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Industrial Hygienist roles at manufacturing plants, hospitals, and government contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers in regulated industries file LCAs and I-140 petitions to permanently sponsor foreign professionals with credentials in occupational health and safety.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Certified Senior Industrial Hygienist for our Lakewood, CO; Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ office. This individual will assist managing and provide technical support on a variety of Industrial Hygiene (IH) and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance projects.
Your Impact
- Manage IH projects, including generating proposals, supervising field work and reviewing reports.
- Support designing health and safety management systems including alternatives analyses, process design and implementation.
- Conduct EHS audits and EHS program development.
- Conduct field assignments, such as performing industrial hygiene monitoring, noise assessments, hazardous materials surveying and abatement monitoring, mold inspections and remediation monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, chemical inventory assessments, ergonomics assessments, job hazard assessments and similar assignments.
- Prepare technical reports, including documentation of field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Cultivate relationships with clients and drive business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the Industrial Hygiene national practice.
- Contribute to mentoring team of EHS and industrial hygiene early career, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer to enhance team performance.
- Act as a subject matter expert on industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety related projects.
- Prepare and present technical presentations at local and national conferences.
- Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports.
- Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
- Participate in business development opportunities and assist in developing proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
- Prepare and implement project and site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline.
- 5-7 years of relevant post education experience in industrial hygiene, EHS, chemical engineering or related work.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48 Experienced Miner Certification.
- Experience developing and conducting industrial hygiene programs in mining and industrial settings.
- Experience developing and auditing EHS programs in mining and industrial settings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, proposal writing, and technical presentations.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mining and industry settings and other manufacturing environments.
- Master’s degree Industrial Hygiene.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 (Colorado only): $84,700 - $121,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
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 currently initiating a search for a Certified Senior Industrial Hygienist for our Lakewood, CO; Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ office. This individual will assist managing and provide technical support on a variety of Industrial Hygiene (IH) and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance projects.
Your Impact
- Manage IH projects, including generating proposals, supervising field work and reviewing reports.
- Support designing health and safety management systems including alternatives analyses, process design and implementation.
- Conduct EHS audits and EHS program development.
- Conduct field assignments, such as performing industrial hygiene monitoring, noise assessments, hazardous materials surveying and abatement monitoring, mold inspections and remediation monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, chemical inventory assessments, ergonomics assessments, job hazard assessments and similar assignments.
- Prepare technical reports, including documentation of field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Cultivate relationships with clients and drive business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the Industrial Hygiene national practice.
- Contribute to mentoring team of EHS and industrial hygiene early career, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer to enhance team performance.
- Act as a subject matter expert on industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety related projects.
- Prepare and present technical presentations at local and national conferences.
- Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports.
- Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
- Participate in business development opportunities and assist in developing proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
- Prepare and implement project and site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline.
- 5-7 years of relevant post education experience in industrial hygiene, EHS, chemical engineering or related work.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48 Experienced Miner Certification.
- Experience developing and conducting industrial hygiene programs in mining and industrial settings.
- Experience developing and auditing EHS programs in mining and industrial settings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, proposal writing, and technical presentations.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mining and industry settings and other manufacturing environments.
- Master’s degree Industrial Hygiene.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 (Colorado only): $84,700 - $121,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
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 Industrial Hygienist
Match your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your degree field to align with the Industrial Hygienist role. A degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, or a closely related science typically satisfies the DOL's educational nexus requirement. Gather transcripts and credential evaluations before applying.
Target employers with regulated worksite obligations
Manufacturers, construction firms, and healthcare systems operating under OSHA Process Safety Management or NFPA standards routinely sponsor Industrial Hygienists because demand is compliance-driven. These employers are more likely to have existing PERM infrastructure and in-house legal teams.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Industrial Hygienist openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have completed PERM for this occupation before cuts your search time significantly.
Verify the OFLC prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level II or Level III wages for Industrial Hygienist roles in your target city before accepting any offer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the posted role requires only a bachelor's degree, PERM will route through EB-3. An advanced degree in industrial hygiene or occupational health, or a Certified Industrial Hygienist credential, may support an EB-2 filing. Confirm which category applies before the I-140 is drafted.
Understand that PERM advertising rules affect your start date
USCIS requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, before filing the PERM application. Factor this into your timeline when weighing competing offers, especially if you're transitioning from an H-1B or OPT.
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Does an Industrial Hygienist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds one with strong professional credentials. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the specific job description before filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Industrial Hygienist?
The H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap; the EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no lottery. PERM-based green card processing takes longer overall, typically two to four years for most nationalities, but it results in a green card rather than a visa you must renew. Most applicants from countries other than India and China face shorter EB-3 wait times than H-1B holders managing annual cap uncertainty.
What role does the Certified Industrial Hygienist credential play in the PERM process?
The CIH designation issued by ABIH can strengthen an EB-2 petition by demonstrating advanced professional credentials beyond a bachelor's degree, particularly when the employer's job description includes it as a preferred or required qualification. If your employer lists CIH as a requirement in the PERM job posting, USCIS will expect you to hold it, so verify the job description accurately reflects the actual minimum requirements before filing.
Where can I find Industrial Hygienist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Industrial Hygienist openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Focusing on companies that have completed PERM labor certifications for this occupation before significantly reduces the risk of encountering employers unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to bear the legal cost.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you switch employers before your I-140 is approved, you generally need to restart the PERM process with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, USCIS portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer to a same or similar Industrial Hygienist role with a new employer without losing your priority date.
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