Environmental Inspector
About the role
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking qualified Environmental Inspectors for future project opportunities nationwide. These roles support environmental compliance and monitoring efforts on infrastructure, energy, and construction projects across the United States. This is an evergreen (pipeline) posting used to build a talent pool for upcoming project needs. Project scope, location, timing, and duration will vary based on client requirements.
By applying, you acknowledge that you are expressing interest in future opportunities rather than a specific, immediate opening. Your application will be added to SWCA's candidate database and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted if their experience aligns with current project needs.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for linear construction activities. Project work may include Federal land management, oil and gas development, transportation, water resources, renewable energy, transmission/pipelines, mining, habitat restoration, wildfire monitoring, and watershed studies.
- Supervise installation and maintenance of BMPs, erosion control devices (ECDs), and environmental exclusion areas during construction.
- Use topographic maps, GPS units, aerial photographs, and other maps and tools in the field.
- Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in environmental consulting inspection of linear construction projects.
- Able to inspect right-of-way and associated facilities.
- Familiar with soil erosion control and BMP installation and maintenance.
- Familiar with agricultural mitigation plans/drain tile repair.
- Able to work in remote areas, use ATVs or other four-wheel drive type vehicles.
- Must have a clean driving record and pass a background check.
About SWCA
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
Pay
This Staff II level employee in this U.S.-based position can expect an hourly pay range of $24.00 - $43.20 per hour. Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors permitted by law, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business and client needs. Certain client project contracts may offer a premium pay rate above the base hourly rate when applicable.
Benefits
- Wellness paid time off.
- Employee assistance program and wellness program activities.
- Award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate professional growth.
- Opportunities for internal career advancement.