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Environmental Scientist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Federal agencies, environmental consulting firms, and energy companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals, making this a field with consistent sponsorship pathways.
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Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Environmental Scientist to expand our Environmental practice in Fort Worth, Texas (TX)!
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge
- Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operating with integrity and sound business principles
- Providing vision, business planning and strategy
- Establishing goals
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Having open communication with your partners and team
- Growing and leading an Environmental practice
- Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
- With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
- Ecological field work experience
- Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
- Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
- Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
- Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts
- Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Overview:
Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Environmental Scientist to expand our Environmental practice in Fort Worth, Texas (TX)!
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to the budget set by the client and performing strong project management knowledge
- Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
- Leadership responsibilities include:
- Operating with integrity and sound business principles
- Providing vision, business planning and strategy
- Establishing goals
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Having open communication with your partners and team
- Growing and leading an Environmental practice
- Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
- The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
- With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
- Ecological field work experience
- Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
- Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
- Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
- Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts
- Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
KEY BENEFITS AT KIMLEY-HORN:
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Scientist
Match your degree to the SOC code
PERM filings for Environmental Scientists use SOC code 19-2041. Your degree field must align with the role USCIS and DOL evaluate. A degree in environmental science, geology, or chemistry typically satisfies this; a business degree generally won't, even with years of relevant experience.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for SOC 19-2041 in your target metro. Your employer must offer at least the certified prevailing wage, and knowing the number before negotiations protects you from an underpayment that would stall the PERM filing.
Target employers with federal contracting history
Federal contractors working on EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or Department of Energy projects often have established PERM pipelines and in-house immigration support. These employers file green card sponsorship paperwork routinely and are less likely to treat your sponsorship request as an unfamiliar process.
Find green-card-sponsoring firms through Migrate Mate
Search for Environmental Scientist roles filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers who have previously filed PERM-based green card sponsorships for this specific occupation, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record.
Secure professional certifications before the I-140 stage
A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Professional Geologist (PG) certification can support an EB-2 classification if your role requires an advanced degree or equivalent credentials. Get credentials evaluated and on file before your employer files the I-140 petition, not after, to avoid requests for evidence.
Clarify the PERM job description scope early
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect the actual minimum requirements for the role, not your personal qualifications. If your employer over-specifies requirements to match you, the application faces audit risk. Review the O*NET profile for Environmental Scientists with your employer's HR team before drafting the labor certification job description.
Green Card Environmental Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify for either, depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's or higher, or when the candidate has an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience that USCIS recognizes as meeting that standard.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and no path to permanent residency on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not just continued work authorization.
What documentation strengthens a PERM filing for an Environmental Scientist?
Your employer needs to demonstrate that the position was genuinely advertised and that no qualified U.S. worker applied. On your side, degree transcripts, foreign credential evaluations, professional licenses such as a PE or PG certification, and any published environmental impact reports or regulatory filings you authored all support the I-140 petition that follows PERM approval.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Environmental Scientist roles?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Environmental Scientist job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than asking hiring managers cold, because you're starting conversations with companies that have already completed PERM filings for comparable roles rather than employers who have never navigated the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed while you hold H-1B status, OPT, or STEM OPT, and it doesn't affect your current work authorization. Many Environmental Scientists begin the green card process in their first or second year with an employer precisely to get ahead of the two-to-three-year PERM and I-140 processing timeline before their temporary status needs renewal.