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Environmental Analyst roles in environmental science, engineering, and related STEM fields qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an I-983 training plan tied to your degree field before your extension starts.
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PS Job Title: Environmental - Analyst II - Sr
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position may be filled as an Analyst II, III or Sr. depending on the qualification level of the applicant.
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports environmental compliance at existing and proposed Renewable Project sites through active onsite support.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expert guidance to project and site personnel regarding environmental issues
- Work in direct support of the projects and sites to ensure regulatory compliance
- Maintain thorough knowledge of project and site-specific environmental permits and plans
- Conduct project and site inspections to assess environmental compliance and performance with all applicable permit conditions and regulations, documenting findings as required, and taking necessary action to close any identified gaps
- Prepare regulatory required environmental reports
- Maintain required environmental records and documentation for the projects and sites
- Deliver environmental training to project and site personnel as required by applicable regulations and company procedures and programs
- Provide environmental compliance support to respond to spills and releases, and make notifications as required by applicable regulations
- Manage waste handling and disposal, and manifesting activities
- Coordinate environmental sampling and testing activities as required by applicable regulations and permits
- Participate in work groups to support new and ongoing projects
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities
- Manage records and documentation pertaining to compliance programs in accordance with the records retention policy
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum Experience:
- Analyst – Environmental I-II: 0-2 years of experience handling environmental compliance activities.
- Analyst – Environmental III: 3-5 years of experience handling environmental compliance activities.
- Analyst – Environmental Sr.: 5-6 years of experience handling environmental compliance activities
Minimum Skills:
- Applicant must be physically able to conduct field environmental investigations
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work tasks simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Strong attention to details
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Self-starter and requires little or no supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments
- Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities
- Willing and able to perform other unrelated duties as required and learn new processes and technologies
Desired:
- Experience managing environmental programs in an industrial or power generation setting
- Experience in preparing environmental reports for an industrial or power generation facility
- Experience in managing oil storage and use including oil spills in accordance with federal and state requirements
- Experience in managing hazardous materials and hazardous waste shipments in accordance with DOT and RCRA requirements
- Knowledge of power generation fundamentals
Work Conditions:
- Office environment with minimal physical requirements
- Available to work periodic overtime
- As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
- Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Primary Location: Texas - The Woodlands Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : West Monroe
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124620
PS Job Title: Environmental - Analyst II - Sr
Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Job Title: Environmental - Analyst II - Sr
PS Job Title: Environmental - Analyst II - Sr
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position may be filled as an Analyst II, III or Sr. depending on the qualification level of the applicant.
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports environmental compliance at existing and proposed Renewable Project sites through active onsite support.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expert guidance to project and site personnel regarding environmental issues
- Work in direct support of the projects and sites to ensure regulatory compliance
- Maintain thorough knowledge of project and site-specific environmental permits and plans
- Conduct project and site inspections to assess environmental compliance and performance with all applicable permit conditions and regulations, documenting findings as required, and taking necessary action to close any identified gaps
- Prepare regulatory required environmental reports
- Maintain required environmental records and documentation for the projects and sites
- Deliver environmental training to project and site personnel as required by applicable regulations and company procedures and programs
- Provide environmental compliance support to respond to spills and releases, and make notifications as required by applicable regulations
- Manage waste handling and disposal, and manifesting activities
- Coordinate environmental sampling and testing activities as required by applicable regulations and permits
- Participate in work groups to support new and ongoing projects
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities
- Manage records and documentation pertaining to compliance programs in accordance with the records retention policy
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum Experience:
- Analyst – Environmental I-II: 0-2 years of experience handling environmental compliance activities.
- Analyst – Environmental III: 3-5 years of experience handling environmental compliance activities.
- Analyst – Environmental Sr.: 5-6 years of experience handling environmental compliance activities
Minimum Skills:
- Applicant must be physically able to conduct field environmental investigations
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work tasks simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Strong attention to details
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Self-starter and requires little or no supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments
- Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities
- Willing and able to perform other unrelated duties as required and learn new processes and technologies
Desired:
- Experience managing environmental programs in an industrial or power generation setting
- Experience in preparing environmental reports for an industrial or power generation facility
- Experience in managing oil storage and use including oil spills in accordance with federal and state requirements
- Experience in managing hazardous materials and hazardous waste shipments in accordance with DOT and RCRA requirements
- Knowledge of power generation fundamentals
Work Conditions:
- Office environment with minimal physical requirements
- Available to work periodic overtime
- As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
- Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Primary Location: Texas - The Woodlands Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : West Monroe
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124620
PS Job Title: Environmental - Analyst II - Sr
Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Environmental Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches environmental science
Your I-20 must list a CIP code that maps to your STEM degree field, such as Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering. Cross-check your program's code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying, so you don't accept an offer only to find your extension is ineligible.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the hiring manager directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. Federal agencies and most environmental consulting firms already participate, but smaller regional firms and nonprofits sometimes don't, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers.
Build your I-983 training plan around core analyst duties
Your I-983 must describe how your daily work, such as data collection, environmental impact assessments, or regulatory compliance reporting, directly relates to your STEM degree. Vague descriptions get flagged by your DSO, so draft the learning objectives before your start date.
Target employers with active PERM and LCA filing history
Environmental analysts who want H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT ends benefit most from employers already filing labor certifications. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed LCAs for environmental or geoscience roles, which signals they're experienced with the full sponsorship pipeline.
Search for STEM OPT roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Environmental Analyst listings by E-Verify enrollment and employer sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through postings manually. Run your search by role and location to surface employers already set up to hire STEM OPT candidates without delays.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days early
USCIS allows you to file the I-765 extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT end date. If your petition is pending when that date passes, you get a 180-day automatic cap-gap continuation, but only if you filed on time and remain employed in a qualifying role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month STEM OPT extension as an Environmental Analyst?
It depends on your specific degree program, not just the job title. Your I-20 must list a CIP code on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Ecology typically qualify. Earth Sciences and Geography programs vary by institution, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying to positions.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Environmental Analyst employer?
Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific worksite where you'll work. This is a federal requirement enforced by ICE, not just a company preference. If your employer has multiple offices, confirm that the branch listed on your offer letter and I-983 is the enrolled location, not just corporate headquarters.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Environmental Analyst role?
Your I-983 must describe the specific skills and knowledge you'll develop, how each responsibility connects to your STEM degree field, and what supervision or mentorship you'll receive. For Environmental Analyst roles, this typically covers fieldwork methodology, laboratory analysis, regulatory reporting under frameworks like NEPA or RCRA, and data interpretation. Your employer's signature is required, and the plan must be on file before your extension starts.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B petition is pending when my STEM OPT ends?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and the petition is selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You must remain continuously employed in the same role under the same employer during this period. Your EAD card will show an end date that no longer applies once USCIS issues a cap-gap receipt notice.
Where can I find Environmental Analyst jobs that are already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate surfaces Environmental Analyst listings filtered by E-Verify enrollment and employer sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that already understand the STEM OPT process. Federal agencies, large environmental consulting firms, and state environmental departments are common categories of employers structured to handle STEM OPT extensions without requiring you to educate their HR team from scratch.