Lead Regulatory Compliance Inspector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking Mid and Senior Level Regulatory Compliance Inspectors to provide technical support for Transportation projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in environmental compliance and inspections, particularly concerning VPDES and SWPPP, and hold relevant educational qualifications. This full-time role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with VPDES/SWPPP and environmental permit compliance.
• Familiarity with federal/state regulations for wetlands and natural resources.
• Certification as VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ESC, SWPPP and VWP inspections for transportation projects.
• Document compliance with permit conditions and environmental laws.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking Mid and Senior Level Regulatory Compliance Inspectors to provide technical support on Transportation projects. This position will be part of Stantec’s Environmental Services team that provides the full range of expertise needed to address a variety of permitting, approval and compliance requirements for land disturbing associated with Virginia Department of Transportation projects, and other Virginia transportation authorities and locality project needs. Our staff members have established excellent working relationships with regulatory, advisory and Transportation agencies throughout the mid-Atlantic, and our regulatory knowledge and scientific expertise allow us to help our clients develop the most effective approach to securing regulatory approvals, permit compliance and project delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform ESC, SWPPP and VWP inspections for sensitive transportation projects and high-profile clients.

• Provides technical expertise on environmental compliance for construction activities operations.

• Documents prescribed work is in compliance with permit conditions, plans, contract documents, and environmental laws and regulations.

• Manage VPDES/VWP projects and support staff to maintain transportation project compliance.

• Communicate and collaborate with the client representatives, contractors, agency personnel, and other Environmental/Regulatory Specialists to help ensure project compliance.

• Interpreting and applying state and federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, and best management practices.

• Carry out project work within agreed time-frames and on budget.

• Assist in the creation of technical documents in support of regulatory submissions, including permit applications, SWPPP and compliance reporting and summaries.

• Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.

• Participate in team and independent based work.

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in agency permit compliance, enforcement procedures, violations, and their resolution.

• Strong technical writing skills, effective communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and permitting requirements as they pertain to wetlands, natural resources, and cultural resources.

• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

• Ability to independently create and work within budgets, manage time, and schedule work.

• Demonstrated team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Education and Experience

• 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 with an emphasis on Transportation work.

• VDOT’s VSMP, ESCCC, Environmental, and MS4 Programs including C-107 process.

• Certification as a VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

Primary Location: United States | VA | Williamsburg

Organization: BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 03:06:56

Req ID: REQ2500010B