TN Visa Environmental Project Manager Jobs
Environmental Project Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer and scientist categories. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry with a valid job offer, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Your environmental science or engineering degree is the credential that anchors eligibility.
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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 Project Manager
Match your degree to the role classification
TN visa eligibility for Environmental Project Manager roles depends on your credential mapping to engineer or scientist categories. A degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field satisfies this requirement. A general business degree does not.
Target employers with active environmental compliance programs
Companies under EPA consent decrees, state remediation contracts, or federal infrastructure programs routinely need Environmental Project Managers and expect to sponsor TN professionals. These employers already understand the filing process and rarely treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Prepare a credential package before your first interview
Assemble your degree transcripts, any professional engineering licensure, and a detailed employment letter outlining your project management duties before applying. Canadian applicants present these at the port of entry, so delays in gathering documents can cost you a border crossing.
Clarify your role title in the offer letter
TN approval hinges on how your job duties are described, not just the title. Ask your hiring manager to frame the offer letter around technical environmental assessments, regulatory compliance oversight, or remediation project direction rather than generic management language.
Search for TN-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter for Environmental Project Manager roles from employers with TN visa sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. It surfaces positions from companies already familiar with USMCA filings, cutting the time you spend screening out employers who won't sponsor.
Understand the Mexican national consular timeline
Mexican nationals must schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate, which adds weeks to the process. Build at least six to eight weeks into your offer negotiation timeline so your start date aligns with your visa appointment availability.
Environmental Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Environmental Project Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if your degree is in environmental engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field. The TN visa covers engineers and scientists under USMCA, and Environmental Project Manager roles typically align with those categories when the job duties center on technical assessments, regulatory compliance, or remediation oversight rather than general business management.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Environmental Project Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait. H-1B visa selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year. For Environmental Project Manager roles, TN is faster and more predictable for both USMCA nationals and their employers, especially for Canadian professionals who can receive approval the same day at a port of entry.
Where can I find Environmental Project Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Environmental Project Manager roles at employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not sifting through listings from companies unfamiliar with USMCA filings. Filtering by sponsorship type upfront saves significant time during what is already a detailed job search process.
What documents does a Canadian applicant need to cross the border on TN status as an Environmental Project Manager?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed support letter from your U.S. employer describing your role, compensation, and project scope, and proof of your qualifying degree such as official transcripts or a degree certificate. Professional engineering licensure strengthens the application but is not always required. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final determination.
Can a Mexican national apply for TN status as an Environmental Project Manager, and is the process different?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify under the same USMCA professional categories. The process differs because Mexican applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, which requires scheduling an interview. Plan for a six to eight week timeline from offer acceptance to visa issuance, and confirm your start date accommodates that window before signing an offer.