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Civil Engineering Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 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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Walter P Moore is seeking high-achieving civil engineering students from leading universities who are passionate about shaping the built environment through innovative site development solutions. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to impactful projects across commercial and institutional sectors.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Civil Engineering Intern, you’ll be an integral part of our project teams, collaborating on the design and development of a variety of civil/land/site development projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to real-world challenges, including:
- Site layout and grading
- Stormwater management
- Utility design
- Sustainable infrastructure planning
You will also have the opportunity to:
- Participate in our industry-leading, in-house staff development program
- Work on diverse, high-impact projects
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies
Year-Round & Summer Opportunities Available
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or completion of a minimum of 40 college hours of engineering coursework towards BS in Civil Engineering of which at least 24 hours are engineering, physics or math related.
- A strong technical foundation in civil engineering
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Enthusiasm for designing innovative and sustainable site development projects
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation (preferred but not required)
- Written recommendation from a civil engineering professor
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Overview
Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.
INTRODUCTION
Walter P Moore is seeking high-achieving civil engineering students from leading universities who are passionate about shaping the built environment through innovative site development solutions. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to impactful projects across commercial and institutional sectors.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Civil Engineering Intern, you’ll be an integral part of our project teams, collaborating on the design and development of a variety of civil/land/site development projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to real-world challenges, including:
- Site layout and grading
- Stormwater management
- Utility design
- Sustainable infrastructure planning
You will also have the opportunity to:
- Participate in our industry-leading, in-house staff development program
- Work on diverse, high-impact projects
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies
Year-Round & Summer Opportunities Available
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or completion of a minimum of 40 college hours of engineering coursework towards BS in Civil Engineering of which at least 24 hours are engineering, physics or math related.
- A strong technical foundation in civil engineering
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Enthusiasm for designing innovative and sustainable site development projects
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation (preferred but not required)
- Written recommendation from a civil engineering professor
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Overview
Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.
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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.
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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 or a green card.
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