Environmental Specialist - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Lenexa to oversee environmental compliance for various projects. The role includes obtaining permits, training staff, and ensuring regulatory adherence. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, supporting your career growth and involvement in impactful engineering projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of environmental regulations required.
• Experience in environmental compliance or coordination preferred.
• Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and obtain applicable permits for the Environmental Management System.
• Develop and manage compliance tracking matrix.
• Conduct environmental training and field inspections.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or similar field

Tools

Standard Software

Job description

Environmental Specialist - Kiewit Power Engineering

Pay Competitive

Location Lenexa/Kansas

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 176519

Requisition ID: 176519

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Environmental

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our engineering operations. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position will be based out of our office in Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities
• Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System(EMS).
• Develop a comprehensive tracking matrix to capture all requirements.
• Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
• Understand state and local regulations and review requirements.
• Prepare site specific plans and submit required reports.
• Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
• Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
• Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.
• Conduct applicable environmental training and field inspections and identify environmental risks.
• Organize data management and processes for projects and encourage production operations through development of new or existing programs.
• Communicate with internal and external agencies or customers in regards to environmental procedures.
• Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.
• Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels for the project which may include: hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, spill plans, etc.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Biology or similar field
• Interest in environmental compliance or environmental coordination is highly preferred
• Must be organized and pay close attention to detail, as well as work effectively in a team setting and on their own with minimal supervision
• Strong technical knowledge of environmental regulations
• Experience setting up training programs
• Familiarity with using computer and standard software
• Effective communicator

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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

About the company

Kiewit Corporation is an American privately held construction company based in Omaha, Nebraska founded in 1884.

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