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Maine's environmental sector spans marine research, forestry, water quality management, and clean energy development, with employers like the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Kleinschmidt Associates, and state agencies actively hiring. Portland and Orono are the main hiring hubs, and international candidates with ecology, environmental engineering, or conservation science backgrounds can find visa-sponsored roles here.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Apr 15, 2026
Location(s): Yarmouth, ME, US, 04096 Bellingham, MA, US, 02019
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 94622
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This candidate will be primarily responsible for ensuring environmental reporting compliance at both Wyman Station in Yarmouth, ME and the Bellingham, MA cogeneration facility. In addition, the candidate will also ensure several key safety requirements are completed as required. This includes but is not limited to; the management of the company hearing program, industrial hygiene program and the Bellingham OSHA VPP program. Work location (Maine or Massachusetts) contingent upon the applicant’s residence with some travel to the other facility required - typically 1-2 days per month.
Job Overview
Employees in this role lead a team responsible for successfully executing the Power Generation Division (PGD) Environmental Management System and ensuring plant water chemistry parameters are maintained in accordance with fleet recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains water chemistry Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program and communicates corrective measures to the site/plant
- Conducts sampling activities as needed by site environmental permitting
- Completes required reporting to local/state/federal agencies
- Conducts routine self-inspections
- Oversees the plant or site safety program as required
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 7+ years
- Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization: NextEra Energy Maine Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
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Nearest Major Market: Portland Maine
Date: Apr 15, 2026
Location(s): Yarmouth, ME, US, 04096 Bellingham, MA, US, 02019
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 94622
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This candidate will be primarily responsible for ensuring environmental reporting compliance at both Wyman Station in Yarmouth, ME and the Bellingham, MA cogeneration facility. In addition, the candidate will also ensure several key safety requirements are completed as required. This includes but is not limited to; the management of the company hearing program, industrial hygiene program and the Bellingham OSHA VPP program. Work location (Maine or Massachusetts) contingent upon the applicant’s residence with some travel to the other facility required - typically 1-2 days per month.
Job Overview
Employees in this role lead a team responsible for successfully executing the Power Generation Division (PGD) Environmental Management System and ensuring plant water chemistry parameters are maintained in accordance with fleet recommendations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains water chemistry Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program and communicates corrective measures to the site/plant
- Conducts sampling activities as needed by site environmental permitting
- Completes required reporting to local/state/federal agencies
- Conducts routine self-inspections
- Oversees the plant or site safety program as required
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 7+ years
- Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization: NextEra Energy Maine Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
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Nearest Major Market: Portland Maine
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Which companies sponsor visas for environmental roles in Maine?
Federal agencies with Maine operations, including the EPA's New England regional offices and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have sponsored work visas for environmental scientists. Private firms like Kleinschmidt Associates, Stantec, and Arcadis also operate in Maine and have documented H-1B sponsorship histories. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the University of Maine system are additional sources of sponsored positions in marine and ecological sciences.
Which visa types are most common for environmental roles in Maine?
The H-1B is the most common visa for environmental scientists, engineers, and hydrologists in Maine, as these roles typically require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. O-1 visas occasionally apply to researchers with exceptional publication records or recognized field expertise. Some positions with federal contractors may qualify for TN status if you are a Canadian or Mexican national working in an eligible scientific occupation.
Which cities in Maine have the most environmental sponsorship jobs?
Portland concentrates the most private-sector environmental consulting and clean energy firms, making it the leading city for sponsored roles. Orono is significant because of the University of Maine, which generates research positions in forestry, marine science, and environmental engineering. Augusta, as the state capital, has state agency and federal contractor opportunities. Bangor also hosts regional offices for engineering and environmental consulting firms with sponsorship capacity.
How to find environmental visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search environmental roles in Maine without sorting through positions that do not offer sponsorship. On Migrate Mate, you can filter by state and role type to surface openings at Maine-based consulting firms, research institutions, and government contractors. This is particularly useful for environmental titles like hydrologist, conservation scientist, and environmental engineer, where sponsorship eligibility varies significantly by employer.
Are there state-specific considerations for environmental visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Maine's economy is closely tied to natural resources, so many environmental roles are project-driven and tied to federal or state grant funding, which can affect the consistency of sponsorship offers. The University of Maine System and its affiliated research centers are a notable pipeline for international talent in coastal and forest ecology. Prevailing wage compliance under H-1B rules applies statewide, and Maine's relatively lower cost of living means wage benchmarks differ from metro markets like Boston or New York.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored environmental jobs in Maine?
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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