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ERM is hiring Environmental Permitting Specialists to support key client operations in either Albany/Syracuse/Buffalo, NY. The role holders will be responsible for managing environmental licensing and permitting activities for electric and gas projects to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements. This includes ensuring applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements are communicated and implemented for a variety of projects from project initiation through design and construction. This is a full time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review electric, gas and facility capital improvement projects and facility modifications to evaluate potential impacts on the environment and the need for regulatory permits and/or authorizations
- Oversee clients’ field operations, including the management and documentation of site visits, to monitor and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal and company requirements
- Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current and proposed federal, state and local regulations and clients’ Environmental Procedures to ensure client is compliant with environmental legislation and regulations
- Train and motivate engineering and specific corporate-based personnel to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations, and clients Environmental Procedures. This includes providing technical guidance, support and coaching to share knowledge and develop technical understanding of environmental requirements
- Successfully manage permitting within project schedules
- Review and manage environmental aspects of projects during design and construction.
Successful candidates will:
- Effectively communicate with peers and regulators
- Work independently, manage priorities, and organize workloads with moderate guidance
- Build strong working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Legal, Real Estate, Safety and other personnel to share best practice and communicate business decisions
- Manage high work volumes and apply sound problem-solving skills to obtain, research and analyze data; draw inferences; and make recommendations to client’s personnel and service providers
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental/civil engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in permitting, preferably related to electric and/or gas utility projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation.
- Extensive knowledge of environmental licensing and permitting regulatory requirements.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with GIS.
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Permitting Specialists position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,207 – $95,761, $35.19/hr – $46.03/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring Environmental Permitting Specialists to support key client operations in either Albany/Syracuse/Buffalo, NY. The role holders will be responsible for managing environmental licensing and permitting activities for electric and gas projects to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements. This includes ensuring applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements are communicated and implemented for a variety of projects from project initiation through design and construction. This is a full time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review electric, gas and facility capital improvement projects and facility modifications to evaluate potential impacts on the environment and the need for regulatory permits and/or authorizations
- Oversee clients’ field operations, including the management and documentation of site visits, to monitor and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal and company requirements
- Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current and proposed federal, state and local regulations and clients’ Environmental Procedures to ensure client is compliant with environmental legislation and regulations
- Train and motivate engineering and specific corporate-based personnel to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations, and clients Environmental Procedures. This includes providing technical guidance, support and coaching to share knowledge and develop technical understanding of environmental requirements
- Successfully manage permitting within project schedules
- Review and manage environmental aspects of projects during design and construction.
Successful candidates will:
- Effectively communicate with peers and regulators
- Work independently, manage priorities, and organize workloads with moderate guidance
- Build strong working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Legal, Real Estate, Safety and other personnel to share best practice and communicate business decisions
- Manage high work volumes and apply sound problem-solving skills to obtain, research and analyze data; draw inferences; and make recommendations to client’s personnel and service providers
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental/civil engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in permitting, preferably related to electric and/or gas utility projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry practice, standards and legislation.
- Extensive knowledge of environmental licensing and permitting regulatory requirements.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with GIS.
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Permitting Specialists position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,207 – $95,761, $35.19/hr – $46.03/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Technician
Confirm your degree supports the role
Field Technician positions typically require a degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, or a related technology field. Before applying, confirm your degree classification aligns with the job requirements to avoid authorization issues with your DSO.
Prioritize STEM OPT-eligible employers
Many Field Technician roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but only with E-Verify employers. Filter your job search for companies enrolled in E-Verify to maximize your authorized work period and H-1B visa transition options.
Address your OPT timeline upfront
Field Technician hiring often involves equipment training and onboarding that takes weeks. Be transparent with employers about your remaining OPT validity so they can plan around your start date and initiate any visa sponsorship discussions early.
Highlight hands-on technical certifications
Certifications like OSHA 10, CompTIA, or equipment-specific credentials demonstrate field readiness and reduce employer training costs. Listing these prominently signals you can contribute quickly, which matters more to sponsorship conversations than academic credentials alone.
Target industries with established visa programs
Utilities, telecom infrastructure, and defense contractors regularly sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for technical field roles. These industries have legal infrastructure for sponsorship in place, making them more likely to extend support beyond your OPT period.
Document your field experience precisely
OPT employers must verify your work aligns with your degree program. Keep records of the technical skills and engineering tasks you perform in the field. Detailed job descriptions also strengthen future H-1B petitions under specialty occupation requirements.
Field Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Technician jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree field. If your degree is in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related STEM discipline, and the Field Technician role directly applies that training, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. Your DSO must confirm the CIP code match before you apply for the extension through USCIS.
Can I work as a Field Technician on OPT without my employer being enrolled in E-Verify?
For standard 12-month OPT, E-Verify enrollment is not required. However, if you want the 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. If your current employer is not enrolled, you will not qualify for the extension, which significantly limits your authorized work period and H-1B runway.
Where can I find Field Technician jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to sponsor international candidates. Field Technician roles across utilities, telecom, and engineering services appear regularly. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time by surfacing roles where OPT authorization is already understood and accepted by the hiring employer.
Does a Field Technician role count as a qualifying position for OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. USCIS requires OPT employment to be in a position that uses your degree-level knowledge. A Field Technician role rooted in electrical, civil, or mechanical work qualifies for graduates with matching degrees. Roles that are purely manual labor with no degree application may not qualify, so confirm the connection with your DSO.
How should I handle the H-1B sponsorship conversation with a Field Technician employer?
Raise it after you have demonstrated your technical value, typically after receiving an offer or during final interview stages. Frame it around continuity: you want to stay with the company long-term, and sponsorship is the mechanism that makes that possible. Field Technician roles in regulated industries like utilities and defense often have legal teams already experienced with H-1B filings, which makes the conversation more straightforward than in smaller firms.