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Environmental Inspector

Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $57,900.00 - $81,100.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Health care spending account
wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Group tax-free savings account
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability plan
Long-term disability plan
emergency travel benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Stantec is a globally recognized leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, renowned for its innovative approach to addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and urban infrastructure development. With a profound commitment to advancing communities and redefining what is possible, Stantec combines the diverse perspectives of partners and stakeholders to drive creativity, community engagement, and robust client relationships. The company operates with a strong focus on sustainability and community impact, making it a premier choice for environmental and engineering professionals who aspire to make a meaningful difference in the world. Stantec’s Environmental group, based out of their Petaluma office, is currently seeking qualified Environmental Inspectors to join their dynamic team. This role offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities, with compensation aligned with individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Bonus eligibility exists for certain roles, with part-time compensation pro-rated accordingly.

As an Environmental Inspector at Stantec, you will be entrusted with a variety of responsibilities centered around water and waste management as well as other critical environmental programs. Your work will involve both field and technical support services, delivering hands-on environmental inspections, data collection, and compliance monitoring. Your daily activities will include conducting multi-media environmental sampling such as soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, and naturally occurring radioactive materials. Additionally, you will play a key role in documenting site activities, preparing health and safety protocols, and managing field data to support project objectives. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in active construction site environments, possess strong organizational skills, and are motivated to ensure environmental compliance and project success.

Field work associated with this role may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and working around heavy equipment. It’s an opportunity to apply your skills in a hands-on environment, participating in site inspections, sampling, and environmental management while collaborating with project teams and clients. Stantec highly values proactive communication, teamwork, and a dedication to safety, expecting its Environmental Inspectors to adhere to strict health and safety guidelines and participate in relevant meetings. The role involves travel, including extended out-of-town assignments and occasional weekend work, offering variety and the chance to gain broad experience across different projects.

Stantec provides a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, including health, dental, and vision plans, wellness and health care spending accounts, retirement savings options, employee stock purchase opportunities, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off among other perks. Temporary employees also have access to select benefits. This career opportunity not only offers a chance to work with a top-tier environmental consulting firm but also promises professional growth and a supportive work environment dedicated to sustainability and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • College degree with concentration in earth science, geology, natural or environmental science, or engineering from an accredited college preferred
  • 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
  • 10-hour OSHA Construction training beneficial but not required
  • current certification as a CAC or CSST beneficial but not required
  • QSP certification beneficial but not required
  • willing to travel and able to be out of town for extended periods
  • good driving record and valid driver’s license
  • able to work weekends as required
  • experience working at active construction sites

Job Qualifications

  • Show initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks
  • experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • motivated, driven, conscientious, organized, and well disciplined
  • experience working at active construction sites
  • ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • good driving record and valid driver’s license required
  • willing to travel and able to be out-of-town for extended periods
  • some weekend work required
  • experience in environmental sampling, construction, stormwater and environmental compliance monitoring preferred
  • use of in-field sampling and testing equipment such as pH monitors, HACH meters, colorimetric test kits
  • strong communication skills, able to speak clearly, confidently, and effectively with construction contractors, project team, and clients
  • ability to understand a project’s environmental compliance needs, identify issues of non-compliance, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure overall project success and compliance

Job Duties

  • Perform and document field data collection activities
  • assist in completion of project level work such as daily timesheets, work plans, data management, analyze field and technical data, and report preparation on environmental management projects
  • conduct multi-media sampling including soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, naturally occurring radioactive materials
  • complete fieldwork including documenting site activities, soil and groundwater sampling, soil characterization, monitoring water quality, and discharging water to surface
  • prepare health and safety documents and participate in client health and safety meetings adhering to Stantec and client safety procedures
  • prepare daily summary emails, site diagrams, and submit reports to online reporting systems
  • learn and follow standard operation procedures for work assignments

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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