Kiewit · 12 hours ago
Environmental Specialist - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Lone Tree, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$82K/yr - $88K/yr
0+ years expKiewit is a leading infrastructure company, and they are seeking an Environmental Specialist to join their Infrastructure Design Department. The role involves reviewing projects for environmental compliance, identifying permitting requirements, and supporting environmental studies to ensure sustainable project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Review projects and Task Order to identify key environmental concerns
Review project documents to identify and communicate environmental risks to the project team
Support initial desktop reviews and data collection exercise, under supervision
Support field studies, reporting and permitting tasks
Identify permit requirements of a project on a federal, state, and local level, and work in an electronic database to track these permits
Document all items necessary for compliance during construction
Review projects for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and Section 404/401 of the Clean Water Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training
Support supervisors in managing environmental subconsultant budget and schedules
Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities
Interact with Kiewit construction districts and governmental agencies providing them design information, schedule details, quantities, etc. ensuring they are aware of any unanticipated discoveries, critical permitting, and compliance issues
Develop SPCC and SWPPP plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering field
0-2 years of environmental regulatory experience
Basic knowledge of Federal environmental regulations, especially the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act and National Historic Preservation Act
Basic knowledge of State environmental codes, or ability to learn them, is a plus (e.g. California, Oregon, Washington, New York)
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
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
Benefits
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
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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