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Environmental Scientist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian professionals in consulting, federal contracting, and state agency work.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist for either our Brentwood, TN or other offices throughout our Southeast Region. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Conduct environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments, and environmental inspections.
- Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including developing procedures and permits, preparing and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and preparing, and delivering environmental training programs.
- Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience in an environmental compliance role and working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a respirator.
- Experience with evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
- Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- Travel up to 60% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
- Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with attention to detail.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
- Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist for either our Brentwood, TN or other offices throughout our Southeast Region. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Conduct environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments, and environmental inspections.
- Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including developing procedures and permits, preparing and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and preparing, and delivering environmental training programs.
- Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience in an environmental compliance role and working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a respirator.
- Experience with evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
- Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- Travel up to 60% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
- Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with attention to detail.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
- Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree in environmental science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your job offer must explicitly require a degree in your field, not just any bachelor's, to satisfy the E-3 visa specialty occupation definition.
Target federal contractors and EPA-affiliated consultancies
Environmental firms holding federal contracts with the EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or state environmental agencies file LCAs regularly and understand the E-3 process. These employers are accustomed to prevailing wage obligations and won't treat sponsorship as an unusual request.
Verify your role meets DOL prevailing wage requirements
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Environmental Scientist wages vary significantly by county, so confirm the wage level before accepting an offer to avoid delays at the LCA stage.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Most job listings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship directly, which makes filtering by visa type difficult. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you've secured an offer, and search Migrate Mate to find employers already open to Australian candidates.
Prepare for consulate questions about your technical scope
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth will ask how your degree field connects to your specific duties. Bring your job offer letter, a role description that uses technical language matching your qualifications, and your degree transcript to support the specialty occupation link.
Address multistate or remote fieldwork in your LCA upfront
If your role involves fieldwork across multiple sites or states, your employer may need to file additional LCA notices for each work location. Clarify the scope of your work geography with your employer before the LCA is certified to avoid USCIS complications.
E-3 Visa Environmental Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Environmental Scientist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most Environmental Scientist listings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship by name, so filtering by visa type on standard job boards rarely works. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles open to Australian professionals on the E-3 visa, connecting you with employers who already understand the process and are prepared to file the required 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 an Environmental Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, ecology, geology, or a closely related discipline. The role must be degree-specific, not merely degree-preferred. Generalist roles that accept any bachelor's field can fail the specialty occupation test, so the job description wording matters significantly when your employer prepares the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Environmental Scientists?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no waiting period tied to registration cycles. The H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate for cap-subject petitions. For an eligible Australian professional, the E-3 is a direct, predictable path that the H-1B cannot match in speed or certainty.
Can I change employers or project sites while on an E-3 as an Environmental Scientist?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before the change takes effect. Significant changes to your work location, particularly moving between states, may also require your employer to post updated LCA public access file notices at the new site.