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Environmental Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Environmental firms, infrastructure developers, and government contractors regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field for permanent residency.
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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.
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
- Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
- Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
- Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
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
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.
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
- Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
- Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
- Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
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 Project Manager
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties and degree field precisely. If your environmental engineering degree was earned abroad, get a credential evaluation that maps it to a U.S. bachelor's or master's equivalent before your employer drafts the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Environmental consulting firms and infrastructure contractors that regularly hire foreign nationals already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have filed PERM applications for Environmental Project Manager or similar job titles.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may shorten your wait. Ask your employer's immigration attorney to assess which category fits the actual job requirements, not just your credentials.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Project Manager roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where the pathway already exists rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch during the offer stage.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating salary
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your job title and location that your employer must meet or exceed in the PERM filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target metro area before evaluating any offer.
Time your I-140 filing to protect your priority date
Once PERM is certified, your employer should file the I-140 petition promptly. Your priority date is set at PERM filing and determines your place in the green card backlog. Delays between PERM approval and I-140 submission don't extend that date, but they delay the next stage.
Green Card Environmental Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the job is defined. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience. Your employer's attorney defines the requirements in the PERM job description, so the category depends partly on how the role is written.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery cap for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed, though per-country backlogs affect when a visa number becomes available. The PERM process is longer upfront, typically one to two years before an I-140 is approved, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Environmental Project Manager position. This includes posting the role through specific channels, documenting applications received, and filing an ETA Form 9089 with supporting records. USCIS does not handle PERM; it's a DOL process that precedes the I-140 petition. The employer bears the filing burden, but you should confirm they understand the experience and degree requirements that match your background.
Can I search specifically for Environmental Project Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, which makes it hard to know upfront whether an employer will file PERM. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card job searches, letting you filter Environmental Project Manager roles by employers with documented sponsorship activity so you're not discovering the answer late in the hiring process.
How long does the full green card process take for an Environmental Project Manager?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, most applicants from countries without significant backlogs can expect two to four years. PERM recruitment and certification typically takes six to twelve months. I-140 adjudication adds several more months under standard processing. If your country of birth is subject to a per-country backlog, USCIS's Visa Bulletin determines when your priority date becomes current, which can extend the timeline significantly. Premium processing is available for the I-140 but not for PERM.