Environmental Inspector

Job Title: Environmental Inspector Job Description

The Environmental Inspector will conduct routine inspections of construction sites to evaluate the effectiveness of erosion and sediment control measures, ensuring compliance with NPDES permits, local ordinances, and Pennsylvania environmental regulations. This role involves preparing detailed inspection reports, taking photographs of site conditions, and maintaining records of compliance violations. The Inspector will provide guidance to contractors regarding best management practices to prevent pollution and erosion and report findings to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or county conservation districts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of construction sites to evaluate erosion and sediment control measures.
• Ensure compliance with NPDES permits, local ordinances, and Pennsylvania environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain records of compliance violations.
• Take photographs of site conditions for documentation purposes.
• Provide guidance to contractors on best management practices to prevent pollution and erosion.
• Report findings to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or county conservation districts.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of Environmental Inspection experience.
• Experience with Erosion & Sediment Control.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge in Environmental Science and Water Sampling.
• Understanding of erosion control techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Visual Site Inspector certification.
• Understanding of Chapter 102 Regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate field equipment.
• Proficient in using mobile technology for data entry.
• Capability to maneuver in rugged construction terrain in varied weather conditions.

Work Environment

The role is primarily field-based, involving visits to active construction sites for 65%-75% of the time. When not in the field, the Inspector will be in the office uploading data and performing administrative tasks. This opportunity supports a large gas utility in Pennsylvania, promising a substantial amount of work for years to come. It offers competitive pay and a healthy work-life balance, within a mid-sized engineering firm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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