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Senior Environmental Consultants are strong candidates for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, and established firms regularly sponsor experienced candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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ERM is hiring a motivated hands-on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support our key technology client onsite in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time (35 hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, extendable.
The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response Plans, Risk Assessment processes, Behavioral Safety programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
- Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
- Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
- Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as laser safety, battery safety, Chemical/Lab Safety, Hazardous Materials, Waste Management, EHS auditing, and ISO 14001/18001/45000 Management Systems.
- Develop EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
- Manage tasks within scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
- Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
- Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
REQUIREMENTS
- BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
- Existing certification or working towards certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP) certification a plus.
- Experience working on the Enablon platform is a plus.
- Experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring is a plus.
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and/or 45001 preferred but not required.
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $86,940-$105,644, $41.79/hr – $50.79/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM.
INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring a motivated hands-on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support our key technology client onsite in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time (35 hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, extendable.
The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response Plans, Risk Assessment processes, Behavioral Safety programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
- Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
- Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
- Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as laser safety, battery safety, Chemical/Lab Safety, Hazardous Materials, Waste Management, EHS auditing, and ISO 14001/18001/45000 Management Systems.
- Develop EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
- Manage tasks within scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
- Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
- Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
REQUIREMENTS
- BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
- Existing certification or working towards certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP) certification a plus.
- Experience working on the Enablon platform is a plus.
- Experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring is a plus.
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and/or 45001 preferred but not required.
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $86,940-$105,644, $41.79/hr – $50.79/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Environmental Consultant
Target established environmental consulting firms
Large firms like AECOM, Tetra Tech, and WSP sponsor visas far more consistently than boutique practices. They have dedicated HR and legal teams that handle H-1B petitions regularly, which reduces delays and improves approval odds.
Align your degree with the specific role
USCIS requires your degree to match the specialty occupation. Environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, geology, or chemistry all map cleanly. A general business or unrelated STEM degree will complicate the petition significantly.
Document your project leadership experience
Senior-level roles carry more weight in H-1B petitions when the complexity of duties is clear. Quantify your experience: remediation projects managed, regulatory frameworks navigated, and team size supervised. This supports the specialty occupation argument.
Professional licenses strengthen your petition
Holding a Professional Engineer license or credentials like CHMM signals to USCIS that your role requires specialized expertise. Licensed roles are easier to classify as specialty occupations, which reduces petition risk and speeds up approvals.
Raise sponsorship early in the hiring process
Bring up visa requirements before the offer stage, not after. Environmental consulting firms that sponsor regularly will confirm their intent upfront. Those that hesitate early are unlikely to commit once paperwork and legal costs become concrete.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every environmental firm publicly advertises visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with a verified history of H-1B sponsorship, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never actually on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Environmental Consultant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Environmental Consultant consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa requirements because the role typically demands at minimum a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or chemistry. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for this title across federal contractors, environmental consulting firms, and infrastructure companies. Roles involving regulatory compliance, site remediation, or environmental impact assessment are particularly well-supported by DOL occupational data.
Which visa types are realistic for environmental consultants seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path, though it requires winning the annual lottery unless you're cap-exempt. O-1A is an option if you have published research, major project recognition, or peer-reviewed contributions to the field. Australians should look at the E-3 visa, which bypasses the lottery entirely. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying degrees. Browse Migrate Mate to find roles where employers are actively sponsoring across these visa types.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my visa in this role?
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, and chemistry all qualify cleanly. A general science or unrelated degree creates friction in the petition. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's is typically required. Some employers accept three years of relevant work experience in lieu of one year of formal education when degrees don't fully align.
Are environmental consulting firms likely to sponsor visas for senior roles versus entry-level?
Senior roles have a meaningful advantage. Employers are more willing to absorb legal and filing costs when the candidate brings project management depth, client relationships, or specialized technical expertise that's hard to fill locally. Entry-level environmental roles face more employer resistance to sponsorship. If you have five or more years of relevant experience, regulatory specialization, or PE licensure, your candidacy for sponsored positions is considerably stronger.
What are the most common reasons H-1B petitions get denied for environmental consultants?
The most frequent issue is USCIS questioning whether the role truly requires a specific degree, particularly when job descriptions include generalist duties or phrase requirements as 'bachelor's degree preferred' rather than 'required.' Degree misalignment is another common trigger, where the petitioner's field of study doesn't map to the job duties. Weak documentation of the candidate's specialized responsibilities at the senior level can also draw a Request for Evidence. A detailed position description tying duties to the specific degree field reduces these risks significantly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Environmental Consultant 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.