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Biologist roles in research, environmental science, and biotech qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, opening a direct path to U.S. sponsorship for Australian nationals. The E-3 has no lottery and no cap, so your application competes on qualifications alone, not luck.
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WSP has an immediate opening for an Experienced Professional Field Biologist to support multiple biological surveys and environmental compliance projects planned in New York State. This is a full-time position. Candidates local to New York are ideal due to work location and scheduling needs, but all qualified applicants will be considered. The expectation is that this position will require 40 hours per week but more could be available based on project needs.
Your Impact
- Assist with multiple biological field surveys and environmental compliance tasks, including:
- Conduct environmental management and construction plan (EM & CP) reviews for support on utility transmission projects.
- Perform site visits to project locations with construction managers to become familiar with project needs.
- Record field data accurately using standardized biological field forms, including species observations, habitat characteristics, and environmental conditions.
- Follow established survey protocols and contribute to high quality data collection.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary field team.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision making regarding company resources and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of prior environmental monitoring or utility permitting experience.
- Self motivated, physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions, and able to follow instructions and established protocols.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient self leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Basic proficiency with business writing, GPS units, mobile data collection tools, and standard office software.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek, depending on project needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience conducting biological surveys in New York or the surrounding region.
- Familiarity with regional flora and fauna, including identification of special status species.
- Experience with wetland delineations, avian surveys, herpetological surveys, or other specialized biological field methods a plus.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., ESA, MBTA, Clean Water Act).
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $71,500 - $95,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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This Opportunity
WSP has an immediate opening for an Experienced Professional Field Biologist to support multiple biological surveys and environmental compliance projects planned in New York State. This is a full-time position. Candidates local to New York are ideal due to work location and scheduling needs, but all qualified applicants will be considered. The expectation is that this position will require 40 hours per week but more could be available based on project needs.
Your Impact
- Assist with multiple biological field surveys and environmental compliance tasks, including:
- Conduct environmental management and construction plan (EM & CP) reviews for support on utility transmission projects.
- Perform site visits to project locations with construction managers to become familiar with project needs.
- Record field data accurately using standardized biological field forms, including species observations, habitat characteristics, and environmental conditions.
- Follow established survey protocols and contribute to high quality data collection.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary field team.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision making regarding company resources and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of prior environmental monitoring or utility permitting experience.
- Self motivated, physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions, and able to follow instructions and established protocols.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient self leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Basic proficiency with business writing, GPS units, mobile data collection tools, and standard office software.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek, depending on project needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience conducting biological surveys in New York or the surrounding region.
- Familiarity with regional flora and fauna, including identification of special status species.
- Experience with wetland delineations, avian surveys, herpetological surveys, or other specialized biological field methods a plus.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., ESA, MBTA, Clean Water Act).
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $71,500 - $95,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Translate your Australian degree credentials
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfies E-3 specialty occupation requirements when it's in a directly related field like biology, biochemistry, or microbiology. Have a credential evaluation ready before interviews so employers don't hesitate on equivalency.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for biology-related LCA filings to identify employers who have already navigated E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship. Institutions filing repeatedly for life science roles are far more likely to sponsor than those new to the process.
Check your role against O*NET classifications
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation against the O*NET profile for your specific job title. Confirm your offered role maps to a classification requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline, not a general science background, before accepting an offer.
Clarify LCA obligations with your hiring manager
The employer, not you, files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your visa application can proceed. Raise this early in the offer stage so HR understands the E-3 timeline and doesn't confuse the process with the H-1B lottery.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your application
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, including consulate preparation. This reduces back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with the E-3 pathway.
Prepare documentation for research-specific scrutiny
Consular officers sometimes probe whether contract, fieldwork, or postdoctoral roles meet the specialty occupation standard. Bring your position description, your degree transcripts, and any publications or research credentials that confirm the degree-to-role connection.
E-3 Visa Biologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Biologist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It surfaces Biologist positions at employers who have demonstrated sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that don't understand the E-3 process or aren't set up to file an LCA.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Biologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific biological science field such as biology, biochemistry, ecology, or microbiology. Roles where any science degree will do, or where the degree requirement is listed as preferred rather than required, are more likely to face scrutiny from USCIS and at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian biologists?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Biologists than the H-1B. There's no annual lottery, no cap backlog, and no registration fee gamble. You can apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA. H-1B selection runs roughly 25 percent in recent fiscal years, meaning most applicants don't get through. E-3 eligibility is determined by your qualifications, not a random draw.
Can I switch Biologist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but you need to start the process from the beginning with your new employer. They must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours is tied to the previous employer. You can begin working for the new employer once USCIS receives the new petition if you're changing status from inside the U.S., but timing matters, so confirm the filing date before you resign.