Senior Regulatory Compliance Inspector - Transportation

Stantec; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking Mid and Senior Level Regulatory Compliance Inspectors in Virginia to support transportation projects within the Environmental Services team. You’ll perform inspections, provide technical compliance expertise, and prepare regulatory documentation for VDOT projects across western and southwestern Virginia.

The role emphasizes collaboration with agencies, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring permit conditions are met and projects stay on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ESC, SWPPP and VWP inspections for sensitive transportation projects and high-profile clients.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental compliance for construction activities operations.
• Document that 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 client representatives, contractors, agency personnel, and other Environmental/Regulatory Specialists to help ensure project compliance.
• Interpret and apply 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.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

VA DEQ ESC/SWM Inspector certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Stantec is seeking Mid and Senior Level Regulatory Compliance Inspectors in Virginia to support transportation projects within the Environmental Services team. You’ll perform inspections, provide technical compliance expertise, and prepare regulatory documentation for VDOT projects across western and southwestern Virginia.

The role emphasizes collaboration with agencies, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring permit conditions are met and projects stay on time and within budget.