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Environmental Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most positions require a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, making this a strong fit for both categories.
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
This position will provide professional level services for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations relating to Clean Water Act (NPDES program) and Safe Drinking Water Act activities. Oversee state and federal environmental reporting on behalf of PacifiCorp thermal generation, including the preparation and submittal of the following reports: Air Emissions Inventories, Greenhouse Gas, Toxic Release Inventories, EIA-923, EIA 860, and other required filings. In addition, this position implements and maintains the Environmental Management System (EMS) and the company’s certification to the ISO 14001 standard, schedules and conducts audits, oversees corrective actions, and maintains the EMS Manual.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex environmental work requiring the considerable exercise of independent analysis and judgment in environmental services.
- Act as a lead/expert for water and wastewater compliance (including storm water, drinking water, and wastewater discharge).
- Supervise consultants and contractors to ensure that obligations, requirements, and compliance are met.
- Develop company policies and procedures on environmental matters.
- Work as a liaison between corporate environmental and thermal generation facilities.
- Interact with and negotiate compliance solutions with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Manage environmental activities of consulting firms.
- Prepare budget forecasts and actual performance of budgeted activities for assigned environmental services.
- Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
- Deliver environmental training and education to staff and management.
- Ensure that environmental data collection and reporting is carried out in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering; or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- A minimum of five years experience in environmental or regulatory matters.
- Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and the company’s business processes.
- Experience in environmental management and reporting, including auditing and training.
- Ability to develop and present training to appropriate field personnel.
- Ability to prioritize workload under pressure.
- Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.
- Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills.
- Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
- Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
Preferences
- Advanced degree.
- Specialized knowledge of air or water issues.
Additional Information
Req Id: 114534
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $102,000-$140,250
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
POWER YOUR GREATNESS
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
This position will provide professional level services for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations relating to Clean Water Act (NPDES program) and Safe Drinking Water Act activities. Oversee state and federal environmental reporting on behalf of PacifiCorp thermal generation, including the preparation and submittal of the following reports: Air Emissions Inventories, Greenhouse Gas, Toxic Release Inventories, EIA-923, EIA 860, and other required filings. In addition, this position implements and maintains the Environmental Management System (EMS) and the company’s certification to the ISO 14001 standard, schedules and conducts audits, oversees corrective actions, and maintains the EMS Manual.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex environmental work requiring the considerable exercise of independent analysis and judgment in environmental services.
- Act as a lead/expert for water and wastewater compliance (including storm water, drinking water, and wastewater discharge).
- Supervise consultants and contractors to ensure that obligations, requirements, and compliance are met.
- Develop company policies and procedures on environmental matters.
- Work as a liaison between corporate environmental and thermal generation facilities.
- Interact with and negotiate compliance solutions with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Manage environmental activities of consulting firms.
- Prepare budget forecasts and actual performance of budgeted activities for assigned environmental services.
- Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
- Deliver environmental training and education to staff and management.
- Ensure that environmental data collection and reporting is carried out in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering; or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- A minimum of five years experience in environmental or regulatory matters.
- Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and the company’s business processes.
- Experience in environmental management and reporting, including auditing and training.
- Ability to develop and present training to appropriate field personnel.
- Ability to prioritize workload under pressure.
- Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.
- Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills.
- Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
- Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
Preferences
- Advanced degree.
- Specialized knowledge of air or water issues.
Additional Information
Req Id: 114534
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $102,000-$140,250
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Analyst
Match your credentials to the right EB category
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or geology typically supports EB-3. A master's degree or equivalent combination of education and specialized fieldwork may qualify you for EB-2, which can mean shorter priority date backlogs for some nationalities.
Document field-specific technical skills for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements tightly. Certifications like HAZWOPER, Phase I ESA training, or proficiency with GIS platforms like ArcGIS strengthen the job description and reduce the risk of a DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Environmental consulting firms, federal contractors, and public utilities file PERM most consistently for analyst roles. Search the DOL's FLAG system disclosure data to verify that a prospective employer has sponsored workers at your job level before pursuing an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Rather than filtering generic job boards, use Migrate Mate to search Environmental Analyst roles specifically flagged for green card sponsorship, so your outreach focuses on employers already set up to file I-140 petitions.
Ask about prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
DOL assigns a wage level (I through IV) during PERM based on your duties and experience. If the employer slots you at Level I but your role involves independent sampling design or regulatory reporting, the classification may be too low and could cause a DOL audit.
Understand the PERM recruitment window timeline
Employers must complete DOL-required recruitment steps, including job postings and newspaper ads, within a 180-day window before filing. Factor this into your start-date negotiations so your offer letter accounts for the time before PERM can actually be submitted.
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Find Environmental Analyst JobsEnvironmental Analyst Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Environmental Analyst roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Environmental Analyst positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding a master's degree, or where you can demonstrate an advanced degree is standard in the position's specialty, may qualify under EB-2. USCIS reviews the specific job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM application, not just your personal credentials, so your employer's job description wording matters significantly.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B for Environmental Analysts?
Unlike H-1B, the EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths have no annual lottery. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL first, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years or more depending on your nationality and priority date, but results in permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Environmental Analysts most often?
Federal contractors performing remediation or compliance work, large environmental consulting firms, municipal water authorities, and energy companies with environmental compliance teams file PERM most frequently for analyst roles. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are often further along in the sponsorship infrastructure needed to support a PERM filing.
How can I find Environmental Analyst jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards rarely filter by green card sponsorship specifically. Migrate Mate is built for this search, letting you find Environmental Analyst roles where employers have active sponsorship history. Targeting employers this way avoids spending months in an interview process with a company that has never filed a PERM and isn't set up to start one.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers can file PERM and the I-140 petition while you hold H-1B or another work authorization status. You don't need to be outside the U.S. For the final adjustment of status step, you file Form I-485 once a visa number is available for your country, allowing you to remain and work in the U.S. throughout the process.
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