Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project)
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $112,200 to $196,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Newark, NJ +1 more
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- LocationNewark, NJ +1 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
All places named
- Newark, NJ
- New York, NY
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Compliance Field Inspector Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the construction work plans and regular reporting on compliance and environmental permitting requirements.
Program background
The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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
10-15+ 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)
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($112,200) is above 19% of the 109 Business Operations roles in New Jersey listed on this site. Their median floor is $141,120; the middle half runs from $115,500 to $178,500.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingEnvironmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project)$112,200 to $196,400
Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel$108,700 to $190,200
CEI Senior Project Manager$108,700 to $190,200
Data Scientist - TS/SCI$112,200 to $196,400
Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer$112,200 to $196,400
Senior Project Engineer$112,200 to $196,400
Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector$112,200 to $196,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Field Inspector - Rail and Transit (Gateway Project) (this listing) | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel | $108,700 - $190,200 |
| CEI Senior Project Manager | $108,700 - $190,200 |
| Data Scientist - TS/SCI | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Project Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector | $112,200 - $196,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-06-23
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - NJ, Newark • US - NY, New York
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
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