J-1 Visa Field Operations Specialist Jobs
Field Operations Specialist roles in the United States are open to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 once a host employer confirms your training plan, making employer fit a critical first step.
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Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As an intern on our Field Operations team in our Grand Island office, you will perform meaningful, hands-on, real-world work that will transform your classroom experience and help you envision your future career. This position will entail working in the lab and field performing various types of testing and reporting. Your experience will also involve assisting our geotechnical engineering staff putting together geotechnical and construction materials testing reports.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and math skills.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Operations Specialist
Align your training plan to O*NET
Before approaching host employers, map your proposed duties to the Field Operations Specialist occupation profile in O*NET. A training plan that mirrors recognized task categories is far easier for a designated sponsor to approve and for a host employer to sign off on.
Verify host employers use formal onboarding
Field operations roles often involve distributed worksites, seasonal projects, or contractor-heavy teams. Confirm that the host employer has an HR or compliance function capable of signing a DS-2019 training plan and coordinating with a designated sponsor organization.
Search for J-1-aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Field Operations Specialist positions at employers with a documented history of hosting exchange visitors. Targeting employers already familiar with DS-2019 logistics cuts weeks off your outreach process.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Certain Specialist and Trainee program participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement before applying for an H-1B or green card. Determine whether your specific program category and home country trigger this requirement before you accept a host offer.
Request the training plan template from the designated sponsor
Sponsor organizations such as Cultural Vistas and CIEE provide structured DS-7002 training plan templates. Completing a draft before your host employer interview demonstrates operational readiness and reduces the back-and-forth that delays DS-2019 issuance.
Document field credentials in a U.S.-readable format
Foreign certifications in logistics, safety compliance, or project coordination are often unrecognized by U.S. host employers. Translate credentials into a one-page equivalency summary citing the issuing body, scope, and duration before you begin outreach.
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Find Field Operations Specialist JobsField Operations Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Field Operations Specialist role?
The Trainee category fits most early-career professionals with one to five years of field operations experience who are entering a structured training program. The Specialist category applies to candidates with significant expertise in a specialized field such as logistics, supply chain, or infrastructure management. Current students completing degree programs may qualify under the Intern category if the role directly relates to their field of study.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for program compliance. The hiring company is the host employer and signs the training plan, but it does not hold sponsor designation and cannot issue DS-2019 documents independently.
How do I find Field Operations Specialist host employers that are already familiar with J-1 requirements?
Migrate Mate lets you filter roles by employers with exchange visitor hosting history, which reduces the time spent educating unfamiliar HR teams. Field operations employers in construction, utilities, and logistics are among the more common host sectors for Trainee and Specialist program participants, but prior hosting experience varies widely by company and region.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for a field operations role?
The DS-7002 must outline specific learning objectives tied to field operations functions, the supervision structure, measurable performance benchmarks, and a phase-by-phase schedule for the training period. Vague descriptions such as 'observing field activities' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Host employers in operations-intensive industries often need guidance drafting compliant plans, so coming in with a draft framework strengthens your candidacy.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my ability to stay in the U.S. after the J-1 program ends?
Yes. If your home country, funding source, or J-1 category triggers the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), you must return home for two years before changing to most other visa categories, including H-1B or immigrant visas. A waiver is possible through USCIS but requires approval from your home government, a U.S. government agency, or a hardship or persecution claim. Confirm your exposure to this requirement before signing a host employer agreement.
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