J-1 Visa Construction Intern Jobs
Construction Intern positions in the United States are available to current students through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires enrollment in or recent graduation from a post-secondary institution. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the construction firm serves as your host employer.
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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Michael Baker provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet every modern construction project need. By partnering with our clients through all phases of construction, beginning with pre-design all the way through close-out, we are able to meet aggressive schedules safely and on budget. We provide qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers and estimators dedicated to adding value and driving efficiency from small projects to multi-billion-dollar construction programs.
What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern to join our construction services team in Greensboro, NC. The Intern will directly support construction management teams in the overall facilitation of projects in design, procurement, construction, and/or closeout phases. In addition to technical assignments, this position may involve assisting with administrative duties and tracking progress on current projects.
What You'll Do:
- Review, route, and develop technical construction management documentation (RFIs, submittals, bulletins, meeting minutes, pay applications, etc.)
- Communication, coordination with internal and external personnel performing physical work onsite, including contractors and subcontractors.
- Onsite reviews of physical work of active projects for conformance with plans and specifications
- Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors.
- Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements.
- Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications and discuss needed changes.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Pursuing educational opportunities in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related construction field
- 0-3 years of experience in construction design, construction management, or related work
- Willing to pursue technical certifications
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $18 - $20 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Michael Baker provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet every modern construction project need. By partnering with our clients through all phases of construction, beginning with pre-design all the way through close-out, we are able to meet aggressive schedules safely and on budget. We provide qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers and estimators dedicated to adding value and driving efficiency from small projects to multi-billion-dollar construction programs.
What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Intern to join our construction services team in Greensboro, NC. The Intern will directly support construction management teams in the overall facilitation of projects in design, procurement, construction, and/or closeout phases. In addition to technical assignments, this position may involve assisting with administrative duties and tracking progress on current projects.
What You'll Do:
- Review, route, and develop technical construction management documentation (RFIs, submittals, bulletins, meeting minutes, pay applications, etc.)
- Communication, coordination with internal and external personnel performing physical work onsite, including contractors and subcontractors.
- Onsite reviews of physical work of active projects for conformance with plans and specifications
- Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts and notify the manager of apparent constructability issues or errors.
- Assist with answering detailed contractor questions about plan and specification requirements.
- Help identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications and discuss needed changes.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Pursuing educational opportunities in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related construction field
- 0-3 years of experience in construction design, construction management, or related work
- Willing to pursue technical certifications
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $18 - $20 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Intern
Document your enrollment or recent graduation
J-1 Intern eligibility requires current post-secondary enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. Gather official transcripts, an enrollment letter, and your program end date before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Align your field of study precisely
Designated sponsors verify that your internship relates directly to your academic major. A civil engineering or construction management degree maps cleanly, but architecture or environmental science students may need advisor documentation linking their coursework to construction site work.
Search Migrate Mate for construction roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. construction employers actively hosting J-1 interns. Filtering by role and location surfaces host companies whose internship programs already accommodate the DS-2019 and training plan requirements.
Target firms with existing OSHA training infrastructure
Construction host employers must provide a structured training environment. Mid-size general contractors and specialty subcontractors with dedicated safety programs are more likely to satisfy the designated sponsor's host employer vetting requirements than small residential builders.
Secure the training plan before the DS-2019 is issued
Your designated sponsor won't issue the DS-2019 until a signed Training and Internship Placement Plan is in place. Confirm with your host employer that they'll complete and sign this form detailing weekly learning objectives and supervisor oversight.
Confirm whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after program completion. Check your DS-2019 and discuss the implications with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
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Find Construction Intern JobsConstruction Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Construction Intern positions?
Construction Intern roles fall under the J-1 Intern program category. This applies to individuals currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or who graduated within the past 12 months. The internship must be directly related to your field of study. The J-1 Trainee category applies to those with more than a year of post-graduation work experience, not current students.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a construction internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or InterExchange, not the construction company itself. The construction firm is the host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and co-signs the Training and Internship Placement Plan. Your host employer is responsible for the on-site experience.
How do I find construction employers that accept J-1 interns?
Use Migrate Mate to search for construction roles at U.S. employers whose internship programs are structured to accommodate J-1 participants. Look for host employers in commercial construction, infrastructure, or project management firms that already work with designated sponsors, since those companies understand the training plan and DS-2019 process and won't treat it as an unfamiliar administrative burden.
Can I work on an active construction site as a J-1 Intern?
Yes, site-based work is permitted as long as the activities align with your Training and Internship Placement Plan and your academic field of study. Your host employer must provide structured supervision and cannot assign you to tasks outside the approved training objectives. Designated sponsors typically require evidence of OSHA safety training for any intern placed in a physical construction environment.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect construction interns?
It may. The two-year home-country residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose home government or the U.S. government has determined they are subject to it, based on funding source or the skills list maintained by the State Department. Construction interns funded by their home country or whose field appears on that list will be subject to the requirement. Your designated sponsor and your DS-2019 will indicate whether it applies to you.
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