Environmental Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California is one of the largest markets for environmental engineer visa sponsorship jobs, driven by strict state environmental regulations, major infrastructure projects, and a concentration of engineering firms across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Companies like AECOM, Tetra Tech, and Brown and Caldwell regularly hire environmental engineers and have established sponsorship programs.
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INTRODUCTION
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Early Career Environmental Engineer as part of our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in our Santa Barbara, Ventura, Long Beach, Ontario, Costa Mesa, or San Diego, CA offices. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fieldwork such as soil, vapor, surface water and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
- Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
- Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench scale testing, and pilot test programs;
- Monitoring and oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects;
- Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
- Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation;
- Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
- Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
- Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Demonstrated strong interest in contaminant remediation. (required)
- Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
- Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
- Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred)
- Experience with visualization tools (AutoCAD ArcView) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models). (preferred)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum Salary: $73,880/year / Maximum Salary: $92,350/year (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Diego, Ontario, Costa Mesa, CA)
- Minimum Salary: $77,235/year / Maximum Salary: $96,545/year (Long Beach, CA)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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INTRODUCTION
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Early Career Environmental Engineer as part of our contaminated site assessment and remediation practice in our Santa Barbara, Ventura, Long Beach, Ontario, Costa Mesa, or San Diego, CA offices. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fieldwork such as soil, vapor, surface water and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
- Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
- Providing contamination assessment services, such as designing and implementing sampling plans, bench scale testing, and pilot test programs;
- Monitoring and oversight of site remediation and environmental construction projects;
- Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
- Conducting remedy evaluation, cost estimating, and supporting remedial implementation;
- Environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance services, and permitting;
- Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
- Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Demonstrated strong interest in contaminant remediation. (required)
- Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
- Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
- Internship(s), co-op position, or prior work experience relevant to the position. (preferred)
- Experience with visualization tools (AutoCAD ArcView) and/or groundwater flow and geochemical modeling (Modflow, MT3D, geochemical equilibrium models). (preferred)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
- Minimum Salary: $73,880/year / Maximum Salary: $92,350/year (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Diego, Ontario, Costa Mesa, CA)
- Minimum Salary: $77,235/year / Maximum Salary: $96,545/year (Long Beach, CA)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
LI-MG1
LI-Onsite
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Which companies sponsor visas for environmental engineers in California?
Large engineering and environmental consulting firms are the most consistent sponsors. AECOM, Tetra Tech, Brown and Caldwell, Jacobs Engineering, and WSP USA have all filed H-1B petitions for environmental engineer roles in California. State agencies and utilities such as Pacific Gas and Electric also hire in this field, though sponsorship practices vary by employer and position.
Which visa types are most common for environmental engineer roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for environmental engineers in California, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates with advanced degrees may also pursue EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa pathways through employer sponsorship. TN status is available for qualifying Canadian and Mexican nationals.
How to find environmental engineer visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify California-based environmental engineer roles where employers are open to sponsoring. Rather than sorting through general postings, you can search directly for environmental engineer positions across California's major hiring hubs, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, and see which employers have active sponsorship openings.
Which cities in California have the most environmental engineer sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Sacramento see the highest concentration of environmental engineer sponsorship opportunities. The Bay Area attracts remediation and consulting work tied to tech campuses and legacy industrial sites. Los Angeles has strong demand from water infrastructure and construction projects. Sacramento draws environmental engineers through state regulatory agencies and water resource management programs.
Are there any California-specific factors environmental engineers should know before pursuing visa sponsorship?
California's environmental regulations, including those administered by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources Control Board, create sustained demand for environmental engineers beyond federal requirements. This regulatory environment means employers often need professionals with familiarity with California-specific permits and compliance frameworks, which can strengthen a sponsorship case. Several UC system campuses and Cal Poly also supply a pipeline of candidates employers recruit internationally to supplement.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored environmental engineer jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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