Environmental Inspector (Field Based) (R&D)

ERM is hiring Environmental Inspectors throughout the state of Virginia to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of Electric Transmission Utility projects. The projects we work on and the services we provide demand teams of multiple disciplinary professionals working collaboratively to meet our clients' needs. This position is a full-time (40 hours + per week) limited-term role with a duration of 6 months, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary responsibilities of this field-based position include:
• Preparing documentation to support requests for variances from environmental permits.
• Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel.
• Conducting field inspections, monitoring and field survey work as directed.
• Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications.
• Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues.
• Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff.  This includes the coordination of daily Environmental Inspector and Resource Monitor schedules and conducting morning construction meetings.
• Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction.
• Evaluating potential issues and concerns ahead of construction activities.
• Overseeing the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
• Conducting environmental sampling (hydrostatic test water, soil, etc.).
• Overseeing and verifying flagging of wetland boundaries, cultural and biological resources exclusion zones, refueling zones, etc..
• Inspecting and documenting compliance with a project's environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field.
• Participating in various construction meetings.
• Evaluating restoration activities.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

The role of an Environmental Inspector requires meticulous oversight by highly skilled individuals stationed in the field throughout construction to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include:

• Experience working in and throughout Virginia.
  • Experience working with VA SWPP Guidelines 
• BS or BA degree or a minimum of 5 years equivalent environmental inspection experience.
• An understanding of construction (e.g., pipelines, power lines, compressor/pumping stations, gas storage fields, wind farms, solar facilities, offshore facilities) gained through field experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient technical skills, including, but not limited to, experience using Microsoft Office programs and digital cameras.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling methods.
• The ability to travel extensively and to work 40 to 70+ hours per week in a physically demanding position on temporary assignments.
• Be physically fit and able to;
  • Walk/hike for up to 10 hours per day on possible uneven, steep, challenging terrain
  • Be able to carry up to 10 pounds of equipment while walking/hiking
  • Work in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold an unexpired Dual Inspector certification issued by VDEQ, or hold an unexpired Inspector for Erosion and Sediment Control certification and an unexpired Inspector for Stormwater Management certification, both issued by VDEQ
• ESC inspector certification
• SWM Inspector certification 
• Experience working within the Power Industry 
  • Electric, Datacenter, Natural Gas, Renewable, Heavy Industrial, etc. 
• 4+ years of environmental inspection, monitoring, or permitting experience specific to linear and/or other energy infrastructure projects.