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Site Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Construction, infrastructure, and civil engineering firms regularly sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 candidates, making this a strong field for foreign professionals pursuing permanent residence.
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Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.
When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.
This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Site Engineer serves as the primary technical and project management support for assigned facilities. This role includes ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance for all assigned sites; identifying and resolving compliance issues; coordinating and managing technical consultants; acting as the technical liaison with regulatory agencies; preparing, obtaining, and managing permits; and overseeing the technical and project execution aspects of construction activities. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, from RFP development and contractor selection through construction oversight, schedule and budget coordination, and final certification of completed work.
Responsibilities of Position:
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site. This should include physical features of the site, such as storm lines, sanitary sewer lines, discharge points, USTs, zoning restrictions, etc.
- Develop a working knowledge of the sites’ permits. The knowledge should include groundwater, surface water, solid waste, and air permits. Perform and coordinate through the site compliance inspections and reporting as required by the permits.
- Develop and maintain a rapport with the regulatory agencies for the sites.
- Track and keep the site manager apprised of the capacity (air space, throughput, etc.) of the facility and keep manager informed of all pertinent engineering and environmental activities on their sites.
- Identify environmental issues with the site and work with the site manager and site team to develop solutions and manage the implementation of the environmental solutions under the site manager’s direction.
- As appropriate, prepare RFPs, perform bid evaluations, and serve as project manager of technical contracts. Project management responsibilities will include administering the contract and managing the budget and schedule for the activities.
- In coordination with the site manager, develop and maintain a five-year schedule for the facility. The schedule should include expansion/closure activities, construction activities, and significant compliance activities.
- Review the compliance tracker program at least monthly and develop action plans to meet specific deadlines for consideration of site management.
- In coordination with the site management, manage environmental submittals to achieve zero administrative (on-time, complete) violations.
- Work with the site manager to determine projects required for the next fiscal year, this includes prepare the budget input (cost and schedule) for technical projects, including compliance monitoring and reporting. Review with the appropriate GM by January 1.
- Meet with the site manager for smaller sites like truck depots (conference calls or Microsoft Teams are appropriate) to review the status of environmental and engineering issues monthly.
- Know the status of and participate in developing any environmental corrective measures for your site (including groundwater, surface water, solid waste, and air).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position will not manage employees.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to follow all department rules, procedures, and instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and take responsibility.
- Ability to take directions from multiple sources and prioritize accordingly.
- Additional skills may be required to perform task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.
Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience or studies in Solid Waste preferred.
- Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Trimble Office GPS is preferred.
- Experience with construction management included but not limited to: pavements, buildings, and earthworks is preferred.
- Experience in project management is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN A REGULAR WORKDAY
- Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs.
- Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs.
- Frequently working outside.
- Rarely working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
- Rarely working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
- Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
- Rarely climbing and/or balancing.
- Frequently sitting/standing/walking in an office environment.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ASPECTS
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
- Ability to travel between offices, as required.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Education
Required: High School or better
Bachelors or better in Relevant field
Preferred: General Education Diploma or better
Masters or better in Relevant field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.
When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.
This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Site Engineer serves as the primary technical and project management support for assigned facilities. This role includes ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance for all assigned sites; identifying and resolving compliance issues; coordinating and managing technical consultants; acting as the technical liaison with regulatory agencies; preparing, obtaining, and managing permits; and overseeing the technical and project execution aspects of construction activities. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, from RFP development and contractor selection through construction oversight, schedule and budget coordination, and final certification of completed work.
Responsibilities of Position:
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the site. This should include physical features of the site, such as storm lines, sanitary sewer lines, discharge points, USTs, zoning restrictions, etc.
- Develop a working knowledge of the sites’ permits. The knowledge should include groundwater, surface water, solid waste, and air permits. Perform and coordinate through the site compliance inspections and reporting as required by the permits.
- Develop and maintain a rapport with the regulatory agencies for the sites.
- Track and keep the site manager apprised of the capacity (air space, throughput, etc.) of the facility and keep manager informed of all pertinent engineering and environmental activities on their sites.
- Identify environmental issues with the site and work with the site manager and site team to develop solutions and manage the implementation of the environmental solutions under the site manager’s direction.
- As appropriate, prepare RFPs, perform bid evaluations, and serve as project manager of technical contracts. Project management responsibilities will include administering the contract and managing the budget and schedule for the activities.
- In coordination with the site manager, develop and maintain a five-year schedule for the facility. The schedule should include expansion/closure activities, construction activities, and significant compliance activities.
- Review the compliance tracker program at least monthly and develop action plans to meet specific deadlines for consideration of site management.
- In coordination with the site management, manage environmental submittals to achieve zero administrative (on-time, complete) violations.
- Work with the site manager to determine projects required for the next fiscal year, this includes prepare the budget input (cost and schedule) for technical projects, including compliance monitoring and reporting. Review with the appropriate GM by January 1.
- Meet with the site manager for smaller sites like truck depots (conference calls or Microsoft Teams are appropriate) to review the status of environmental and engineering issues monthly.
- Know the status of and participate in developing any environmental corrective measures for your site (including groundwater, surface water, solid waste, and air).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position will not manage employees.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to follow all department rules, procedures, and instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and take responsibility.
- Ability to take directions from multiple sources and prioritize accordingly.
- Additional skills may be required to perform task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.
Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience or studies in Solid Waste preferred.
- Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Trimble Office GPS is preferred.
- Experience with construction management included but not limited to: pavements, buildings, and earthworks is preferred.
- Experience in project management is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN A REGULAR WORKDAY
- Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs.
- Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs.
- Frequently working outside.
- Rarely working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions.
- Rarely working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
- Rarely stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
- Rarely climbing and/or balancing.
- Frequently sitting/standing/walking in an office environment.
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ASPECTS
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
- Ability to travel between offices, as required.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Education
Required: High School or better
Bachelors or better in Relevant field
Preferred: General Education Diploma or better
Masters or better in Relevant field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Site Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Gather your foreign degree evaluations, professional engineering credentials, and project documentation now so your employer's recruitment test reflects your actual minimum qualifications.
Look up prevailing wages before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for Site Engineer roles in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for PERM to be approved, and gaps discovered late can stall the entire process.
Target construction firms with dedicated HR teams
Large general contractors and infrastructure firms typically have in-house immigration counsel and established PERM workflows. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the administrative capacity to manage a multi-year sponsorship process for a site-based role.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Filter by Site Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Focusing your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM for similar roles reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive site engineering experience, ask whether the employer intends to file under EB-2. The category affects your priority date and potential backlog, especially for high-demand nationalities.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer your green card case to a new employer in a same or similar occupation. Confirm the new role qualifies before resigning, and ask USCIS to confirm portability in writing.
Green Card Site Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Site Engineer roles?
Most Site Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, or for skilled workers with at least two years of verified experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive site engineering experience, your employer may file under EB-2 instead.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Site Engineers?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization for up to six years and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship via PERM leads to permanent residence with no renewal cycle. PERM requires a formal prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers applied, steps that have no equivalent in the H-1B process. Priority date backlogs apply to both EB-2 and EB-3.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Site Engineers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM for Site Engineer or related construction roles significantly improves your chances of finding an employer willing to commit to the full PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status process.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search?
Before DOL certifies your PERM application, your employer must advertise the position and document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. The job description used in those ads must match your actual duties and minimum requirements. If your employer overstates requirements to match your credentials, DOL can audit and deny the application.
Can I switch employers while my green card case is pending?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the queue.