KPD - Environmental Permitting Lead / Entry-Level Environmental Planner

Kiewit • Medford, OR

67d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Permitting Specialist with a strong background in permit application development, technical report writing, and agency coordination. This role will support permitting efforts for environmental and state or local permitting required across multiple construction projects, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will bring 3 or more years of experience in environmental consulting, permitting or agency engagement, with a strong command of ArcGIS and Field Maps for spatial data interpretation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental permitting, construction compliance, or related fieldwork.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and Field Maps for environmental data collection and analysis.
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience drafting environmental reports and permit applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DOE or other federal grant applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in siting studies and environmental impact assessments.
• Previous work with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure or T&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage permitting strategies for linear electrical projects, including timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Identify all required permits (e.g., environmental, construction, right-of-way, utility crossing) at federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
• Identify all permits for linear electrical projects required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Interpret and utilize Field Maps and ArcGIS tools to support environmental planning and design avoidance.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications, ensuring timely approvals and maintain a comprehensive permitting matrix and schedule aligned with project milestones.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants and design team for impact assessments and advise on strategy for successful project execution.
• Manage 404/401 permitting processes, including field survey scoping, application development, agency coordination, and permit compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with permitting agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Land Managers, state environmental departments, and city planning offices.
• Develop and deliver regular permitting status reports to project leadership, highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level