Environmental Geologist Jobs for OPT Students
Environmental Geologist jobs on OPT involve fieldwork, site assessments, and lab analysis, making STEM OPT designation common since the role typically requires a degree in geology, environmental science, or a related field. Your 12-month standard OPT period can extend to 24 months under STEM OPT, giving you meaningful time to build U.S. experience and pursue H-1B sponsorship.
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We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
As our new Associate Environmental Geologist/Engineer/Scientist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
- Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
LOCATION
SLR International Corporation is seeking an Associate Environmental Geologist/Engineer/Scientist to join our Anchorage, Alaska operations. The candidate selected for this role will work within our Alaska Land Quality and Remediation Technical Discipline, assisting with a variety of functions related to contaminated site investigation and remediation. Preferable candidates will have experience in consulting and/or industry, preferably focused on Alaska projects. Positions in the Anchorage office also provide great opportunities for growth and gaining broad experience in site investigation and cleanup, environmental permitting and compliance, and air quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 6+ years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Ability to solve basic calculations and unit conversions
- Experience presenting analytical results in tabular and graphical forms
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
- Willing to commit to field assignments of up to two weeks away from Anchorage
- Possess valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PFAS remediation
- MS Degree in Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Science
- Groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling experience
- Skill/experience conducting hazardous materials surveys and sampling
- Experience in technical writing
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Understanding of industrial operations and equipment, large and small
- Knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations
Responsibilities
- Work with clients from a variety of industries
- Collect groundwater, surface water, and soil samples
- Review State, Federal, and Local regulations for applicability to site cleanup
- Assist other SLR teams with work in a variety of disciplines including air monitoring, waste management, permitting, and compliance
- Travel to clients' facilities for inspections and document review
- Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND TRAITS
- Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and contribute to project teams
- Excellent time management skills
- Understands budgets and deadlines
- Needs little oversight on common tasks
- Dependable and predictable
- Professional work ethic
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.
At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.
We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.
INTRODUCTION
We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
As our new Associate Environmental Geologist/Engineer/Scientist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
Working @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
- Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
LOCATION
SLR International Corporation is seeking an Associate Environmental Geologist/Engineer/Scientist to join our Anchorage, Alaska operations. The candidate selected for this role will work within our Alaska Land Quality and Remediation Technical Discipline, assisting with a variety of functions related to contaminated site investigation and remediation. Preferable candidates will have experience in consulting and/or industry, preferably focused on Alaska projects. Positions in the Anchorage office also provide great opportunities for growth and gaining broad experience in site investigation and cleanup, environmental permitting and compliance, and air quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 6+ years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Ability to solve basic calculations and unit conversions
- Experience presenting analytical results in tabular and graphical forms
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
- Willing to commit to field assignments of up to two weeks away from Anchorage
- Possess valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PFAS remediation
- MS Degree in Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Science
- Groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling experience
- Skill/experience conducting hazardous materials surveys and sampling
- Experience in technical writing
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Understanding of industrial operations and equipment, large and small
- Knowledge of Alaska environmental regulations
Responsibilities
- Work with clients from a variety of industries
- Collect groundwater, surface water, and soil samples
- Review State, Federal, and Local regulations for applicability to site cleanup
- Assist other SLR teams with work in a variety of disciplines including air monitoring, waste management, permitting, and compliance
- Travel to clients' facilities for inspections and document review
- Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND TRAITS
- Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and contribute to project teams
- Excellent time management skills
- Understands budgets and deadlines
- Needs little oversight on common tasks
- Dependable and predictable
- Professional work ethic
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.
At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.
We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Environmental Geologist
Target environmental consulting firms with federal contracts
Firms like those holding EPA, Army Corps, or DOE contracts sponsor OPT and H-1B workers regularly. Federal contract work requires technical specialists, making these employers structurally dependent on hiring geologists regardless of visa status.
Get licensed or start the process before job searching
Many Environmental Geologist roles require a Professional Geologist license or active progress toward one. Passing the Fundamentals of Geology exam signals commitment and makes you a stronger hire for employers evaluating OPT candidates against permanent residents.
Frame your fieldwork and lab skills quantitatively on your resume
Employers reviewing OPT candidates want specifics. List software platforms you use, sample volumes processed, or number of Phase I and Phase II ESA reports completed. Concrete output makes your candidacy easier to justify internally when sponsorship conversations arise.
Apply to state and local government environmental agencies
State environmental agencies routinely hire geologists and can sponsor OPT work authorization. Government roles often have structured career ladders and established HR processes for visa sponsorship, reducing the ambiguity that smaller private employers sometimes struggle with.
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Does Environmental Geologist qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in geology, geoscience, environmental science, or a closely related STEM field, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12-month OPT period. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your degree's CIP code. Most accredited geology and geoscience programs carry qualifying CIP codes, so the extension is broadly available to Environmental Geologist candidates.
Do Environmental Geologist employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Environmental consulting firms and government contractors sponsor H-1B petitions with reasonable frequency because qualified geologists are in consistent demand and the specialty occupation criteria are well-established for licensed or degree-holding geologists. Smaller boutique firms sponsor less often than mid-sized and large firms. Migrate Mate filters sponsorship-willing employers so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is actually on the table.
Can I work in the field on OPT as an Environmental Geologist?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in your field of study, which includes fieldwork such as soil sampling, well installation, and site investigation. Your employment must be directly related to your degree. Keep records of your job duties in case USCIS reviews your OPT employment, since field-heavy roles are sometimes scrutinized to confirm the degree connection.
What happens to my OPT if my Environmental Geologist contract ends between projects?
Standard OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during the 12-month period. STEM OPT allows up to 150 days total across both periods. If a contract ends and you're between projects, those days count toward your unemployment limit. Start your next job search immediately and document your efforts. Short consulting gaps are common in this field, so tracking your days carefully matters.
Does working part-time on OPT as an Environmental Geologist count toward my authorization?
Yes, OPT permits part-time employment of at least 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during breaks. Part-time Environmental Geologist roles do count as valid OPT employment as long as the work is directly related to your geology or environmental science degree. However, STEM OPT extension requires full-time employment of at least 20 hours per week with an E-Verify enrolled employer.
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