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Geologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in geology, geophysics, or a closely related earth science. Canadian citizens can apply at the U.S. port of entry or a consulate; Mexican citizens require consular processing. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geologist for our Kentucky operations, with offices located in Louisville and Lexington. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Join a team of professionals that delivers professional consulting services for commercial, industrial and government clients. Tasks may include assisting with or leading site investigations, soil or groundwater remedial measures, asbestos/lead paint surveys and abatement activities, and hazardous or solid waste management. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions and assesses and advises on the short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
- Work with members of our Earth and Environment Team to provide direction and support existing client relationships.
- Serve as Technical Lead or Task Manager for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction and oversee project execution.
- Independently manage and execute projects to meet compliance schedules.
- Perform moderately complex technical tasks within a broad work-scope, and/or plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate project work for large work-scopes.
- Prepare technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.
- Demonstrate competency in a combination of areas including environmental compliance, field supervision, technical knowledge and task management.
- Motivate, train and mentor subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.
- The position may entail approximately 70% office work and 30% field work on a variety of projects including industrial/commercial, state and federal sites involving environmental contamination.
- Prepare components of investigation, remedial and monitoring reports, including work summaries, data summaries, calculations, summary tables, figures, and report text.
- Prepare technical evaluations and recommendations.
- Point person for subcontractors and directs junior level staff overseeing field activities.
- Organize field work and assign tasks and provide guidance to staff specialists (Field Task Management).
- Assist in subcontractor procurement.
- Oversight of drilling activities (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA and Sonic).
- Oversight of soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.
- Review of contractor submittals including equipment, Work Plans, QA/QC plans and payment requests.
- Will travel to project sites as required; will include some overnight travel.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology or environmental science
- 5+ years’ experience.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients and develop effective teamwork relationships.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
- The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of various aspects of environmental related project, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when expressing ideas to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to manage and effectively communicate with subcontractors in the field.
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicable Professional Licensure/Certification or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
- 40-Hour OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120) Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
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
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geologist for our Kentucky operations, with offices located in Louisville and Lexington. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Join a team of professionals that delivers professional consulting services for commercial, industrial and government clients. Tasks may include assisting with or leading site investigations, soil or groundwater remedial measures, asbestos/lead paint surveys and abatement activities, and hazardous or solid waste management. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions and assesses and advises on the short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
- Work with members of our Earth and Environment Team to provide direction and support existing client relationships.
- Serve as Technical Lead or Task Manager for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction and oversee project execution.
- Independently manage and execute projects to meet compliance schedules.
- Perform moderately complex technical tasks within a broad work-scope, and/or plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate project work for large work-scopes.
- Prepare technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.
- Demonstrate competency in a combination of areas including environmental compliance, field supervision, technical knowledge and task management.
- Motivate, train and mentor subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.
- The position may entail approximately 70% office work and 30% field work on a variety of projects including industrial/commercial, state and federal sites involving environmental contamination.
- Prepare components of investigation, remedial and monitoring reports, including work summaries, data summaries, calculations, summary tables, figures, and report text.
- Prepare technical evaluations and recommendations.
- Point person for subcontractors and directs junior level staff overseeing field activities.
- Organize field work and assign tasks and provide guidance to staff specialists (Field Task Management).
- Assist in subcontractor procurement.
- Oversight of drilling activities (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA and Sonic).
- Oversight of soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.
- Review of contractor submittals including equipment, Work Plans, QA/QC plans and payment requests.
- Will travel to project sites as required; will include some overnight travel.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology or environmental science
- 5+ years’ experience.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients and develop effective teamwork relationships.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
- The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of various aspects of environmental related project, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when expressing ideas to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to manage and effectively communicate with subcontractors in the field.
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicable Professional Licensure/Certification or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
- 40-Hour OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120) Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
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 a Geologist
Verify your degree field matches the role
TN approval hinges on your degree aligning with the specific geology function in the job offer. A geophysics or environmental science degree can qualify, but a general science degree without a geology concentration often won't survive CBP scrutiny.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
Your employer's support letter must state your job title, duties, and the specific geology qualification required. CBP officers examine this letter closely at the border, so vague descriptions of 'earth science work' create unnecessary denial risk.
Target employers with active field operations in the U.S.
Mining, oil and gas, environmental consulting, and civil engineering firms that operate U.S. field sites regularly sponsor work visas for geologists. Look for employers with recent visa filings in geoscience and related roles—a sign they're experienced with sponsoring international workers. For TN sponsorship, your employer will prepare a support letter outlining your qualifications and role, which you'll present at the U.S. port of entry (if Canadian) or U.S. consulate (if Mexican).
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready geology employers
Filter for Geologist roles at employers with recent visa filings using Migrate Mate. It surfaces companies experienced with work visa sponsorship, helping you focus on organizations that have demonstrated familiarity with visa processes and may be equipped to support TN applications.
Prepare for CBP questions about project-level scope
Canadian professionals entering at the port of entry should be ready to explain their specific geology duties, not just their job title. Officers sometimes probe whether the role is truly a specialty occupation, especially for fieldwork-heavy or technician-adjacent positions.
Confirm Mexican processing timelines before accepting an offer
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview, which adds processing time compared to the Canadian port-of-entry route. Factor in appointment availability at the nearest U.S. consulate before committing to a start date with your employer.
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Find Geologist JobsGeologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Geologist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Geologist is a listed USMCA occupation, qualifying you for TN status when your job offer requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in geology, geophysics, or a closely related earth science field. Roles that blend geology with general field technician duties can face additional scrutiny at the border, so the job description and support letter need to reflect genuine specialty-level work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Geologist positions?
TN is faster and more predictable for Geologists who are Canadian or Mexican citizens. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadians can receive TN status at a U.S. port of entry the same day. For Mexicans, the process involves applying at a U.S. consulate with an employer support letter. H-1B selection is lottery-based and capped at 85,000 annually, meaning you could wait years without a guarantee. TN also requires no government filing or prevailing wage determination, making it a simpler process for employers to support.
What documents do you need for a Geologist TN application?
You'll need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a detailed employer support letter specifying your geology duties and the degree required, and your original academic credential. Canadians may also bring degree transcripts or a credential evaluation if the degree field is not immediately obvious. Mexican citizens additionally need a DS-160 form and a consular interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
How do you find employers who will sponsor TN status for Geologist roles?
Search for geology positions at firms with established U.S. field operations in mining, oil and gas, environmental remediation, or infrastructure development. Migrate Mate lets you filter Geologist roles specifically by TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who already understand the process and are prepared to issue the required support letter.
Can a Geologist on TN status change employers?
Yes, but TN status is tied to your specific employer. When you change jobs, your new employer must provide a fresh support letter, and you'll need to obtain a new TN authorization before starting work. Canadians can handle this at a port of entry; Mexican citizens return through consular processing. There is no grace period for employer changes the way H-1B portability rules allow, so timing your transition carefully matters.
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