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Wastewater Treatment Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Municipal utilities, environmental engineering firms, and water authorities regularly file I-140 petitions for these positions, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for foreign professionals in this field.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Consor teammate, you’ll join a collaborative network of water and transportation experts dedicated to supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle. You’ll have access to the resources of a large consulting firm while experiencing the community feel of a local team. Grow your career by working on impactful projects that shape inspiring communities—and expand your potential along the way.
- Regular Full-Time
- Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
Consor Engineers is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer (EIT) to join our Phoenix, AZ office. If you’re looking to grow your career with an established firm that values its people, supports professional development, and offers long‑term stability, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
You will collaborate with a talented team of engineering professionals in an open, supportive environment where hard work is recognized and career advancement is encouraged. In this role, you will support the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities serving municipal clients. This position provides hands‑on exposure to treatment processes and facility design while building a strong foundation for long‑term career growth.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
You’ll be involved in a wide variety of engaging assignments, including:
- Supporting the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including new facilities, expansions, and rehabilitation projects
- Assisting with treatment process evaluations, calculations, and system sizing
- Preparing technical memoranda, engineering reports, feasibility studies, and planning documents
- Assisting with development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers
- Supporting high‑quality, client‑focused project delivery
This role offers excellent opportunities to develop technical expertise in treatment processes, strengthen communication skills, and grow into increasing levels of project responsibility.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 2+ years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience
- Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Design experience on water or wastewater projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required)
- Exposure to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities
- Familiarity with treatment processes such as filtration, disinfection, biological treatment, or solids handling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and client service
This hybrid position fluctuates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, and copy machines. This job will require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, construction hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job will require operating a company vehicle, and may include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.
WHAT BENEFITS YOU’LL ENJOY:
We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com.
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
HOW YOUR CAREER WILL GROW:
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE CONSOR:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.
Consor’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace
Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.
If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.
If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.
Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.
At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information, or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com.
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Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Before targeting employers, get your foreign engineering degree evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service. PERM requires your qualifications to meet the job's stated minimum requirements, and a formal equivalency report removes a common stumbling block for hiring managers unfamiliar with international engineering programs.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Focus your search on municipal utilities, regional water authorities, and environmental engineering firms that have filed PERM applications for engineering roles before. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented green card sponsorship history in the water and wastewater sector, cutting out guesswork.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this role
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The trade-off is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status can take two to four years for most nationalities, so start conversations with employers early and treat sponsorship as a long-term commitment, not a quick transfer.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets DOL's prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Check the OFLC Wage Search yourself using your actual job title and county before negotiating, so you can confirm the offer is PERM-eligible and avoid delays after filing begins.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment upfront
PERM sponsors must be legitimate U.S. employers in good standing. During interviews, ask whether the organization is enrolled in E-Verify and whether they have in-house immigration counsel or use an outside firm. Employers without established processes are more likely to stall or abandon sponsorship mid-process.
Align your PE license or EIT status with EB-2 eligibility
If you hold a Professional Engineer license or have substantial wastewater project management experience, your role may qualify for EB-2 rather than EB-3, potentially shortening your wait time for nationals of oversubscribed countries. Use O*NET to identify which duties in your offer letter map to advanced-degree professional requirements under USCIS standards.
Green Card Wastewater Treatment Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wastewater Treatment Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the position's requirements. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering. EB-2 applies when the job requires an advanced degree or when you can demonstrate specialized credentials that go beyond the standard requirements, such as a master's degree, a Professional Engineer license, or extensive project leadership experience.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa requiring annual lottery selection and capped at 85,000 slots per fiscal year. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery and leads to permanent residency. The process is longer, typically taking two to four or more years from PERM filing through adjustment of status, but it's not subject to annual cap pressure at the EB-3 level for most nationalities.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Wastewater Treatment Engineers?
Municipal water and wastewater utilities, county and regional sanitation districts, and mid-to-large environmental engineering consulting firms are the most active green card sponsors for this role. These employers have recurring hiring needs, established immigration processes, and budget structures that accommodate multi-year sponsorship commitments. Use Migrate Mate to identify which employers have an active sponsorship history in the water and wastewater sector.
What documents should I prepare before a Wastewater Treatment Engineer PERM sponsorship begins?
You'll need a credential evaluation of your foreign engineering degree from a NACES-member evaluator, copies of your transcripts, and documentation of any PE licensure or professional certifications. If you have prior U.S. work experience, gather W-2s and employment verification letters. Your employer's attorney will need these to establish that your qualifications meet the PERM-required minimum requirements for the advertised position.
Can I work for a different employer while my green card is in process?
Once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date becomes current, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a different employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your place in the green card queue. For wastewater engineering, roles in environmental or civil engineering typically qualify as same or similar under USCIS guidelines, giving you more flexibility than many applicants realize. Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to find positions already aligned with your priority date category.