Environmental Compliance Engineer​/Specialist - Civil Construction

Location:

Louisville, KY, US;
Lone Tree, CO, US;
Nashville, TN, US.

Requisition : 181312

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Market: Transportation

Employment Type:

Full Time

We are currently looking for an onsite Environmental Specialist or Engineer to lead and oversee the environmental management practices of construction projects in the Heavy Civil infrastructure sector (Highway, Bridge, Aviation) and for civil scopes in Power. Initially, you will be located on a large Bridge Program in Louisville, Kentucky. Once this project is completed, you will move onto another project within the district, which may be located in another state (CO, NE, TN, KS, MO, IA).

In this role you will work with the construction team to oversee, coordinate and implement project‑wide environmental compliance programs and strategies. You will ensure the field team is aligned with federal, state and local environmental laws to safeguard our projects from delays, violations, or fines. This is an exciting position where you will not only ensure compliance with legal and contractual environmental requirements for the project but also contribute to Kiewit’s enduring dedication to corporate social responsibility.

This is a great blend of regulatory interpretation, field inspections/​auditing, hazards analysis, documentation/reporting, and permitting.

Kiewit’s Central District is one of our largest heavy infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self‑perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more – so you will be ready to get your hands dirty.

• Lead the environmental compliance for the project by coordinating, managing and implementing project‑wide environmental compliance programs and strategies.
• Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company.
• Identify applicable environmental requirements at federal, state and local levels for the project (e.g., hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, spill plans, etc.).
• Identify and obtain applicable permits and manage as required in the Environmental Management System.
• Review and interpret environmental specifications and drawings.
• Prepare, update and implement site‑specific environmental plans and submit required reports.
• Develop a comprehensive compliance tracking matrix to capture all environmental requirements.
• Provide input to work plans and participate in meetings.
• Develop and conduct environmental protection and awareness training for staff at all levels.
• Communicate with field crews to ensure understanding of project environmental requirements.
• Perform and oversee field inspections and monitoring (water, waste, noise, etc.).
• Identify, document, report and develop corrective actions for environmental incidents.
• Participate in project audits (both internal and external).
• Liaise with environmental agencies and attend field visits with client and regulatory agencies.
• Identify project materials and vendors needed to support the environmental requirements at the project.
• Monitor, forecast and communicate environmental costs at the project level.
• Maintain records of all requirements and monitor compliance tools.

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed throughout your career. Willing to work in a construction setting.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental engineering, environmental studies or another related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing functions as defined above in our responsibilities. Experience performing environmental audits/inspections is required.
• Demonstrated experience related to the areas of responsibility for environmental compliance for major transportation construction projects or similar is a plus.
• Interest in growing in an environmental role in a construction project setting.
• Highly motivated and self‑managed to get things done right the first time.
• Effective and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and other relevant software systems.
• Excellent…