SOC code 17-2081
There have been 34 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Environmental Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 82.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $113,872. The top sponsor is Slr International, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
21 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Environmental Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slr International | 4 | 100.0% | $105,500 | CA | Walnut Creek |
| Exponent | 3 | 100.0% | $101,500 | MA | Maynard |
| Jva | 3 | 100.0% | $81,000 | CO | Boulder |
| Cdm Smith | 2 | 100.0% | $79,040 | IL | Chicago |
| Fulcrum Bioenergy | 2 | 100.0% | $137,103 | CA | Pleasanton |
| Langan Engineering Environmental Surveying Landscape Architect Dpc | 2 | 50.0% | $81,200 | NY | New York |
| Newmont International Services | 2 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CO | Denver |
| Occidental Petroleum | 2 | 50.0% | $145,000 | TX | Houston |
| Parsons Transportation Group | 2 | 100.0% | $142,051 | NY | Buffalo |
| Aecom Technical Services | 1 | 0.0% | $66,625 | MN | Minneapolis |
| Baker Tilly US | 1 | 0.0% | $325,000 | VA | Tysons |
| California Air Resources Board | 1 | 0.0% | $104,604 | CA | Sacramento |
| City Of Philadelphia | 1 | 100.0% | $63,328 | PA | Philadelphia |
| Civil Environmental Consultants | 1 | 100.0% | $78,291 | MA | Raynham |
| Ecosave | 1 | 100.0% | $82,000 | PA | Philadelphia |
| Geosyntec Consultants | 1 | 0.0% | $97,864 | CA | Santa Barbara |
| Impact Environmental Closures | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | NJ | Lyndhurst |
| Nova Group Gbc | 1 | 100.0% | $72,000 | NY | New York |
| Silverlining Interiors | 1 | 100.0% | $83,554 | NY | New York |
| Steven Winter Associates | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NY | New York |
| Tetra Tech | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | RI | South Kingstown |
Top states
Where Environmental Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 (23.5%) | $114,802 |
| NY | 7 (20.6%) | $83,554 |
| CO | 5 (14.7%) | $81,000 |
| MA | 4 (11.8%) | $98,750 |
| MN | 2 (5.9%) | $72,833 |
| PA | 2 (5.9%) | $72,664 |
| TX | 2 (5.9%) | $145,000 |
| IL | 1 (2.9%) | $79,040 |
| NJ | 1 (2.9%) | $90,000 |
| RI | 1 (2.9%) | $125,000 |
| VA | 1 (2.9%) | $325,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Environmental Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 5 | $81,200 |
| Boulder | CO | 3 | $81,000 |
| Walnut Creek | CA | 3 | $125,000 |
| Buffalo | NY | 2 | $142,051 |
| Houston | TX | 2 | $145,000 |
| Maynard | MA | 2 | $98,750 |
| Philadelphia | PA | 2 | $72,664 |
| Pleasanton | CA | 2 | $137,103 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $79,040 |
| Denver | CO | 1 | $200,000 |
| Greenwood Village | CO | 1 | $200,000 |
| Lyndhurst | NJ | 1 | $90,000 |
| Minneapolis | MN | 1 | $66,625 |
| Natick | MA | 1 | $115,500 |
| Oakland | CA | 1 | $80,000 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Project Engineer | 3 |
| Senior Engineer | 2 |
| Scientist | 2 |
| Environmental Engineer 2 | 2 |
| Director, Environment Relations, Americas | 2 |
| Director of Project Development | 2 |
| Advisor Carbon Capture | 2 |
| Senior Staff Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Building Systems Engineer | 1 |
| SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER | 1 |
| Project Manager | 1 |
| Ocean Science Modeler | 1 |
| Junior Project Manager | 1 |
| Graduate Environmental Engineer | 1 |
| Environmental Engineer II | 1 |
| Environmental Engineer | 1 |
| Engineer, Principal - Environmental | 1 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER | 1 |
| Director, Strategy and Management ESG | 1 |
| Director of Strategic Accounts | 1 |
| Design Engineer | 1 |
| Associate Engineer | 1 |
| Assistant Project Manager | 1 |
| Air Resources Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Environmental Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 8 | 75.0% | $96,000 | |
| FY2021 | 6 | 66.7% | $145,000 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | 100.0% | $120,000 | |
| FY2023 | 2 | 100.0% | $86,000 | |
| FY2024 | 6 | 83.3% | $125,000 | |
| FY2025 | 7 | 85.7% | $81,000 | |
| FY2026 | 2 | 100.0% | $144,102 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Environmental Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 34 Labor Condition Application filings for Environmental Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 82.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Environmental Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Environmental Engineers on the E-3 visa is $113,872, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Environmental Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Environmental Engineers are: Slr International (4 filings), Exponent (3 filings), Jva (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa environmental engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Environmental Engineers are based in: CA (8 filings), NY (7 filings), CO (5 filings).
Can Australians work as environmental engineers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Environmental Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
