Environmental Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Environmental engineers are sponsored at engineering consultancies, energy companies, and manufacturing firms including AECOM, WSP, Jacobs, ExxonMobil, Dow, and Tesla for roles in remediation design, air quality permitting, water treatment, and environmental compliance that require environmental or civil engineering degrees. H-1B visa classification is straightforward because the role clearly qualifies as a specialty occupation, and IIJA infrastructure funding, PFAS remediation mandates, and EPA regulatory expansion are driving demand that exceeds domestic workforce capacity.
Find Environmental Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,452+ Environmental Engineer jobs










See all 1,452+ Environmental Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Environmental Engineer roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.
ASRC Federal NetCentric is hiring an Environmental Engineer at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Job Summary:
This position involves positive interaction among CLOIS employees and customers. Requires moderate oral presentation skills and writing expertise. The Environmental Field Engineer is required to be familiar with and knowledgeable of Federal, State, local and Air Force regulations to determine policy, execute activities or procedures and training relevant to the CLOIS contract. Focus areas include spill response and cleanup, spill prevention and counter control, transformer/PCBs/used oil, air emissions, aboveground storage tanks and hazardous materials/waste.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain primary data gathering and reporting for the air emissions program. Follow CLOIS contract requirements and regulatory obligations to collect, record and report air emissions information. Supports or actively engages in initiating and updating data within the Air Program Information Management System (APIMS) database.
- Actively engage CLOIS contract requirements for Aboveground Storage Tank (AST)/Spill Prevention Counter Measures and Control (SPCC) Program. Coordinate, manage and maintain all inspection records, regulated tank binders and corrective maintenance actions records. Maintain spreadsheets on the Engineering Environmental shared drive. Coordinate all tank related activities conforming to UFC 3-460-03, STI SP001, 031, API 653, 570. Initiate, review and or coordinate customer requests or removal from service requests through the Delta 45 AST/ SPCC manager via their support contractor. Provide maintenance oversight and assistance to NASA tank operators and managers on AF property; provide courtesy pre-inspections before state or county regulatory inspections. Manage and maintain SPCC inventories, site binders, rain-drain logs for AST’s, Cape transformers and drum storage areas holding 55 gallons or greater of hydrocarbon-based commodities or wastes. Ensure all CLOIS facilities managing Flammable Storage Lockers, waste sites; field vehicles and mobile generators, searchlights, light-all assets are equipped with tailored spill kits and portable secondary containment units when deployed.
- Actively engage CLOIS contract requirements for the Enterprise Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health Management Information System EESOH-MIS/Environmental Management System (EMS) Program. Maintain the EMS Stage I checklist repository and database, conduct quarterly field site inspections and maintain inventory, notifies the Environmental Manager when trending or non-compliance issues surface, provides alternative economically sound and effective measures and solutions to mitigate contract risk. Uploads, manages, maintains and documents Management Action Plans (MAPS), provide justification for project funding, corrective actions and finding closeout to the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) web site as required. Acts as the focal point to all CLOIS shop entities for work center or process issue relation to the EMS.
- Actively provide general National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) advice for incoming work requests.
- Provide general support of Pollution Prevention (P2)/Recycling Program. Work with the customer P2 Recycling Program Manager, and environmental support contractor to identify/map P2 strategies, which result in source reduction, waste minimization, duplication of effort and excessive Hazardous Material procurement. Leads efforts within CLOIS to identify and implement opportunities to divert products such as lead acid batteries, plastics, wooden pallets, paper products and electronics from the solid waste stream. Compile statistical analysis and generate reports as required to meet Air Force Data Deliverable requirements.
- Support CLOIS requirements toward Solid Waste. Track and maintain records for contract generated construction and demolition (C&D), street sweepings, other categorical wastes and recyclable commodities. Conducts field accumulation site inspections, maintains diversion records; disposal records and cost data for contract and quarterly metrics reporting. Ensure all operational requirements; reports and training are appropriately addressed. Coordinate preparations, activities and interaction with Federal, State, local or Air Force regulators during inspections.
- Support Sustainable Acquisition (Green Procurement Program). Follow requirements as defined in Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 6002 and Executive Order 13423. Coordinate and lead efforts with CLOIS Logistics, engineering design and purchasing elements, to ensure alignment with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) comprehensive guidelines mandating specific percentages of recycled-content, bio-based alternatives, sustainable and renewable resourcing products and materials are given purchasing priority. Compile statistical analysis and generate reports as required to meet Air Force Data Deliverable requirements.
Educational/Training Requirements:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related engineering field plus two (2) years of relevant field experience in a multi-discipline Industrial or Military environment. Equivalent education/experience is applicable.
Skill Requirements/Qualifications:
- FL State drivers’ license.
- EESOH-MIS training for program overview and program access desirable.
- Must possess good organizational skills, be computer literate, work well with Microsoft Office programs.
- Forty-hour HAZWOPER training is required.
Work Environment:
This position’s work environment includes a controlled office setting. Field work required to visit common building or remote sites associate with an active military installation. Potential exists to experience low to moderate levels of noise for short periods of time.
Physical Demands:
Stair climbing is involved for office access. Field impediments may include walking through ankle to knee-high grass; some walking may include hard surface or extremely soft sand. Exposure to Insects is common out of doors and potentially dangerous indigenous wildlife can be encountered in remote sites.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
See all 1,452+ Environmental Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Environmental Engineer roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Engineer
Engineering Consultancies Sponsor Most Frequently
AECOM, WSP, Jacobs, Arcadis, Stantec, and Geosyntec sponsor environmental engineers for remediation, permitting, and compliance projects at scale with established H-1B filing processes. IIJA-funded Superfund cleanups and water infrastructure projects have created more positions than these firms can fill domestically.
PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Expertise Is in Acute Demand
EPA's PFAS regulations are driving massive demand for environmental engineers specializing in PFAS site investigation, treatment system design, and risk assessment. Engineers with PFAS remediation experience are among the most aggressively recruited and sponsored because the domestic talent pool with this expertise is extremely limited.
PE Licensure Opens Project-Level Responsibility
Professional Engineer licensure is required to stamp environmental reports and take project-level authority at engineering consultancies. Pass the FE exam early and pursue PE in environmental engineering to increase your salary by 15 to 25% and make employers significantly more willing to invest in sponsorship.
Energy Companies Sponsor for Environmental Compliance Roles
ExxonMobil, Chevron, Dow, BASF, and Shell sponsor environmental engineers for air quality permitting, wastewater treatment, and RCRA compliance at refining and chemical manufacturing facilities. These positions pay $90,000 to $140,000 and require specialized regulatory knowledge.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Is a Growing Niche
Municipal water utilities and engineering firms designing treatment systems for PFAS removal, lead service line replacement, and nutrient reduction need environmental engineers with process design expertise. Companies like Carollo Engineers, Brown and Caldwell, and HDR sponsor for water sector roles.
TN Engineer Category Works for Canadian and Mexican Applicants
The Engineer profession on the USMCA treaty list covers environmental engineering roles with no lottery and same-day border approval for Canadians. TN visa renews indefinitely in three-year increments, making it a viable long-term alternative to H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers?
Yes. AECOM, WSP, Jacobs, Arcadis, and Stantec sponsor for remediation, permitting, and water treatment roles. Energy companies like ExxonMobil and Dow sponsor for environmental compliance. H-1B visa classification is straightforward because the role requires environmental or civil engineering degrees.
How to find Environmental Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Environmental Engineer positions offering visa sponsorship. Focus on consulting firms, government contractors, and renewable energy companies that frequently sponsor H-1B and other work visas. Filter by companies with established sponsorship programs and look for roles in environmental remediation, sustainability consulting, and clean technology development where international expertise is valued.
What is the typical salary for sponsored Environmental Engineer roles?
Entry-level environmental engineers earn $62,000 to $80,000. Mid-level engineers at consultancies earn $82,000 to $110,000. Senior project managers and PE-licensed engineers earn $110,000 to $145,000. Environmental engineers at energy companies earn $90,000 to $145,000. Directors of environmental services earn $145,000 to $200,000.
What qualifications do Environmental Engineer roles require?
A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering with environmental focus, or chemical engineering is the standard requirement. FE certification is expected, and PE licensure is required for project-level authority. HAZWOPER 40-hour certification is standard for remediation work.
Which environmental engineering specializations have the best sponsorship prospects?
PFAS investigation and remediation has the most urgent demand due to new EPA regulations. Water and wastewater treatment is growing with IIJA infrastructure funding. Superfund site remediation sponsors well at major consultancies. Air quality permitting at energy and chemical companies has the longest sponsorship history.
What is the career progression for a sponsored Environmental Engineer?
The path moves from staff engineer to project engineer to senior engineer to project manager to principal or department head. PE licensure is the key milestone unlocking project leadership. Senior project managers at major firms earn $115,000 to $155,000. Principals earn $155,000 to $220,000.