Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project)

parsons· 611 Parsons Transportation Group
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📍 US - NJ, Newark📍 US - NY, New YorkFull time💰 USD 112K–196K

About this role

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Compliance Field Inspector Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the construction work plans and regular reporting on compliance and environmental permitting requirements.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Role Accountabilities:

  • Perform field audits of environmental documentation and field activities

  • Review and prepare written technical reports documenting environmental construction compliance.

  • Report inconsistencies, environmental permitting requirements and contract specifications to the environmental compliance team

  • Provide oversight of construction as it relates to environmental compliance

  • Ability to interpret scientific data and specifications 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology or a closely related discipline

  • 10-15+ years of prior experience performing construction site inspections

Key Skills and Abilities: 

  • Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills

  • Ability to travel throughout the NY/NJ Metro Area

  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Prior experience providing environmental inspections in and for NY, NJ and/or NYC agencies

  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and current refreshers)

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) role at parsons?
The listed salary for this Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) position at parsons is USD 112K–196K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) position at parsons located?
This Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) role at parsons is based in US - NJ, Newark, US - NY, New York. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) role at parsons full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) role in the 611 Parsons Transportation Group department at parsons.
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Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project)
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