your consular appointment.
What documents should I bring to the H-1B1 Chile consular interview as a Mechanical Designer?
Bring your certified LCA, the job offer letter specifying your role and start date, your university transcripts and diploma, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from a three-year program. The consular officer will verify that your engineering background directly supports the mechanical designer duties described in the LCA, so any gap between your transcript and the job description needs a clear written explanation from your employer.