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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean structural engineers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. With an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills, you apply directly at the consulate once your employer certifies the Labor Condition Application with DOL, confirming the role meets specialty occupation requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 99485
Job Category: Campus
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch is currently seeking Junior Structural Engineers to be part of an integrated engineering team providing engineering services for large and small capital projects in our Pittsburgh, PA office. This position allows candidates to directly apply and develop their knowledge in structural steel, concrete and foundation design for building and equipment support structures. In addition to theoretical design and analytical work, candidates will gain valuable on-site practical experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist the Lead Structural Engineer in developing project scopes, engineering estimates, capital cost estimates and developing repair methodologies
- Apply Civil / Structural engineering principles to provide efficient, effective, economical and timely solutions to design problems in a multidiscipline project environment
- Design structures and components
Qualifications
- A recent or soon to be graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Aptitude for working on multi-disciplinary teams
- Commitment to achieving engineering excellence
- A desire to learn and continually develop
- Co-op or Summer Student experience an asset
- Knowledge of structural steel and concrete design
- Knowledge of using IBC, ACI and AISC code
- FE / E.I.T certification in hand and asset
- 3D analytical software experiences an asset
Requirements for all sectors:
- To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto
- Perform assignments related to your sector
- Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
- Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
- Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
- Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers
What we offer:
- Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
- An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
- The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
- Challenging career with countless opportunities
- Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suits you best
- Expected growth at Hatch:
- Learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drive our business
- Learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc.
- Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally
- Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships
- Regional networking
- Young Professional Groups (YP)
All applicants must submit a copy of their transcript (official or unofficial) with their application.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Requisition ID: 99485
Job Category: Campus
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch is currently seeking Junior Structural Engineers to be part of an integrated engineering team providing engineering services for large and small capital projects in our Pittsburgh, PA office. This position allows candidates to directly apply and develop their knowledge in structural steel, concrete and foundation design for building and equipment support structures. In addition to theoretical design and analytical work, candidates will gain valuable on-site practical experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist the Lead Structural Engineer in developing project scopes, engineering estimates, capital cost estimates and developing repair methodologies
- Apply Civil / Structural engineering principles to provide efficient, effective, economical and timely solutions to design problems in a multidiscipline project environment
- Design structures and components
Qualifications
- A recent or soon to be graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Aptitude for working on multi-disciplinary teams
- Commitment to achieving engineering excellence
- A desire to learn and continually develop
- Co-op or Summer Student experience an asset
- Knowledge of structural steel and concrete design
- Knowledge of using IBC, ACI and AISC code
- FE / E.I.T certification in hand and asset
- 3D analytical software experiences an asset
Requirements for all sectors:
- To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto
- Perform assignments related to your sector
- Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
- Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
- Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
- Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers
What we offer:
- Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
- An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
- The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
- Challenging career with countless opportunities
- Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suits you best
- Expected growth at Hatch:
- Learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drive our business
- Learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc.
- Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally
- Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships
- Regional networking
- Young Professional Groups (YP)
All applicants must submit a copy of their transcript (official or unofficial) with their application.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Structural Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering specifically. A Chilean engineering licenciatura is generally accepted, but get a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before you start applying.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through IV wage for your SOC code and target metro area. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you in offer discussions.
Target employers already filing LCAs for engineers
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history in structural engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to reject your visa category mid-hiring.
Confirm your employer will file the LCA promptly
The consulate interview can't happen until DOL certifies the LCA, which typically takes seven business days. Ask hiring managers explicitly whether their legal team handles LCA filings in-house or outsources them, since delays here stall your start date.
Bring PE licensure documentation to your interview
If you hold a Professional Engineer license in Chile, bring certified translations and equivalency documentation. Consular officers assessing specialty occupation for structural roles respond well to licensure evidence alongside your degree and offer letter.
Understand the H-1B1 Chile renewal timeline at the consulate
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 visa Chile status renews in one-year increments and always requires a return consular visit rather than a USCIS petition. Plan your renewal appointment before your current validity period ends to avoid gaps in authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does structural engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Structural engineering consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. The O*NET profile for structural engineers confirms a degree requirement, which is the core standard USCIS applies. Your employer documents this in the LCA before your consulate application.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for structural engineers?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 visas that has never been exhausted, and requires only a consulate appointment rather than a USCIS petition. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with no guarantee of selection. For Chilean structural engineers with a U.S. job offer, H-1B1 Chile is a faster and more reliable path.
How do I find structural engineering employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search for structural engineering roles filtered by employers with H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history. Many engineering firms sponsor work visas but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings, so filtering by verified filing data surfaces employers already set up to hire Chilean professionals.
Can I switch structural engineering employers while on H-1B1 Chile status?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new consulate appointment to receive an updated visa reflecting the change. Unlike H-1B portability, there's no provision to begin working for the new employer while the application is pending, so plan the transition carefully to avoid gaps.
Does my Chilean engineering degree need to be evaluated before applying?
A formal credential evaluation isn't required by regulation, but consular officers assessing specialty occupation eligibility will review your degree. A Chilean engineering licenciatura is generally recognized as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Getting a credential evaluation report from a NACES-member evaluator before your interview removes any ambiguity and strengthens your application.
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