H-1B Visa Environmental Engineer Jobs
Environmental Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. Federal agencies, engineering consultancies, and industrial manufacturers are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors for this occupation. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B visa filing history in your target sector.
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Get Access To All JobsAs a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer or Geologist 2 who will work under the direction and supervision of senior staff. This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting conducting site and subsurface characterization for environmental and geotechnical projects and/or monitoring contractor's environmental and geotechnical-related activities during construction as well as some associated office-related work. This is a full-time position located in our New York City, NY or White Plains, NY office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
- Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
- Monitor subsurface exploration activities (e.g., test borings, geoprobes, and test pits) to collect soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other pertinent information for project design.
- Conduct soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards, company standard procedures, and other industry standard guidelines.
- Conduct routine data collection, synthesis, and analysis using approved procedures appropriate for their discipline.
- Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data using spreadsheets and other tools.
- Conduct on-site monitoring/engineering observation of contractor environmental and geotechnical related construction activities.
- Use various environmental and geotechnical instrumentation and equipment during field work.
- Perform historical site review and review applicable regulations, as appropriate.
- Preparation of written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
- Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site. As applicable, participate in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related discipline. M.S. degree welcomed.
- 0-7 years of professional services consulting experience that includes execution of Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats.
- Must comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
- Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Has or will apply for initial professional certification in their core discipline, where applicable, such as EIT or FE, or FG or PG.
- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in MS Office software.
- Ability to travel to temporary assignments across the U.S.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
- OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER and OSHA 30-hr. Construction Site Safety training, and NYCDOB Training Connect Site Safety Training Card preferred.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
The salary range for this position in New York City, NY is $60,000 - $85,000 annually and the salary range in White Plains, NY is $60,000 - $80,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer or Geologist 2 who will work under the direction and supervision of senior staff. This position entails travel to job sites and working outside of the office setting conducting site and subsurface characterization for environmental and geotechnical projects and/or monitoring contractor's environmental and geotechnical-related activities during construction as well as some associated office-related work. This is a full-time position located in our New York City, NY or White Plains, NY office.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
- Perform site reconnaissance to observe existing conditions, assess site access for subsurface explorations, and identify important site features.
- Monitor subsurface exploration activities (e.g., test borings, geoprobes, and test pits) to collect soil, bedrock, groundwater, and other pertinent information for project design.
- Conduct soil and groundwater sampling in accordance with applicable ASTM standards, company standard procedures, and other industry standard guidelines.
- Conduct routine data collection, synthesis, and analysis using approved procedures appropriate for their discipline.
- Compile, reduce, analyze, manage, and report field, instrumentation, geological, and/or environmental data using spreadsheets and other tools.
- Conduct on-site monitoring/engineering observation of contractor environmental and geotechnical related construction activities.
- Use various environmental and geotechnical instrumentation and equipment during field work.
- Perform historical site review and review applicable regulations, as appropriate.
- Preparation of written reports, proposals, cost estimates, and other client deliverables, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
- Adhere to Site Specific Health and Safety Plans prepared for each project site. As applicable, participate in site safety briefings and audits by both contractors and Haley & Aldrich.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related discipline. M.S. degree welcomed.
- 0-7 years of professional services consulting experience that includes execution of Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments, evaluation of environmental data, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats.
- Must comply with the Guiding Principles and Code of Behavior articulated in our Company Charter.
- Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Has or will apply for initial professional certification in their core discipline, where applicable, such as EIT or FE, or FG or PG.
- Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in MS Office software.
- Ability to travel to temporary assignments across the U.S.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have a reliable form of transportation to travel to job sites and the office.
- OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER and OSHA 30-hr. Construction Site Safety training, and NYCDOB Training Connect Site Safety Training Card preferred.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
The salary range for this position in New York City, NY is $60,000 - $85,000 annually and the salary range in White Plains, NY is $60,000 - $80,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to environmental engineering work. A civil or chemical engineering degree typically qualifies, but an unrelated STEM degree may trigger an RFE. Confirm the match before applying.
Check LCA filings by industry sector
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for environmental engineering roles. Federal contractors and Superfund remediation firms file consistently, making them reliable sponsorship targets.
Target PE-licensed firms for stronger petitions
Employers with licensed Professional Engineers on staff understand state-board requirements and are more likely to structure your petition correctly. Firms without PE staff sometimes underestimate specialty occupation documentation, which slows approval.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active H-1B LCA filing history filtered to environmental engineering roles. You can sort by sector and location to find companies that sponsor at the wage level and practice area you're targeting.
Negotiate offer timing around cap deadlines
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in late spring, confirm your employer can submit by the April filing window, or structure a later start date into your offer letter.
Document field-specific project experience early
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation for environmental roles that overlap with general civil work. Gather project records, site assessment reports, and NEPA compliance documents before filing so your employer can build a detailed specialty occupation letter.
H-1B Visa Environmental Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does environmental engineering qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies environmental engineering as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. O*NET lists it under Job Zone 4, confirming the degree requirement. Roles that blend environmental work with general field labor can face RFEs, so your job duties should reflect professional engineering practice, not technician-level tasks.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for environmental engineers?
Federal environmental agencies, engineering and environmental consulting firms, industrial manufacturers with compliance obligations, and municipal utilities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically to environmental engineering positions, so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
How does prevailing wage work for H-1B environmental engineer positions?
Your employer must pay you the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role, experience level, and work location. Prevailing wages for environmental engineers vary significantly by metro area and wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable rate before evaluating any offer. Your employer certifies compliance with this wage floor when they file the LCA with DOL.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as an environmental engineer?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can change employers once your petition has been pending for at least 180 days and your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 before your current status expires. Project-based environmental work often involves short contracts, so confirming your new employer's timeline before you resign is critical.
Does a state Professional Engineer license affect my H-1B petition?
A PE license strengthens your specialty occupation case by demonstrating that your state board requires a degree and professional experience in the field. USCIS does not require it, but petitions for environmental engineers who hold a PE license or are pursuing licensure are generally easier to document. If your role requires PE-stamped work products, include that requirement explicitly in your employer's support letter.