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Sustainability roles, from ESG analysts to environmental compliance managers, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field. Employers in energy, consulting, and corporate sustainability divisions actively sponsor H-1B petitions for these positions.
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We have a current opening for a Sustainability Environmental and Energy Specialist and are actively reviewing applications.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Help support Industrial Sustainability Environmental and Energy (ISEE) manager in ensuring all facility environmental compliance guidelines. Help manage, coordinate and implement energy and environmental management systems. Successful candidate should have a knowledge of environmental compliance and management and/or energy management systems, and be interested or have a degree in engineering, sustainability, energy, or science.
The role will be in direct ownership of the local compliance obligations that support the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and will support implementation of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System. Collaboration with support groups and operations to improve awareness and compliance will be a core role of the function, as will developing and coordinating energy, thermal, or water/waste reduction projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support daily awareness and compliance related activities within the plant for both Ferrero employees and for external consultants
- Internal coordination and management of plant waste
- Collecting, monitoring and expanding on environmental performances-related indicators (of the plant)
- Developing or Coordinating sustainable reduction projects
- Gathering documentation and organizing environmental and energy audits
- Support the implementation and management of the Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 14001 and 50001)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Biology, Energy, Science or related field required
- 1-3 years’ working in an industrial environment
- Experience in environmental compliance and sustainability
- Technical knowledge or experience with energy systems such as boilers, hot water heaters, lighting, etc is a plus
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this position is $72,000.00 - $89,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
DE& I at Ferrero
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!
-
Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests -
Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job -
Interview
If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization.
LOCATION
Bloomington, IL, US (On-Site)
Permanent
INTRODUCTION
We have a current opening for a Sustainability Environmental and Energy Specialist and are actively reviewing applications.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Help support Industrial Sustainability Environmental and Energy (ISEE) manager in ensuring all facility environmental compliance guidelines. Help manage, coordinate and implement energy and environmental management systems. Successful candidate should have a knowledge of environmental compliance and management and/or energy management systems, and be interested or have a degree in engineering, sustainability, energy, or science.
The role will be in direct ownership of the local compliance obligations that support the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and will support implementation of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System. Collaboration with support groups and operations to improve awareness and compliance will be a core role of the function, as will developing and coordinating energy, thermal, or water/waste reduction projects.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support daily awareness and compliance related activities within the plant for both Ferrero employees and for external consultants
- Internal coordination and management of plant waste
- Collecting, monitoring and expanding on environmental performances-related indicators (of the plant)
- Developing or Coordinating sustainable reduction projects
- Gathering documentation and organizing environmental and energy audits
- Support the implementation and management of the Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 14001 and 50001)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Biology, Energy, Science or related field required
- 1-3 years’ working in an industrial environment
- Experience in environmental compliance and sustainability
- Technical knowledge or experience with energy systems such as boilers, hot water heaters, lighting, etc is a plus
COMPENSATION
- The base compensation range for this position is $72,000.00 - $89,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
DE& I at Ferrero
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!
-
Apply
Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests -
Assess
Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job -
Interview
If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization.
LOCATION
Bloomington, IL, US (On-Site)
Permanent
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the sustainability position. A sustainability management or environmental science degree strengthens your case; a general business degree may require additional documentation showing the connection.
Check LCA filings for sustainability roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC codes like Environmental Scientists or Sustainability Specialists. This shows which employers have recently sponsored H-1B workers in comparable roles.
Target employers with ESG reporting mandates
Publicly traded companies required to file ESG disclosures have ongoing, budget-backed sustainability headcount. Their compliance deadlines create predictable hiring cycles you can time your application to.
Find H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter sustainability jobs by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the visa for this role type.
Clarify specialty occupation early in interviews
Ask whether the role requires a degree in a specific sustainability-related field, not just any bachelor's degree. If the job description says 'preferred,' work with HR to get it changed to 'required' before your employer files the I-129.
Request premium processing for offer deadlines
If your start date is firm, ask your employer to file the I-129 with premium processing through USCIS. Standard processing can take months; premium processing returns a decision within 15 business days, protecting both sides of the offer.
H-1B Visa Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sustainability jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or urban planning. Titles like ESG analyst, sustainability manager, or environmental compliance specialist typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Generalist roles where any degree qualifies are harder to support and may draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for sustainability roles?
Large consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies with dedicated ESG teams, utilities, and renewable energy developers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for sustainability positions. Government contractors and international corporations with U.S. offices also file regularly. You can filter by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to see which companies have sponsored similar roles.
What if my sustainability degree is from outside the United States?
Foreign degrees are acceptable, but your employer's immigration attorney will typically request a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency to confirm U.S. equivalency. A three-year bachelor's from certain countries may or may not be accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, depending on the evaluator and the adjudicating officer. Get the evaluation done before your employer starts the H-1B petition.
Can I switch sustainability employers on an H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your original petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file before your current status expires. Confirm the new role also meets specialty occupation requirements for your degree field.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sustainability job seekers?
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, your petition enters the annual lottery in March for an October 1 start date. Selection is not guaranteed. Cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions, can file outside the lottery. Some sustainability roles at think tanks or academic research centers fall into cap-exempt categories, which is worth exploring early in your search.