Consulting Jobs in New York with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York are concentrated in Manhattan, where firms like Deloitte, McKinsey, BCG, Accenture, and PwC maintain large graduate hiring programs. New York's density of financial services, tech, and media clients makes it one of the most active markets in the country for OPT-eligible consultants across strategy, management, and technology practices.
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Get Access To All JobsAs a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a temporary, full-time position located in our Rochester, NY office.
In this role, you will support our energy market segment primarily with natural resource permitting services for energy transmission (gas and electric), utility-scale energy generation (such as natural gas-fired power plants), as well as renewable energy (solar, storage, wind) projects. You will be responsible for conducting routine field and office data collection, analysis, and reporting, including delineation of wetlands and streams, ecological surveys, site reconnaissance, and SWPPP/E&S inspections. You will collect and manage field data using GPS, GIS systems, and digital field data forms, and synthesize findings into technical deliverables and project reports. You will also support technical evaluations for compliance with applicable regulations and assist in mapping, communications, and the documentation required for permitting and project execution. All work must be carried out in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
- Conduct routine data collection, analysis, and reporting using approved standard procedures appropriate for this discipline.
- Conduct field surveys such as the delineation of natural resources (wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat) using standard industry protocols.
- Collect and manage field data (use of GPS, GIS, digital data forms, soil boring logs, water sampling data sheets, etc.) and synthesize the data into standard reporting deliverables.
- Assist with wetland and stream delineation surveys, ecological surveys, drill/test pit explorations, and water sampling.
- Assist in identifying technical issues and regulatory compliance strategies.
- Conduct site reconnaissance and other routine data collection activities such as SWPPP/E&S inspections.
- Document project-related activities including project communications and data management.
- Draft technical reports and create project mapping using GIS.
- Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- High school, associates or some college courses in Environmental Science or related natural science discipline.
- 0 to 3 years of related experience, including internships.
- Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.
- Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
- Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
- Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with conducting natural resources field surveys and/or construction environmental compliance monitoring.
- Experience supporting natural resources permitting, ideally for energy projects.
- Good working knowledge of GIS/CAD and experience using a mapping grade GPS.
The salary range for this position in Rochester, NY is $27.00 - $30.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.
We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist 1 to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a temporary, full-time position located in our Rochester, NY office.
In this role, you will support our energy market segment primarily with natural resource permitting services for energy transmission (gas and electric), utility-scale energy generation (such as natural gas-fired power plants), as well as renewable energy (solar, storage, wind) projects. You will be responsible for conducting routine field and office data collection, analysis, and reporting, including delineation of wetlands and streams, ecological surveys, site reconnaissance, and SWPPP/E&S inspections. You will collect and manage field data using GPS, GIS systems, and digital field data forms, and synthesize findings into technical deliverables and project reports. You will also support technical evaluations for compliance with applicable regulations and assist in mapping, communications, and the documentation required for permitting and project execution. All work must be carried out in accordance with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:
- Conduct routine data collection, analysis, and reporting using approved standard procedures appropriate for this discipline.
- Conduct field surveys such as the delineation of natural resources (wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat) using standard industry protocols.
- Collect and manage field data (use of GPS, GIS, digital data forms, soil boring logs, water sampling data sheets, etc.) and synthesize the data into standard reporting deliverables.
- Assist with wetland and stream delineation surveys, ecological surveys, drill/test pit explorations, and water sampling.
- Assist in identifying technical issues and regulatory compliance strategies.
- Conduct site reconnaissance and other routine data collection activities such as SWPPP/E&S inspections.
- Document project-related activities including project communications and data management.
- Draft technical reports and create project mapping using GIS.
- Perform all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- High school, associates or some college courses in Environmental Science or related natural science discipline.
- 0 to 3 years of related experience, including internships.
- Proficient technical writing, verbal communication, reasoning, and time management skills.
- Able to work independently or with minimal direction in performing tasks and assignments under the direction of senior staff.
- Desire to learn and grow in your profession, demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, flexibility, and ownership.
- Must comply with company and client Health & Safety protocols.
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position: lift 50 lbs., traverse unstable/sloping sites and landscapes, work outside in a range of weather conditions, and have the stamina for moderate physical activity for the majority of field working hours.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with conducting natural resources field surveys and/or construction environmental compliance monitoring.
- Experience supporting natural resources permitting, ideally for energy projects.
- Good working knowledge of GIS/CAD and experience using a mapping grade GPS.
The salary range for this position in Rochester, NY is $27.00 - $30.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market.
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Which consulting companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
The Big Four accounting and consulting firms, including Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, are among the most consistent sponsors of F-1 OPT workers in New York. Strategy firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain also hire OPT candidates from target universities. Mid-size technology and management consulting firms with New York offices, such as Accenture, Capgemini, and Cognizant, regularly hire OPT-eligible candidates as well.
Which cities in New York have the most consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan is by far the primary concentration, particularly Midtown and the Financial District, where the largest consulting offices are headquartered or maintain major delivery centers. Albany sees some demand for public sector consulting roles. Buffalo and Rochester have smaller but growing consulting markets, particularly in operations and healthcare consulting tied to regional industry clusters.
What types of consulting roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a STEM-designated degree field are eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, significantly extending the authorization period. Common qualifying roles include technology consulting, data analytics consulting, financial advisory, and operations consulting tied to engineering or quantitative degrees. Management consulting roles in strategy may qualify for standard 12-month OPT but may not qualify for the STEM extension unless the degree field matches.
How do I find consulting F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and professionals on F-1 OPT seeking visa-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can filter directly by visa type, industry, and state to see consulting firms in New York that are actively hiring OPT candidates. This saves significant time compared to manually researching each firm's sponsorship history and current openings.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT consulting sponsorship?
New York's consulting market is heavily client-driven, meaning many roles involve on-site work at financial services, media, or tech clients across the metro area. Some consulting firms use a staffing or project-based model, which is compatible with OPT as long as the employer of record is the consulting firm and the work authorization is properly maintained. New York State has no additional work authorization requirements beyond federal OPT rules.
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