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Environmental Geologist roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, permanently tying your residency to a qualifying geoscience position rather than a temporary work authorization.
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WSP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Engineering Geologist to join our growing Earth & Environment Team in Irvine, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex geotechnical and engineering geology projects, mentor technical staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for transportation, infrastructure, land development, energy, and public-sector clients.
As a trusted technical leader, you will play a key role in evaluating geologic conditions, mitigating geohazards, supporting infrastructure development, and helping clients navigate complex engineering challenges. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing WSP's commitment to technical excellence, safety, and client service.
Your Impact
- Lead and manage engineering geology and geotechnical investigation projects from planning and field exploration through design support and construction.
- Conduct and oversee subsurface investigations, geologic mapping, rock and soil characterization, fault and seismic hazard evaluations, and geohazard assessments.
- Evaluate site geology and geotechnical conditions to support foundations, slopes, retaining structures, transportation corridors, and infrastructure projects.
- Direct field programs including drilling operations, test pit investigations, instrumentation installation, construction observation, and subcontractor management.
- Analyze and interpret geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and laboratory data to develop practical engineering recommendations.
- Prepare and review technical reports, geotechnical evaluations, engineering recommendations, and construction support documentation.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior geologists, engineering geologists, geotechnical professionals, and project staff.
- Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of growth opportunities.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
- 7-10+ years of experience in engineering geology, geotechnical consulting, subsurface investigations, and project management.
- Professional Geologist (PG) licensure in California.
- Experience performing and managing geologic hazard assessments, slope stability evaluations, rockfall and landslide studies, and geotechnical investigations.
- Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology principles, and infrastructure design considerations.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel as required to support project needs.
- Commitment to safety, technical excellence, and quality project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California.
- Master's degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Current 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification and annual refreshers.
- Experience supporting transportation, water, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Established client relationships and business development experience.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certification.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $105,700 - $157,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.
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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 seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Engineering Geologist to join our growing Earth & Environment Team in Irvine, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex geotechnical and engineering geology projects, mentor technical staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for transportation, infrastructure, land development, energy, and public-sector clients.
As a trusted technical leader, you will play a key role in evaluating geologic conditions, mitigating geohazards, supporting infrastructure development, and helping clients navigate complex engineering challenges. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing WSP's commitment to technical excellence, safety, and client service.
Your Impact
- Lead and manage engineering geology and geotechnical investigation projects from planning and field exploration through design support and construction.
- Conduct and oversee subsurface investigations, geologic mapping, rock and soil characterization, fault and seismic hazard evaluations, and geohazard assessments.
- Evaluate site geology and geotechnical conditions to support foundations, slopes, retaining structures, transportation corridors, and infrastructure projects.
- Direct field programs including drilling operations, test pit investigations, instrumentation installation, construction observation, and subcontractor management.
- Analyze and interpret geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and laboratory data to develop practical engineering recommendations.
- Prepare and review technical reports, geotechnical evaluations, engineering recommendations, and construction support documentation.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior geologists, engineering geologists, geotechnical professionals, and project staff.
- Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of growth opportunities.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across project teams.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
- 7-10+ years of experience in engineering geology, geotechnical consulting, subsurface investigations, and project management.
- Professional Geologist (PG) licensure in California.
- Experience performing and managing geologic hazard assessments, slope stability evaluations, rockfall and landslide studies, and geotechnical investigations.
- Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, engineering geology principles, and infrastructure design considerations.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel as required to support project needs.
- Commitment to safety, technical excellence, and quality project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California.
- Master's degree in Engineering Geology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Current 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification and annual refreshers.
- Experience supporting transportation, water, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Established client relationships and business development experience.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certification.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $105,700 - $157,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Environmental Geologist
Align your degree to specialty occupation
Your geoscience degree must directly correspond to the Environmental Geologist duties in your PERM job description. A mismatch between your transcript field and the role's SOC code triggers RFEs, so get a credential evaluation early.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications under geoscientist and environmental science SOC codes. Prior filings signal internal immigration infrastructure and legal teams already familiar with the process.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by employment-based green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate to surface Environmental Geologist openings at employers with documented PERM and I-140 history, cutting the guesswork out of identifying who will actually sponsor.
Verify your role meets prevailing wage requirements
Before accepting an offer, cross-check the position's offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search for the correct geoscientist occupational code and work location. A wage below Level I prevailing wage will halt your PERM application at DOL.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing
Confirm in writing whether your employer will cover PERM advertising, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status fees. Environmental consulting firms vary widely on cost-sharing, and oral assurances don't protect you once onboarding begins.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 cut-off date implications
If you hold only a bachelor's degree, your case likely files under EB-3. Check the State Department Visa Bulletin for your country's EB-3 priority date before accepting an offer, since backlogs directly affect how long until you receive your green card.
Green Card Environmental Geologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Geologist role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Environmental Geologist positions qualify under EB-3 when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, or a related field. If the employer genuinely requires a master's degree or higher for the specific role, EB-2 is available. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and substantial specialized experience may also pursue EB-2 with an advanced-degree equivalency argument, but the employer's stated minimum in the PERM job description controls which category applies.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary, nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 slots annually with a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 category level for most countries, leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa, and requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. The trade-off is a longer overall timeline, often two to five years depending on your country of birth and priority date.
What documentation should I prepare before a U.S. employer starts my PERM application?
Gather official transcripts with English translations, a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's in a geoscience field, professional licenses such as a Professional Geologist credential if your target state requires it, and detailed employment verification letters outlining your job duties, dates, and employer addresses. Gaps or inconsistencies in these documents are among the most common reasons PERM applications face audits from DOL.
How do I find Environmental Geologist jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Environmental Geologist positions filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying blindly to employers who have never navigated PERM before. Environmental consulting firms, remediation contractors, government contractors, and state agencies with federal project work tend to have the most established sponsorship processes for geoscience professionals.
Can I change employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Once your I-140 immigrant petition has been approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, you can port your green card to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For an Environmental Geologist, a new role in geoscience, environmental consulting, or a closely related specialty generally qualifies. Changing employers before the I-140 is approved, or before 180 days pass after filing your I-485, resets the process entirely.