J-1 Visa Transportation Engineer Jobs
Transportation Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while your host employer supervises your training or research placement.
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Take Your Design Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is currently seeking candidates for a Transportation Engineer Internship in our Pittsburgh, PA office. We are looking for students studying civil engineering with a focus on Highway or Bridge Design.
The ideal Intern candidate will be able to follow proper procedures, prepare plans using CAD software, perform accurate computations, and build strong working relationships with coworkers.
Responsibilities would include:
- Continuously interact with and learn from junior and senior level technical staff.
- Prepare evaluations, calculations, reports, drawings and specifications.
- Assist with field assignments including inspections and observations.
- Contribute to writing technical reports, correspondence and proposals; and
- Assist with the administration and coordination of various projects.
Qualifications
- Working towards a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in civil engineering required.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge and Civil 3D.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate a plus.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Job Description
Take Your Design Career to the Next Level
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is currently seeking candidates for a Transportation Engineer Internship in our Pittsburgh, PA office. We are looking for students studying civil engineering with a focus on Highway or Bridge Design.
The ideal Intern candidate will be able to follow proper procedures, prepare plans using CAD software, perform accurate computations, and build strong working relationships with coworkers.
Responsibilities would include:
- Continuously interact with and learn from junior and senior level technical staff.
- Prepare evaluations, calculations, reports, drawings and specifications.
- Assist with field assignments including inspections and observations.
- Contribute to writing technical reports, correspondence and proposals; and
- Assist with the administration and coordination of various projects.
Qualifications
- Working towards a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in civil engineering required.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBridge and Civil 3D.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate a plus.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Transportation Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar placements in transportation engineering expect a relevant degree in civil, structural, or transportation engineering. Confirm your credentials are evaluated by a NACES-member service before you apply to host employers.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar before applying
Trainee category suits early-career professionals seeking hands-on project experience at a host firm. Research Scholar fits those affiliated with a university or research institute working on transportation systems, traffic modeling, or infrastructure policy.
Target host employers with active federal project portfolios
State DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, and engineering consultancies holding FHWA or FTA contracts are more experienced hosting J-1 engineers. These organizations have established HR processes for coordinating with designated sponsor organizations on DS-2019 paperwork and training plans.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned transportation roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter transportation engineering positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor placements. Targeting host organizations that have previously worked with J-1 scholars or trainees shortens the sponsor coordination timeline significantly.
Build your training plan around OFLC Wage Search benchmarks
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan tied to specific skills and tasks. Reference O*NET occupation data and OFLC Wage Search figures for Transportation Engineers to demonstrate your placement meets prevailing wage and bona fide training objectives.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement with your sponsor
Government-funded exchange programs and certain J-1 categories carry a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to most other U.S. visa categories. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific placement triggers this requirement before accepting an offer.
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Find Transportation Engineer JobsTransportation Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Transportation Engineer?
Most Transportation Engineers enter on the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Trainee applies if you're within five years of graduation or related professional experience and will work at a host engineering firm or agency. Research Scholar fits if your placement is at a university, think tank, or research institute focused on transportation infrastructure, traffic systems, or urban mobility.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, and what role does the host employer play?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout the exchange. The host employer, such as a state DOT or engineering consultancy, supervises your day-to-day work but is not the legal visa sponsor.
How do I find Transportation Engineer host employers open to J-1 placements?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Transportation Engineer roles at employers with prior J-1 hosting experience. Federal project contractors, metropolitan planning organizations, and university transportation centers are practical targets because they already have relationships with designated sponsor organizations and understand the DS-2019 and training plan requirements.
What should a Transportation Engineer training plan include to satisfy J-1 requirements?
Your designated sponsor will require a structured Training Plan or Form DS-7002 outlining specific engineering skills, tasks, and measurable goals tied to your placement. For transportation roles, this typically covers traffic analysis methods, project management procedures, software tools like AutoCAD or VISSIM, and any field-based data collection or site supervision activities relevant to your placement.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Transportation Engineers on J-1 visas?
It depends on your specific program and funding source. If your exchange is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or if your home country's government has designated your occupational category as one requiring returnees, the two-year requirement applies. Check with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, especially if you plan to pursue an H-1B or green card after your exchange.
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