Environmental Compliance Engineer I - Field Inspector

State-of-Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach, FL seeks an Engineering Specialist I to support regulatory inspection, permitting, and compliance activities. This entry-level engineering role emphasizes applying scientific principles, time management, and field work at regulated facilities.

You will work on enforcement, compliance assistance, and training initiatives, coordinating with industry and DEP program areas.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License.
• Ability to travel, overnight if required.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or equivalent.
• Credential evaluation for foreign degrees as needed; CWE as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts engineering inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and field work.
• Reviews permitting files, reports, and documents to determine compliance.
• Maintains and enters inspection data into databases per program rules.
• Provides compliance assistance to facilities; conducts follow-up visits as needed.
• Drafts enforcement documents and coordinates enforcement meetings.
• Reviews permit applications and issues decisions in accordance with rules.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Regulatory inspection

Field inspections

Communication skills

Data management

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

HAZWOPER

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach, FL seeks an Engineering Specialist I to support regulatory inspection, permitting, and compliance activities. This entry-level engineering role emphasizes applying scientific principles, time management, and field work at regulated facilities.

You will work on enforcement, compliance assistance, and training initiatives, coordinating with industry and DEP program areas.