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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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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 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.