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Field Technician roles in infrastructure, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Get Access To All JobsLangan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Part-Time / On-Call Environmental Technician to support environmental projects throughout Oregon, with a primary focus on compliance and permitting. This position is ideal for an environmental professional with experience in industrial compliance programs, environmental sampling, stormwater management, spill prevention and response, and field-based environmental support.
The successful candidate will assist with environmental monitoring, facility inspections, compliance reporting, and spill response activities while supporting a variety of environmental programs, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Industrial Wastewater.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct environmental field sampling activities, including stormwater, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, and soil sampling.
- Perform routine facility compliance inspections and monitoring activities.
- Support implementation and maintenance of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), SPCC, and industrial wastewater programs.
- Assist with industrial stormwater permit compliance, including sampling, inspections, documentation, and reporting.
- Collect, document, and manage environmental field data in accordance with regulatory and client requirements.
- Support spill prevention, preparedness, and response activities, including field mobilization when needed.
- Maintain sampling equipment and calibration records.
- Assist with environmental audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action tracking.
- Coordinate with facility personnel, project managers, and regulatory agencies as needed.
- Prepare field notes, inspection reports, and other compliance documentation.
- Adhere to Langan's health, safety, and quality standards while performing field activities.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of environmental field experience supporting industrial facilities preferred.
- Experience with industrial stormwater compliance programs and environmental sampling procedures.
- Familiarity with SPCC plans, SWPPPs, environmental compliance inspections, and related regulatory programs.
- Spill response experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of Oregon environmental regulations and industrial permitting requirements preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage field assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and carry sampling equipment and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (current or previously obtained) preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, transportation, energy, or heavy industrial facilities preferred.
- Experience using environmental monitoring equipment and field instrumentation preferred.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Part-Time / On-Call Environmental Technician to support environmental projects throughout Oregon, with a primary focus on compliance and permitting. This position is ideal for an environmental professional with experience in industrial compliance programs, environmental sampling, stormwater management, spill prevention and response, and field-based environmental support.
The successful candidate will assist with environmental monitoring, facility inspections, compliance reporting, and spill response activities while supporting a variety of environmental programs, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Industrial Wastewater.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct environmental field sampling activities, including stormwater, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, and soil sampling.
- Perform routine facility compliance inspections and monitoring activities.
- Support implementation and maintenance of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), SPCC, and industrial wastewater programs.
- Assist with industrial stormwater permit compliance, including sampling, inspections, documentation, and reporting.
- Collect, document, and manage environmental field data in accordance with regulatory and client requirements.
- Support spill prevention, preparedness, and response activities, including field mobilization when needed.
- Maintain sampling equipment and calibration records.
- Assist with environmental audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action tracking.
- Coordinate with facility personnel, project managers, and regulatory agencies as needed.
- Prepare field notes, inspection reports, and other compliance documentation.
- Adhere to Langan's health, safety, and quality standards while performing field activities.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of environmental field experience supporting industrial facilities preferred.
- Experience with industrial stormwater compliance programs and environmental sampling procedures.
- Familiarity with SPCC plans, SWPPPs, environmental compliance inspections, and related regulatory programs.
- Spill response experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of Oregon environmental regulations and industrial permitting requirements preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage field assignments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and carry sampling equipment and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (current or previously obtained) preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, transportation, energy, or heavy industrial facilities preferred.
- Experience using environmental monitoring equipment and field instrumentation preferred.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Field Technician
Confirm your CIP code covers field work
Field Technician roles often sit under engineering technology or environmental science CIP codes. Check your degree's CIP code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying, so you don't accept an offer and discover your degree is ineligible after the fact.
Verify E-Verify status before every application
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. Field Technician employers in utilities and construction often operate as contractors, and not every contracting entity on a job site maintains its own E-Verify enrollment.
Draft your I-983 training plan around field rotations
Field Technician roles frequently involve rotating schedules across multiple sites. Structure your I-983 to name the primary employer location and describe how each rotation ties to your STEM degree goals, since vague training plans are a common reason DSOs delay approval.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark field technician pay
Pull prevailing wage data from the OFLC Wage Search using the Standard Occupational Classification code for your specific field before negotiating an offer. Employers filing an LCA must meet DOL wage requirements, and knowing the threshold protects you from below-rate offers.
Search Migrate Mate to find E-Verify enrolled employers
Filter your Field Technician job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers already enrolled in E-Verify with a documented history of hiring OPT students. This cuts the time you spend vetting employers manually and keeps your search inside your authorization window.
Time your offer acceptance around your OPT end date
If your initial OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically. Submit your STEM OPT extension application to your DSO at least 90 days before your EAD expires to avoid a gap that forces you off the job site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Technician roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but qualification depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Field Technician positions in electrical engineering, environmental science, or network technology typically qualify when your degree appears on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Review the O*NET profile for your specific technician role to confirm the degree alignment before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Field Technician employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor your STEM OPT extension. This applies to the legal entity that signs your offer letter, not the end client or job site owner. In the contracting and utilities sectors, where Field Technicians often work under subcontracting arrangements, confirm E-Verify enrollment with the company that will appear on your I-983, not the site manager.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a Field Technician position?
Your I-983 must describe how the Field Technician role directly relates to your STEM degree and identify measurable learning goals tied to that degree field. For field roles with rotating assignments, list the primary work location and explain how each technical task, such as equipment calibration, diagnostic testing, or data collection, advances your STEM training. Your employer supervisor and DSO both sign the form.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my Field Technician employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer is terminated from E-Verify, your STEM OPT authorization is at risk. You must report a material change in employment to your DSO within five business days. USCIS requires that you either transfer to a new E-Verify enrolled employer or stop working. Finding a replacement employer quickly is critical; Migrate Mate lets you filter Field Technician openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment.
Does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Field Technician on STEM OPT?
Yes, if your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you are selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Field Technician during this period without interruption, as long as your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment throughout.