TN Visa Environmental Specialist Jobs
Environmental Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist and Scientist categories, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free alternative to H-1B visa. Employers file your TN documentation directly, so your credential match to the role is what drives approval.
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Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated and technically capable Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our team in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey! The successful candidate will assist with environmental investigations, regulatory compliance, site remediation, hazardous materials assessments, environmental sampling, field oversight, data evaluation, and preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation. The position will provide exposure to a broad range of environmental projects involving contaminated properties, redevelopment, environmental due diligence, soil and groundwater investigations, vapor intrusion, hazardous materials, asbestos, remediation, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Senior Engineers/Scientists, clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will have an interest in environmental consulting, excellent technical and written communication skills, the ability to work independently in the field and office, and a willingness to develop expertise in applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Investigation and Environmental Sampling:
- Conduct and assist with environmental site investigations, including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, sub-slab soil vapor, and indoor/ambient air sampling.
- Perform field screening and documentation using appropriate environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
- Perform field observations and document site conditions, remedial activities, excavation activities, waste management, and environmental controls.
- Prepare detailed field notes, sample logs, photographs, chain-of-custody documentation, and daily field reports.
- Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, remediation contractors, and other subcontractors.
- Perform environmental monitoring during construction, excavation, demolition, remediation, and other site activities.
Environmental Assessment and Remediation:
- Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and other environmental due diligence activities.
- Support remedial investigations and remedial action projects involving contaminated soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and other environmental media.
- Assist with the evaluation of historical site operations, environmental databases, analytical data, and regulatory records.
- Review laboratory analytical results and evaluate results against applicable regulatory criteria.
- Assist with preparation of remedial investigation reports, remedial action reports, site investigation reports, environmental assessment reports, and other technical documents.
- Support development and implementation of soil and groundwater sampling programs and remediation strategies.
- Assist with oversight and documentation of soil excavation, transportation, disposal, treatment, and restoration activities.
Vapor Intrusion and Vapor Mitigation:
- Assist with vapor intrusion investigations, including sub-slab soil vapor, soil gas, indoor air, and ambient air sampling.
- Support the evaluation and design of vapor intrusion mitigation and vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS).
- Assist with VIMS installation oversight, system commissioning, and post-installation performance monitoring.
- Evaluate vapor mitigation system performance and assist with preparation of technical memoranda and reports.
Hazardous Materials and Building Assessments:
- Conduct hazardous materials surveys and building inspections.
- Assist with identification and assessment of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, PCBs, mercury-containing equipment, universal wastes, and other regulated or potentially hazardous materials.
- Assist with preparation of hazardous materials survey reports, specifications, abatement documents, and contractor requirements.
- Conduct asbestos and hazardous materials sampling in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry practices.
- Assist with asbestos abatement monitoring and air monitoring activities, as appropriate.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Research and interpret applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Assist with regulatory submissions, correspondence, permits, notifications, and agency coordination.
- Develop familiarity with applicable requirements of agencies including NJDEP, PADEP, NYSDEC, USEPA, OSHA, and other regulatory authorities.
- Assist Project Managers with regulatory compliance evaluations and preparation of agency response documentation.
- Maintain awareness of changes to applicable environmental regulations, guidance documents, standards, and technical requirements.
Technical Reporting:
- Prepare and edit technical reports, letters, memoranda, work plans, sampling plans, specifications, and regulatory correspondence.
- Compile and evaluate analytical laboratory data, field measurements, historical information, and other technical information.
- Prepare tables, figures, site plans, sampling location plans, and other technical exhibits.
- Maintain organized project files and supporting documentation.
- Review technical documents prepared by subcontractors, laboratories, and other project team members.
Project Support:
- Assist Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
- Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, proposals, and subcontractor requests as directed.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, laboratories, regulatory agencies, and project team members.
- Participate in project meetings and site meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of project hours, expenses, and field activities.
- Perform other related environmental engineering/scientific duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- 2–5 years of environmental consulting experience involving contaminated sites, environmental investigations, remediation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience with NJDEP, NYSDEC and/or PADEP environmental programs.
- Experience with soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, or surface water sampling.
- Experience with environmental data management and evaluation.
- Experience with asbestos, hazardous materials, or building-related environmental assessments.
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
- 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER current annual refresher required.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or eligibility for professional engineering licensure, preferred.
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety & Health Standards for Construction preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $67,980 - $86,570 per year (depending on qualifications)
INTRODUCTION
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a motivated and technically capable Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our team in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey! The successful candidate will assist with environmental investigations, regulatory compliance, site remediation, hazardous materials assessments, environmental sampling, field oversight, data evaluation, and preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation. The position will provide exposure to a broad range of environmental projects involving contaminated properties, redevelopment, environmental due diligence, soil and groundwater investigations, vapor intrusion, hazardous materials, asbestos, remediation, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Senior Engineers/Scientists, clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will have an interest in environmental consulting, excellent technical and written communication skills, the ability to work independently in the field and office, and a willingness to develop expertise in applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Investigation and Environmental Sampling:
- Conduct and assist with environmental site investigations, including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, sub-slab soil vapor, and indoor/ambient air sampling.
- Perform field screening and documentation using appropriate environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
- Perform field observations and document site conditions, remedial activities, excavation activities, waste management, and environmental controls.
- Prepare detailed field notes, sample logs, photographs, chain-of-custody documentation, and daily field reports.
- Coordinate with drilling contractors, laboratories, remediation contractors, and other subcontractors.
- Perform environmental monitoring during construction, excavation, demolition, remediation, and other site activities.
Environmental Assessment and Remediation:
- Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and other environmental due diligence activities.
- Support remedial investigations and remedial action projects involving contaminated soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and other environmental media.
- Assist with the evaluation of historical site operations, environmental databases, analytical data, and regulatory records.
- Review laboratory analytical results and evaluate results against applicable regulatory criteria.
- Assist with preparation of remedial investigation reports, remedial action reports, site investigation reports, environmental assessment reports, and other technical documents.
- Support development and implementation of soil and groundwater sampling programs and remediation strategies.
- Assist with oversight and documentation of soil excavation, transportation, disposal, treatment, and restoration activities.
Vapor Intrusion and Vapor Mitigation:
- Assist with vapor intrusion investigations, including sub-slab soil vapor, soil gas, indoor air, and ambient air sampling.
- Support the evaluation and design of vapor intrusion mitigation and vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS).
- Assist with VIMS installation oversight, system commissioning, and post-installation performance monitoring.
- Evaluate vapor mitigation system performance and assist with preparation of technical memoranda and reports.
Hazardous Materials and Building Assessments:
- Conduct hazardous materials surveys and building inspections.
- Assist with identification and assessment of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, PCBs, mercury-containing equipment, universal wastes, and other regulated or potentially hazardous materials.
- Assist with preparation of hazardous materials survey reports, specifications, abatement documents, and contractor requirements.
- Conduct asbestos and hazardous materials sampling in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry practices.
- Assist with asbestos abatement monitoring and air monitoring activities, as appropriate.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Research and interpret applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- Assist with regulatory submissions, correspondence, permits, notifications, and agency coordination.
- Develop familiarity with applicable requirements of agencies including NJDEP, PADEP, NYSDEC, USEPA, OSHA, and other regulatory authorities.
- Assist Project Managers with regulatory compliance evaluations and preparation of agency response documentation.
- Maintain awareness of changes to applicable environmental regulations, guidance documents, standards, and technical requirements.
Technical Reporting:
- Prepare and edit technical reports, letters, memoranda, work plans, sampling plans, specifications, and regulatory correspondence.
- Compile and evaluate analytical laboratory data, field measurements, historical information, and other technical information.
- Prepare tables, figures, site plans, sampling location plans, and other technical exhibits.
- Maintain organized project files and supporting documentation.
- Review technical documents prepared by subcontractors, laboratories, and other project team members.
Project Support:
- Assist Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
- Prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, proposals, and subcontractor requests as directed.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, laboratories, regulatory agencies, and project team members.
- Participate in project meetings and site meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of project hours, expenses, and field activities.
- Perform other related environmental engineering/scientific duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- 2–5 years of environmental consulting experience involving contaminated sites, environmental investigations, remediation, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience with NJDEP, NYSDEC and/or PADEP environmental programs.
- Experience with soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, or surface water sampling.
- Experience with environmental data management and evaluation.
- Experience with asbestos, hazardous materials, or building-related environmental assessments.
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification required.
- 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER current annual refresher required.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or eligibility for professional engineering licensure, preferred.
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety & Health Standards for Construction preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation: $67,980 - $86,570 per year (depending on qualifications)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Specialist
Align your credentials to USMCA categories
Environmental Specialist TN visa eligibility hinges on matching your degree to a recognized USMCA category like Scientist or Scientific Technician. A biology, chemistry, or environmental science degree is your clearest path to a clean approval at the port of entry.
Target employers with existing environmental compliance programs
Companies subject to EPA permitting, state environmental agency oversight, or ISO 14001 certification hire Environmental Specialists regularly and already understand TN documentation. Federal contractors and utilities with ongoing remediation projects are especially likely to sponsor.
Request a detailed job offer letter before filing
Your TN approval depends on the employer's offer letter naming your specific duties, qualifying category, and prearranged status. Vague titles like 'environmental consultant' without duty specifics are the most common reason CBP requests additional documentation at the border.
Prepare your credential evaluation before interviews
Mexican professionals with degrees from non-U.S. institutions should have a credential evaluation completed before starting interviews. CBP officers compare your degree field to the role's duties, and gaps between your transcript and the job description can delay entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Environmental Specialist roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Environmental Specialist positions at employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with work visa sponsorship. Filtering by TN eligibility cuts out roles where you'd need to educate the hiring team from scratch about the visa category.
Negotiate who handles TN filing logistics
Canadians can self-file at the port of entry without an employer's advance filing, but the employer still owns the offer letter and supporting documents. Confirm before accepting an offer whether their HR team or an immigration specialist will prepare the TN package.
Environmental Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the qualifying category depends on your specific duties and degree. Most Environmental Specialists qualify under the Scientist category if they hold a degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field and perform technical or scientific work. Roles focused primarily on regulatory paperwork without scientific analysis may face closer scrutiny at the port of entry.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Environmental Specialist positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the border the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, is subject to a lottery, and takes significantly longer to process. For Environmental Specialists whose degree aligns cleanly with their duties, TN is a faster, more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Can Mexican Environmental Specialists use TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the process differs from Canada. Mexican nationals cannot self-file at the border and must apply at a U.S. consulate. The annual TN allocation for Mexican nationals is capped, so applying early in the fiscal year reduces wait risk. Your employer must still provide a detailed offer letter and supporting documentation for consular review.
Where can I find Environmental Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Environmental Specialist roles where employers are open to TN sponsorship, so you're not spending time on positions where you'd need to introduce the visa category yourself. Filtering by TN eligibility from the start makes your search significantly more efficient, especially if you need to start quickly.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer prepares a support letter on company letterhead that names your job title, your qualifying USMCA category, a description of your specific duties, the anticipated duration of employment, and your required credentials. For Environmental Specialist roles, attaching relevant project descriptions or scope-of-work summaries that reflect scientific or technical functions strengthens the application against CBP questions.