Lead Environmental Inspector

Boise

Friday, 22 May 2026

The Lead Environmental Inspector will lead a field team that provides environmental inspection and monitoring during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:Monitor and ensure compliance with National Pollutant Discharge System Permits. Supervise and train field staff. Field QA/ QC of field staff work and weekly site visits. Coordinate and schedule field staff and sub-contractors. Attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings with the construction contractor and/or Federal agencies Communicate with construction personnel to identify and implement appropriate corrective actions as needed. Conduct site assessments with field team to include tracking and reporting construction activities and completion of daily monitoring reports. Lead field meetings with stakeholders. Coordinate closely with Project Manager, construction contractor, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on any issues that arise in the field. Document environmental incidents that may occur. Inspect fleet vehicles to ensure that they are clean and maintained in good working order. Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position requires outside travel. JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or related field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 6 years’ experience in transmission line construction environmental monitoring. Current stormwater inspection certification consistent with Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of employment. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system. Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable. Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions. Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles on rough terrain. Competence using global positioning system units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices. Field experience and comfortability working on construction projects and around heavy equipment. Experience in leadership role. Ability and willingness to relocate to the project location. Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona. Experience working with State and/or Federal land management agencies. Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

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