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Environmental Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Firms in infrastructure, remediation, and consulting regularly sponsor foreign engineers. Your path leads to permanent U.S. residency, not a temporary status.
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$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Long Haul position (1 - 4 overnights a week)
Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
- Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures.
- Share our commitment to the environment, our customers, regulators, and our families.
- This position requires 5 overnights per week (with paid hotel expenses and nightly per diem).
Pay range $30.00 - $32.00 hourly
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
- By law, you must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- TWIC Card
- Experience operating vac trucks, combo vehicles, and roll offs.
As you will interact with customers and internal staff, fluency in English (verbal and written) will be important.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug test and DEA background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Long Haul position (1 - 4 overnights a week)
Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
- Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures.
- Share our commitment to the environment, our customers, regulators, and our families.
- This position requires 5 overnights per week (with paid hotel expenses and nightly per diem).
Pay range $30.00 - $32.00 hourly
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsement
- By law, you must be at least 21 years of age.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- TWIC Card
- Experience operating vac trucks, combo vehicles, and roll offs.
As you will interact with customers and internal staff, fluency in English (verbal and written) will be important.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT physical, drug test and DEA background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Engineer
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in environmental engineering. If your degree is a four-year bachelor's, EB-3 skilled worker is your lane. Misclassifying your category delays the PERM filing.
Get your foreign degree evaluated before applying
PERM audits frequently target foreign credential equivalency. Have a NACES-member credential evaluator assess your degree before you apply. Employers need documentation confirming your qualification meets the minimum requirement stated in the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Engineering and environmental consulting firms that have filed PERM applications previously understand the sponsorship process and carry it through. Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Engineer roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, cutting out dead-end applications.
Prioritize infrastructure and federal contractor employers
Federal contractors and firms working on EPA-regulated remediation projects sponsor green cards at higher rates because long-term project timelines justify the investment. Target companies with multi-year government contracts where retaining specialized engineering staff matters.
Understand how the PERM recruitment process affects your timeline
DOL requires employers to run a mandatory 30-day recruitment period and retain advertising records for five years. Your employer must initiate this before filing. Factor at least six to twelve months from PERM initiation to I-140 approval into your planning.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer before signing
Raise green card sponsorship during the offer stage, not after onboarding. Ask whether the employer has in-house immigration counsel or uses outside immigration firms, and confirm they will cover PERM and I-140 filing costs, since DOL prohibits employers from passing those costs to you.
Green Card Environmental Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Environmental Engineer positions typically qualify under both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the job requirements and your credentials. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 applies. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering fall under EB-3 skilled worker. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the category is tied to the job description, not just your personal qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Environmental Engineers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal and no lottery. H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at six years without extension provisions, and subject to an annual lottery. The EB-3 green card category has no numerical cap concerns for most countries outside India and China, meaning your wait after I-140 approval is driven by the PERM process itself rather than a visa backlog.
How do I find Environmental Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search for employers with documented PERM filing history in environmental engineering. Migrate Mate lets you filter Environmental Engineer job listings by employers who have sponsored green cards, so you're not guessing which companies will actually commit to the full PERM process. This saves time and targets your applications toward roles where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an Environmental Engineer position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews the prevailing wage determination and recruitment records. Approved PERM certifications allow your employer to file the I-140 immigrant petition. The entire process from PERM initiation to I-140 approval typically takes 12 to 24 months depending on DOL workload and any audit requests.
Can my employer require me to pay PERM or I-140 filing costs?
DOL regulations prohibit employers from passing PERM filing costs to you as the sponsored employee. Attorney fees tied to the PERM labor certification also cannot be deducted from your wages. I-140 petition costs are generally the employer's responsibility as well. You may personally pay for I-485 adjustment of status filing fees, which cover your own application for permanent residency once the immigrant visa number is available.