Environmental Inspector

About the role

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. TRC is seeking one or more temporary, on call Environmental Inspector(s) to conduct pre-construction activities, monitoring, prepare monitoring reports, work with construction crews to maintain compliance with permits and regulations as well as a variety of office-based work relating to various construction projects. The position requires travel, reporting to our Clifton Park, NY office within our Planning, Permitting and Licensing practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-construction activities, construction monitoring, and prepare monitoring reports.
• Work with construction crews to maintain compliance with permits and regulations.
• Assure that erosion and sedimentation control measures are installed and maintained.
• Prepare and maintain reports relating to project compliance.
• Perform stormwater inspections.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in forestry, Biology, Ecology or Related Field.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in construction monitoring, compliance and environmental permitting.
• Excellent verbal communications and technical skills are mandatory, along with the ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
• Willingness to work 5-6 days per week and 10 to 12-hour days outside in the elements on a rotating basis.
• Must have reliable transportation; however, company provided four-wheel drive vehicles are available for certain projects.
• Experience with utility or energy construction projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform environmental compliance and understand permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies in New York State.
• Knowledge of and the ability to review permit conditions and engineering drawings.
• Other environmental related skills such as wetland delineation.
• Computer and/or GIS/GPS skills.
• Have or ability to attain New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 4-hour stormwater certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary).
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range USD $30.00 - USD $50.00 per hour. Employees may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Schedule

Willingness to work 5-6 days per week and 10 to 12-hour days outside in the elements on a rotating basis; position requires travel and reporting to the Clifton Park, NY office.