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Senior Environmental Consultant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Roles involving environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance, or remediation project management typically satisfy specialty occupation standards for advanced-degree professionals.
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Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
SGS helps to improve health & safety, enhance quality, support sustainable development, improve margins, and protect brands. SGS Senior Consultants/Trainers have the industry and business expertise to perform training and advisory services for chosen criteria, code of practice and regulations. The successful candidate will have experience in the environmental field and will be able to immediately relay the subject matter to both novices and experts.
- Deliver instructor-led seminars and on-site training programs on environmental and safety regulations.
- Maintain and update training materials (presentations, manuals, and course content).
- Conduct environmental compliance audits and inspections.
- Support permitting activities and regulatory compliance projects.
- Assist in business development and development of new training offerings.
- Ensure high customer satisfaction and exceed client expectations.
- Develop computer-based training modules for existing and new regulatory requirements.
- Develop customer-specific computer-based training materials.
- Perform services as assigned for internal and external clients in area of expertise.
- Be a resource to external and internal customers.
- Follow up with class attendees to facilitate the development of new business and improve classes.
- Develop business relations with customers and customer profiles that identify specific situations, strategies, and plans.
- Develop added value strategies for each customer.
- Recommend and develop new seminars and services based on customer requirements and market opportunities.
- Market services and products, develop and maintain client target lists.
- Present both public and private seminars on-site and via webcast. Respond to student questions via phone, email, and chat.
- Remain current with services, products, and legal, technical, and regulatory developments.
- Research new regulations, services, and products.
- Evaluate services and products.
- Coordinate and perform seminar activities related to any new regulatory requirements, including developing new material and slides.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, chemistry or related science
- 5+ years of professional experience in the environmental field
- 2 years of experience in environmental compliance
- Demonstrated experience delivering training to both technical and non-technical audiences
Subject Matter Expertise Areas
- RCRA hazardous waste regulations
- DOT hazardous materials transportation regulations
- Preferred additional expertise:
+ IATA / IMO transportation regulations
+ Clean Water Act (CWA) and Clean Air Act (CAA)
+ OSHA General Industry and HAZWOPER
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Advanced knowledge of the implementation and interpretations of environmental, health, and safety, or transportation regulations.
- Knowledge of instructional methods and media.
- Able to present long presentations at a hotel or customer’s site (i.e., up to several hours and potentially several consecutive days).
- Able to conduct training programs via webcast using WebEx, Zoom, or client platforms.
- Able to conduct on-site audits virtually or live at potential hazardous locations.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Travel
- Up to 75% of travel, including domestic and occasional international travel.
- Typical travel includes 7–10 days per month for training delivery and audits.
- Weekend travel may be required depending on scheduling needs.
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 – $91,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.
- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
- Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
- Happiness:
- Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
- Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave
In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
Position anticipated to close August 1, 2026.
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the online employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to advertise your exact role before filing. Make sure your resume reflects the specific degree and experience the job posting lists, so your qualifications match the certified position without gaps that can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Environmental consulting firms that have previously filed PERM applications already understand the timeline and cost. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 19-2041 to identify which firms have sponsored Environmental Scientists and Specialists in the past two years.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Environmental Consultant openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This shortens your search to firms already familiar with PERM, rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to employers who've never navigated it.
Verify your prevailing wage category before accepting an offer
DOL assigns a wage level from I to IV based on your experience and responsibilities. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which level matches your offered role. A Level I offer for a senior position can cause a DOL audit that delays or kills your PERM application.
Check your O*NET profile to support specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether the role typically requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Review the O*NET profile for Environmental Consultants to identify the documented degree requirements and industry-standard tasks you can reference in your employer's PERM job description.
Negotiate a PERM filing timeline into your offer
Employers can legally delay filing PERM after you start. Get written confirmation of the intended filing date during negotiations. A firm start date protects you if the employer's priorities shift, especially on long remediation contracts where staffing plans frequently change.
Green Card Senior Environmental Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Environmental Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Environmental Consultant positions qualify for EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field. Roles requiring an advanced degree or involving highly specialized research may qualify for EB-2. Your employer selects the category when filing PERM, and the choice affects both your priority date timeline and the wage level DOL will require them to certify.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for environmental consultants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, the EB-3 category has no annual lottery, so there's no random selection risk. The tradeoff is time: PERM typically takes one to two years before USCIS even begins adjudicating your I-140, compared to H-1B's faster but capped path. For nationals from countries without significant visa backlogs, EB-3 can be a cleaner long-term route.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. DOL audits a portion of PERM applications, so documentation must be thorough. The employer files the ETA-9089 form through the FLAG system. You can't self-petition under PERM; the employer drives the entire filing and must retain recruitment records for five years.
How do I find Senior Environmental Consultant jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Environmental Consultant roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time approaching firms unfamiliar with PERM. Large environmental consulting firms and federal contractors tend to sponsor most frequently because they have dedicated HR and legal teams equipped to manage multi-year immigration timelines alongside project staffing.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational classification without restarting the process. For environmental consultants, a move between firms doing comparable regulatory or remediation work often qualifies. Changing employers before that 180-day mark requires your new employer to file a fresh PERM application.