Engineering Can Engineers Find Opportunities in Central/South America and Spain?

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The discussion centers on a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on energy and thermal sciences, who is seeking employment opportunities abroad after completing their degree in the United States. The individual expresses a strong interest in Central and South America, as well as Spain, motivated by a desire to immerse in different cultures and improve Spanish language skills. However, they express concern about the lack of engineering positions in these regions. Participants in the discussion suggest exploring Switzerland as a viable option, noting its status as a technological hub, and recommend companies like Bechtel, which have significant overseas operations, particularly in the Middle East. The conversation emphasizes the need for targeted research into countries with robust engineering job markets.
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Hello,

I am presently studying Mechanical Engineering, earning my Masters degree in the United States. My emphasis is in energy and thermal sciences. My graduate degree program will culminate in 1.5 years. Soon thereafter I will likely seek employment overseas. Having traveled Europe this past summer I'm very interested in other cultures/lifestyles around the globe. Furthermore, I want to learn spanish (taken 4+ yrs back in high school), so Central/South America and Spain are particularly appealling to me.

This is where my concern arises. From my research thus far, I have found most/all countries in these regions to be completely lacking in engineering positions.

Would you please offer me advice/information (or direct me to where I may find it) with regard to this matter? Which countries on this planet, on any continent, are technological hubs for the offshoring engineering I speak of?

...Switzerland is one that I've found...
 
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I'd check out a company like Bechtel. They do a lot of work overseas. The Mideast has a lot of work
 
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