E-3 Visa Environmental Remediation Engineer Jobs
Environmental Remediation Engineers qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can move quickly once a U.S. employer extends an offer and files a Labor Condition Application.
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As part of the Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Due Diligence and Remediation team, as the WHS Remediation Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in protecting communities and the environment. You will be responsible for partnering with internal and external design, construction, and operating teams providing advice, support, and consultant oversight at impacted sites.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop program across multiple stakeholder teams to ensure the safe and compliant management of contaminated sites.
- Assume departmental management of contaminated sites post-due diligence, ensuring compliance with all approval conditions such as engineering controls management, use restrictions, and reporting.
- Provide guidelines for and review engineering control designs prepared by vendors.
- Provide support to pre-construction phase project planning including pre-construction information and technical information to support tender procedures.
- Review contractor tender packages and responses for inclusion of design and health and safety requirements.
- Review and validate Material Management Plans and Site Management Plans for adherence to Amazon requirements.
- Coordinate, inspect, and oversee contractors and environmental consultants during sub-surface construction activities.
- Conduct inspections of contaminated site capping and containment systems.
- Communicate risk to stakeholders including design, construction, operations, and renovation teams.
- Interface with preconstruction/design and construction teams to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
- Monitor project schedules and maintain documentation of compliance activities.
- Ensure all phases of site development and operation meet regulatory requirements.
- Support renovation work at contaminated sites within Amazon's portfolio as capacity allows.
- This role requires coordination between multiple Amazon teams, regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, and partners such as property owners, developers, and contractors.
- Up to 50% travel required to regionally assigned sites depending on timeline for construction or renovation.
- Required to move to Eugene, OR Q1 2027.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience.
- Experience in contaminated site construction and management, preferably with PFAS expertise.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience with environmental engineering controls and remediation systems (caps, cover-systems, vapor/methane intrusion mitigation systems, etc.).
- Experience working with deed or property restrictions and land use controls.
- Bachelors degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field of study.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with large-scale commercial construction projects including contamination remediation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Camarillo - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Oxnard - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Salem - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Tangent - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As part of the Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Due Diligence and Remediation team, as the WHS Remediation Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in protecting communities and the environment. You will be responsible for partnering with internal and external design, construction, and operating teams providing advice, support, and consultant oversight at impacted sites.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop program across multiple stakeholder teams to ensure the safe and compliant management of contaminated sites.
- Assume departmental management of contaminated sites post-due diligence, ensuring compliance with all approval conditions such as engineering controls management, use restrictions, and reporting.
- Provide guidelines for and review engineering control designs prepared by vendors.
- Provide support to pre-construction phase project planning including pre-construction information and technical information to support tender procedures.
- Review contractor tender packages and responses for inclusion of design and health and safety requirements.
- Review and validate Material Management Plans and Site Management Plans for adherence to Amazon requirements.
- Coordinate, inspect, and oversee contractors and environmental consultants during sub-surface construction activities.
- Conduct inspections of contaminated site capping and containment systems.
- Communicate risk to stakeholders including design, construction, operations, and renovation teams.
- Interface with preconstruction/design and construction teams to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
- Monitor project schedules and maintain documentation of compliance activities.
- Ensure all phases of site development and operation meet regulatory requirements.
- Support renovation work at contaminated sites within Amazon's portfolio as capacity allows.
- This role requires coordination between multiple Amazon teams, regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, and partners such as property owners, developers, and contractors.
- Up to 50% travel required to regionally assigned sites depending on timeline for construction or renovation.
- Required to move to Eugene, OR Q1 2027.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of program or project management experience.
- Experience in contaminated site construction and management, preferably with PFAS expertise.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience with environmental engineering controls and remediation systems (caps, cover-systems, vapor/methane intrusion mitigation systems, etc.).
- Experience working with deed or property restrictions and land use controls.
- Bachelors degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field of study.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with large-scale commercial construction projects including contamination remediation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Camarillo - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Oxnard - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Salem - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Tangent - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Remediation Engineer
Translate your credentials before applying
Australian environmental engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year bachelor's degrees, but get a credential evaluation from a DOL-recognized agency before interviewing so you can show employers exactly how your qualifications map to the specialty occupation standard.
Target firms with active CERCLA or RCRA contracts
Environmental consulting firms and engineering contractors holding federal remediation contracts under CERCLA or RCRA are the most consistent E-3 visa sponsors. Check DOL's FLAG portal for Labor Condition Applications filed under environmental engineering SOC codes to identify who is actively hiring foreign nationals.
Frame your site assessment experience for U.S. regulations
U.S. hiring managers evaluate candidates against EPA cleanup standards, not NEPA or state environment protection acts. Explicitly reference Phase I and Phase II ESA methodology, remedial investigation experience, and familiarity with EPA risk assessment frameworks in your resume and cover letter.
Clarify the LCA timeline with every prospective employer
Some environmental firms assume E-3 sponsorship is as burdensome as H-1B visa. It isn't. The DOL certifies a Labor Condition Application within seven business days, and there's no lottery. Addressing this early prevents employers from dismissing sponsorship before they've understood the actual timeline.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a written offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful for roles at smaller environmental consultancies that haven't sponsored international employees before and don't have in-house immigration support.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny at the consulate
Consular officers sometimes question whether environmental remediation roles meet the specialty occupation threshold. Bring your degree transcripts, a detailed job description tying each duty to your engineering degree, and your certified LCA to your interview to preempt any request for additional evidence.
E-3 Visa Environmental Remediation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Environmental Remediation Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Environmental Remediation Engineer roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Most positions are posted by environmental consulting firms, federal contractors, and remediation specialists who have filed Labor Condition Applications before. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active E-3 or related sponsorship history so you're not applying blind to companies that won't sponsor.
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 an Environmental Remediation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Environmental remediation engineering requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related discipline, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that your job description must tie specific duties directly to that degree field. Roles that allow any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face scrutiny, so a precise job description from your employer matters.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian environmental engineers?
The E-3 is substantially faster and more predictable. H-1B requires entering an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, while the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap. Once your employer files a Labor Condition Application, DOL certifies it within seven business days. You can then schedule a consulate appointment in Australia without waiting months for a lottery result that may never come.
Can I switch employers or project sites while on an E-3 as a remediation engineer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application before you start work. For project-based remediation work where you move between sites managed by the same employer, no new LCA is required. If your role shifts to a materially different position title or wage level, your employer should file an amended LCA to avoid any compliance issues with DOL.