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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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Location Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico
Job Category Assembly Jobs
Date posted 07/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Summary of Position:
Start-up, operate and control all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant, including related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork. Make logical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operation of equipment related to the wastewater treatment plant operation according to present standards and/or operating conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take readings from wastewater transferred to PRASA and make necessary corrections on those parameters deviating from set points. Clean units and report changes on water characteristics for proper corrections. Add chemicals as required. Operate steam stripper and make changes according to lab results obtained and operation needs. Clean filter press, checks for damaged filter bags and unload salts into drums and dumpsters as required. Identify drums and place them in assigned place. Generate work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines. Act as lead operator when required by the supervisor.
- Must be organized and take notes of all work performed to maintain accurate records.
- Responsible for making decisions within the job function assigned.
- Calculate for polymer and flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA, as required. Handle and report spills, leaks and unpredictable situations, such as failures of equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the wastewater treatment plant parameters as consistent as possible.
Qualifications
Language:
- Ability to read and understand English & Spanish
Regulations:
- Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations
Technical Qualification & Other Background:
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
- Able to interpret and convert units of measure, such as: temperature pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume or other
- Mathematical Reasoning: Add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentage as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment
- Ability to follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communications by telephone, fax or shortwave radios
- Knowledge of sampling techniques
- Preferably Waste Water Management License
Specific Required Competencies by Role:
- Individual Contributor Level I
- Timely Decision Making, Information Skills, Technical Learning
- Ability to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends
Education:
- Associate Degree in Science field
- Preferably Bachelor Degree in Science field
Job Experience:
No experience required
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Req # 204899
Location Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico
Job Category Assembly Jobs
Date posted 07/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Summary of Position:
Start-up, operate and control all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant, including related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork. Make logical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operation of equipment related to the wastewater treatment plant operation according to present standards and/or operating conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take readings from wastewater transferred to PRASA and make necessary corrections on those parameters deviating from set points. Clean units and report changes on water characteristics for proper corrections. Add chemicals as required. Operate steam stripper and make changes according to lab results obtained and operation needs. Clean filter press, checks for damaged filter bags and unload salts into drums and dumpsters as required. Identify drums and place them in assigned place. Generate work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines. Act as lead operator when required by the supervisor.
- Must be organized and take notes of all work performed to maintain accurate records.
- Responsible for making decisions within the job function assigned.
- Calculate for polymer and flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA, as required. Handle and report spills, leaks and unpredictable situations, such as failures of equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the wastewater treatment plant parameters as consistent as possible.
Qualifications
Language:
- Ability to read and understand English & Spanish
Regulations:
- Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations
Technical Qualification & Other Background:
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
- Able to interpret and convert units of measure, such as: temperature pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume or other
- Mathematical Reasoning: Add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentage as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment
- Ability to follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communications by telephone, fax or shortwave radios
- Knowledge of sampling techniques
- Preferably Waste Water Management License
Specific Required Competencies by Role:
- Individual Contributor Level I
- Timely Decision Making, Information Skills, Technical Learning
- Ability to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends
Education:
- Associate Degree in Science field
- Preferably Bachelor Degree in Science field
Job Experience:
No experience required
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Wastewater Treatment Engineer
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.