Job Information
Kiewit Environmental Manager - Senior Water Quality Specialist in Lone Tree, Colorado
Requisition ID: 172819
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Environmental
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Senior Water Quality Specialist you will report to the Industrial and Water Engineering District Environmental Manager and provide technical support related to water management, permitting, and other environmental programs for our various industrial projects and our internal project teams. This position requires a high degree of technical knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills to manage complex activities for the environmental team and several projects over a wide geographic area.
District Overview
As a Senior Water Quality Specialist you will report to the Industrial and Water Engineering District Environmental Manager and provide technical support related to water management, permitting, and other environmental programs for our various industrial projects and our internal project teams. This position requires a high degree of technical knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills to manage complex activities for the environmental team and several projects over a wide geographic area.
Location
This role can be based out of our Lone Tree, CO, or Lenexa, KS office. Remote work locations will be fairly considered.
Responsibilities
• Assess the environmental impacts associated with client activities, and develop appropriate environmental responses, including permitting and compliance activities.
• Support planning and permitting for discharges of wastewater streams, water supply, and water treatment processes for projects.
• Ensure that all projects comply with relevant environmental regulations, permits, and codes.
• Promote sustainable environmental practices and identify opportunities to enhance environmental performance in projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and review project requirements, proposals, and estimates.
• Technical review of environmental deliverables, method statements, monitoring reports, progress reports, and schedule.
• Communicate internally with all employees on the project, other disciplines and departments, and externally with the client, contractors, and Government Agencies.
• Prepare the necessary elements for technical presentations for participation in management, client, and agency meetings.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental/chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Professional licensure preferred but not required.
• 10-15 years' experience with industrial wastewater permitting/regulatory requirements for large industrial projects.
• Strong familiarity with federal, state, and municipal water regulations.
• Solid understanding of design and operation of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, water treatment, and water supply processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients and subcontractors.
• Must be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in environmental practices.
• Uncompromising attitude toward safety and integrity.
• Ability to travel as needed.
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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.
Base Compensation: $110,000/yr - $130,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Kiewit