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Environmental Project Coordinator roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist category, provided your work ties directly to environmental science or applied engineering. Canadian citizens can qualify at the border with no annual cap; Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate and face a 5,500-visa annual ceiling.
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At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We are looking to grow our Earth & Environment team with a highly motivated Sr. Project Manager / Environmental Remediation Engineer or Scientist to support complex environmental remediation and restoration projects across our Upper Midwest Operations (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota).
This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging contaminated sediment, groundwater, and environmental remediation projects for industrial, commercial, and government clients throughout the United States. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team based in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with remote work arrangements considered for highly qualified candidates.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide both technical and project leadership for environmental remediation projects from planning through implementation. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, leading pursuit strategies, managing project delivery, mentoring staff, and advancing WSP's environmental practice throughout the Midwest region.
You will collaborate with engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, ecologists, water resources specialists, and regulatory professionals to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions that help clients address complex environmental challenges.
Your Impact
Project & Technical Leadership
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration projects.
- Serve as a technical leader for contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and environmental remediation projects.
- Direct site characterization programs, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and implementation activities.
- Develop and execute strategic project delivery plans, staffing approaches, and teaming strategies that support successful project outcomes.
- Coordinate with WSP Practice Area Networks and client sector leaders to ensure consistent delivery of responsive, high-quality services.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Oversee project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs and health and safety requirements.
Management & Client Development
- Manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
- Lead client engagement efforts and develop trusted relationships with key industrial, commercial, and government clients.
- Prepare and lead proposals, qualifications packages, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new business opportunities.
- Develop detailed work scopes, cost estimates, and task-level budgets.
- Monitor project financial performance, forecasts, and resource utilization.
- Successfully manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor and develop early-career and mid-level engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists.
- Support staff growth through technical guidance, project coaching, and career development.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of WSP's environmental practice across the Midwest region.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of environmental remediation experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects.
- Advanced knowledge of site investigations and remediation involving contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and/or soil.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel as required for project and client needs.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's pre-employment screening requirements, including drug screening, physical examination (when applicable), background check, and motor vehicle record review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
- Recognized technical expertise and ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within one or more WSP Practice Area Networks.
- Experience with the design and construction of sediment remediation and/or water resources restoration projects.
- Experience developing, leading, or interpreting environmental and hydrogeologic models, including large datasets and 3D site characterization models.
- Working knowledge of USEPA and state environmental regulatory programs, permitting requirements, and remediation frameworks.
- Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams consisting of environmental, geotechnical, ecological, water resources, and regulatory professionals.
- Experience providing construction oversight and managing contractor relationships throughout the Midwest region.
- Established relationships with industrial, commercial, and government sector clients.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We are looking to grow our Earth & Environment team with a highly motivated Sr. Project Manager / Environmental Remediation Engineer or Scientist to support complex environmental remediation and restoration projects across our Upper Midwest Operations (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota).
This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging contaminated sediment, groundwater, and environmental remediation projects for industrial, commercial, and government clients throughout the United States. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team based in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with remote work arrangements considered for highly qualified candidates.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide both technical and project leadership for environmental remediation projects from planning through implementation. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, leading pursuit strategies, managing project delivery, mentoring staff, and advancing WSP's environmental practice throughout the Midwest region.
You will collaborate with engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, ecologists, water resources specialists, and regulatory professionals to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions that help clients address complex environmental challenges.
Your Impact
Project & Technical Leadership
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration projects.
- Serve as a technical leader for contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and environmental remediation projects.
- Direct site characterization programs, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and implementation activities.
- Develop and execute strategic project delivery plans, staffing approaches, and teaming strategies that support successful project outcomes.
- Coordinate with WSP Practice Area Networks and client sector leaders to ensure consistent delivery of responsive, high-quality services.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Oversee project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs and health and safety requirements.
Management & Client Development
- Manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
- Lead client engagement efforts and develop trusted relationships with key industrial, commercial, and government clients.
- Prepare and lead proposals, qualifications packages, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new business opportunities.
- Develop detailed work scopes, cost estimates, and task-level budgets.
- Monitor project financial performance, forecasts, and resource utilization.
- Successfully manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor and develop early-career and mid-level engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists.
- Support staff growth through technical guidance, project coaching, and career development.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of WSP's environmental practice across the Midwest region.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of environmental remediation experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects.
- Advanced knowledge of site investigations and remediation involving contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and/or soil.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel as required for project and client needs.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's pre-employment screening requirements, including drug screening, physical examination (when applicable), background check, and motor vehicle record review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
- Recognized technical expertise and ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within one or more WSP Practice Area Networks.
- Experience with the design and construction of sediment remediation and/or water resources restoration projects.
- Experience developing, leading, or interpreting environmental and hydrogeologic models, including large datasets and 3D site characterization models.
- Working knowledge of USEPA and state environmental regulatory programs, permitting requirements, and remediation frameworks.
- Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams consisting of environmental, geotechnical, ecological, water resources, and regulatory professionals.
- Experience providing construction oversight and managing contractor relationships throughout the Midwest region.
- Established relationships with industrial, commercial, and government sector clients.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Project Coordinator
Align your credentials to TN categories
Your degree must tie directly to environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related applied field. A general business or management degree won't support the TN visa classification, even if your job title says 'coordinator.'
Request an annotated job offer letter
Ask your employer to describe your duties using language that matches the TN visa occupational classification for your role. Immigration officers deny TN petitions when offer letters emphasize administrative tasks rather than technical or scientific responsibilities specific to environmental project coordination.
Search for USMCA-experienced environmental employers
Target environmental consulting firms, municipal agencies, and engineering companies with recent visa filings. Migrate Mate filters employers by their experience with visa sponsorship, so you're not starting from scratch with every application.
Prepare provincial or state license documentation early
Some Environmental Project Coordinator roles require professional certifications like P.Eng. or CPESC. Gather these documents before your offer stage since CBP officers can request them on the spot during a Canadian border entry.
Clarify consulting versus direct employment with your employer
TN status requires a direct employer-employee relationship or a defined client engagement. If your role involves work at multiple client sites, have your employer document the primary worksite to avoid CBP scrutiny during admission.
Understand your grace period if your project ends
TN status ties to a specific employer and role. If your position is eliminated, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new qualifying offer before your status lapses. Plan your job search timeline around this window.
Environmental Project Coordinator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Project Coordinator qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the classification depends on your specific duties and degree. The role typically falls under the Scientific Technician/Technologist category, which requires your work to involve applying environmental science or engineering principles directly. Coordinators whose work is primarily administrative, budgeting, or stakeholder communication without a clear technical application may face denial. Your offer letter and credentials need to make the technical nature of the role explicit.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Environmental Project Coordinator roles?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for this role. There's no lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadians can receive approval at a port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a random lottery and a wait of months before employment can begin. Mexican nationals face a 5,500-visa annual TN ceiling, but it rarely fills, making TN still more accessible than H-1B for most applicants in this field.
What documents does a Canadian Environmental Project Coordinator need at the border?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed offer letter describing your technical duties and the TN category your role falls under, your educational credentials, and any relevant professional certifications such as CPESC or P.Eng. if the role requires them. CBP officers can approve TN status on the spot, but incomplete documentation is the most common reason for delays or referrals to secondary inspection. Bring original documents, not just digital copies.
How can I find Environmental Project Coordinator jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by TN sponsorship eligibility and employer filing history, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the USMCA process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch. Environmental consulting firms, engineering companies, and municipal agencies tend to be the most active TN sponsors for this role category.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for this role, and how does the process differ from Canada?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify for TN status but must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at a land border port of entry. The annual cap is 5,500 TN visas for Mexican citizens, though this limit has not been exhausted in recent years. Consular processing adds time compared to same-day Canadian border approval, so Mexican applicants should factor in appointment wait times and allow several weeks between offer acceptance and start date.