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Senior MLOps Engineers pursuing U.S. experience typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your host employer provides the machine learning infrastructure role. No lottery, no annual cap.
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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 Mlops Engineer
Verify your O*NET classification before applying
Senior MLOps Engineer maps to a specialized STEM occupation on O*NET, which strengthens your Trainee or Research Scholar program eligibility. Confirm the SOC code your host employer plans to use before your DS-2019 is issued, since misclassification can delay approval.
Target host employers with existing J-1 track records
Research labs, university-affiliated AI centers, and large tech firms with established international training programs are more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor efficiently. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior MLOps Engineer roles at employers already familiar with J-1 host agreements.
Build a training plan tied to MLOps specifics
Your DS-7002 training plan must detail concrete skill objectives, not vague goals. List specific competencies you'll develop, such as model versioning with MLflow, pipeline orchestration, or drift monitoring, mapped to weekly phases your host supervisor can sign off on.
Confirm your home-country residency requirement early
If your role involves specialized knowledge or government funding, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Determine this before accepting an offer, since a waiver application adds significant time and complexity to any future U.S. status change.
Align your offer letter with sponsor program requirements
Designated sponsor organizations such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas require the host employer's offer letter to specify duration, compensation structure, and supervisory arrangement before they issue the DS-2019. Request a draft letter early so your host can revise it without delaying your start date.
Benchmark wages against DOL prevailing rates for your title
Your host employer's compensation offer should align with prevailing wage levels for Senior MLOps Engineer in the work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level III or IV rates before signing, since underpayment relative to J-1 program standards can trigger sponsor compliance reviews.
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Which J-1 program category fits a Senior MLOps Engineer?
Most Senior MLOps Engineers qualify under the Trainee category if they have a relevant degree and less than five years of post-degree experience, or under the Research Scholar category if the role is based at a university or research institution with a defined research agenda. The Specialist category applies if you have at least five years of recognized expertise in machine learning operations specifically and the role requires that depth of knowledge.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, my employer or someone else?
Your hiring company is the host organization, not the J-1 sponsor. The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors program compliance, and is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status. Your employer must enter into a host agreement with one of these designated sponsors before your J-1 can be issued.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to MLOps roles?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) is triggered if your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your skills are on your home country's exchange visitor skills list. MLOps is a specialized technical field, so some countries include it. Check the State Department's skills list for your nationality before accepting an offer, since this requirement blocks H-1B and green card petitions until resolved.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in this role?
Search Migrate Mate for Senior MLOps Engineer positions at U.S. employers with J-1 sponsorship history. Many host organizations with active AI and data infrastructure teams have existing relationships with designated sponsor organizations, which shortens the DS-2019 issuance timeline. Targeting these employers early gives you time to negotiate the training plan structure before your desired start date.
What goes into the DS-7002 training plan for a Senior MLOps Engineer?
The DS-7002 must break your training into phases with specific objectives tied to the MLOps discipline, such as CI/CD pipeline development, model registry management, or monitoring system architecture. Each phase needs a timeframe, the skills being developed, the methods used to evaluate progress, and a named supervisor. Vague entries like 'learn cloud infrastructure' are routinely rejected by designated sponsor organizations during their review.
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