Senior Environmental Inspector

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking Senior Environmental Inspectors who will work with Stantec’s Environmental groups out of our Redding office. The successful candidate will provide field and technical support services on a variety of projects relating to water and waste management, and other environmental programs and may work in our Northern California offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform and document field data collection activities; assist in the completion of project level work (daily timesheets and work plans, data management, analyze field and technical data, and report preparation) on various projects.

Conduct multi-media sampling (soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) etc.).

Completion of fieldwork, including documenting site activities, soil and groundwater sampling, soil characterization, monitoring water quality, and discharging water to surface.

Providing scheduling review and support of upcoming field work.

Performing project risk reviews related to anticipated waste generator.

Prepare appropriate health and safety documents and participate in client health and safety meetings and adhere to Stantec’s and our clients’ safety procedures.

Prepare daily summary emails and site diagrams and submit reports to online reporting systems.

Learn and follow standard operation procedures for work assigned.

Schedule, conduct, and document environmental and stormwater inspections.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Show initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks

Experience with Microsoft word and excel

Motivated / driven, conscientious, organized, and disciplined

Working experience 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 of time

Night and weekend work will be required

Experience in environmental sampling, construction stormwater and environmental compliance monitoring

Use of in-field sampling / testing equipment such as pH monitors, HACH meters, colorimetric test kits, etc.

Strong communication skills and be able to speak clearly, confidently, and effectively with construction contractors, project team Ability to understand a project’s environmental compliance needs, identify issues of non-compliance, coordinate to ensure needed corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and follow through to ensure overall project success and compliance.

Experience, Education and Credentials

College degree with a concentration in earth science, geology, natural or environmental science, or engineering from an accredited college preferred

40-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training

10-hour OSHA Construction training

Current certification as a CAC or CSST is beneficial but not required (if not already acquired, we would like you to obtain after being hired)

QSP / QSD certification is beneficial but not required (if not already acquired, we would like you to obtain after being hired)

PG is beneficial but not required (if not already acquired, we would like you to obtain after being hired)

5 years experience in the environmental compliance sector, ideally with stormwater permitting knowledge. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and heavy equipment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range :

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 78,000.00 - Max Salary $ 113,200.00

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location : United States | CA | Redding

Organization : BC-1857 EnvSvcs-US West N California

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 22 / 07 / 2025 11 : 07 : 55

Req ID : REQ2500021X

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