Construction J-1 Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Construction J-1 visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio place international professionals on active project sites across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large general contractors and infrastructure firms have participated in exchange visitor programs. Ohio's ongoing highway, commercial, and residential development creates openings for project engineers, site supervisors, and construction management trainees seeking structured U.S. work experience.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ATS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
With 40+ Years of experience bringing excellence to the automation field, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We leverage our experience by creating custom automation, repeat automation, and services in industries such as transportation, consumer products, and energy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the mechanical engineer intern is to help assist experienced engineers with design projects, performing calculations, creating CAD models, and learning mechanical engineering principles.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Help produce mechanical work packages for assigned project equipment.
- Generate bills of material for any assigned project equipment.
- Participate in design review meetings for assigned project equipment.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
- Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
- Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
- Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
- Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting the manufacturing floor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in mechanical engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Entry level knowledge of CAD software.
- Demonstrates good communication and problem-solving skills.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) REQUIREMENTS:
All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
- Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.
- Attend all required health, safety and environmental training.
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
JOIN OUR ATS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION TEAM BECAUSE:
- We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
- We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
- We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
- We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
ABOUT ATS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
With 40+ Years of experience bringing excellence to the automation field, ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. We leverage our experience by creating custom automation, repeat automation, and services in industries such as transportation, consumer products, and energy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the mechanical engineer intern is to help assist experienced engineers with design projects, performing calculations, creating CAD models, and learning mechanical engineering principles.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Help produce mechanical work packages for assigned project equipment.
- Generate bills of material for any assigned project equipment.
- Participate in design review meetings for assigned project equipment.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
- Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
- Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
- Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
- Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting the manufacturing floor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in mechanical engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Entry level knowledge of CAD software.
- Demonstrates good communication and problem-solving skills.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) REQUIREMENTS:
All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
- Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements.
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defects in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks.
- Attend all required health, safety and environmental training.
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable.
Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
JOIN OUR ATS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION TEAM BECAUSE:
- We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.
- We’ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
- We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
- We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
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Search Construction Jobs in OhioConstruction Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which construction companies in Ohio have sponsored J-1 visas?
Large general contractors and construction management firms operating in Ohio, including companies active in commercial development, public infrastructure, and industrial construction, have participated in J-1 exchange visitor programs. Firms with established training program infrastructure, such as those holding ENR rankings or active DOT contracts in Ohio, are more likely to have the administrative capacity to support a J-1 intern or trainee placement.
Which Ohio cities have the most construction J-1 sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads Ohio in construction activity due to sustained population growth and major commercial and data center development. Cleveland supports construction work tied to infrastructure rehabilitation and lakefront redevelopment. Cincinnati sees consistent demand from industrial and logistics construction projects. Smaller metros like Dayton and Toledo also generate openings, particularly through public sector and university campus construction programs.
What types of construction roles typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship?
J-1 intern and trainee categories cover roles with a structured learning component, so positions in construction project management, site engineering, estimating, and building information modeling tend to qualify more readily than purely manual labor roles. The program requires a training plan outlining skills the participant will develop, making roles in construction administration, quality control, and scheduling well suited to J-1 sponsorship requirements.
How do I find construction J-1 sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate lets you filter directly for J-1 sponsorship roles in the construction sector across Ohio, showing verified employer sponsorship history so you can focus on companies that have actively supported exchange visitor placements. Search by city or region within Ohio, then narrow to construction-specific job titles. Reviewing an employer's prior J-1 program activity on Migrate Mate helps you identify which firms maintain the training infrastructure required for a compliant placement.
Are there Ohio-specific considerations for construction J-1 sponsorship?
Ohio does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements, but construction employers must comply with Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation coverage for all workers, including J-1 participants. Projects on publicly funded Ohio infrastructure must also adhere to prevailing wage rates established under Ohio law, separate from federal Davis-Bacon requirements. J-1 participants working on federally funded projects should confirm with their sponsor that prevailing wage obligations are addressed in their training agreement.