STEM OPT Environmental Analyst Jobs
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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The Environmental Analyst is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and permit requirements and acting as the local technical expert with regards to engineering and environmental concepts for assigned locations. The incumbent will apply engineering principles to prepare technical reports, conduct periodic tests, audits, or inspections of organizational processes, collect, and analyze samples, investigate incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in frequent field site visits, completes data collection, analyzes findings, and interprets findings by producing technical reports, tabulating data, and preparing charts, graphs, and sketches in support of facility engineering and compliance projects.
- Collaborates with facility management to maintain local, state, and federal permits for assigned facilities by identifying permitting needs, anticipating permit renewals, preparing, and submitting applications within an appropriate time frame, and managing electronic and hard copy filing of documents.
- Interacts professionally with regulators, customers, and members of the public with regard to facility permits and environmental compliance.
- Coordinates and manages third-party contractors and consultants in the completion of low and medium complexity engineering and construction projects. Participates as a team member in higher complexity and long-duration development projects.
- Identifies and corrects compliance issues by working with facility managers to coordinate process improvements and follow-up self-inspections.
- Evaluates significance of hazards and determines proper disposal and management methods for facility operations.
- Collaborates with facility and regional management to obtain and report collected data in support of company and facility goals relating to safety, compliance, financial performance, and sustainability.
- Oversees ongoing compliance of environmental programs by coordinating required environmental training and performing self-inspections to ensure complete and successful monitoring and environmental sampling by internal and external resources.
- Assists with the development and implementation of new or revised environmental resource programs, policies, procedures, methods of operation and provides recommendations for enhancements to ensure effective systems and services are in place.
- Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Career Path Definitions & Distinctions:
Analyst: Has 1-4 years of progressive experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. Demonstrates solid understanding of compliance and an ability to manage time and resources to meet permitting and regulatory deadlines.
Manager: Has 4-8 years of progressive experience in solid waste, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of compliance, proficiency in obtaining and maintaining permits for assigned locations, and a working knowledge of regulatory affairs. May spend as much as 20% of the job working on regulatory affairs. Exhibits an ability to take on increasing responsibility and additional locations with more complexity. Oversees and provides guidance to Environmental Analysts within assigned locations. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, and corporate leaders.
Regional Manager: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in solid waste, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Serves as a leader of authority with expert level knowledge of company procedures and state regulations. Communicates technical information in public meetings, internal training, and industry conferences. Manages internal and external resources for multidisciplinary projects spanning multiple years. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining permitting, compliance, engineering, and regulatory affairs for facilities with complex operations within an assigned region of the company. May spend as much time as 20-40% of the job working on regulatory and legislative affairs. Oversees and provides guidance to Analysts and Managers within assigned region. Serves as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, region, and corporate leaders.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related degree and 1-4 years of work experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. A valid driver’s license and an ability to travel among company regional offices throughout the Northeast is required. Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance along with a strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations are necessary. High attention to detail, organizational, listening, communication and problem-solving skills are expected. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is needed. Although not required, an Advanced Degree or certificate, Professional Engineering (PE) License, or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification is preferred.
Attributes
Analytically minded, passionate, team-oriented individual who possesses the critical combination of precise attention to detail with an ability to see the larger picture. Outstanding problem-solving skills, adaptability, and data collection and presentation skills combined with the ability to work comfortably with others is necessary.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.
Position Summary
The Environmental Analyst is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and permit requirements and acting as the local technical expert with regards to engineering and environmental concepts for assigned locations. The incumbent will apply engineering principles to prepare technical reports, conduct periodic tests, audits, or inspections of organizational processes, collect, and analyze samples, investigate incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in frequent field site visits, completes data collection, analyzes findings, and interprets findings by producing technical reports, tabulating data, and preparing charts, graphs, and sketches in support of facility engineering and compliance projects.
- Collaborates with facility management to maintain local, state, and federal permits for assigned facilities by identifying permitting needs, anticipating permit renewals, preparing, and submitting applications within an appropriate time frame, and managing electronic and hard copy filing of documents.
- Interacts professionally with regulators, customers, and members of the public with regard to facility permits and environmental compliance.
- Coordinates and manages third-party contractors and consultants in the completion of low and medium complexity engineering and construction projects. Participates as a team member in higher complexity and long-duration development projects.
- Identifies and corrects compliance issues by working with facility managers to coordinate process improvements and follow-up self-inspections.
- Evaluates significance of hazards and determines proper disposal and management methods for facility operations.
- Collaborates with facility and regional management to obtain and report collected data in support of company and facility goals relating to safety, compliance, financial performance, and sustainability.
- Oversees ongoing compliance of environmental programs by coordinating required environmental training and performing self-inspections to ensure complete and successful monitoring and environmental sampling by internal and external resources.
- Assists with the development and implementation of new or revised environmental resource programs, policies, procedures, methods of operation and provides recommendations for enhancements to ensure effective systems and services are in place.
- Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Career Path Definitions & Distinctions:
Analyst: Has 1-4 years of progressive experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. Demonstrates solid understanding of compliance and an ability to manage time and resources to meet permitting and regulatory deadlines.
Manager: Has 4-8 years of progressive experience in solid waste, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of compliance, proficiency in obtaining and maintaining permits for assigned locations, and a working knowledge of regulatory affairs. May spend as much as 20% of the job working on regulatory affairs. Exhibits an ability to take on increasing responsibility and additional locations with more complexity. Oversees and provides guidance to Environmental Analysts within assigned locations. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, and corporate leaders.
Regional Manager: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in solid waste, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Serves as a leader of authority with expert level knowledge of company procedures and state regulations. Communicates technical information in public meetings, internal training, and industry conferences. Manages internal and external resources for multidisciplinary projects spanning multiple years. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining permitting, compliance, engineering, and regulatory affairs for facilities with complex operations within an assigned region of the company. May spend as much time as 20-40% of the job working on regulatory and legislative affairs. Oversees and provides guidance to Analysts and Managers within assigned region. Serves as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, region, and corporate leaders.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related degree and 1-4 years of work experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. A valid driver’s license and an ability to travel among company regional offices throughout the Northeast is required. Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance along with a strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations are necessary. High attention to detail, organizational, listening, communication and problem-solving skills are expected. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is needed. Although not required, an Advanced Degree or certificate, Professional Engineering (PE) License, or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification is preferred.
Attributes
Analytically minded, passionate, team-oriented individual who possesses the critical combination of precise attention to detail with an ability to see the larger picture. Outstanding problem-solving skills, adaptability, and data collection and presentation skills combined with the ability to work comfortably with others is necessary.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.
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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.