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Senior Web Engineer roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your background. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before your host employer can bring you on board.
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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 Web Engineer
Align your portfolio with U.S. specialty occupation standards
Before applying, verify your Senior Web Engineer experience maps to O*NET job zone 4 or 5. Interviewers and sponsor organizations assess whether your credentials justify the role level, so document specific systems built, team sizes led, and technologies owned.
Target host employers with active J-1 training histories
Search OFLC Wage Search for companies that have filed Training Plans in software development roles. Employers with J-1 hosting history have established compliance workflows, which shortens the sponsor onboarding process and reduces delays in DS-2019 issuance.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by J-1 compatibility
Run your search on Migrate Mate and filter for Senior Web Engineer positions where host employers have demonstrated sponsorship readiness. This narrows your target list to companies already familiar with the designated sponsor model and DS-2019 requirements.
Negotiate your Training Plan before accepting an offer
The J-1 Trainee category requires a detailed Training Plan approved by your designated sponsor. Confirm with the employer before signing that they'll complete the plan documentation specifying your learning objectives, supervision structure, and engineering deliverables by phase.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your country is on the State Department's exchange visitor skills list or your position is government-funded, a two-year home residency requirement may apply, blocking H-1B or green card transitions afterward. Raise this with your sponsor during DS-2019 intake, not after arrival.
Verify your sponsor's authorization for software engineering programs
Not every State Department-designated sponsor is authorized for Trainee placements in technology fields. Confirm the sponsor's Form DS-3036 Exchange Visitor Program designation explicitly covers computer science or information technology before your host employer submits the Training Plan.
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Find Senior Web Engineer JobsSenior Web Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 category applies to Senior Web Engineer positions?
Most Senior Web Engineer candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers professionals with a degree plus one year of post-graduation experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. If your role is at a university research lab or involves applied academic research, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor makes the final category determination based on your credentials and the Training Plan submitted by the host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Senior Web Engineer role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or another approved program sponsor. This organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors compliance. Your hiring company is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The host employer works with a designated sponsor to get the DS-2019 issued, but the sponsor holds legal responsibility for program oversight throughout your exchange period.
How do I find Senior Web Engineer roles where the host employer is already set up for J-1 hosting?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Web Engineer positions filtered by sponsorship readiness, surfacing host employers that have prior experience with the J-1 Trainee process. This is more efficient than cold-applying broadly, because employers unfamiliar with the designated sponsor model often back out after an offer when they learn a third-party sponsor organization must be involved in the process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Senior Web Engineers on J-1?
It can. If your J-1 is funded by your home government, if your home country appears on the State Department skills list for computer science or IT, or if the position involves a government-to-government program, the two-year requirement applies. This means you cannot change to H-1B or apply for a green card from inside the United States until you've returned home for two years, unless USCIS grants a waiver.
What should the J-1 Training Plan include for a Senior Web Engineer?
The Training Plan, filed on State Department Form DS-7002, must detail your learning objectives by phase, the specific engineering skills you'll develop, your supervision structure, and measurable performance benchmarks. For a Senior Web Engineer, expect to document areas like system architecture decisions, code review leadership, CI/CD pipeline work, or cross-functional product collaboration. Vague plans are a common reason designated sponsors delay or deny DS-2019 issuance, so specificity matters.
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