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Environmental Specialist 2

Location: 

Medford, OR, US

Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to support power delivery projects across transmission, distribution, and substation programs in Oregon. This role will play a key part in ensuring environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory alignment throughout the lifecycle of utility infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support environmental planning and permitting for transmission, distribution, and substation projects
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (NEPA, ESA, Clean Water Act, etc.)
  • Coordinate with internal engineering, construction, and project management teams
  • Interface with regulatory agencies and stakeholders
  • Conduct environmental field assessments and site inspections
  • Prepare and review environmental documentation, reports, and permit applications
  • Track and manage environmental commitments throughout project execution

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field
  • 3–10+ years of environmental experience supporting power delivery or infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory requirements in Oregon/PNW
  • Experience with transmission, distribution, or substation projects preferred
  • Ability to work in a field-based capacity with travel as needed
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Preferred Experience

  • NEPA documentation (EA/EIS)
  • Wetlands, wildlife, or cultural resource coordination
  • Experience supporting utility or EPC environments
  • Familiarity with Oregon-specific agencies (ODFW, DEQ, DSL, etc.)

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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