Environmental Specialist - Kiewit Power Engineering
Lenexa, KS, US
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.
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