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Environmental Scientist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, covering work in pollution assessment, environmental impact analysis, and regulatory compliance. Canadian citizens enter without a cap; Mexican citizens fall under a separate allocation. Your degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field is your primary credential.
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Tetra Tech is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to support environmental investigation, compliance, permitting, and reporting projects for oil and gas clients. The selected candidate will assist with field sampling, data collection, laboratory coordination, data review, technical reporting, and regulatory submittals for projects involving soil, groundwater, air, vapor, and other environmental media.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support environmental projects for industrial, chemical, refinery, manufacturing, and other regulated clients.
- Conduct field activities including soil, groundwater, air, vapor, surface water, and waste sampling.
- Collect and document field data.
- Coordinate with laboratories and subcontractors.
- Review analytical data.
- Prepare tables, figures, reports, letters, permit applications, and regulatory submittals.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, technical staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Follow company and client health and safety requirements and support project execution from planning through reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Engineering, or a related science field.
- 0 to 3 years of environmental consulting, industrial compliance, field sampling, technical writing, or related experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to collect and organize field data, review laboratory analytical data, and support preparation of technical reports and regulatory submittals.
- Applicant must be able to travel and perform fieldwork as needed.
- Subject to background checks, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug and alcohol testing, including urine and hair testing, as required by company and client policies.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with environmental field sampling, technical reporting, laboratory data review, and regulatory submittals preferred.
- Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, oil and gas facilities, and field equipment preferred.
- Experience with Excel, Adobe Google Earth, and GIS preferred.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50lbs in variable weather and terrain.
- Ability to travel and perform field work as required (approx. 25-50% of travel required).
- Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (extreme hot/cold temperatures, active oil and gas facilities, remote field locations, loud noises, bugs, etc.).
- Have full range of motion to support field activities (ability to stand, bend, kneel, and reach during field activities).
- Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Based out of the Austin, TX office with potential of a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local office. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
- Field work will include work to be performed outside, as a result will include working in various environmental factors (weather, altitude, terrain, noise, bugs, oil/gas sites, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, bending, lifting, and sitting for site assessments, sampling, oversight, and other field activities.
- Office work will include extended periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer and other office equipment.
Additional Information:
- Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
- Work will be performed in a field and office setting.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to support environmental investigation, compliance, permitting, and reporting projects for oil and gas clients. The selected candidate will assist with field sampling, data collection, laboratory coordination, data review, technical reporting, and regulatory submittals for projects involving soil, groundwater, air, vapor, and other environmental media.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support environmental projects for industrial, chemical, refinery, manufacturing, and other regulated clients.
- Conduct field activities including soil, groundwater, air, vapor, surface water, and waste sampling.
- Collect and document field data.
- Coordinate with laboratories and subcontractors.
- Review analytical data.
- Prepare tables, figures, reports, letters, permit applications, and regulatory submittals.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, technical staff, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Follow company and client health and safety requirements and support project execution from planning through reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Engineering, or a related science field.
- 0 to 3 years of environmental consulting, industrial compliance, field sampling, technical writing, or related experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to collect and organize field data, review laboratory analytical data, and support preparation of technical reports and regulatory submittals.
- Applicant must be able to travel and perform fieldwork as needed.
- Subject to background checks, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug and alcohol testing, including urine and hair testing, as required by company and client policies.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with environmental field sampling, technical reporting, laboratory data review, and regulatory submittals preferred.
- Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, oil and gas facilities, and field equipment preferred.
- Experience with Excel, Adobe Google Earth, and GIS preferred.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50lbs in variable weather and terrain.
- Ability to travel and perform field work as required (approx. 25-50% of travel required).
- Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (extreme hot/cold temperatures, active oil and gas facilities, remote field locations, loud noises, bugs, etc.).
- Have full range of motion to support field activities (ability to stand, bend, kneel, and reach during field activities).
- Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Based out of the Austin, TX office with potential of a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local office. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.
- Field work will include work to be performed outside, as a result will include working in various environmental factors (weather, altitude, terrain, noise, bugs, oil/gas sites, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, bending, lifting, and sitting for site assessments, sampling, oversight, and other field activities.
- Office work will include extended periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer and other office equipment.
Additional Information:
- Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
- Work will be performed in a field and office setting.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Scientist
Align your credentials to TN categories
The TN visa category for Environmental Scientist requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a natural science field. If your degree is in geography or geology, get a credential evaluation confirming it qualifies before approaching employers.
Target employers with existing compliance programs
Engineering and environmental consulting firms, federal contractors, and municipalities routinely sponsor TN visas because their work ties to EPA or state permitting requirements. These employers understand the process and won't treat TN as a barrier.
Clarify your TN scope during offer negotiations
Your TN petition must describe your duties with enough specificity that a CBP officer can confirm the role qualifies. A vague job title like 'sustainability analyst' can trigger scrutiny, so work with your employer to frame duties around scientific assessment and data analysis.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for environmental roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations already set up to support your entry.
Prepare for port-of-entry review as a Canadian
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. land border or airport without a consular visa appointment. Bring your degree transcripts, a detailed employer offer letter, and any professional licenses, as CBP officers review the full package on the spot.
Understand Mexican TN timelines before accepting offers
Mexican citizens must apply through a U.S. consulate for a TN visa stamp rather than at the border. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date to account for appointment scheduling and processing at the consulate.
Environmental Scientist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Scientist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Environmental Scientist is a listed occupation under the USMCA TN category. Your role must involve applying scientific principles to analyze environmental conditions, assess pollution, or support regulatory compliance. The position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a natural science such as environmental science, biology, chemistry, or ecology, and you must hold that degree.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Environmental Scientist positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS petition process. You can start work as soon as CBP approves your entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery in April, a minimum six-month wait, and significant employer filing fees. For Environmental Scientists who qualify under USMCA, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN status?
Your employer prepares a detailed offer letter on company letterhead stating your job title, duties, the scientific nature of the work, your start date, and confirmation that a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field is required. They do not file a petition with USCIS ahead of time the way H-1B requires. You present the letter at the port of entry or consulate alongside your own credentials.
How can I find Environmental Scientist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify TN sponsorship because employers often don't distinguish it from other work authorization types. Migrate Mate is built to surface roles at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas for positions like Environmental Scientist, so you're not spending time cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with supporting international talent.
Can I change Environmental Scientist employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot simply transfer it. Your new employer needs to prepare a fresh offer letter, and you'll need to obtain a new TN authorization at the border or through a consular appointment before starting work. Leaving your current employer before that authorization is in place means your existing TN status no longer applies.