J-1 Visa Technical Intern Jobs
Technical Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the work, while your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 and oversees your training plan.
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Do you want to help engineer what’s next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
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Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
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Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
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Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
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Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opening is only available to students through the ACE Mentorship program. ACE interns will work alongside building enclosure engineers, participate in active projects, and make periodic visits to local construction sites. All students that match will be invited to apply through our online recruiting system.
- Students: Graduating and rising seniors only.
LOCATION
- Location: Post Office Square (all work in-person).
SCHEDULE
- Schedule: 4 weeks total beginning after July 20th, 20 hours per week. Exact start and end dates are flexible to work with student schedules.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.
COMPENSATION
The compensation listed below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws.
- High School Intern: $20—$20 USD
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to help engineer what’s next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
-
Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
-
Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
-
Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
-
Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opening is only available to students through the ACE Mentorship program. ACE interns will work alongside building enclosure engineers, participate in active projects, and make periodic visits to local construction sites. All students that match will be invited to apply through our online recruiting system.
- Students: Graduating and rising seniors only.
LOCATION
- Location: Post Office Square (all work in-person).
SCHEDULE
- Schedule: 4 weeks total beginning after July 20th, 20 hours per week. Exact start and end dates are flexible to work with student schedules.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.
COMPENSATION
The compensation listed below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws.
- High School Intern: $20—$20 USD
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Intern
Build a training plan before applying
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft specific learning objectives tied to your field of study so host employers can co-sign a credible plan from day one.
Confirm your enrollment status qualifies
The J-1 Intern category requires full-time enrollment at a degree-granting institution abroad or graduation within 12 months. If you've been out of school longer, you'll need the Trainee category instead, which has different eligibility timelines.
Target host employers with prior J-1 experience
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Intern roles by employers who have hosted J-1 participants before. Hosts unfamiliar with the DS-2019 co-signature process often slow down or derail offers unintentionally.
Ask about the home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa statuses. Check your DS-2019 and your country's bilateral agreements before accepting an offer.
Verify the host meets DOL wage standards
Your designated sponsor must confirm your internship compensation meets applicable wage requirements. Cross-check the offered role against the OFLC Wage Search or O*NET to confirm the position aligns with prevailing rates in your field.
Understand the 30-day grace period timeline
After your program end date, you have a 30-day grace period to prepare for departure or change status. Negotiate your offer start and end dates carefully so your training plan covers your full intended internship without a gap.
Technical Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Technical Intern roles?
Most Technical Intern positions fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for current students or recent graduates pursuing internships directly related to their field of study. If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you would instead qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers early-career professionals with at least one year of relevant work experience.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Technical Intern?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for monitoring your program. Your host employer provides the technical work environment and co-signs your Training/Internship Placement Plan, but cannot sponsor the J-1 itself.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 Technical Interns?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 participants in technical roles. Many engineering, IT, and research employers accept J-1 interns but don't prominently advertise it. Targeting companies with prior J-1 hosting experience reduces friction when it comes time for the host to co-sign your Training/Internship Placement Plan with your designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 Intern visa have a cap or lottery?
No. Unlike the H-1B visa, the J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery. Placements are approved on a rolling basis throughout the year, as long as you have a qualifying offer, a completed Training/Internship Placement Plan, and a designated sponsor willing to issue your DS-2019. This makes the J-1 pathway significantly more predictable to plan around.
Can I stay in the U.S. and switch to another visa after my J-1 Technical Intern program ends?
Possibly, but you need to check whether you're subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, which appears on your DS-2019. If it applies, you must return home for two years before obtaining an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa, unless you receive a waiver. Waivers are granted by USCIS in limited circumstances, including hardship, persecution risk, or a request from a U.S. government agency.