J.S. Held LLC
(Senior) Environmental Scientist / (Senior) Industrial Hygienist
Philadelphia, PA, United States · Senior · Contract
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$9,029 more — $99,029 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $99,029 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041) · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic?
- What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
- J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform complex environmental investigations, inspections, and monitoring programs related to asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and other environmental hazards.
- Manage field activities, including air, bulk, and surface sampling programs, ensuring compliance with project objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, and strategic consulting support.
- Mentor and support junior staff through field training, technical review, and professional development initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across J.S. Held to support complex projects, business development activities, and practice growth initiatives.
- Maintain and calibrate field equipment and ensure proper implementation of quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Extensive experience conducting and managing asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality investigations.
- Ability to independently lead field investigations and travel to project sites throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states as needed.
- EPA AHERA Building Inspector and/or Management Planner accreditation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental consulting, hazardous materials management, or a related field, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
Compensation
- $90k-$140k
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related discipline.
This listing is sourced directly from J.S. Held LLC's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.