Environmental Coordinator / Environmental Inspector

Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure needed by power providers across the United States and beyond. We provide infinite solutions and exceptional results for our satisfied clients through a collaborative team environment. Wilson has worked on projects across the United States and in Canada, American Samoa, and Indonesia.

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Coordinator based in Ely, Nevada. Our Environmental Department specializes in environmental permitting and compliance management as it relates to the electrical utility construction industry. Our team brings expertise to construction projects in the areas of permitting, onsite inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control implementation, mitigation planning, restoration and revegetation, and environmental training.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of office and field tasks, including managing environmental compliance on construction projects. Candidate must work well in a professional and team-oriented environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications required. 

Location Requirements:
This is a field position for a project that will be starting on or around mid-June 2026 and extending through 2028. The project is in remote areas of southern Idaho and eastern Nevada.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental training for construction crews.
• Manage subcontractor resources.
• Conduct field monitoring and inspection for environmental compliance (hydrocarbon spills, erosion and sediment control, sensitive resource mitigation).
• Follow plans to meet mitigation requirements and suggest amendments as necessary.
• Update and maintain construction SPCC and SWPPP.
• Install and/or maintain erosion and sediment controls as needed.
• Interaction and effective communication with all levels of Project Management staff, field superintendents, clients, and vendors.
• Construction will occur 6 days per week.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Natural Resources, Biology, or another related field.
• Work experience in a related/relevant field (stormwater, geology, hydrology, biology, etc.).
• General knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and permitting at the Federal, State and local levels.
• Experience conducting and documenting fieldwork.
• Capable of performing strenuous fieldwork and walking long distances.
• Environmental permitting experience helpful.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with various levels of staff and personality types.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Must be able to work outside and travel, as necessary.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off and holiday pay.

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

Smoke & drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer and random drug tests, including THC.