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Environmental Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian professionals working in compliance, remediation, or sustainability.
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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Remediation Project Manager to support and expand our remediation practice in Texas. Join our team and make a positive impact on communities across the region while working on complex and rewarding environmental projects.
As part of this hybrid (office and remote) role, you will work directly with multiple Remediation Department Managers and technical leaders to achieve strategic objectives on key client accounts throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. This position includes both internal leadership and external client-facing responsibilities, offering opportunities to further develop project management, business development, and team leadership skills. You will also apply your technical expertise in site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance while serving in both technical and project management capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and growth opportunities.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, client presentations, and strategic account planning.
- Lead and oversee the preparation of work plans, technical reports, and environmental investigation and remediation studies.
- Interface directly with Project Managers, technical specialists, and project teams to successfully deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Understand and incorporate client requirements into project execution, including contract terms, change management processes, financial metrics, and performance KPIs.
- Utilize client and AECOM project management tools to track schedules, budgets, project performance, and financial aspects of assignments.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while proactively managing project risks and financial performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level staff while fostering professional development and technical excellence.
- Work closely with regional leadership to support strategic growth initiatives across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, AND 4 years of relevant environmental remediation experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle records check (MVR) in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to remediation projects.
- 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
- 3 years of project management experience, including responsibility for project financial performance.
- Strong experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Railroad Commission (RRC) regulatory programs, including corrective action, site assessment, remediation, and closure activities.
- Familiarity with leveraging digital tools to enhance project delivery.
- Experience working with Gulf Coast state environmental regulatory agencies and permitting programs.
- Professional licensure or certification preferred, such as:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Professional Geoscientist (PG)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Other relevant environmental or remediation certifications
- Demonstrated success managing environmental projects for industrial, petroleum, manufacturing, energy, federal, municipal, and commercial clients.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships and driving business development within the Gulf Coast environmental market.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, and change orders.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented Environmental Remediation Project Manager to support and expand our remediation practice in Texas. Join our team and make a positive impact on communities across the region while working on complex and rewarding environmental projects.
As part of this hybrid (office and remote) role, you will work directly with multiple Remediation Department Managers and technical leaders to achieve strategic objectives on key client accounts throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. This position includes both internal leadership and external client-facing responsibilities, offering opportunities to further develop project management, business development, and team leadership skills. You will also apply your technical expertise in site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance while serving in both technical and project management capacities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and growth opportunities.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, client presentations, and strategic account planning.
- Lead and oversee the preparation of work plans, technical reports, and environmental investigation and remediation studies.
- Interface directly with Project Managers, technical specialists, and project teams to successfully deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Understand and incorporate client requirements into project execution, including contract terms, change management processes, financial metrics, and performance KPIs.
- Utilize client and AECOM project management tools to track schedules, budgets, project performance, and financial aspects of assignments.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while proactively managing project risks and financial performance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level staff while fostering professional development and technical excellence.
- Work closely with regional leadership to support strategic growth initiatives across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, AND 4 years of relevant environmental remediation experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle records check (MVR) in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to remediation projects.
- 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
- 3 years of project management experience, including responsibility for project financial performance.
- Strong experience with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Railroad Commission (RRC) regulatory programs, including corrective action, site assessment, remediation, and closure activities.
- Familiarity with leveraging digital tools to enhance project delivery.
- Experience working with Gulf Coast state environmental regulatory agencies and permitting programs.
- Professional licensure or certification preferred, such as:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Professional Geoscientist (PG)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Other relevant environmental or remediation certifications
- Demonstrated success managing environmental projects for industrial, petroleum, manufacturing, energy, federal, municipal, and commercial clients.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships and driving business development within the Gulf Coast environmental market.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, editing, and reporting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, and change orders.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Specialist
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. equivalency
A three-year Australian bachelor's in environmental science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Bring your academic transcripts and a credential evaluation letter to the consulate interview to preempt any questions about degree length.
Target employers with active DOL LCA history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified LCAs filed under environmental specialist job titles. Employers who have filed LCAs before already understand the E-3 process, which shortens negotiation time once you receive an offer.
Clarify specialty occupation status for your specific role
Not every environmental role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Positions focused on fieldwork sampling without a degree requirement attached to the job description can raise issues. Confirm your offer letter explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental discipline before the LCA is filed.
Negotiate LCA filing into your offer acceptance timeline
The employer must file your LCA with the DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing time into your start date negotiation so neither party is scrambling after you accept the offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle LCA and consulate prep
Environmental roles often involve multiple worksites or split responsibilities across sites, which complicates LCA filings. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, including worksite-specific LCA requirements your employer may not anticipate.
Prepare for consulate questions about your regulatory knowledge
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consular officers may ask how your role relates to your degree when the job title is broad. Bring documentation connecting your environmental science or engineering qualifications directly to the compliance, assessment, or remediation duties in your offer letter.
E-3 Visa Environmental Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Environmental Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter Environmental Specialist positions by employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas, which cuts out the time spent cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
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 Specialist 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, engineering, geology, or a closely related field. The job description must tie specific duties to that degree. Roles where any science degree or general experience would suffice can face LCA complications. An offer letter that explicitly states the degree requirement is your strongest protection at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Environmental Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you don't need to wait for a selection event. An H-1B visa applicant competing for the same Environmental Specialist role faces roughly a 25% chance of selection in any given year. The E-3 also processes through the consulate in Australia, typically within a few weeks of your LCA being certified, rather than months of USCIS adjudication.
Can I work across multiple project sites on a single E-3 visa?
Working across multiple client sites is common in environmental consulting, but each primary worksite must be covered by a certified LCA. If your role involves regular work at a location not listed on the original LCA, your employer may need to file an amended or additional LCA. Confirm with your employer before your first consulate appointment whether your expected worksites are all covered.