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Hydrogeologist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, or a related earth science. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can accept a U.S. offer and file year-round without competing for limited slots.
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We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 75,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Hydrogeologist to join our Pacific Northwest Environmental Site Investigation, Remediation and Hydrogeology Team. You will support our project delivery and growth in multiple market sectors and will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers in the Denver, CO office. Our ideal candidate will be a key member of a team providing project and client management services for hydrogeologic characterization, environmental investigations, water resources assessment, and operational water management.
Your Impact
- Conduct environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).
- Complete analysis of literature, data, laboratory samples, and other sources of information uncovering primary, secondary, and tertiary chemical impacts.
- Conduct geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models.
- Contribute to action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.
- Participate in the application for environmental permits to address issues or concerns and with undertaking any resulting corrective strategies.
- Project management and regulatory agency communications, with responsibilities appropriate to the level of experience of the individual.
- Support proposal writing and maintaining/developing client relationships to ensure project delivery and generation of repeat business.
- Classify contaminated soil or environmental materials such as hazardous waste and provide guidance in their disposal.
- Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Mentor early career staff to support their growth and professional development.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences or closely related discipline.
- 5-7 years of post-education experience working as a Geologist or Hydrogeologist.
- Proficient with analytical geology concepts, research, investigation, technology, measurement tools, software, and techniques.
- Project management experience with mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
- Experience in site investigations/characterization (e.g., logging boreholes; designing, installing, and developing wells in a variety of hydrogeologic settings for environmental site assessment) and sampling procedures (e.g., soil, water, soil gas, air, and hazardous waste).
- Experience in the design, execution and analysis of pumping tests and slug tests in a variety of hydrogeologic settings, and selection of appropriate analytical methods.
- Experience in developing Work Plans and Data Summary Reports for site characterization and feasibility studies in accordance with CERCLA and other regulatory guidelines.
- Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
- Experience with UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulatory programs (e.g. MTCA, RCRA, CERCLA).
- Proficiency with office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior project experience in the Pacific Northwest is highly desired.
- A Master’s or PhD Degree in environmental science/hydrogeology, geology, geosciences, or similar field.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS, MODFLOW, R, Python, etc.
- Experience with environmental statistics and site closure strategies is highly desired.
- Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHg) and/or Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE).
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and safety training.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides 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.
Expected Salary: $99,700 - $133,300
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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.
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 75,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Hydrogeologist to join our Pacific Northwest Environmental Site Investigation, Remediation and Hydrogeology Team. You will support our project delivery and growth in multiple market sectors and will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers in the Denver, CO office. Our ideal candidate will be a key member of a team providing project and client management services for hydrogeologic characterization, environmental investigations, water resources assessment, and operational water management.
Your Impact
- Conduct environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).
- Complete analysis of literature, data, laboratory samples, and other sources of information uncovering primary, secondary, and tertiary chemical impacts.
- Conduct geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models.
- Contribute to action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.
- Participate in the application for environmental permits to address issues or concerns and with undertaking any resulting corrective strategies.
- Project management and regulatory agency communications, with responsibilities appropriate to the level of experience of the individual.
- Support proposal writing and maintaining/developing client relationships to ensure project delivery and generation of repeat business.
- Classify contaminated soil or environmental materials such as hazardous waste and provide guidance in their disposal.
- Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Mentor early career staff to support their growth and professional development.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences or closely related discipline.
- 5-7 years of post-education experience working as a Geologist or Hydrogeologist.
- Proficient with analytical geology concepts, research, investigation, technology, measurement tools, software, and techniques.
- Project management experience with mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
- Experience in site investigations/characterization (e.g., logging boreholes; designing, installing, and developing wells in a variety of hydrogeologic settings for environmental site assessment) and sampling procedures (e.g., soil, water, soil gas, air, and hazardous waste).
- Experience in the design, execution and analysis of pumping tests and slug tests in a variety of hydrogeologic settings, and selection of appropriate analytical methods.
- Experience in developing Work Plans and Data Summary Reports for site characterization and feasibility studies in accordance with CERCLA and other regulatory guidelines.
- Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
- Experience with UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulatory programs (e.g. MTCA, RCRA, CERCLA).
- Proficiency with office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior project experience in the Pacific Northwest is highly desired.
- A Master’s or PhD Degree in environmental science/hydrogeology, geology, geosciences, or similar field.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS, MODFLOW, R, Python, etc.
- Experience with environmental statistics and site closure strategies is highly desired.
- Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHg) and/or Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE).
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and safety training.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides 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.
Expected Salary: $99,700 - $133,300
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year geology or hydrology degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Bring a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator to your interview so employers aren't uncertain about eligibility.
Target employers who file Labor Condition Applications
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for hydrogeologist or geoscientist roles. These employers already understand the E-3 sponsorship process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over paperwork concerns.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters hydrogeologist roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're only seeing opportunities where sponsorship is genuinely on the table rather than negotiating it from scratch after an offer.
Clarify the LCA timing with your hiring manager
The employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before your consulate appointment. This takes around seven business days but requires internal HR action. Confirm your employer knows this step exists and has started it before you book your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth interview slot.
Use your state professional registration as a credential anchor
Registration as a professional geologist or hydrogeologist with a state licensing board strengthens the specialty occupation case in your visa application. Bring documentation of any Australian or U.S. state licensure to your consulate interview as supporting evidence.
Streamline paperwork with a dedicated filing service
Hydrogeologist E-3 applications often involve detailed job duty descriptions tied to specialty occupation criteria. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork, ensuring the role description aligns with DOL and consulate requirements from the start.
E-3 Visa Hydrogeologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find hydrogeologist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, as it surfaces hydrogeologist roles specifically filtered by employers with E-3 and LCA filing history. Most general job searches won't tell you whether a company has sponsored E-3 visas before, which makes it harder to identify genuine opportunities before investing time in applications and interviews.
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 hydrogeologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Hydrogeologist positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology, earth sciences, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The key is that your job offer must specify duties requiring that specific degree background, not just any technical qualification. A vague job description that accepts any science degree can create problems at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for hydrogeologist roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australians. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and no April registration window to miss. You can receive a job offer in any month and file immediately. The H-1B visa cap is 85,000 slots per fiscal year with a randomized lottery, meaning qualified hydrogeologists can be rejected purely by chance. The E-3 eliminates that uncertainty entirely.
Can I transfer my E-3 to a new hydrogeologist employer if my job changes?
Yes, but the process starts fresh with the new employer. They must file a new LCA, and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours was issued for the previous employer. You can continue working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and your new E-3 is approved, but there's no portability provision like the one available under AC21 for H-1B holders.