Environmental Inspector II: Permitting & Compliance Leader

Stantec; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a mid-level Environmental Inspector II in Richmond, VA to provide technical support across permitting and regulatory compliance for land-disturbing projects, including VDOT and residential/commercial development. You will work with the Environmental Services team to ensure regulatory approvals and timely project delivery with adherence to HSE standards.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance, with VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with VPDES/SWPPP, permitting, SWPPP, pollution prevention, technical reporting, land disturbing activities, wetland and streams issues, and environmental permit compliance.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands and natural resources.
• Strong writing and communication skills; able to produce regulatory documents with accuracy.
• Experience with budgeting and project timelines; able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform ESC, SWPPP and VWP inspections for sensitive projects and high-profile clients.
• Manage VPDES/VWP projects and support staff to maintain project compliance.
• Coordinate with client representatives, agency personnel, and other Environmental/Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistent project execution.
• Provide technical and regulatory support for development projects in pre- and post-permitting stages.
• Prepare permit applications and gather supporting documentation; coordinate comment responses with agencies.
• Deliver project work within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Assist in creating technical documents for regulatory submissions (permit applications, SWPPP, compliance summaries).
• Support and ensure implementation of HSE policies and coordinate with HSE during all phases of project planning and execution.
• Participate in team and independent work.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Budget management

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

VSMP/ESCCC/MS4 familiarity

Job description

Stantec is seeking a mid-level Environmental Inspector II in Richmond, VA to provide technical support across permitting and regulatory compliance for land-disturbing projects, including VDOT and residential/commercial development. You will work with the Environmental Services team to ensure regulatory approvals and timely project delivery with adherence to HSE standards.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance, with VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector