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KWFS - Environmental Specialist 2 - Westlake

Location: 

Westlake, TX, US

Requisition ID: 175739 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South 

Department: Environmental 

Market: Water/Wastewater 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

The Environmental Specialist 2 at Kiewit will support the water and wastewater market by developing, implementing, and managing environmental compliance programs and strategies for water infrastructure projects. This role requires frequent travel to various project sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.

District Overview

Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Dallas TX, with regional offices in Miami FL and Atlanta GA, we also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States. 

Location

Westlake, TX

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling for water and wastewater projects.
  • Develop and update environmental plans specific to water treatment, reuse, storage, and conveyance.
  • Lead environmental compliance efforts for multiple water and wastewater projects.
  • Communicate with field crews, internal teams, and external agencies to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Conduct environmental training and field inspections.
  • Manage data and processes for environmental compliance.
  • Identify and mitigate environmental risks associated with water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies, or a related field.
  • Previous experience as an environmental coordinator or project coordinator, preferably in the water/wastewater sector.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance related to water and wastewater projects.
  • Proficiency in environmental management systems and software tools.
  • Effective communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively to support project needs.

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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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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: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Engineer, Engineering

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