Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Environmental Project Coordinators are routinely sponsored on H-1B and TN visas, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field. Employers in consulting, government contracting, and construction sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Provide project delivery support including document control and administration, project tracking, project quality and consistency, and drafting communications resulting in great client experience. This role will support the Environmental service lines.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations including tracking & routing of documentation.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review, track and provide updates on proposal and project status/milestones, project billing, budgets, and timelines/ schedules to ensure contract requirements and management policies are being followed.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to draft reports, templates, proposals, fee estimates, and change orders for projects.
- Draft communications & documentation and perform updates to systems including TerraNet and CRM.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support management of project Work in Progress (WIP), invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Schedule/coordinate utility locating services and clearances as needed for projects.
- Perform other engineering support tasks including development of drawings and directives for proposed boring and test pit locations and plans, preparation of boring and test pit logs and coordination of drilling, and field classification of soil and rock samples, as directed.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status, delivery schedule, system access.
- Coordinate client opportunities/requests for proposals, task and change orders to offices including providing clarification of key project and client requirements.
- Promote and provide training and coaching to Operations on the use of Terracon client programs and systems.
Document Control:
- Provide document control for projects per established processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review project billing activity to ensure compliance with contract requirements and management policies.
- Track and route documents into internal and/or external systems complying with client protocols and requirements.
- Collaborate with local office/operations to complete document compliance of projects, aligned with scope and within schedule.
- Provide a variety of project support related tasks involving document management.
- Manage document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations.
Project Delivery Support:
- Assist and support for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to assist with oversight of management and tracking of budgets and schedules.
- Works with client to access and work within external systems, if applicable and required.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status and delivery schedule.
- Receive, process and forward client opportunities/requests for proposals and task orders to offices to initiate proposal process or work authorization and follow-up as needed.
- Coordinate proposal/opportunity response with local offices, including coaching them on key client requirements.
- Maintain spreadsheets or other tracking systems regarding status of proposals and projects.
- Assist with updates to TerraNet resource sites and/or CRM with client specific requirements, templates, communication, etc., related to scope, pricing, delivery, quality, as well as maintain and update key client contacts associated with the account.
- Interact with key client contacts as needed or as directed.
- Keep appropriate project team members informed of status, delivery issues, and other areas as needed.
- Maintain updates to project status including timelines and deliverable dates and financial data.
- Works with offices to ensure that client specific requirements are understood and followed.
- Works with offices on change order requests to ensure timely delivery to client and approval.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support proposal and project registration setup as needed.
- Work with NAM to develop/maintain any Program Manual or related documents.
- Support project/program leadership with client communication plans.
- Maintain, communicate, and track milestones to project team.
- Support project/program manager with resource management and resource assignment.
General:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmentally related field preferred.
- Basic knowledge of environmental reporting including property transfer, hazardous materials, site investigation, stormwater and site remediation preferred.
- Experience in Industrial Hygiene.
- Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT preferred (if applicable).
- Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
$35.50 - $49.50 per hour
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
General Responsibilities:
Provide project delivery support including document control and administration, project tracking, project quality and consistency, and drafting communications resulting in great client experience. This role will support the Environmental service lines.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations including tracking & routing of documentation.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review, track and provide updates on proposal and project status/milestones, project billing, budgets, and timelines/ schedules to ensure contract requirements and management policies are being followed.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to draft reports, templates, proposals, fee estimates, and change orders for projects.
- Draft communications & documentation and perform updates to systems including TerraNet and CRM.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support management of project Work in Progress (WIP), invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Schedule/coordinate utility locating services and clearances as needed for projects.
- Perform other engineering support tasks including development of drawings and directives for proposed boring and test pit locations and plans, preparation of boring and test pit logs and coordination of drilling, and field classification of soil and rock samples, as directed.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status, delivery schedule, system access.
- Coordinate client opportunities/requests for proposals, task and change orders to offices including providing clarification of key project and client requirements.
- Promote and provide training and coaching to Operations on the use of Terracon client programs and systems.
Document Control:
- Provide document control for projects per established processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review project billing activity to ensure compliance with contract requirements and management policies.
- Track and route documents into internal and/or external systems complying with client protocols and requirements.
- Collaborate with local office/operations to complete document compliance of projects, aligned with scope and within schedule.
- Provide a variety of project support related tasks involving document management.
- Manage document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations.
Project Delivery Support:
- Assist and support for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to assist with oversight of management and tracking of budgets and schedules.
- Works with client to access and work within external systems, if applicable and required.
- Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status and delivery schedule.
- Receive, process and forward client opportunities/requests for proposals and task orders to offices to initiate proposal process or work authorization and follow-up as needed.
- Coordinate proposal/opportunity response with local offices, including coaching them on key client requirements.
- Maintain spreadsheets or other tracking systems regarding status of proposals and projects.
- Assist with updates to TerraNet resource sites and/or CRM with client specific requirements, templates, communication, etc., related to scope, pricing, delivery, quality, as well as maintain and update key client contacts associated with the account.
- Interact with key client contacts as needed or as directed.
- Keep appropriate project team members informed of status, delivery issues, and other areas as needed.
- Maintain updates to project status including timelines and deliverable dates and financial data.
- Works with offices to ensure that client specific requirements are understood and followed.
- Works with offices on change order requests to ensure timely delivery to client and approval.
- Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support proposal and project registration setup as needed.
- Work with NAM to develop/maintain any Program Manual or related documents.
- Support project/program leadership with client communication plans.
- Maintain, communicate, and track milestones to project team.
- Support project/program manager with resource management and resource assignment.
General:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmentally related field preferred.
- Basic knowledge of environmental reporting including property transfer, hazardous materials, site investigation, stormwater and site remediation preferred.
- Experience in Industrial Hygiene.
- Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT preferred (if applicable).
- Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
$35.50 - $49.50 per hour
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Project Coordinator
Target environmental consulting firms first
Large environmental consulting firms like AECOM, Tetra Tech, and WSP have established H-1B sponsorship programs and file petitions regularly. They understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over visa complexity than smaller employers.
Align your degree to the job description
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the role. A degree in environmental science, civil engineering, or environmental management maps cleanly. A general business or unrelated degree creates a specialty occupation problem that can trigger a denial.
Canadian and Mexican candidates should ask about TN status
Environmental engineers and scientists qualify for TN status under USMCA. If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is faster and cheaper than H-1B, with no lottery. Raise this with your employer early so they can prepare the correct documentation.
Get NEPA or CEQA project experience on your resume
Employers sponsoring Environmental Project Coordinators expect familiarity with federal or state environmental review processes. Experience with National Environmental Policy Act compliance signals you can contribute immediately, which strengthens the employer's willingness to invest in sponsorship.
Clarify the sponsorship timeline before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October start date. If you need status by a different month, ask whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt or whether a cap-exempt entity like a university could serve as a concurrent employer.
Document your relevant fieldwork and project management credentials
USCIS scrutinizes coordinator titles more than engineer titles. Certifications like LEED AP, PMP, or HAZWOPER training, alongside documented project oversight responsibilities, help establish that the role genuinely requires a specialized degree rather than generalist skills.
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Does Environmental Project Coordinator qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the job description matters significantly. USCIS approves these petitions when the role demonstrably requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field. Coordinator roles that accept any degree or emphasize general administrative tasks are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence. Employers should tailor the job description to reflect technical responsibilities like regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or remediation project oversight.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for this role?
Environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geology, ecology, and environmental management are the strongest matches. Geography and chemistry can work if the specific job duties connect clearly to those disciplines. A general science or business degree creates risk because USCIS looks for a direct and logical relationship between the degree field and the position's core technical requirements.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship in the environmental sector?
Environmental consulting firms file H-1B petitions consistently, and the sector is less competitive for sponsorship than software or finance. Firms like AECOM, Tetra Tech, Jacobs, and WSP appear regularly in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data for environmental coordinator and specialist roles. The H-1B lottery remains the main obstacle, not employer willingness. Premium processing is available and adds roughly two to three weeks for a decision once selected.
Can I find Environmental Project Coordinator roles that sponsor visas in one place?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship availability, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying and hoping the employer is open to it. You can browse Environmental Project Coordinator openings from employers who have already indicated sponsorship willingness, which is particularly useful given that smaller environmental firms often sponsor but rarely advertise it explicitly.
Does work experience substitute for a degree in H-1B petitions for this role?
Yes, under USCIS policy, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of university education, meaning 12 years of relevant experience can replace a four-year degree. However, the experience must be in a specialty directly related to the role, not general project administration. This equivalency must be documented through an expert opinion letter from a credentials evaluator, and not all USCIS adjudicators accept it without pushback.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Environmental Project Coordinator jobs?
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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