HSSE DOT Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Fugro's commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) is fundamental to our purpose of creating a safe and livable world. Through a strong safety culture, proactive risk management, and a shared responsibility for wellbeing, we empower our teams to work safely, protect the environment, and deliver projects responsibly for our clients and communities.

As part of Fugro's Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) team, The HSSE- DOT Compliance Specialist is essential in ensuring adherence to Department of Transportation regulations and maintaining fleet safety standards across North America. This role is responsible for supporting and verifying a centralized DOT/FMCSA compliance program across all business units.

The HSSE- DOT Compliance Specialist works closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimize fleet compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. This position will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for DOT compliance and will verify that all operations meet regulatory requirements while reducing operational, financial, and litigation risk.  Additionally, this position manages monthly compliance and driver behaviour reports for management review.

Job Responsibilities

- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Establish and lead a centralized DOT/FMCSA compliance program across all operating divisions while serving as the corporate authority on regulatory compliance.
- Develop, implement, and verify standardized procedures and ensure effective oversight of DOT systems
- Implement and verify a compliant Hours-of-Service (HOS) program, including ELD usage, monitoring, and accountability.
- Implement and verify a formal Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and centralized tracking of inspections, registrations, and asset maintenance history.
- Conduct internal compliance audits and lead investigations and responses to roadside inspections, regulatory audits, and compliance violations.
- Implement a structured driver training program while serving as the regulatory liaison and ensuring ongoing alignment with changing requirements.
- Verify adherence to all applicable FMCSA/DOT regulations across driver qualification, hours of service, and fleet maintenance.
- Maintain oversight of driver qualification files, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and validity of all required documentation (e.g., medical certificates, MVRs).
- Monitor Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance, including proper use of ELD systems, and address violations through corrective actions.
- Verify all vehicles and trailers meet regulatory requirements, including inspections, registrations, and maintenance standards.
- Conduct compliance audits and reviews to identify gaps, ensure consistency across divisions, and verify implementation of controls.
- Lead and document investigations into compliance failures, including roadside violations, audit findings, and regulatory breaches.
- Verify all compliance records are accurate, current, and audit-ready to support regulatory inspections and legal defensibility.
- Verify accountability through defined corrective actions, including retraining, process improvements, and escalation where required.
- Maintain alignment with regulatory updates and ensure timely incorporation into operational practices.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements and interface with external auditors and enforcement agencies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

- Legally Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent required. Higher education preferred.
- Have 7 years or more of experience working in an industry with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements, including transportation compliance, driver qualification programs, fleet operations, or hazardous materials transportation required.
- Have 5 years of experience in DOT/FMCSA compliance, fleet safety, or transportation safety management preferred.
- Proven auditing experience, including conducting internal and field audits, assessing regulatory compliance, identifying improvement opportunities, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
- Experience managing multi-site or multi-division operations preferred.
- CDL OR DOT Driver, preferred but not required.
- Excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to develop business relationships and build trust.
- Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluent in a variety of software applications (including but not limited to DOT Compliance Systems).
- Ability to travel up to 30% required.

Experience required with:

- ELD systems and HOS compliance tools
- Driver qualification management systems (e.g., DISA or similar)
- Fleet maintenance tracking systems

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are truly our number one priority and are central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Additionally, Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

How to apply?

If you are interested in this role we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Please click on our ‘apply’ button and upload your resume and cover letter.

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