Environmental Inspector (Field Based)

ERM; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 71,742 - 94,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited-term project

Job summary

ERM is hiring an Environmental Inspector to perform environmental compliance inspections at an electric substation in Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose, California. The role requires field work, attention to safety procedures, and the ability to educate construction crews on project requirements.

This full-time, limited-term position lasts up to 3 months with possible renewal. Candidates should have 3+ years' inspection experience, a Science degree, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction inspection or monitoring.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Biology, or related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental disciplines including SWPPP BMP installation, water/resource protection, biology, cultural, waste management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and learn from senior Environmental Inspectors.
• Working vehicle with valid driver’s license to travel to project locations.
• Strong observation and organizational skills; experience recording technical data is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel for inspection documentation.
• SWPPP certifications or nesting biology experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections, monitoring, and survey work as directed.
• Serve as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory staff, landowners, contractors, clients, and project members.
• Review project documents and provide support on environmental compliance issues.
• Assess environmental conditions to evaluate potential impacts from construction.
• Evaluate potential issues ahead of construction activities.
• Oversee the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
• Oversee and verify flagging of wetlands, exclusion zones, stormwater BMPs, refueling zones, etc.
• Prepare daily inspection reports with up-to-date written and photo documentation.
• Participate in construction meetings.
• Support compliance with spill prevention, wastewater, stormwater, and waste management regulations.
• Work safely with PPE and adhere to ERM and client requirements.
• Communicate with ERM Project Manager and client staff; develop client relationships for stewardship.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Vehicle ownership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Biology

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

SWPPP BMP knowledge

Measurement tools

Job description

ERM is hiring an Environmental Inspector to conduct environmental compliance inspections at an electric substation in Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose, California. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project. They must understand industry safety procedures and practices, including experience implementing them on the job. They need to be a proactive communicator and be able to work with construction personnel in the field to educate them about the project requirements and problem solve when issues arise. They need to interface with third‑party monitors and resolve concerns. They need to practice frequent and clear communication with the whole team to relay and resolve issues and make sure the team is delivering the services our clients expect. Must be able to inspect construction sites to assess compliance with client internal procedures, permit conditions and landowner agreements. Inspectors may need to deliver environmental tailboard trainings to crews in the field. The EI should be familiar with typical construction BMPs and good housekeeping procedures. The role of an environmental inspector requires technical skills, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full‑time (40+ hours/week), limited‑term role with a duration of 3 months and the possibility of renewal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting field inspections, monitoring and field survey work as directed.
• Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients, and other project members.
• Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.
• Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.
• Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.
• Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
• Overseeing and verifying flagging of wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, stormwater BMPs, refueling zones, etc.
• Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.
• Participating in various construction meetings.
• Support compliance with environmental regulations concerning spill prevention, wastewater, stormwater, and waste management.
• Perform work safely, complying with ERM and client requirements and always wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and orange high‑visibility vest.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments.
• Communicate with ERM Project Manager, Senior EIs, various regulatory agencies, and client staff and subcontracts at the various client facilities. Key aspect of work is to develop relationship with client personnel to promote environmental stewardship.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years of construction inspection or monitoring is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Biology, or related discipline is preferred.
• A general knowledge of environmental disciplines including, SWPPP BMP installation and maintenance, water resource protection, biology, cultural, materials storage and stockpiles, air quality and dust control, Hazmat storage, spill control and countermeasures, water and soil management and waste management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and a willingness to learn and take direction from more senior Environmental Inspectors and/or Environmental Compliance Managers.
• A working vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a good driving record; ability to drive to the various project locations.
• Effective observational and organization skills; experience recording detailed technical data a plus.
• Effective communication skills with ERM and client staff.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel) for communication and preparation of inspection documentation.
• Daily hours and duration are variable depending on the site location and work to be completed.
• Other desired experience includes SWPPP certifications, species specific biology or nesting bird experience and cultural resources.

Pay Transparency

For the Environmental inspector position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $71,742 – $94,432, $35.37/hr – $45.40/hr USD, limited‑term, non‑exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees. Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed‑Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.