Environmental Inspector 2

Location: Merrillville, Indiana, United States; frequent travel to construction sites and utility rights-of-way is required. Overnight travel, work outside normal hours, and emergency response support may be required.

Salary: $62,000–$86,800 per year

Company

hirify.global is a public utility providing essential electric and gas services to customers.

What you will do

• Review environmental compliance plans and provide technical input during planning, bidding, constructability, and preconstruction activities.
• Conduct and document environmental inspections and audits, including photographs, reports, certifications, and compliance findings.
• Evaluate erosion and sediment controls, water-resource crossings, sensitive-resource protections, project boundaries, and restoration activities.
• Identify noncompliance, spills, contamination, and unanticipated discoveries; recommend corrective actions and coordinate responses.
• Monitor soil, water, waste, spoils, seed, sampling results, and restoration requirements.
• Communicate requirements to contractors and project stakeholders, provide guidance and training, and maintain document control and credentials.

Requirements

• Associate degree in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of environmental or stormwater inspection experience.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, erosion and sediment control, restoration, and utility construction practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain environmental certifications, hirify.global Operator Qualifications, and applicable state credentials.
• Valid driver's license, ability to travel, and physical ability to navigate construction sites and utility rights-of-way.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• More than three years of environmental or stormwater inspection experience, including utility construction experience.
• Current CESSWI or CPESC certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative workplace that values respect, inclusion, open dialogue, and different perspectives.
• Support for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Safety-focused work environment with participation in emergency response when needed.