Hazmat / Environmental Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. · New York, NY · Part Time · On-site

ABOUT SRE
SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is a New York State and City certified M/WBE and DBE engineering and construction management firm with offices in Manhattan and Yonkers. We specialize in NYC municipal infrastructure — bridges, water mains, CSO facilities, pump stations, and coastal resiliency. We are a family-owned firm built on decades of institutional knowledge and deep relationships with NYC's regulatory agencies. Legacy Built. Woman Led. Future Driven.

THE OPPORTUNITY
SRE Engineering is seeking an experienced Hazmat/Environmental Inspector (NICET III) to support environmental compliance monitoring on a landmark NYCDOT bridge project Brooklyn. This project involves full bridge reconstruction within a sensitive urban parkland environment with active oversight from NYCDEP, NYCDPR, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and NYSDEC. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with demonstrated experience in lead paint removal compliance, surface soil sampling, and multi-agency environmental coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NICET Level III certification required
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I certification required
• Minimum 5–7 years of construction inspection experience with a hazmat or environmental compliance focus
• NYCDOT or NYSDOT project experience required
• Experience with lead paint removal compliance, monitoring, and documentation on bridge construction projects required
• Experience with surface soil sampling protocols for lead, including sampling, analysis, and evaluation plan preparation required
• Familiarity with NYSDEC, NYCDEP, and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation environmental requirements required
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required; 8-hour annual refresher current
• Experience with erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater protection, and site runoff monitoring required
• Familiarity with LPC coordination requirements and environmentally sensitive urban construction sites preferred
• Experience coordinating with multiple regulatory agencies simultaneously on complex urban infrastructure projects preferred
• Strong written communication skills for regulatory documentation, field reports, and agency correspondence

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor contractor compliance with lead paint removal plans, specifications, and all applicable safety standards
• Collect, document, and submit surface soil samples for lead analysis before, during, and upon completion of all lead paint removal activities
• Prepare and submit the sampling, analysis, and evaluation plan to NYCDOT for approval prior to implementation
• Monitor erosion control measures, sediment barriers, and stormwater protection measures throughout construction
• Ensure all required environmental protection measures are implemented to prevent contamination of Prospect Park Lake and surrounding parkland
• Coordinate with NYCDEP, NYCDPR, NYSDEC, and LPC on environmental compliance obligations and reporting
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating contractor proposals for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials
• Prepare daily environmental inspection reports and maintain project records in accordance with MURK requirements
• Monitor landscape protection measures including tree protection, topsoil placement, and site grading in coordination with the project arborist
• Support the Resident Engineer with all environmental reporting, permit compliance tracking, and regulatory correspondence
• Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy environmental records throughout the construction period