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Civil Engineering Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host employers range from infrastructure consultancies to municipal agencies, but the DS-2019 that authorizes your status comes from the designated sponsor, not your workplace.
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Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
This internship will help you acquire marketable skills by participating in key engineering initiatives at SB Energy. This internship will help you acquire technical skills associated with the basics of a career in civil engineering involving some of the largest land area projects in the world. This role will also provide insight into project development and structural engineering.
Responsibilities
- Perform Hydrology Analyses of large solar power plant projects utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) and Hydrological Analysis software such as HEC-RAS.
- Review reports and studies known as 'Due Diligence'
- Identify project risks
- Estimate civil works quantities
Qualifications/Requirements
- Degree (or pursuing a degree) in Civil Engineering
- Studied Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Experience with GIS and Hydrology tools such as HEC-RAS a plus
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Location: Redwood City, CA; San Diego, CA; or Denver, CO. We have a hybrid office set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
This internship will help you acquire marketable skills by participating in key engineering initiatives at SB Energy. This internship will help you acquire technical skills associated with the basics of a career in civil engineering involving some of the largest land area projects in the world. This role will also provide insight into project development and structural engineering.
Responsibilities
- Perform Hydrology Analyses of large solar power plant projects utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) and Hydrological Analysis software such as HEC-RAS.
- Review reports and studies known as 'Due Diligence'
- Identify project risks
- Estimate civil works quantities
Qualifications/Requirements
- Degree (or pursuing a degree) in Civil Engineering
- Studied Hydrology, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering
- Experience with GIS and Hydrology tools such as HEC-RAS a plus
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Location: Redwood City, CA; San Diego, CA; or Denver, CO. We have a hybrid office set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Civil Engineering Intern
Match your degree field to the role
Your DS-2019 training plan must show a direct connection between your civil engineering coursework and the internship duties. Structural, geotechnical, or transportation specializations all need separate justification, so align your transcript and CV to the specific subdiscipline before applying.
Verify the host employer accepts J-1 interns
Many infrastructure firms and public agencies have hosted J-1 interns before but don't advertise it. Ask hiring managers directly whether their legal or HR teams have worked with a designated sponsor organization to execute a training plan and DS-2019 previously.
Search role listings on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter civil engineering positions by employers that have demonstrated J-1 program familiarity. Targeting hosts already familiar with the DS-2019 process shortens your path from offer to visa authorization significantly.
Confirm your program length against sponsor limits
The J-1 Intern category caps authorized training at 12 months. If your internship offer exceeds that, you'll need a Trainee category instead, which requires post-graduation work experience. Clarify this boundary with your designated sponsor before signing any offer letter.
Secure your training plan before the DS-2019 is issued
Your designated sponsor cannot issue a DS-2019 until a fully executed Form DS-7002 training plan is in place. Work with your host employer's engineering supervisor to document specific project milestones, software tools like AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and measurable learning objectives by week.
Clarify home residency requirement exposure early
If your J-1 funding comes from a government or international organization, or your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a 2-year home residency requirement may attach to your status. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before your internship begins to avoid complications with any future U.S. visa applications.
Civil Engineering Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers civil engineering internships?
Current students pursuing a civil engineering degree typically enter under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for participants enrolled in, or who graduated within 12 months from, a post-secondary academic program. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant professional experience, you'd qualify for the Trainee category instead, which allows up to 18 months of authorized training.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the engineering firm or a separate organization?
The engineering firm you work for is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa is sponsored by a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 and monitors compliance with your training plan. The host employer must agree to the terms set by the designated sponsor but does not hold sponsor status itself.
How do I find civil engineering host employers open to J-1 interns?
Search listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers and roles aligned with J-1 program participation. Many infrastructure consultancies, transportation agencies, and environmental engineering firms have hosted J-1 interns before but don't always label postings explicitly. Filtering by role type and location on Migrate Mate helps you identify employers familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan process.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for a civil engineering role?
Your Form DS-7002 must outline specific technical competencies you'll develop, the engineering software and methods involved (such as AutoCAD, GIS, or AASHTO standards), supervision structure, and measurable goals broken down by phase. Your host employer's project manager or licensed P.E. typically signs off on this document, and your designated sponsor reviews it before issuing the DS-2019.
Can the 2-year home residency requirement affect me as a civil engineering intern?
It can, depending on your funding source and home country. If your exchange program is funded by a government or international organization, or your home country lists civil engineering as a skill in shortage on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a 2-year home residency requirement attaches to your J-1 status. This means you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before switching to most other U.S. visa categories including H-1B visa or a green card.