TN Visa Environmental Manager Jobs
Environmental Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientists and Engineers category, provided your degree aligns with environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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Terracon is seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Compliance Engineer or Scientist to join our Team in West Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to lead local and regional compliance efforts and assist with projects across the country.
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual must have a strong technical background, provide leadership and guidance on projects, work with existing staff to develop regulatory compliance opportunities locally and regionally, and grow the practice area. The individual must be currently established in the air permitting market in Texas and have strong knowledge of oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, data centers, and industrial sectors. The individual will be responsible for growing the air permitting sector within the regulatory compliance practice. They will serve as a local point of contact and provide support for regional and national environmental compliance endeavors. They will review deliverables for quality following company standards and policies; provide leadership in environmental compliance marketing efforts; maintain existing and develop new client relationships; prepare proposals, cost estimates, and reports; and train, mentor, and direct field staff and project professionals.
The individual should be highly specialized and have solid experience in Texas air permitting, including:
- Title V permits
- Permits by Rule
- New Source Review (major and minor sources)
- Air permitting applicability determinations and permitting strategy
- Emissions calculations (criteria pollutants, HAPs, GHGs)
- Review and preparation of complex permit applications
- Oversight of air dispersion modeling (even if performed by others)
- Regulatory analysis and interpretation
- Agency coordination and negotiation with TCEQ
- Client-facing technical discussions and strategy development
The individual should have general knowledge of other regulatory compliance areas as listed below:
- Stormwater (municipal, industrial, construction)
- RCRA/Hazardous waste
- Oil Storage/SPCC plans
- SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting
- Industrial wastewater
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services with a focus on the air permitting practice
- Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables
- Manage projects and staff to ensure quality and timeliness
- Understand the local and regional market
- Develop strong working relationships with clients
- Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests
- Participate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies
- Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines
- Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering (preferred), or environmental-related discipline
- Minimum 13 years’ experience which may include advanced study and research in field
- PhD in Environmental Engineering preferred
- Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval required
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required or recognized as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME)
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
INTRODUCTION
Terracon is seeking an experienced Environmental Regulatory Compliance Engineer or Scientist to join our Team in West Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to lead local and regional compliance efforts and assist with projects across the country.
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is best demonstrated by offering a flexible work schedule, striving for employees to have a proper work/life balance, and enabling employees to work remotely when appropriate. In addition, Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching (monetary and company stock), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, a company stock purchases plan, and various bonus programs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual must have a strong technical background, provide leadership and guidance on projects, work with existing staff to develop regulatory compliance opportunities locally and regionally, and grow the practice area. The individual must be currently established in the air permitting market in Texas and have strong knowledge of oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, data centers, and industrial sectors. The individual will be responsible for growing the air permitting sector within the regulatory compliance practice. They will serve as a local point of contact and provide support for regional and national environmental compliance endeavors. They will review deliverables for quality following company standards and policies; provide leadership in environmental compliance marketing efforts; maintain existing and develop new client relationships; prepare proposals, cost estimates, and reports; and train, mentor, and direct field staff and project professionals.
The individual should be highly specialized and have solid experience in Texas air permitting, including:
- Title V permits
- Permits by Rule
- New Source Review (major and minor sources)
- Air permitting applicability determinations and permitting strategy
- Emissions calculations (criteria pollutants, HAPs, GHGs)
- Review and preparation of complex permit applications
- Oversight of air dispersion modeling (even if performed by others)
- Regulatory analysis and interpretation
- Agency coordination and negotiation with TCEQ
- Client-facing technical discussions and strategy development
The individual should have general knowledge of other regulatory compliance areas as listed below:
- Stormwater (municipal, industrial, construction)
- RCRA/Hazardous waste
- Oil Storage/SPCC plans
- SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting
- Industrial wastewater
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services with a focus on the air permitting practice
- Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables
- Manage projects and staff to ensure quality and timeliness
- Understand the local and regional market
- Develop strong working relationships with clients
- Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests
- Participate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies
- Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines
- Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering (preferred), or environmental-related discipline
- Minimum 13 years’ experience which may include advanced study and research in field
- PhD in Environmental Engineering preferred
- Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work and possess a positive attitude
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval required
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required or recognized as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME)
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour refresher
About us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Manager
Verify your degree matches the role
TN visa eligibility for Environmental Managers depends on a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in environmental science, civil engineering, or environmental engineering satisfies CBP reviewers. A business or general science degree typically does not.
Target industries with active TN filings
Focus your search on employers in energy, mining, construction, and manufacturing. These sectors regularly hire Environmental Managers for compliance and permitting work, and their HR teams are far more familiar with TN sponsorship documentation requirements than companies in other industries.
Search TN visa jobs through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Environmental Manager postings by TN visa sponsorship, so you're not cold-guessing which employers will support your status. Use it to identify active openings before reaching out directly to hiring teams.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Canadian and Mexican degrees with titles that don't directly translate to U.S. equivalents can slow CBP review at the border. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization confirms your degree qualifies under the USMCA professional categories before you arrive at the port of entry.
Ask for a detailed offer letter covering TN requirements
Your employer's offer letter must state your job title, duties, your qualifications, and the professional nature of the role. Vague letters citing only 'environmental duties' have caused CBP denials. Request a letter that maps each core duty to your degree field explicitly.
Understand the Mexican TN annual cap timeline
Mexican citizens face a 5,500 annual TN allocation, processed through consular channels. Applications typically open at the start of each fiscal year, and slots can run out in high-demand fields. Mexican professionals should submit complete packages to the U.S. consulate as early in the year as possible.
Environmental Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if your job duties fall under environmental science, engineering, or a closely related technical field and your degree matches. CBP evaluates the professional nature of the role at entry. Compliance management, permitting, and environmental impact assessment work typically qualifies. General administrative or operations roles that incidentally touch environmental policy usually do not.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Environmental Managers?
TN visa sponsorship is significantly simpler for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals. There is no annual lottery, no USCIS petition required for Canadian applicants, and processing happens at the border or a consulate rather than through a multi-month adjudication. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and subjects applicants to a random cap selection. TN renewals are also straightforward as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of duties tied to your professional qualifications, your required credentials, the duration of employment, and confirmation that the role is professional in nature under USMCA categories. CBP officers at the border or U.S. consulates use this letter as the primary basis for adjudication.
Where can I find Environmental Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search Environmental Manager postings filtered by TN eligibility, which removes the guesswork of identifying employers willing to support your immigration status from the outset of your job search.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as an Environmental Manager?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. When you change jobs, you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you begin working. Canadian citizens can obtain this at a U.S. port of entry with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status to a new employer the way some other visa categories allow.