Environmental Compliance Inspector Jobs
Environmental Compliance Inspector jobs are open across government agencies, manufacturing, energy, construction, and environmental consulting, from entry-level field inspector to senior and supervisory roles, with specializations in air quality, hazardous waste, and stormwater compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Compliance Field Inspector Manager to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the construction work plans and regular reporting on compliance and environmental permitting requirements.
We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.
The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.
This is more than just a job — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.
If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact — while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry — this is your moment.
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
- 8+ 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)
BENEFITS
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Compliance Field Inspector Manager to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the construction work plans and regular reporting on compliance and environmental permitting requirements.
We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of the MPA Delivery Partner team, selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.
The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.
This is more than just a job — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.
If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact — while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry — this is your moment.
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
- 8+ 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)
BENEFITS
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Harris County2
- State of Delaware2
- Alachua County Board of County Commissioners1
- Arcadis1
- Bureau Veritas1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Government & Public Sector4
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Medical Devices2
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance inspector jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field
- Knowledge of federal environmental regulations including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA
- Experience conducting field inspections and preparing detailed compliance inspection reports
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire
- Proficiency with environmental data management systems and GIS mapping tools
- Valid driver's license and ability to work in outdoor field conditions year-round
Tips for Your Environmental Compliance Inspector Job Search
Tailor your resume to inspection types
Highlight the specific regulatory programs you've worked under, whether Clean Air Act, RCRA, Clean Water Act, or CERCLA. Inspectors who list permit types, violation categories, and enforcement actions they've documented get far more callbacks than those who write generic compliance summaries.
Certify before your competition does
Certifications like the Certified Environmental Auditor or HAZWOPER 40-hour training distinguish you on applications where dozens of candidates share similar fieldwork backgrounds. Check whether your target employers require state-specific licenses and complete those before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental compliance inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by regulatory program not just title
Many postings use titles like Environmental Specialist, Compliance Analyst, or Regulatory Inspector rather than the exact phrase. Search for the specific programs you know, such as NPDES, Title V, or Superfund, to surface openings that match your actual expertise.
Prepare scenario answers using real inspection cases
Interviewers ask how you've handled a regulated entity's refusal to cooperate, a complex multi-media inspection, or a discrepancy between self-reported data and field observations. Walk through a specific case with the actual regulation involved and how you resolved it.
Negotiate beyond base pay using fieldwork costs
Offers for field-heavy roles often have flexibility on vehicle allowances, per diem rates, and equipment reimbursements that don't appear in the initial offer letter. Ask explicitly about how travel, PPE, and sampling equipment costs are covered before you accept.
Environmental Compliance Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental compliance inspectors?
The companies hiring the most environmental compliance inspectors right now include Harris County, State of Delaware, and Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Government agencies and environmental consulting firms consistently account for the largest volume of postings in this field.
How many environmental compliance inspector jobs are remote?
About 0% of environmental compliance inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since most positions require on-site facility inspections and field sampling. Roles most likely to offer remote flexibility include positions focused on reviewing self-monitoring reports, data analysis, or regulatory document preparation rather than physical site visits.
How do you become an environmental compliance inspector?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field. Gain field experience through internships with state environmental agencies, consulting firms, or industrial facilities. Obtain foundational certifications like HAZWOPER training. Apply for entry-level inspector or environmental specialist roles with local, state, or federal agencies, where on-the-job training in specific regulatory programs like Clean Water Act or RCRA typically follows hiring.
Can you get hired as an environmental compliance inspector with little experience?
Yes, entry-level environmental compliance inspector roles exist, particularly at state environmental agencies and smaller consulting firms. Employers hiring candidates with limited experience look for relevant coursework in environmental law or regulatory science, internship or volunteer fieldwork, and familiarity with the specific regulations the agency enforces. Emphasizing any experience completing field logs, collecting samples, or drafting technical reports, even from academic projects, strengthens an application significantly.
What does the environmental compliance inspector interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a phone or video screening focused on your regulatory background and inspection experience. A technical interview follows, often including scenario-based questions where you walk through how you'd handle a facility inspection, a potential violation, or an uncooperative regulated entity. Government agency interviews frequently include a structured oral board panel. Some employers add a written exercise requiring you to draft a mock inspection report or violation notice from a field scenario.
Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental compliance inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory background, seniority level, and preferred sector, whether government, consulting, or industry, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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