Field Environmental Compliance Lead

EC Source Services, LLC; Brewerton (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Environmental Group (EEG) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist II to independently manage compliance for a New York high-voltage transmission project. You will interpret permit requirements, coordinate with construction teams, and mentor junior staff while supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

Travel across the United States is required as EEG supports diverse infrastructure programs and provides practical, construction-focused environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Natural Resources, Ecology, Geography, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of environmental compliance, environmental consulting, utility, renewable energy, construction or related experience.
• Experience conducting environmental inspections and preparing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of environmental permits and regulatory requirements for infrastructure construction.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage environmental inspections, monitoring activities, and compliance assessments on assigned projects.
• Interpret permits, environmental plans and regulatory requirements and communicate expectations to project teams.
• Verify implementation of stormwater BMPs, erosion controls, spill prevention, restoration and other commitments.
• Prepare inspection reports, compliance documentation and corrective-action tracking for clients.
• Partner with construction personnel to identify environmental risks and recommend actions.
• Support project managers by evaluating environmental risks and impacts.
• Participate in environmental incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Represent EEG in client meetings, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Mentor junior staff and reinforce EEG's environmental standards.
• Demonstrate leadership through accountability and proactive communication.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permit interpretation

Regulatory communication

Project coordination

Leadership & mentoring

Field inspections

Safety mindset

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS

GPS

Drone technology

Environmental reporting software

Digital field data collection tools

Job description

Energy Environmental Group (EEG) is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist II to independently manage compliance for a New York high-voltage transmission project. You will interpret permit requirements, coordinate with construction teams, and mentor junior staff while supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

Travel across the United States is required as EEG supports diverse infrastructure programs and provides practical, construction-focused environmental solutions.