OPT Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs
Environmental Project Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in environmental science, sustainability, civil engineering, or related fields. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in consulting, government contracting, and nonprofits actively hire OPT candidates for these roles.
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EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide administrative environmental support to the Environmental Specialist. Monitor environmental systems in place and identify corrective/preventative actions. Support in environmental systems/policy creation and critical asset management. This position will report to the Environmental Specialist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administrative support in air monitoring control systems and evaluation of their performance.
- Oversee response to all environmental alarms and record responses in designated environmental database for semi-annual NESHAP reports.
- Work with engineering and maintenance on repairs to all systems related to air monitoring and control devices.
- Advises plant facility maintenance personnel regarding pollution control and treatment systems and assists in operations and maintenance as required.
- Support negative air testing of buildings per our permit requirements.
- Dust mitigation plan management and roll out including documentation of all activities.
- Assist in stack testing coordination and planning.
- Oversee activities and reporting associated with baghouse policy. Including maintaining documentation of daily baghouse inspections and associated corrective actions.
- Support facilities with quarterly baghouse inspections per our corporate policy. Including work orders are completed based on inspection results.
- Support the Environmental Specialist with the preparation of compliance reports.
- Monitor and complete wastewater compliance activities and reporting.
- Act as an internal auditor in compliance with our ISO 14001 certification and environmental management system.
- Supports record keeping and monitoring of other environmental permits.
- Oversee SPCC plan and complete associated inspections and reporting.
- Acts a responder in spill response per our SPCC Plan.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining technical programs for skill-based employees (i.e. fall protection, Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Hot Work).
Supports the implementation and monitoring of all other EHS programs as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or similar degree and/or 3 years of relative work experience.
Language Skills: Fluent verbal and written skills in English. Effective interpersonal communication skills a must.
Mathematical Skills: High level of accuracy in basic math and use of 10 key calculator.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to associate cause and affect relationships and determine patterns of activity in anticipation of change to the operation or personnel.
Computer Skills: Must have strong intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Visual Emission Certification, Hazardous Waste Certification, HAZWOPPER, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
INTRODUCTION
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide administrative environmental support to the Environmental Specialist. Monitor environmental systems in place and identify corrective/preventative actions. Support in environmental systems/policy creation and critical asset management. This position will report to the Environmental Specialist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administrative support in air monitoring control systems and evaluation of their performance.
- Oversee response to all environmental alarms and record responses in designated environmental database for semi-annual NESHAP reports.
- Work with engineering and maintenance on repairs to all systems related to air monitoring and control devices.
- Advises plant facility maintenance personnel regarding pollution control and treatment systems and assists in operations and maintenance as required.
- Support negative air testing of buildings per our permit requirements.
- Dust mitigation plan management and roll out including documentation of all activities.
- Assist in stack testing coordination and planning.
- Oversee activities and reporting associated with baghouse policy. Including maintaining documentation of daily baghouse inspections and associated corrective actions.
- Support facilities with quarterly baghouse inspections per our corporate policy. Including work orders are completed based on inspection results.
- Support the Environmental Specialist with the preparation of compliance reports.
- Monitor and complete wastewater compliance activities and reporting.
- Act as an internal auditor in compliance with our ISO 14001 certification and environmental management system.
- Supports record keeping and monitoring of other environmental permits.
- Oversee SPCC plan and complete associated inspections and reporting.
- Acts a responder in spill response per our SPCC Plan.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining technical programs for skill-based employees (i.e. fall protection, Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Hot Work).
Supports the implementation and monitoring of all other EHS programs as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or similar degree and/or 3 years of relative work experience.
Language Skills: Fluent verbal and written skills in English. Effective interpersonal communication skills a must.
Mathematical Skills: High level of accuracy in basic math and use of 10 key calculator.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to associate cause and affect relationships and determine patterns of activity in anticipation of change to the operation or personnel.
Computer Skills: Must have strong intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Visual Emission Certification, Hazardous Waste Certification, HAZWOPPER, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Environmental Project Coordinator
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Many hiring managers don't realize environmental science and engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mention your eligibility upfront in your cover letter so employers understand you bring three years of work authorization, not one.
Target environmental consulting firms first
Firms like environmental consulting and engineering companies handle federal compliance projects with longer timelines, making OPT work authorization practical for them. They hire coordinators regularly and are more familiar with sponsoring international candidates than smaller nonprofits.
Highlight GIS and data skills prominently
Environmental Project Coordinators who can use GIS mapping, ArcGIS, or environmental data platforms are significantly more competitive. These technical skills reduce training costs for employers and make your OPT hire a straightforward business decision rather than a complicated one.
Focus on federal contractors and government-adjacent roles
Federal environmental contractors operate under longer project cycles and have established processes for hiring international workers. These employers are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas after your OPT period ends, giving you a realistic long-term path.
Quantify your environmental project experience
Employers want coordinators who can manage timelines, budgets, and regulatory filings. If you've managed field sampling campaigns, permitting processes, or remediation schedules during internships, quantify that work with specific project scopes and outcomes on your resume.
Apply early and track your EAD timeline carefully
USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD application 90 days before your program end date. Environmental roles often have onboarding timelines of four to six weeks, so having your EAD in hand before the offer stage removes a key employer concern.
Environmental Project Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Project Coordinator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related STEM field listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, your role as an Environmental Project Coordinator will typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What types of employers hire Environmental Project Coordinators on OPT?
Environmental consulting firms, federal contractors handling EPA or Army Corps of Engineers compliance work, state environmental agencies, and sustainability-focused nonprofits are the most active employers. Consulting firms tend to be the most OPT-friendly because they operate on multi-year project contracts, making a 12- to 36-month OPT timeline practical. You can browse Environmental Project Coordinator roles currently hiring OPT students on Migrate Mate.
Can I work on government environmental projects while on OPT?
Yes, OPT work authorization allows you to work for private employers contracted by government agencies on environmental projects. However, positions with direct federal employment, such as those requiring a government security clearance or classified access, may have restrictions. Most environmental consulting and contractor roles working on federal projects are open to OPT candidates without clearance requirements.
What happens to my OPT status if my environmental project ends before my EAD expires?
OPT requires you to remain employed in a role related to your degree field. If your project contract ends, you have a cumulative 90-day unemployment buffer during standard OPT to find a new position. STEM OPT extension holders are allowed 150 days cumulative unemployment. Start your job search immediately if a contract ends, since the clock runs continuously regardless of whether you're actively looking.
Do Environmental Project Coordinator roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Environmental Project Coordinator positions at mid-to-large consulting firms and federal contractors frequently lead to H-1B sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation requirement, typically requiring a degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field. Smaller nonprofits and municipal employers are less likely to sponsor. When evaluating offers, ask directly about the company's history of sponsoring international employees before accepting.