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

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SUMMARY

Engineers seeking opportunities in Central/South America and Spain may face challenges due to a lack of engineering positions in these regions. The discussion highlights the interest of a Mechanical Engineering graduate student focusing on energy and thermal sciences, who is exploring international employment options. Recommendations include considering Switzerland as a viable option, specifically mentioning companies like Bechtel that operate globally, particularly in the Middle East, where engineering jobs are more abundant.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles, particularly in energy and thermal sciences.
  • Familiarity with international job markets and employment trends in engineering.
  • Basic knowledge of Spanish language skills for potential relocation to Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Awareness of global engineering firms and their operational regions.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research engineering job markets in Switzerland and companies like Bechtel.
  • Explore opportunities in the Middle East for engineering roles.
  • Investigate cultural and lifestyle adjustments for living in Central/South America and Spain.
  • Enhance Spanish language proficiency through courses or immersion programs.
USEFUL FOR

Mechanical engineering students, recent graduates, and professionals seeking international employment opportunities in engineering, particularly in regions with limited local 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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