Environmental Compliance Field Inspector | Hudson Tunnel Project

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Client-facing role on high-profilecap

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an Environmental Compliance Field Inspector to oversee environmental construction compliance on the Hudson Tunnel Project. The role involves field audits, technical reporting, and coordination with NY, NJ, and NYC agencies to ensure adherence to environmental requirements and permits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in environmental science or geology and 8+ years of field inspection experience, with strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience performing construction site inspections.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior experience providing environmental inspections for NY, NJ and/or NYC agencies (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform field audits of environmental documentation and on‑site activities.
• Review and prepare written technical reports documenting environmental construction compliance.
• Report inconsistencies, permitting requirements, and contract specifications to the compliance team.
• Provide oversight of construction as it relates to environmental compliance.
• Interpret scientific data and specifications to support decision making.
• Support business development through bid support, client liaison, and upskilling of colleagues.
• Contribute technical expertise and promote innovation in sustainability areas such as waste, energy/carbon, water, responsible sourcing of materials, and sustainable buildings.
• Represent the company and client in public forums and internal/external events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a closely related discipline

Job description

About the Company & Project
Our client is a leading global consultancy renowned for delivering high‑profile, complex, iconic, large‑scale capital projects. The Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) is a milestone rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, designed to improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency for 800,000 daily passengers and backed by nearly $12 billion in federal funding.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Field Inspector to play a pivotal role in ensuring environmental construction compliance on the HTP. The role involves field audits, technical reporting, oversight of construction activities, and collaboration with environmental stakeholders across NY, NJ, and NYC agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform field audits of environmental documentation and on‑site activities.
• Review and prepare written technical reports documenting environmental construction compliance.
• Report inconsistencies, permitting requirements, and contract specifications to the compliance team.
• Provide oversight of construction as it relates to environmental compliance.
• Interpret scientific data and specifications to support decision making.
• Support business development through bid support, client liaison, and upskilling of colleagues.
• Contribute technical expertise and promote innovation in sustainability areas such as waste, energy/carbon, water, responsible sourcing of materials, and sustainable buildings.
• Represent the company and client in public forums and internal/external events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience performing construction site inspections.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior experience providing environmental inspections for NY, NJ and/or NYC agencies (desirable).

Benefits

• Full‑time position with competitive compensation ($150,000–$170,000 annually).
• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, innovative capital project in a client‑facing role.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability insurance, and 401(k).

Salary Type: Annual Salary
Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000 USD