Lead Environmental Inspector

EXP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking an Environmental Inspector - Lead to join our Environmental and Regulatory group in Houston, TX. The role focuses on environmental compliance on the construction spread and directing environmental inspectors.

The Lead has authority to stop work for environmental violations and will coordinate with the project team and third-party monitors. The successful candidate will lead training, oversee erosion controls, document daily inspections, and support ROW restoration and permitting

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondences and other written materials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and field coordination.
• Proven ability to take detailed meeting notes and distribute them to attendees.
• Capable of performing responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inspectors and roving inspectors on assigned spread.
• Stop work activities that violate environmental conditions per documents.
• Train inspectors and field supervisors in Environmental Compliance Plans.
• Coordinate with Construction Management Team and Contractors.
• Oversee erosion and sediment control, and photo documentation.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and review them before distribution.
• Oversee spill response and installation of environmental signage and flagging.
• Coordinate environmental sampling and landowner disputes.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Meeting notes

Independent work

Job description

Job Description

At EXP, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.

Your Challenge

EXP is seeking an

Job Description

At EXP, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.

Your Challenge

EXP is seeking an Environmental Inspector - Lead to join our team in for our Environmental and Regulatory group. The successful candidate will be joining a fast-paced and rapidly expanding group.

Your Responsibilities

The Lead Environmental Inspectors (including Roving Environmental Inspectors), report directly to the Field Environmental Manager. The Lead Environmental Inspector is responsible for environmental compliance on the construction spread to which he/she is assigned and will direct the activities of the Environmental Inspectors assigned to that spread. The Lead Environmental Inspector will have authority to stop work activities that violate environmental conditions and requirements contained in the FERC Certificate or other authorizing documents, or that are causing impacts to sensitive environmental resources.

• Conducting or assisting with the environmental training program for Environmental Inspectors, construction supervisors, and other construction personnel.
• Conducting training of field supervisors in effectively implementing project‑specific Environmental Compliance Plan and other environmental documents.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with the Construction Management Team and Contractor.
• Communicating and coordinating with third‑party FERC Compliance Monitors on construction activities and compliance issues.
• Overseeing contractor implementation of environmental conditions and mitigation measures as set forth in the project’s Plan and Procedures, the FERC Certificate, and all other permits, clearances, or other authorizing documents.
• Overseeing installation, maintenance, and removal of all erosion and sediment control measures, including photo documentation.
• Overseeing crossings of flowing waterbodies, including any deviation from plans and photo documentation before, during, and after construction and restoration.
• Overseeing ROW restoration including reseeding. Notifying and scheduling needed technical support personnel (biologists, archaeologists, etc.).
• Overseeing implementation of the project’s Unanticipated Discovery Plan, including notification to appropriate client and agency personnel, and establishing and maintaining necessary exclusion zones. Reviewing all contractor‑initiated variances, and forwarding documentation to the Field Environmental Manager for processing.
• Authoring daily inspection reports, including photo documentation, and reviewing the Environmental Inspector daily reports before forwarding to the Field Environmental Manager for distribution.
• Overseeing Contractor spill response, including reports listing material(s) involved, quantity, location. Overseeing installation of Project signage and environmental flagging by the Contractor.
• Conducting environmental training for and accompanying all agency personnel visiting the Project. Identifying potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.
• Coordinating environmental sampling, as required.
• Assisting ROW personnel in landowner disputes related to environmental resources.

The Skills, Knowledge And Abilities We Seek

• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to take detailed meeting notes and distribute to attendees.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

About The Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.