Environmental Specialist 2

Location: 

Medford, OR, US

Requisition ID: 181055 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery 

Department: Environmental 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to support transmission, distribution, and substation projects throughout Oregon and California. This role is responsible for environmental compliance, permitting support, and regulatory coordination across all phases of utility infrastructure construction projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery 

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

Medford or Grants Pass, Oregon. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Environmental Planning & Coordination: Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and project teams to embed environmental considerations into project plans and execution strategies, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Compliance Management: Facilitate and monitor compliance with a range of federal, state, and local environmental regulations including NEPA, ESA, the Clean Water Act, and others. Ensure project activities align with permit conditions and environmental commitments.
  • Field Monitoring & Assessments: Conduct thorough field observations and inspections to assess environmental impact, identify risks, and support practical mitigation strategies. Document findings rigorously and recommend appropriate adjustments to project execution as required.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure transparent communication and alignment on environmental goals and compliance status.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed environmental reports, maintain extensive records of compliance activities, and track corrective measures diligently to uphold accountability throughout project phases.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field.3+ years of environmental experience supporting utility, power delivery, construction, infrastructure, or EPC projects.Working knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, ESA, the Clean Water Act, and applicable state and local requirements.Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.Ability to work in active construction environments and adapt to changing field conditions.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate field conditions, identify practical solutions, and support timely decision-making.

 

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: $90,000/yr - $110,000/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.


Nearest Major Market: Medford

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