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Electrical Systems Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, while your host employer provides the hands-on engineering placement. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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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
The Engineering and Innovation (E&I) team at SB Energy provides technical insights and assists decision-making across all life cycle phases of renewable projects and data center projects, from development, construction, and to operations and maintenance.
We are seeking a Summer Electrical Engineering/Power System Intern to support our team working on data center and renewable energy (solar + BESS) projects. This role offers experience in large-scale power systems, high-voltage infrastructure, renewable energy and data center electrical design, with exposure to real engineering workflows and cross-team coordination.
Responsibilities
- Support development of single-line diagrams (SLDs) and conceptual electrical designs
- Assist in power system design and analysis for data centers and renewable energy projects
- Help improve coordination between High-voltage (HV) engineering team and Data center electrical design team
- Support design documentation management, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality across engineering deliverables
- Assist the electrical team in improving engineering workflows and design processes
- Help identify and implement opportunities to use AI tools to improve engineering efficiency, documentation, and design quality
- Participate in internal design reviews and technical discussions
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (junior, senior, or graduate level)
- Familiarity with data center electrical design concepts, including:
- Power distribution systems
- Redundancy design (N, N+1, 2N architectures)
- Basic understanding of HV/MV systems
- Ability to understand or support calculation of redundancy and system reliability in electrical and HV architectures
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering teams
What You Will Gain:
- Exposure to large-scale data center power systems
- Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and BESS integration
- Understanding of HV/MV system design, redundancy planning, and grid interconnection
- Real-world experience bridging data center engineering and utility power systems
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows and digital design transformation
Nice to Have:
- Interest in grid reliability, system redundancy, and resilience design
- Exposure to energy storage systems, backup power, or mission-critical infrastructure
- Interest in applying AI/automation to engineering workflows
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO. Denver is preferred. 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
The Engineering and Innovation (E&I) team at SB Energy provides technical insights and assists decision-making across all life cycle phases of renewable projects and data center projects, from development, construction, and to operations and maintenance.
We are seeking a Summer Electrical Engineering/Power System Intern to support our team working on data center and renewable energy (solar + BESS) projects. This role offers experience in large-scale power systems, high-voltage infrastructure, renewable energy and data center electrical design, with exposure to real engineering workflows and cross-team coordination.
Responsibilities
- Support development of single-line diagrams (SLDs) and conceptual electrical designs
- Assist in power system design and analysis for data centers and renewable energy projects
- Help improve coordination between High-voltage (HV) engineering team and Data center electrical design team
- Support design documentation management, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality across engineering deliverables
- Assist the electrical team in improving engineering workflows and design processes
- Help identify and implement opportunities to use AI tools to improve engineering efficiency, documentation, and design quality
- Participate in internal design reviews and technical discussions
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (junior, senior, or graduate level)
- Familiarity with data center electrical design concepts, including:
- Power distribution systems
- Redundancy design (N, N+1, 2N architectures)
- Basic understanding of HV/MV systems
- Ability to understand or support calculation of redundancy and system reliability in electrical and HV architectures
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering teams
What You Will Gain:
- Exposure to large-scale data center power systems
- Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and BESS integration
- Understanding of HV/MV system design, redundancy planning, and grid interconnection
- Real-world experience bridging data center engineering and utility power systems
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows and digital design transformation
Nice to Have:
- Interest in grid reliability, system redundancy, and resilience design
- Exposure to energy storage systems, backup power, or mission-critical infrastructure
- Interest in applying AI/automation to engineering workflows
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO. Denver is preferred. 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 an Electrical Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to J-1 category requirements
Trainee status requires a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Confirm your electrical engineering background meets the category threshold before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Target host employers with active training infrastructure
Electrical systems roles require a formal Training/Internship Placement Plan signed by the host employer. Prioritize power utilities, defense contractors, and semiconductor firms that already run structured graduate engineering programs, since they're experienced with that paperwork.
Search for J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Filter your search by employers who have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in engineering disciplines. Migrate Mate surfaces these roles so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process or host-organization obligations.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your specific electrical engineering specialty and location. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, since underpayment can jeopardize your program approval.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Research Scholar and Specialist categories often carry a two-year home-country residency requirement after program completion. If your electrical engineering role qualifies as specialized knowledge from a government-funded field, confirm your waiver eligibility with the designated sponsor before your start date.
Build a portfolio that documents systems-level engineering scope
Designated sponsors evaluate whether your proposed training adds skills genuinely unavailable at home. Document past projects involving power distribution, embedded control systems, or grid architecture to show your U.S. placement extends your professional capabilities, not just repeats existing experience.
Electrical Systems Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Electrical Systems Engineer role?
It depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates typically fit the Intern category, which requires active enrollment or graduation within 12 months. Professionals with a degree plus at least one year of post-graduation experience qualify for the Trainee category. Researchers conducting advanced electrical systems work at a university or national lab may qualify as a Research Scholar.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an engineering placement?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and act as your official program sponsor. Your host employer, the company where you'll actually work, signs the training plan and fulfills host obligations but does not hold designated sponsor status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Electrical Systems Engineer?
Many engineering firms are unfamiliar with J-1 host obligations, so targeting companies with prior experience matters. Migrate Mate lets you search for roles and employers that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways in engineering fields, reducing the time spent approaching companies that won't engage with the DS-2019 process. Focus your outreach on power, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to engineering J-1 roles?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies when your exchange program is funded by your home government, when your field appears on your country's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or when you hold a Trainee or Specialist designation in certain technical fields. Confirm whether your specific electrical engineering specialty and funding source trigger this requirement before accepting the placement.
What does the Training/Internship Placement Plan require for an engineering role?
The DS-7002 form, the Training/Internship Placement Plan, must detail the specific engineering skills you'll acquire, the supervision structure, and the phase-by-phase training schedule. For Electrical Systems Engineers, this typically means documenting hands-on work in areas like power systems design, control architecture, or embedded firmware, along with measurable learning objectives that your host employer and designated sponsor both sign off on.