J-1 Visa Senior ML Engineer Jobs
Senior ML Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host.
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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
Imagine shaping the future of energy at a senior level. As part of Olsson’s Transmission and Distribution team, you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-voltage infrastructure that powers communities, supports renewable integration, and strengthens grid reliability. This Senior Engineer role is focused on PLS‑CADD‑based transmission and distribution line design. Candidates may come from a variety of engineering backgrounds commonly associated with power delivery, with expertise centered on line modeling, structure analysis, and constructible design. You’ll guide projects from concept through construction, mentor engineers and designers, and work directly with clients to deliver high-quality, defensible solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution line projects, with a strong emphasis on PLS‑CADD modeling and analysis.
- Develop and review transmission line layouts, structure loading, sag-tension calculations, and clearance analyses.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for engineers and designers, providing guidance, QA/QC, and design oversight.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (substation, civil, environmental, right-of-way) to deliver integrated solutions.
- Interface directly with clients, utilities, and project stakeholders to define scope, schedule, and technical approach.
- Review and stamp engineering deliverables as appropriate.
- Participate in field visits, constructability reviews, and support during construction as needed.
- Contribute to process improvement, standards development, and best practices within the Transmission & Distribution group.
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 with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in PLS CADD; experience with PLS POLE and PLS TOWER is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and performing detailed engineering calculations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience working with utility clients and applicable industry standards.
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.
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
Imagine shaping the future of energy at a senior level. As part of Olsson’s Transmission and Distribution team, you’ll lead the design and delivery of high-voltage infrastructure that powers communities, supports renewable integration, and strengthens grid reliability. This Senior Engineer role is focused on PLS‑CADD‑based transmission and distribution line design. Candidates may come from a variety of engineering backgrounds commonly associated with power delivery, with expertise centered on line modeling, structure analysis, and constructible design. You’ll guide projects from concept through construction, mentor engineers and designers, and work directly with clients to deliver high-quality, defensible solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution line projects, with a strong emphasis on PLS‑CADD modeling and analysis.
- Develop and review transmission line layouts, structure loading, sag-tension calculations, and clearance analyses.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for engineers and designers, providing guidance, QA/QC, and design oversight.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (substation, civil, environmental, right-of-way) to deliver integrated solutions.
- Interface directly with clients, utilities, and project stakeholders to define scope, schedule, and technical approach.
- Review and stamp engineering deliverables as appropriate.
- Participate in field visits, constructability reviews, and support during construction as needed.
- Contribute to process improvement, standards development, and best practices within the Transmission & Distribution group.
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 with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in transmission and/or distribution line engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in PLS CADD; experience with PLS POLE and PLS TOWER is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and performing detailed engineering calculations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience working with utility clients and applicable industry standards.
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 Senior ML Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Before applying, verify that your ML engineering background maps to a specialty occupation under O*NET. Reviewers look for degree-level training in computer science, statistics, or a directly related field, not just years of experience.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement early
Research Scholar and some Trainee J-1 categories carry a two-year home residency requirement if your role is government-funded or on the Skills List. Confirm your country and funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Target host employers with established training plan experience
Host companies must co-sign a formal training plan (DS-7002) with your designated sponsor. Look for research labs, AI teams at universities, and tech firms that have hosted J-1 Trainees or Research Scholars before, because they already understand that document.
Search for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior ML Engineer roles at employers who have a history of international sponsorship. That signal narrows your outreach to companies already familiar with hosting J-1 exchange visitors, saving time on cold applications.
Negotiate start dates around DS-2019 processing windows
Your designated sponsor, whether IIE, Cultural Vistas, or another State Department-authorized organization, typically needs four to six weeks to issue the DS-2019 after the host employer signs the training plan. Build that window into your offer negotiation.
Match your program category to your career stage precisely
The Trainee category applies if you graduated within the last 12 months or have under five years of experience. Research Scholar applies to post-doctoral and established researchers. Applying under the wrong category is the most common reason designated sponsors reject otherwise complete applications.
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Find Senior ML Engineer JobsSenior ML Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior ML Engineer?
It depends on your career stage. The Trainee category fits candidates who graduated within the past 12 months or have fewer than five years of professional ML experience. Research Scholar applies to those conducting independent research at a university or research institute. Established industry professionals working on applied ML at a corporate lab may qualify under the Specialist category, subject to designated sponsor approval.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if the employer is just the host?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as IIE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your J-1 program. Your hiring company is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The host signs the training plan and supervises your work, but the designated sponsor monitors compliance and maintains your SEVIS record throughout your program.
Does a two-year home residency requirement affect Senior ML Engineers?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a two-year home residency requirement applies before you can change to most other U.S. visa categories. ML engineering roles at federally funded research institutions or national labs carry real risk here, so clarify funding sources with your designated sponsor before signing anything.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Many companies that hire internationally for ML roles have never hosted a J-1 exchange visitor specifically, because J-1 differs structurally from H-1B and employer-sponsored visas. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior ML Engineer roles at employers with documented international sponsorship history, which is the fastest way to identify hosts already comfortable with the process rather than educating a company from scratch.
What documents does a host employer need to co-sign before my DS-2019 is issued?
The host employer must complete and sign the DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan, which details your ML-specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and program duration. Your designated sponsor reviews this document for compliance before issuing the DS-2019. Vague or generic training plans, ones that read as regular employment rather than structured exchange, are the leading cause of DS-7002 rejections.
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