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Environmental Technician roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan while you gain hands-on field and laboratory experience with a U.S. host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsSummer 2026 Environmental Technician Intern – Miami/South Florida
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking Environmental Technician Interns to join our Professional Service Industries (PSI) team in Miami/South Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental and industrial hygiene consulting industry.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Environmental Technician Intern will assist with asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold surveys, abatement monitoring, and clearance sampling. They will also support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II subsurface investigations, and remedial site activities. Additional responsibilities may include supporting field data collection, ecological sampling and assessments, installation of environmental monitoring equipment, and GIS-based field mapping. This position will travel at least 50% of the time and may require off-shift or overtime work as well.
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday / 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload
What you’ll do:
- Assist with Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint/Mold Surveys
- Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Assist with Phase II/Subsurface Investigations
- Assist with Remedial Action Site Activities
- Assist with installation and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment
- Assist with the collection of GPS and GIS field data using Trimble units
- Assist with documenting field activities and site conditions
- Assist with equipment setup and calibration
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Other Science-Related Degrees
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
- Travel: Up to 50% of the time
- Physical requirements
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Ability to climb occasionally
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- HAZPWOPER 40-hour OSHA certification
- AHERA Inspector certification
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
Summer 2026 Environmental Technician Intern – Miami/South Florida
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking Environmental Technician Interns to join our Professional Service Industries (PSI) team in Miami/South Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental and industrial hygiene consulting industry.
Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Environmental Technician Intern will assist with asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold surveys, abatement monitoring, and clearance sampling. They will also support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II subsurface investigations, and remedial site activities. Additional responsibilities may include supporting field data collection, ecological sampling and assessments, installation of environmental monitoring equipment, and GIS-based field mapping. This position will travel at least 50% of the time and may require off-shift or overtime work as well.
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday / 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload
What you’ll do:
- Assist with Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint/Mold Surveys
- Assist with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Assist with Phase II/Subsurface Investigations
- Assist with Remedial Action Site Activities
- Assist with installation and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment
- Assist with the collection of GPS and GIS field data using Trimble units
- Assist with documenting field activities and site conditions
- Assist with equipment setup and calibration
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science / Biology / Other Science-Related Degrees
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
- Travel: Up to 50% of the time
- Physical requirements
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Ability to climb occasionally
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- HAZPWOPER 40-hour OSHA certification
- AHERA Inspector certification
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
LI-SM1
CA-SM
The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Technician
Document your technical credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, field certifications, and laboratory training records before contacting any sponsor. Trainee and Intern programs require documented proof that your background aligns with environmental science, chemistry, or a related discipline.
Verify your host employer runs a compliant training plan
Your J-1 sponsor, not your employer, issues the DS-2019, but the host must submit a structured training plan. Confirm the employer has worked with a designated sponsor before and can articulate specific skill objectives tied to environmental sampling or remediation work.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible host employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. environmental firms and agencies that have hosted exchange visitors before. Filtering by role type surfaces positions where the employer already understands the host-organization responsibilities required under J-1 program rules.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program abroad, you qualify for the Intern category. If you graduated within the past 12 months or have post-degree work experience in environmental science, the Trainee category applies instead. Applying under the wrong category causes delays.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Environmental Technician positions funded by a government or international organization, or in a field on the State Department's skills list for your home country, can trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Align your DS-7002 training plan to specific technical tasks
The DS-7002 must name concrete objectives, such as soil sampling protocols, water quality analysis, or hazardous waste documentation. Vague training plans are a common rejection point. Work with your host employer to list measurable technical milestones tied to actual site or laboratory duties.
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Find Environmental Technician JobsEnvironmental Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Environmental Technician role?
Most Environmental Technician positions fall under the Trainee category if you hold a degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a related field and have some post-graduation experience. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and seeking practical training alongside your studies, the Intern category applies instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category covers your specific background and proposed training objectives.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Environmental Technician?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as AIPT or Cultural Vistas, not your employing company. The employer acts as the host organization and must agree to a structured training plan, but only the designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019 form that initiates your J-1 status. Confusing the two roles is one of the most common application mistakes.
How do I find U.S. environmental employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Environmental Technician roles at U.S. companies and agencies that have previously engaged with J-1 exchange programs. Targeting employers with prior hosting experience shortens the setup process because they're already familiar with training plan requirements and sponsor coordination. Cold-approaching employers unfamiliar with the J-1 host-organization obligations significantly slows placement.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Environmental Technician exchange visitors?
It depends on your home country and funding source. If your training is financed by your home government or an international organization, or if your field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, the two-year rule applies and you must return home before changing to most other visa categories. Your designated sponsor can review your specific situation before you accept any offer.
What goes into the DS-7002 training plan for an Environmental Technician position?
The DS-7002 must detail phase-by-phase objectives tied to specific technical tasks, such as conducting soil or groundwater sampling, operating field monitoring equipment, or preparing regulatory compliance reports. Each phase should list measurable skills, the supervision structure, and a timeline. Sponsors and USCIS flag training plans that read as regular employment descriptions rather than structured learning progressions, so specificity about skill transfer is essential.
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