Environmental Compliance Inspector

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is always looking for professionals who want to work in a team-oriented environment with dynamic people. ICE is serving our communities by offering innovative solutions to transportation challenges through engineering designs and field work that improves capacity, safety, and the overall traveling experience. We offer competitive salaries and opportunity for advancement. ICE offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We look forward to hearing from you! Your commitment to excellence is the strength of our future!

Position: Environmental Compliance Inspector

Location: Bluffton, SC

Remote Status: On-Site

Job : 1595

# of Openings: 1

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Inspector to support infrastructure projects including both linear projects and site development projects. This role combines environmental field inspections, drone operations, and construction progress documentation.

The successful candidate will utilize drone technology to inspect environmentally sensitive areas, document project sites, identify existing site conditions, support utility investigations, and provide daily progress updates throughout the life of a project. This position will work closely with engineers, surveyors, environmental professionals, contractors, and project managers.

• Operate FAA-compliant drones to capture aerial imagery, videos, and mapping data for various projects.
• Perform daily drone flights to document project progress and provide aerial updates to project teams and clients.
• Create high-resolution maps, 3D models, and digital terrain models.
• Conduct pre-flight planning, risk assessments, and equipment inspections.
• Maintain flight logs and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company safety policies.
• Manage drone equipment, batteries, sensors, and software.

• Conduct daily environmental inspections of project sites, wetlands, streams, stormwater facilities, and other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits, erosion and sediment control permits, and environmental regulations.
• Document site conditions through photography, drone imagery, and written reports.
• Identify environmental concerns and communicate findings to project managers and clients.
• Proactively monitor for risks and challenges anticipated on the project site based on real time field conditions.
• Conduct SWPPP compliance inspections in accordance with the NPDES construction general permit and coastal area permit conditions.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain detailed and accurate project records.
• Produce daily work reports, progress reports, and construction progress updates.
• Produce daily environmental compliance reports.
• Produce daily/weekly/monthly SWPPP compliance reports.
• Maintain an OS-SWPPP notebook for the duration of a project.
• Organize and maintain drone imagery, project databases, and project reports.
• Assist with preparation of maps, exhibits, presentations, and other client deliverables.

• Follow company safety protocols and participate in safety training.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations.
• Maintain drone certifications and stay current with evolving regulations and technology.
• Conduct work safely in active construction zones and environmentally sensitive locations.
• Wear proper PPE while on site at all times.

• 4+ years of experience in drone operations, environmental inspection, construction inspection, or related field.
• Experience operating commercial drone platforms.
• Proficiency with drone mapping and photogrammetry software.
• Experience in maintaining an OS-SWPPP notebook for the duration of a project and associated reporting requirements for inspections.
• Experience in understanding the difference between major and minor modifications associated with an NPDES construction general permit.
• Proficiency in understanding environmental permits, state and federal environmental regulations, permit special conditions,…