What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist IV position at K&A Engineering?
K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Environmental Specialist IV to join our team at K&A Engineering in Cincinnati, OH. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations:
- Responsible for evaluating, preparing, and submitting federal, state, and local site permits for the site development of Transmission capital project work concerning regulated electric transmission substations and lines.
- Responsible for providing functional direction in preparing site development permit submittals for all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and compliance assurance support related to Transmission capital project work.
- Serve on project teams to provide expertise on permitting, site design and overall permitting requirements.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements and working knowledge of their impact to Transmission projects. Provide support to the Transmission Construction team so ongoing Transmission capital projects remain in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
- Works independently to determines and develop approaches to solutions.
- Serves as a transmission site development permitting expert for capital transmission projects and provides specialized technical design expertise and judgment to resolve complex permitting issues.
- Maintain project schedules and accountability for meeting specified schedules for permitting tasks.
- Track project schedules and task in Team Member.
- Develop processes and maintain appropriate permit records as needed.
- Overnight travel (25%) occasionally required.
- Fieldwork requires ability to navigate and work in all weather conditions and uneven terrain.
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, sciences or other related field of study
- Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience.
- Proficient in obtaining and federal , state, and local site development permits within the state of Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience obtaining regulatory approvals from within multiple regulatory jurisdictions or agencies in the state of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky (i.e. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, State Historic Preservation Office, Indiana DEM, Ohio EPA and Kentucky E&EC).
- Ten years of experience supporting and managing electric utility, land-development projects and/or linear construction projects.
- Excellent negotiating skills with regulators and the public regarding the environmental permitting of land development projects
- Demonstrate ability to successfully influence outcome with a high level of collaboration within a project team setting.
- Professional certification/ license (i.e. CPESC, QEP, PWS, PE)
- Bachelors degree in biology, ecology, natural sciences, civil / environmental engineering, or environmental science.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products, ArcGIS, Ability to read engineering plan sheets.
Pay Range $35-42/hour
Why Join K&A?
People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: Weve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.