Environmental Expert

Role & responsibilities

1.Environmental Clearance & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate and obtain

  Environmental Clearance (EC)

  from the

  Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

  and State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA).
• Ensure compliance with

  Environmental Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, Water & Air Acts, and EIA Notification (2006 & Amendments)

  .
• Prepare and submit applications for

  Forest Clearance (FC), Wildlife Clearance (WC), and CRZ Clearance

  if required.
• Conduct

  liaison with regulatory bodies

  such as MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB, NHAI, and State PWD.

2.Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & EMP Implementation

• Conduct

  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

  studies for highway projects.
• Prepare

  Environmental Management Plans (EMP)

  and ensure on-site implementation.
• Conduct baseline studies on

  air quality, water quality, noise levels, soil conditions, and biodiversity

  .
• Develop mitigation plans for

  noise pollution, dust control, water runoff, and ecological protection

  .

3.Site Audits, Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct regular

  environmental audits and site inspections

  to ensure compliance with EMP and EC conditions.
• Monitor and report

  ambient air quality, noise levels, and water discharge

  as per CPCB/SPCB guidelines.
• Prepare and submit periodic compliance reports to regulatory authorities.
• Ensure proper waste management and pollution control measures at construction sites.

4. Liaison & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with

  consultants, contractors, government officials, and environmental agencies

  for approvals and compliance.
• Assist in

  public hearings and stakeholder consultations

  as part of the EIA process.
• Engage with local communities and address environmental concerns related to the project.

5. Sustainability & Green Initiatives

• Promote sustainable construction practices such as

  rainwater harvesting, afforestation, and carbon footprint reduction

  .
• Identify and implement

  energy-efficient and eco-friendly

  road construction methods.
• Develop biodiversity conservation strategies for sensitive areas impacted by the project.

Preferred candidate profile

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), ISO 14001, or Sustainability Management

environmental clearances, compliance, and impact assessments for highway projects