H-1B Visa Environmental Field Technician Jobs
Environmental Field Technicians who need H-1B visa sponsorship are most competitive at consulting firms, remediation contractors, and engineering companies with active DOL Labor Condition Application filing histories. Roles collecting soil, water, and air samples typically qualify as specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field is required.
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An Environmental Field Technician conducts environmental quality testing and inspection at designated customer sites and adheres to project scopes of work. Collects all pertinent data and ensures data collection and interpretation are accurate. Uses obtained licenses, accreditations, or certifications in their job function. During site inspections, identifies additional scope needs and notifies operations management or sales of additional client needs. Maintains the integrity of the UL Solutions brand and assists in the promotion of new and existing UL Solutions services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts environmental testing and inspection at customer sites and submits data in a timely manner using electronic monitors and other UL Solutions-supplied equipment or supplies.
- Coordinates site arrival times with customer to reinforce good communication.
- Ensures that UL Solutions-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration prior to each assigned inspection. Is accountable for calibration of all assigned equipment. Notifies manager when equipment is not compliant.
- Follows designated scope of work for each project and ensures that all tasks are completed on site and in a timely manner. Identifies additional opportunities or customer needs.
- Responds to questions in a timely fashion regarding site inspections from manager and report team as needed.
- Properly documents field samples by accurately completing applicable chains of custody and submitting samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assists Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and skills into all aspects of the job.
- Complies with all UL Solutions safety training in the field.
- Reads and follows the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-Year Degree: College degree in building sciences, engineering, science, environmental or EH&S field preferred or Technology Degree in HVAC or other related fields.
- At least two years’ experience in the environmental industry and preferably at least one industry certification.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing or Field Inspection experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills. Comfortable using technology to collect data.
- Experience in providing similar field testing services is required.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally up to 40% as needed, this is a field based role, remotely based.
- Lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk facility grounds during inspections.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights and reach/work above head.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. If applicable to location, must satisfy successful completion of client mandated background checks.
- Fluency in English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate to be located in the NJ/NY area.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
When you combine the gravitas of a 130-year-old safety science leader with a culture of innovation that pushes the boundaries in new services and technology, you get UL Solutions. As a global team of business and engineering experts, we develop software for a huge range of industries, including medical, sustainability, renewable energy and healthy buildings. Together, we’re dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform global safety, security and sustainability.
INTRODUCTION
An Environmental Field Technician conducts environmental quality testing and inspection at designated customer sites and adheres to project scopes of work. Collects all pertinent data and ensures data collection and interpretation are accurate. Uses obtained licenses, accreditations, or certifications in their job function. During site inspections, identifies additional scope needs and notifies operations management or sales of additional client needs. Maintains the integrity of the UL Solutions brand and assists in the promotion of new and existing UL Solutions services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts environmental testing and inspection at customer sites and submits data in a timely manner using electronic monitors and other UL Solutions-supplied equipment or supplies.
- Coordinates site arrival times with customer to reinforce good communication.
- Ensures that UL Solutions-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration prior to each assigned inspection. Is accountable for calibration of all assigned equipment. Notifies manager when equipment is not compliant.
- Follows designated scope of work for each project and ensures that all tasks are completed on site and in a timely manner. Identifies additional opportunities or customer needs.
- Responds to questions in a timely fashion regarding site inspections from manager and report team as needed.
- Properly documents field samples by accurately completing applicable chains of custody and submitting samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assists Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and skills into all aspects of the job.
- Complies with all UL Solutions safety training in the field.
- Reads and follows the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-Year Degree: College degree in building sciences, engineering, science, environmental or EH&S field preferred or Technology Degree in HVAC or other related fields.
- At least two years’ experience in the environmental industry and preferably at least one industry certification.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing or Field Inspection experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills. Comfortable using technology to collect data.
- Experience in providing similar field testing services is required.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally up to 40% as needed, this is a field based role, remotely based.
- Lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk facility grounds during inspections.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights and reach/work above head.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. If applicable to location, must satisfy successful completion of client mandated background checks.
- Fluency in English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate to be located in the NJ/NY area.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
When you combine the gravitas of a 130-year-old safety science leader with a culture of innovation that pushes the boundaries in new services and technology, you get UL Solutions. As a global team of business and engineering experts, we develop software for a huge range of industries, including medical, sustainability, renewable energy and healthy buildings. Together, we’re dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform global safety, security and sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Field Technician
Match your degree to the role description
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Environmental Field Technician position. A geology, environmental science, or civil engineering degree strengthens your petition far more than a general science credential when the job posting lists fieldwork-specific technical duties.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications under environmental technician SOC codes. Firms with repeated LCA certifications already have an established H-1B process, which reduces your risk of an inexperienced sponsor.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B cap-subject employers must be enrolled in E-Verify at the time of filing. Environmental consulting firms that work on federal remediation contracts are usually enrolled, but smaller regional firms sometimes aren't. Confirm enrollment before your offer moves to the petition stage.
Pull the O*NET profile before your interview
The O*NET occupation profile for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians lists the specific tasks, tools, and knowledge areas USCIS reviewers reference. Aligning your resume language with that profile makes it easier for your employer's attorney to build a specialty occupation argument.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Environmental Field Technician roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupational category. That filing history tells you which companies have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage step for comparable positions.
Time your petition around fieldwork season gaps
Environmental fieldwork peaks in spring and summer, which is when many firms hire. An October 1 H-1B start date aligns with the post-summer slowdown, giving your employer a practical window to onboard you without disrupting active field campaigns.
H-1B Visa Environmental Field Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Field Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Environmental Field Technician positions that involve sampling protocol design, regulatory compliance reporting, or remediation assessments under direct technical supervision typically qualify, especially when the job posting explicitly requires an environmental science, geology, or chemistry degree rather than listing it as preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Field Technician roles?
Environmental consulting firms, civil and geotechnical engineering contractors, and government-contracted remediation companies are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Companies holding long-term EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or state environmental agency contracts tend to have established H-1B filing infrastructure. You can search for employers with verified LCA filing histories for this occupational category on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Environmental Field Technician positions?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation, job level, and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. Prevailing wages for field technician roles vary significantly by metro area and by whether the position is classified at Level I or Level II. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you begin negotiations.
Can I work at multiple field sites across different states on a single H-1B petition?
Yes, but your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each work location where you'll be based for more than 30 continuous workdays or 60 intermittent workdays in a rolling year. Consulting firms with multi-state project portfolios often handle this through amended petitions or blanket LCAs that cover multiple worksites, so ask your employer how they manage location changes during the offer stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a federal contract that funded my position?
If your employer terminates your employment, they are required to pay for reasonable costs to return you to your home country, and you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can transfer to a new H-1B sponsor. You don't need to leave the U.S. immediately. Finding a new environmental firm with an active H-1B filing history quickly is essential, as USCIS must receive the new employer's transfer petition before that 60-day window closes.