Environmental Specialist - Northwest District

Position Overview

You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities with the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up (or under). There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. In addition, we look to hire you to join the entire Kiewit family for a career.  This is not just a job, single project, or stepping stone.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! 

Location

Our current projects and opportunities are spread across the entire west coast - including Alaska and Hawaii - in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents to identify and communicate environmental risks to the project team.
• Review documents 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.
• Identify permit requirements of a project on a federal, state, and local level, and work in an electronic database to track these permits.
• Forecast, track and communicate environmental costs.
• Review and develop environmental plans to address the following:
  • Wetlands
  • Noise
  • Water Quality
  • Waste management
  • Wildlife surveys
  • Hazardous materials
  • Mitigation plans for adverse impacts
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training.
• Manage environmental subconsultant budget and schedules.
• Interpret and apply environmental specifications and drawings avoiding and minimizing adverse effects to the natural environment and local communities.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of State(s) and Federal environmental regulations.
• 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.

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