Senior Environmental Inspector

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants has several openings for Environmental Inspectors to work on a long range project. If this is something you can commit to and are committed to providing the highest quality work for our project, then we encourage you to apply.

Please be aware that this position is continuously active, and we will contact qualified applicants as needed for upcoming projects.

What you will accomplish

Management / coordination of multiple regular EIs including review of daily inspection reports. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for transmission and other energy-related construction activities.

Project work may include Federal land management, oil and gas development, transportation, water resources, renewable energy, transmission, pipelines, mining, habitat restoration, wildfire monitoring, and watershed studies.

Supervise installation and maintenance of BMPs, erosion control devices (ECDs), and environmental exclusion areas during construction.

Use topographic maps, GPS units, aerial photographs, and other maps and tools in the field.

Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.

Experience and qualifications for success

• At least 10 years of experience in environmental consulting inspection of linear projects required.
• Able to inspect transmission lines and other energy-related facilities.
• Familiar with soil erosion control and BMP installation and maintenance.
• Familiar with agricultural mitigation plans / drain tile repair.
• Able to work in remote areas, use ATVs or other four-wheel drive type vehicles.
• Must have valid driver's license and able to meet SWCA's driver requirements and pass a background check.

Application deadline : Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this in this Denver, CO-based position can expect a base hourly pay rate of $29.40-$44.10 / hr, with certain client project contracts offering a premium rate. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

This position is eligible for our wellness paid time off, employee assistance program and wellness program activities.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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