Senior Environmental Inspector

About the opportunity:

SWCA Environmental Consultants has several openings for a Senior Environmental Inspector to work on a short-term 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.

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.

What you will accomplish:

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for transmission line and related construction activities.

• Project work may include water resources, 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.

Experience and qualifications for success:

• Three to 5 years of experience in environmental consulting inspection of transmission line and/or oil and gas/pipeline projects required.
• Able to inspect transmission line and related facilities.
• Familiar with soil erosion control and BMP installation and maintenance.
• 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.

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.

An employee in this in this Austin, TX-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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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

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

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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