STEM OPT Environmental Field Technician Jobs
Environmental Field Technician roles in site assessment, air monitoring, and remediation sampling qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in environmental science, geology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build field experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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An Environmental Field Technician conducts environmental quality testing and inspection at designated customer sites and adheres to project scopes of work. Collects all pertinent data and ensures data collection and interpretation are accurate. Uses obtained licenses, accreditations, or certifications in their job function. During site inspections, identifies additional scope needs and notifies operations management or sales of additional client needs. Maintains the integrity of the UL Solutions brand and assists in the promotion of new and existing UL Solutions services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts environmental testing and inspection at customer sites and submits data in a timely manner using electronic monitors and other UL Solutions-supplied equipment or supplies.
- Coordinates site arrival times with customer to reinforce good communication.
- Ensures that UL Solutions-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration prior to each assigned inspection. Is accountable for calibration of all assigned equipment. Notifies manager when equipment is not compliant.
- Follows designated scope of work for each project and ensures that all tasks are completed on site and in a timely manner. Identifies additional opportunities or customer needs.
- Responds to questions in a timely fashion regarding site inspections from manager and report team as needed.
- Properly documents field samples by accurately completing applicable chains of custody and submitting samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assists Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and skills into all aspects of the job.
- Complies with all UL Solutions safety training in the field.
- Reads and follows the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-Year Degree: College degree in building sciences, engineering, science, environmental or EH&S field preferred or Technology Degree in HVAC or other related fields.
- At least two years’ experience in the environmental industry and preferably at least one industry certification.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing or Field Inspection experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills. Comfortable using technology to collect data.
- Experience in providing similar field testing services is required.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally up to 40% as needed, this is a field based role, remotely based.
- Lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk facility grounds during inspections.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights and reach/work above head.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. If applicable to location, must satisfy successful completion of client mandated background checks.
- Fluency in English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate to be located in the NJ/NY area.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
When you combine the gravitas of a 130-year-old safety science leader with a culture of innovation that pushes the boundaries in new services and technology, you get UL Solutions. As a global team of business and engineering experts, we develop software for a huge range of industries, including medical, sustainability, renewable energy and healthy buildings. Together, we’re dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform global safety, security and sustainability.
INTRODUCTION
An Environmental Field Technician conducts environmental quality testing and inspection at designated customer sites and adheres to project scopes of work. Collects all pertinent data and ensures data collection and interpretation are accurate. Uses obtained licenses, accreditations, or certifications in their job function. During site inspections, identifies additional scope needs and notifies operations management or sales of additional client needs. Maintains the integrity of the UL Solutions brand and assists in the promotion of new and existing UL Solutions services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts environmental testing and inspection at customer sites and submits data in a timely manner using electronic monitors and other UL Solutions-supplied equipment or supplies.
- Coordinates site arrival times with customer to reinforce good communication.
- Ensures that UL Solutions-provided equipment is in good working order and within calibration prior to each assigned inspection. Is accountable for calibration of all assigned equipment. Notifies manager when equipment is not compliant.
- Follows designated scope of work for each project and ensures that all tasks are completed on site and in a timely manner. Identifies additional opportunities or customer needs.
- Responds to questions in a timely fashion regarding site inspections from manager and report team as needed.
- Properly documents field samples by accurately completing applicable chains of custody and submitting samples to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assists Senior Field Technicians and people leaders with training new employees.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and skills into all aspects of the job.
- Complies with all UL Solutions safety training in the field.
- Reads and follows the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2-Year Degree: College degree in building sciences, engineering, science, environmental or EH&S field preferred or Technology Degree in HVAC or other related fields.
- At least two years’ experience in the environmental industry and preferably at least one industry certification.
- Indoor Air Quality Testing or Field Inspection experience a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
- Strong computer skills. Comfortable using technology to collect data.
- Experience in providing similar field testing services is required.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally up to 40% as needed, this is a field based role, remotely based.
- Lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk facility grounds during inspections.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights and reach/work above head.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. If applicable to location, must satisfy successful completion of client mandated background checks.
- Fluency in English is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideal candidate to be located in the NJ/NY area.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
When you combine the gravitas of a 130-year-old safety science leader with a culture of innovation that pushes the boundaries in new services and technology, you get UL Solutions. As a global team of business and engineering experts, we develop software for a huge range of industries, including medical, sustainability, renewable energy and healthy buildings. Together, we’re dedicated to making a real-world difference, to using our knowledge for good and to pioneering positive change. Join our team and use your expertise to transform global safety, security and sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Environmental Field Technician
Confirm your CIP code covers field work
Cross-check your degree's CIP code against the STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Environmental science (40.0401) and geology (40.0601) qualify, but environmental policy or general natural resources degrees sometimes fall outside the list, which kills your extension eligibility.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the hiring manager directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your interview reaches the offer stage. Small environmental consulting firms and regional contractors frequently skip E-Verify enrollment, which disqualifies them from hiring you on STEM OPT regardless of how willing they are to sponsor.
Build your I-983 training plan around field competencies
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. For field technician roles, map each objective to a technical skill: soil sampling methodology, chain-of-custody procedures, or GPS data collection protocols that connect directly to your environmental science coursework.
Target firms with active PERM and H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Field Technician postings by employers with documented DOL labor condition application filings. Firms that have filed PERM applications or H-1B visa petitions for technician-level roles are structurally set up to sponsor you after your OPT window closes.
Time your job search around regulatory project cycles
Federal Superfund deadlines, EPA reporting cycles, and state environmental agency contract renewals drive hiring spikes at remediation firms. Starting your search three to four months before those cycles peaks your visibility when firms are actively building field crews and are more open to OPT candidates.
Document field hours to support future H-1B specialty occupation
Keep a contemporaneous log of technical tasks during your STEM OPT period: sampling protocols run, instruments calibrated, and reports authored. USCIS scrutinizes whether field technician roles meet specialty occupation standards, and a detailed work history strengthens any future H-1B petition your employer files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Field Technician role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in environmental science, geology, civil engineering, or another CIP-code-designated STEM field, and the role requires applying that technical knowledge directly, it qualifies. Roles limited to manual labor or data entry without applied STEM content can be challenged by your DSO or USCIS during I-983 review.
What happens if my employer is not enrolled in E-Verify?
You cannot work on STEM OPT at that employer, full stop. E-Verify enrollment is a statutory requirement under the STEM OPT extension regulations. If you discover your employer is not enrolled after you've already accepted an offer, your DSO cannot approve the I-983, and you'd need to find a new employer before your initial OPT period expires to preserve your extension eligibility.
How do I find Environmental Field Technician employers who can sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and documented visa filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that can't legally hire you. Environmental consulting companies, federal contractors, and state agency partners tend to have the compliance infrastructure already in place for STEM OPT hires.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a field technician position?
Your I-983 must connect each training objective to your STEM degree curriculum, not just describe what you'll do on the job. For field technician roles, include objectives like applying soil and groundwater sampling methodologies from coursework, interpreting analytical data using environmental chemistry principles, and using GIS or field data collection tools consistent with your technical training. Generic job descriptions get flagged by DSOs.
Can cap-gap protect me if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT expires?
Yes, if your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and the petition is selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your field technician role during this period without interruption, provided your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment and your I-983 remains active.