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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 in Power BI
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Power BI roles typically require a degree in data analytics, computer science, business intelligence, or a related field. Document coursework and project work involving DAX, data modeling, or reporting pipelines before approaching host employers.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant professional experience, the Trainee category is the right fit. Choosing incorrectly delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with structured analytics teams
Look for organizations with dedicated business intelligence or data engineering departments. These teams are more likely to have a formal training plan ready, which your designated sponsor requires before issuing the DS-2019.
Search for J-1-aligned Power BI roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 visa exchange visitors in data and analytics roles. It surfaces placements where Power BI skills match open host positions, saving you from cold outreach to employers unfamiliar with the J-1 program.
Confirm your host employer's training plan covers BI tools
Your designated sponsor reviews the training plan your host employer submits. Make sure it lists Power BI, specific report types, data sources, and measurable learning objectives. Vague plans citing only 'data analysis' are frequently flagged for revision.
Check home residency requirement status before accepting
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement based on their nationality or funding source. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, as this affects future visa transitions including H-1B visa.
Power BI J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Power BI professional?
Current students interning during or immediately after their degree qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated and have relevant work experience in data analytics or business intelligence qualify under the Trainee category. The key distinction is enrollment status and career stage, not job title. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Power BI role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, IIE, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your U.S. employer is the host, not the sponsor. Host employers provide the placement and training plan, but they do not hold sponsorship authority the way they would for an H-1B petition.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 exchange visitor for Power BI work?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers that host J-1 exchange visitors in data analytics and business intelligence roles. Many employers are open to hosting but unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process, so targeting companies already familiar with J-1 procedures shortens the negotiation timeline and reduces the chance of an offer falling through during the sponsor approval stage.
Does a Power BI contractor or freelance arrangement qualify for J-1 Trainee status?
No. J-1 Trainee and Intern placements require a structured employer-employee relationship with a fixed training plan. Independent contracting, project-based freelance work, and gig arrangements do not satisfy the program requirements. Your host employer must be an established U.S. organization that can supervise your training, evaluate your progress, and sign the required documentation submitted to your designated sponsor.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect a Power BI J-1 participant's future visa options?
Yes. If your J-1 participation is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country lists your field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars you from changing to H-1B or applying for a green card until you return home for two years or obtain a waiver. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.