Environmental Compliance Inspector
S&B USA Construction, a subsidiary of Shikun & Binui America, is a leading contractor in the Heavy Highway and Civil Construction industry, collaborating with public and private partners across the U.S. Our innovative work is driven by major Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiatives, where we lead in Design, Build, Finance, and Maintenance of infrastructure projects. We’re proud to work with esteemed clients like PennDOT, MDSHA, VDOT, DDOT, GDOT, TNDOT, and others, leveraging a Progressive-Design-Build approach to deliver complex, impactful projects.
By joining S&B USA Construction, you will be part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure in the U.S., contributing to large-scale projects that make a lasting difference. With our focus on innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, we offer a dynamic environment where your career can thrive.
Locations include Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Fargo, North Dakota, and Nashville, Tennessee. (relocation will be provided).
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for project environmental compliance including but not limited to the supervision, installation, maintenance, and removal of all erosion and sediment pollution control (E/S), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements including Post Construction Storm Water Management Plan (PCSMP) devices or best management practices. The ECI is required to verify and document that all provisions listed in the Environmental Project Requirements Special Provision and environmental project commitments listed in the Environmental Commitments Mitigation Tracking System (ECMTS) are successfully completed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct the proper installation and maintenance of all E/S, NPDES, and PCSMP materials and items of work. Inspect materials and items of work daily and report findings to the Environmental Compliance Manager (ECM), the project Superintendent, the Project Manager, and the project Quality Control Coordinator.
- Stop all contractor operations that are not in compliance and then develop corrective action plans for operations that are not in compliance and be responsible for required follow-up actions. The operation(s) can not resume until deficiency(s) are corrected.
- Review the design plans, typical section views, details for erosion and sediment pollution control measures, NPDES Permit, and PCSMP Plan requirements.
- Serve as the contractor’s main point of contact for the Susquehanna County Conservation District, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) regarding environmental compliance measures for the project.
- Ensure that the contractor is completing construction in the correct sequence with the approved Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan, NPDES Permit, and Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan.
- Conduct required NPDES Permit inspections and complete required reporting forms.
- Conduct a visual weekly inspection of all BMPs and document on DEP’s Chapter 102 Visual Site Inspection Report (VSIR) and save to the project’s SharePoint.
- Conduct Post-Storm Event Inspections within 24 hours after each measurable storm event (0.25 inch or greater) or the occurrence of snowmelt sufficient to cause a discharge and save to the project’s SharePoint.
- Coordinate all changes for review and acceptance with the departments, USFW, PGC, PFBC, PADEP, USCOE, and Susquehanna County Conservation District prior to implementing construction.
- Coordinate, direct, implement, and document the construction, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of all erosion and sediment pollution control devices and post-construction stormwater management plan control measures and facilities.
- The ECI is responsible for supervising all contractor and sub-contractor activities and taking necessary action to obtain an approved NPDES Notice of Termination for the project.
- Keep all Inspectors informed regarding work progress, inspection date(s), inspection results, and any/all corrective actions as required.
- Notifying contractors and the Environmental Compliance Manager in the event of an issue that may require work to be halted and overseeing the procedures.
- Oversee and direct the construction of the stream/wetland mitigation measures per the approved Mitigation Plans.
- Prepare a bi-weekly/monthly environmental compliance report
Reporting:
Environmental Compliance Manager
Education, Skills & Qualifications:
- 4 years of engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience and a minimum of eight years of environmental engineering experience
- Knowledge of abating or controlling sources of environmental pollutants is essential.
- The ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others is essential.
- 1 year of environmental inspection experience.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of environmental issues, mitigation, and associated permitting requirements.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods.
- Requires driving occasionally for up to 2-5 hours.
- Requires working in outdoor weather conditions.
- Minimum physical exertion such as walking, lifting, standing for long periods, bending, or reaching may be required.
- Requires visual ability to perform tasks: preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
- Requires the ability to physically operate standard office equipment i.e., laptop, phone, keyboard, mouse, etc.
Core Values:
Work Safely: Safety is our Culture
Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value
Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients
Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust
Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction
S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032
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