Environmental Compliance Field Inspector

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. seeks an Environmental Compliance Field Inspector for the Hudson Tunnel Project in New York.

You will conduct environmental inspections, audits, and impact analyses while overseeing pre-, during-, and post-construction activities to ensure compliance with FEIS/ROD and permits. You will prepare technical documentation, coordinate with agencies and teams, and provide regulatory guidance across multiple project orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Planning, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience; experienced candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with NEPA documentation, environmental planning, permitting, compliance, and impact analysis.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental compliance inspections, field audits, environmental screenings, site assessments, and impact analyses.
• Provide environmental oversight during pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Monitor construction and remediation activities, track schedules, excavations, and soil movements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation and regulatory reporting.
• Identify and report deficiencies, permit violations, or deviations with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Planning, or related field

Tools

MS Office

GIS software

Job description

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global Consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and accomplished Environmental Compliance Field Inspector for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to this landmark project that is poised to deliver transformative impacts across economic, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. This is a milestone project that is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

As the Field Inspector, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission that aligns with our client's purpose: to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to their people, communities, and societies.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental compliance inspections, field audits, environmental screenings, site assessments, and impact analyses for civil works, infrastructure, facility, remediation, and construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable environmental requirements.

Provide environmental oversight during pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities, including review of Construction Work Plans, Environmental Protection Plans, environmental controls, stormwater management practices, waste management programs, and environmental permitting requirements.

Monitor construction and remediation activities, track project schedules, excavation quantities, and soil tonnage movements, and verify compliance with FEIS/ROD requirements, permits, contract specifications, and regulatory obligations.

Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, including daily activity reports, environmental compliance reports, site assessment findings, regulatory reporting, performance metrics, compliance tracking records, and other written deliverables.

Identify, document, and report environmental compliance deficiencies, inconsistencies, permit violations, or deviations from FEIS/ROD requirements, environmental permits, and contract specifications within required timeframes, while supporting corrective action development and implementation.

Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, installation personnel, project managers, contractors, utilities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams; attend project meetings and support contract administration, site approval packages, and environmental permitting processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide technical guidance and regulatory expertise on environmental compliance requirements, interpret scientific data and specifications, support multiple concurrent projects or task orders, and ensure successful execution of environmental compliance programs at the program and project levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Planning, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience, depending on level; experienced candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with NEPA documentation, environmental planning, permitting, compliance, and impact analysis.
• Experience supporting federal facilities, infrastructure, construction, investigation, or remediation projects.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and permitting requirements.
• Strong technical writing, communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively on teams and manage multiple projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and perform field work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and discipline-specific environmental, GIS, or data-management software.
• Ability to obtain required site-access credentials.

Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Compliance Field Inspector looking to work on the most challenging, high-profile and innovative projects.

Why this is a Great Opportunity

• Full-time position with competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability Insurance, 401(k).

Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.