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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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Los Angeles, California, United States
Contract type
Regular (US only)
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Environment and society
Discipline
Environment
Job ref
15841
Recruiter contact
Heather Yawger
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned, international engineering, management, and development consultancy, with a dedicated and rapidly expanding environmental division. Our environmental team supports a diverse range of clients across various sectors and regions. Our Environmental team is seeking a talented and experienced Project Scientist. The location for this position is in our office in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will report to Mott MacDonald’s environmental lead in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities include:
- Project management support activities including the oversight of project teams responsible for environmental site assessments, field surveys, CEQA/NEPA documentation, environmental report/feasibility development, constraint mapping, permitting, and public involvement support.
- Provide technical and project management support for projects, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, QA/QC review of deliverables, etc.
- Work collaboratively as part of integrated project teams.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners and clients.
- Supporting the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and staffing resource plans for environmental projects and services.
- Overseeing and preparing environmental approvals, planning assessments, feasibility studies, permitting and licensing documentation, technical assessments, and management plans, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards.
- Preparing and reviewing CEQA/NEPA documents and permit applications; conducting routing studies, impact analyses, and field surveys/monitoring to support project compliance and environmental reviews.
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience and capabilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience, one (1) of which shall include environmental consulting and project management and/or a group leadership role.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks. They should possess strong scientific writing skills and have experience in environmental policy (e.g., CEQA, NEPA), permitting, and/or a specialized resource area such as air quality, remediation, wetland science, biology, archaeology, paleontology, geology, soils, or hydrology).
- Experience permitting small to large-scale transportation, utility, renewable, water, infrastructure, and/or energy projects and conducting field surveys/monitoring.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (both oral and written) are essential, along with proficiency in technical documentation, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to prepare and interpret complex reports, diagnose issues, and develop and evaluate effective solutions is required.
- Demonstrate an ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously, possess a high level of self-motivation, and demonstrate ability to successfully execute field assignments.
- Be enthusiastic about being part of a growing team and providing excellent outcomes for clients!
Benefits & Reward
At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
The expected salary for this position is $89,000 - $109,000.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Contract type
Regular (US only)
Work pattern
Full Time
Market
Environment and society
Discipline
Environment
Job ref
15841
Recruiter contact
Heather Yawger
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned, international engineering, management, and development consultancy, with a dedicated and rapidly expanding environmental division. Our environmental team supports a diverse range of clients across various sectors and regions. Our Environmental team is seeking a talented and experienced Project Scientist. The location for this position is in our office in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will report to Mott MacDonald’s environmental lead in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities include:
- Project management support activities including the oversight of project teams responsible for environmental site assessments, field surveys, CEQA/NEPA documentation, environmental report/feasibility development, constraint mapping, permitting, and public involvement support.
- Provide technical and project management support for projects, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, QA/QC review of deliverables, etc.
- Work collaboratively as part of integrated project teams.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners and clients.
- Supporting the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and staffing resource plans for environmental projects and services.
- Overseeing and preparing environmental approvals, planning assessments, feasibility studies, permitting and licensing documentation, technical assessments, and management plans, ensuring all deliverables meet high standards.
- Preparing and reviewing CEQA/NEPA documents and permit applications; conducting routing studies, impact analyses, and field surveys/monitoring to support project compliance and environmental reviews.
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience and capabilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental science, engineering, planning, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience, one (1) of which shall include environmental consulting and project management and/or a group leadership role.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks. They should possess strong scientific writing skills and have experience in environmental policy (e.g., CEQA, NEPA), permitting, and/or a specialized resource area such as air quality, remediation, wetland science, biology, archaeology, paleontology, geology, soils, or hydrology).
- Experience permitting small to large-scale transportation, utility, renewable, water, infrastructure, and/or energy projects and conducting field surveys/monitoring.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (both oral and written) are essential, along with proficiency in technical documentation, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to prepare and interpret complex reports, diagnose issues, and develop and evaluate effective solutions is required.
- Demonstrate an ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously, possess a high level of self-motivation, and demonstrate ability to successfully execute field assignments.
- Be enthusiastic about being part of a growing team and providing excellent outcomes for clients!
Benefits & Reward
At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
The expected salary for this position is $89,000 - $109,000.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
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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.