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Project Geologist roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in geology, geoscience, or a closely related field. Employers in mining, oil and gas, environmental consulting, and civil engineering regularly sponsor geologists through H-1B and green card pathways, including PERM labor certification for permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsLangan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager join its collaborative team Princeton, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in managing environmental investigation and remediation projects, delivering technically excellent services, preparing technical proposals and reports, conducting environmental research and analyses, supervising field investigations, and managing staff. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop both project management and staff management skills, interact with clients, and work on exciting small and large-scale projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects;
- Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
- Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
- Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
- Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
- Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within existing projects and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
- Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
- Coordinate other work groups across office locations and disciplines on an as-needed basis;
- Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering; (Master's degree a plus);
- LEED AP or PE certification;
- 6+ years of related work experience;
- Proficient in environmental due diligence;
- Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software. Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and technical analyses;
- Hazwoper training, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual 8-hr. Hazwoper re-certification;
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements;
- Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects and clients, develop and manage project budgets, and effectively manage and coach staff;
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as projects require; and
- Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager join its collaborative team Princeton, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in managing environmental investigation and remediation projects, delivering technically excellent services, preparing technical proposals and reports, conducting environmental research and analyses, supervising field investigations, and managing staff. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop both project management and staff management skills, interact with clients, and work on exciting small and large-scale projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects;
- Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
- Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
- Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
- Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
- Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within existing projects and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
- Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
- Coordinate other work groups across office locations and disciplines on an as-needed basis;
- Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering; (Master's degree a plus);
- LEED AP or PE certification;
- 6+ years of related work experience;
- Proficient in environmental due diligence;
- Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software. Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and technical analyses;
- Hazwoper training, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual 8-hr. Hazwoper re-certification;
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements;
- Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects and clients, develop and manage project budgets, and effectively manage and coach staff;
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as projects require; and
- Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.
Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Project Geologist Jobs
Get your transcripts evaluated before applying
If your geology degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service. Employers filing an H-1B LCA need to confirm your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related geoscience field.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Environmental consulting firms, mining companies, and geotechnical contractors that sponsor green cards file PERM labor certifications with DOL. Prioritize employers with a track record of sponsoring geologists, not just general engineering staff.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed LCA filing history for geoscience roles, so you're not guessing which companies actually sponsor. Filter by role type and location to focus your applications on employers already in the system.
Clarify field mapping on your LCA before signing
Project Geologist roles span environmental, geotechnical, and resource extraction disciplines. The prevailing wage tier on your LCA depends on how DOL classifies your specific duties, so verify the wage level matches your actual responsibilities using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer submits.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation status
If an employer receives an H-1B RFE questioning whether Project Geologist qualifies as a specialty occupation, O*NET confirms the role requires a geology or geoscience degree. Pull the task and knowledge requirements from O*NET to support your petition.
Negotiate start date around H-1B cap timing
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and lottery with rules that have changed recently. If you're not cap-exempt, your earliest possible start date is October 1. Build this into offer negotiations so your employer understands the timeline before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Geologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes. Project Geologist roles require at least a bachelor's degree in geology, geoscience, hydrogeology, or a closely related field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation definition. The position must require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Employers in environmental consulting, mining, and oil and gas routinely sponsor geologists through H-1B, and USCIS has an established record of approving petitions for this occupation.
Which visa types are realistic for a sponsored Project Geologist role?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored Project Geologist positions. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits the USMCA geologist category. For permanent residence, most employers use PERM labor certification followed by an EB-2 or EB-3 green card petition. J-1 visa is occasionally used for research or trainee positions through a designated sponsor organization.
How do I find employers who sponsor geologists?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for geoscience roles, letting you focus on companies that have already sponsored similar positions. Environmental consulting firms, mining companies, oil and gas operators, and geotechnical contractors are the most active sponsors, particularly for field-based and regulatory compliance roles.
Does my geology degree need to be in a specific subfield to qualify?
The degree must be in a field directly related to the specific Project Geologist duties the employer is hiring for. A degree in geology, geoscience, hydrogeology, or engineering geology typically qualifies. A degree in a broader science field, like chemistry or environmental science, may qualify if your coursework heavily covered earth science fundamentals, but the employer's LCA should accurately reflect the required degree field to avoid an RFE from USCIS.
Can a Project Geologist pursue a green card while on H-1B?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue a green card while maintaining valid H-1B status without it jeopardizing your nonimmigrant visa. Most employers sponsor geologists through PERM labor certification, which requires DOL to certify there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the role. The process can take several years, so starting early in your H-1B period is practical.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Project Geologist 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.