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Environmental Project Coordinator roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. Environmental consulting firms, government contractors, and engineering companies routinely sponsor foreign professionals in this field for permanent residency.
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Job Description
There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Our East Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Project Coordinator to join the team in Florida! This position is an integral part of our environmental services group and requires a diverse array of skills and abilities to provide technical support of environmental assessment, remediation, compliance, or due diligence projects, to support the growth of the practice, and to accomplish the objectives of the team. In this role, you will be tasked with supporting several Florida Department of Environmental Protection contracts and managing GHD’s existing environmental projects in Florida and surrounding states in the southeast. This role will require a strong technical background, the ability to work across GHD’s markets while supporting projects ranging from environmental assessment, natural resource impact assessments, remediation, compliance, and/or due diligence. In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
- Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Simulation and Modeling: Deliver the design and execution process of increasingly complex simulations or models, ensuring accurate and relevant output.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
- Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
- Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
What You Will Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field of study
- Professional licensure track (in 2-3 years) preferred
- Experience working with agencies and clients and building relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across diverse markets
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Our pledge to you
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#ThePowerOfCommitment

Job Description
There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Our East Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Project Coordinator to join the team in Florida! This position is an integral part of our environmental services group and requires a diverse array of skills and abilities to provide technical support of environmental assessment, remediation, compliance, or due diligence projects, to support the growth of the practice, and to accomplish the objectives of the team. In this role, you will be tasked with supporting several Florida Department of Environmental Protection contracts and managing GHD’s existing environmental projects in Florida and surrounding states in the southeast. This role will require a strong technical background, the ability to work across GHD’s markets while supporting projects ranging from environmental assessment, natural resource impact assessments, remediation, compliance, and/or due diligence. In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
- Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
- Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
- Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Simulation and Modeling: Deliver the design and execution process of increasingly complex simulations or models, ensuring accurate and relevant output.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
- Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
- Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
What You Will Bring To The Team
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field of study
- Professional licensure track (in 2-3 years) preferred
- Experience working with agencies and clients and building relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across diverse markets
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
#ThePowerOfCommitment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Project Coordinator
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. Make sure your degree field and years of experience match the job description exactly, because discrepancies between your credentials and the posted requirements can stall or invalidate the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Environmental engineering firms, federal contractors, and large consulting groups file PERM most often for project coordination roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 11-9199 to identify which employers have sponsored similar positions in the past two to three years.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Environmental Project Coordinator jobs at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying blindly. Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility to focus your search on roles where PERM sponsorship is already an established practice at that organization.
Verify the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Look up the wage tier for your role using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage, so you can confirm any offer meets the DOL threshold required for a valid PERM application.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
For EB-2 sponsorship, your position must normally require an advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. Review the O*NET profile for Environmental Project Coordinators to document how your role's duties align with the advanced-degree requirement USCIS evaluates during I-140 adjudication.
Factor in country-specific priority date backlogs
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most countries, but nationals from India and China face significant priority date backlogs that can extend the wait years beyond the PERM and I-140 approval stage. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly and discuss concurrent I-485 filing eligibility with your employer's immigration counsel.
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Does an Environmental Project Coordinator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree, which fits most project coordinator roles requiring a four-year degree in environmental science or engineering. EB-2 applies if the position normally requires an advanced degree or if your employer can demonstrate business necessity for a master's-level requirement. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the appropriate category based on the job description and your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery for cap-subject petitions. PERM green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no lottery. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign first, which typically adds six to twelve months before the I-140 petition stage. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual numerical cap on EB-3 petitions themselves.
Which types of employers sponsor Environmental Project Coordinators for green cards?
Environmental consulting firms, civil and geotechnical engineering companies, federal and state government contractors, utilities, and large construction management firms are the most active sponsors. These organizations frequently have established immigration programs because they hire foreign professionals with specialized training in environmental compliance, remediation, or permitting. Use Migrate Mate to find Environmental Project Coordinator jobs at employers with documented PERM sponsorship history in this field.
Can my employer start the PERM process before my H-1B or OPT expires?
Yes, and filing early is strongly advisable. PERM labor certification can take twelve months or longer, followed by I-140 adjudication and visa availability. Starting the process while you're on valid status protects you from gaps. If you're on H-1B, your employer can file the PERM at any point during your authorization period without affecting your current status or work eligibility.
What documents should I prepare to support my employer's PERM application?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your qualifying degree, a detailed resume documenting relevant experience, and any professional certifications in environmental compliance or project management. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. USCIS may also request evidence that your education and experience match the minimum requirements stated in the DOL-approved job description during I-140 review.
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