KWFS - Environmental Specialist 2

Kiewit Corporation is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to support water and wastewater projects by managing environmental compliance programs. The role involves frequent travel to project sites for inspections, training, and risk mitigation. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in environmental compliance. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to infrastructure.
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

Locations: Westlake, TX; Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Orlando, FL

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.