KPD - Environmental Specialist - Permitting & Field Operations

Requisition ID: 177153

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery

Department: Environmental

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Compliance Specialist with a strong background in SWPPP development, technical report writing, and wetland permitting (404/401). This role will support environmental compliance and permitting efforts across multiple construction projects, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will bring over 2 years of experience in environmental permitting and field operations, with a strong command of ArcGIS and Field Maps for spatial data interpretation.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, completing projects of all sizes and complexity. Across North America, our experience spans all transmission and distribution market aspects from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution design, automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas markets.

Location

This position is based out of Medford, OR. Relocation is provided.

Responsibilities
• Manage implementation and compliance with stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for construction projects.
• Interpret and utilize Field Maps and ArcGIS tools to support environmental planning and compliance tracking.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure environmental compliance during all phases of construction.
• Identify and flag sensitive environmental areas (e.g., wetlands) and coordinate with construction teams to minimize impacts.
• Provide environmental training and guidance to project teams and subcontractors.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and clients to communicate permitting requirements, project updates, and compliance status.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental data, inspections, and communications.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental permitting, construction compliance, or related fieldwork.
• Demonstrated experience with SWPPP development and NPDES construction stormwater permitting.
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience drafting environmental reports and permit applications.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred:
• Field environmental construction compliance or experience with inspection/corrective action coordination.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and Field Maps for environmental data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with EPA regulations and environmental compliance standards.
• Background in siting studies and environmental impact assessments.
• Previous work with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure or T&D projects.

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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $72,000/yr - $84,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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