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Environmental visa sponsorship jobs in New York span consulting firms, state agencies, and nonprofits across New York City, Albany, and Buffalo. Major employers include WSP, AECOM, Arcadis, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. With one of the country's most active environmental regulatory environments, New York consistently draws international environmental professionals.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist for either our New York City, NY and other offices throughout our Northeast Region. 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.
Your Impact
- Conduct field assignments, such as performing environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments and environmental inspections.
- Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including developing procedures and permits, preparing and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and preparing and delivering environmental training programs.
- Develop ISO14001 environmental management system (EMS) program support for industrial clients including program development and auditing.
- Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Diligently manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
- Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of ISO 140001 EMS guidance.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
- Experience with evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
- Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
- Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Material Manager, and/or other related environmental certifications.
- Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
- Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $89,000 - 146,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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 Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist for either our New York City, NY and other offices throughout our Northeast Region. 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.
Your Impact
- Conduct field assignments, such as performing environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments and environmental inspections.
- Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including developing procedures and permits, preparing and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and preparing and delivering environmental training programs.
- Develop ISO14001 environmental management system (EMS) program support for industrial clients including program development and auditing.
- Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Diligently manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
- Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of ISO 140001 EMS guidance.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
- Experience with evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
- Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
- Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Material Manager, and/or other related environmental certifications.
- Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
- Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $89,000 - 146,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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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Which companies sponsor visas for environmental roles in New York?
Engineering and environmental consulting firms are the most active sponsors in New York. WSP, AECOM, Arcadis, Jacobs, and Tetra Tech have all filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for environmental roles in the state. Large utilities like Con Edison and National Grid also sponsor environmental professionals. Consulting firms with federal and state contract work tend to sponsor more consistently than smaller boutique practices.
Which visa types are most common for environmental roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for environmental scientists, engineers, and planners in New York, as most roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific or engineering field. Environmental engineers and geotechnical specialists may also qualify under the TN visa if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals. Researchers affiliated with Columbia, Cornell, or NYU may encounter J-1 sponsorship through institutional programs.
Which cities in New York have the most environmental sponsorship jobs?
New York City concentrates the largest share of sponsored environmental roles, particularly in consulting, air quality, remediation, and climate resilience planning. Albany sees strong demand tied to state government contracting and regulatory work with the Department of Environmental Conservation. Buffalo has a growing environmental sector connected to brownfield redevelopment and clean energy projects along the Great Lakes region.
How to find environmental visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify New York environmental roles where employers have a demonstrated history of sponsoring international candidates. You can search by role type, such as environmental scientist, remediation engineer, or sustainability analyst, and filter to New York. This saves time compared to manually screening postings that don't address sponsorship at all.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for environmental visa sponsorship candidates?
New York's stringent environmental regulations under the DEC and NYC's own Office of Environmental Remediation create consistent demand for qualified environmental professionals, which supports sponsorship activity. Candidates with expertise in PFAS remediation, climate adaptation, or air quality monitoring align well with active state priorities. New York's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B apply statewide, and salaries in the New York City metro area tend to reflect the region's high cost of living.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored environmental jobs in New York?
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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