Environmental Engineer or Scientist - Kleinfelder Inc

Job Description

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next LevelAre you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.   

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking a mid-level Environmental Scientist/Permitting Professional to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EP&P) Team in Denver.

Under the supervision of senior level staff, the successful candidate will be a self-starter who will provide technical permitting and project support for a variety of projects primarily in the energy sector (power, oil & gas, and solar). The work will involve a combination of office and field work and will include providing permitting and environmental compliance research and support including developing permit applications on behalf of clients. The position requires strong collaboration skills, task management progressing toward project management, and client engagement in support of our Clients in the Rocky Mountains. Some limited travel within this region will be required for this position. Kleinfelder offers a hybrid in office/remote work environment.

 

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• At least three years of experience in environmental consulting, including reporting, environmental regulation review and research, and permit compliance and coordination.
• Ability to prepare technical documents, perform calculations, and conduct analyses;
• Possess excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills;
• Demonstrate knowledge working with state and federal regulations for compliance under:
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Federal/State/floodplain regulations
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits a plus
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) a plus
• Ability to conduct work year-round in adverse climate and field conditions;
• Ability to prioritize effort and effectively be engaged on multiple projects at one time

All candidates require:

• BS in an Environmental Engineering or Similar
• 3-6 years of experience
• Ability to work flexible work schedules and availability to meet priority deadlines outside of normal working hours;
• Ability to travel with short notice up to 40 percent for field work, client meetings, agency coordination activities, etc.;
• A valid driver’s license;

This position provides a great opportunity for qualified professionals who are self-starters and energetic and enthusiastic leaders. The selected candidate will work with an outstanding group of professionals in both collecting field data and assisting in permit preparation.

 

 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

 

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $65,000 - $86,000. We will be accepting applications through August 7, 2024 (90 days since posting date).   

 

  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.