Senior Environmental Inspector

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking qualified Senior Environmental Inspectors for future project opportunities nationwide. These roles support a variety of environmental compliance and monitoring efforts on infrastructure, energy, and construction projects across the U.S.

This posting is intended to build a candidate pipeline for upcoming work. Project timing, duration, and location will vary based on client needs.

• Management/coordination of multiple regular EIs including review of daily inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for linear 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.

• At least 10 years of experience in environmental consulting inspection of linear construction projects required.
• Able to inspect right-of-way and associated 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.

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  or call  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 pay transparency for all employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA provides good faith pay ranges in all advertised job postings to promote equitable and transparent compensation practices.

A Project 1 level employee in this U.S.

-based position can expect an hourly pay range of $28.00 - $50.40 per hour. Actual pay within this range will be determined based on factors permitted by law, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business and client needs. Certain client project contracts may offer a premium pay rate above the base hourly rate when applicable.

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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