Environmental / Land Liaison Specialist

About the role

The Environmental Planner I or II role involves providing essential support for environmental planning and permitting efforts related to electric transmission line construction across the western United States. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success in working on environmental plans and permits, conducting spatial analysis and mapping, and coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Obtain utility crossing permits (e.g., Department of Transportation (DOT), railroad, canal, transmission/distribution line, fiber) for right-of-way crossings or encroachments.
• Cook with federal, state, and local agencies, utility companies, and stakeholders.
• Support writing environmental compliance plans, e.g., Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), dust control plans, etc.
• Attend and participate in meetings with construction personnel, project management, and clients.
• Conduct spatial analysis and mapping using GIS including ESRI software and Google Earth.
• Research federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Support different environment/natural resource disciplines (wildlife, plants, water, cultural resources, etc.).
• Data compilation and organization.
• Technical report authoring for Phase I, II, NEPA/CEQA, or other environmental reports.
• Complete assignments and project tasks according to deadlines and budget.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Strictly adhere to company environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects and deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, GIS, Natural Resources, or related degree.
• At least 2 years of related work experience is required.
• A record of prior employment documenting that the applicant is organized, motivated, dependable, and good at solving problems in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with electrical transmission and distribution line construction activities.
• Planning and field experience on construction projects.
• ESRI GIS Software (Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps) and Google Earth.
• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs.
• Must be able to traverse challenging terrain.
• Capable of working in varying or adverse environmental conditions.
• Able to withstand long hours in the field.
• Able to work flexible hours & travel up to 50%.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, GIS, Natural Resources, or related degree.
• At least 2 years of related work experience is required.
• A record of prior employment documenting that the applicant is organized, motivated, dependable, and good at solving problems in a professional and timely manner.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with electrical transmission and distribution line construction activities.
• Planning and field experience on construction projects.
• ESRI GIS Software (Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps) and Google Earth.
• FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot.

About the role

This position oversees the operations and functions of various environmental aspects of the transmission/substation construction projects across the western United States. They oversee environmental compliance, establish regional environmental policies and procedures, supervise environmental staff, lead proposal and business development efforts, foster partnerships with both MasTec subsidiaries and external entities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance on all transmission line and substation construction projects.
• Lead project teams and serves as senior advisor to environmental managers.
• Develop environmental management plans to ensure compliance with owner and agency requirements.
• Collaborate with project owner, project management, and government agencies to ensure comprehensive environmental compliance across all phases of construction.
• Direct/prepare complex analyses and reports on key environmental issues.
• Direct/prepare periodic project audits to ensure compliance with company’s environmental management plans.
• Identify and mitigate potential environmental risks to project execution.
• Maintain excellent communications with the owner’s environmental team, internal company project managers, and government agencies.
• Manage environmental planning, permitting, and pre-construction scopes of work for individual construction projects and master service agreements.
• Cook with project needs, environmental requirements, and budgets with environmental staff.
• Review EEG field staff reports, provide project update reports, and projects audits.
• Develop and implement a regional environmental compliance program, procedures, and policies, along with an environmental management tracking system.
• Establish team goals and objectives aligned with the company’s strategic direction and ensures adherence to company policies.
• Leads business development efforts, focusing on internal opportunities with MasTec subsidiary companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, etc.)
• 8+ years of experience; strong background with environmental compliance, planning, and permitting throughout the Western United States
• Must have meaningful experience:
• Working with federal, state, and local agencies
• Reviewing large request for proposal (RFP) and developing bids and cost estimates for transmission line or other large infrastructure.
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and compliance plans.
• Business development.
• GIS and field data collection.
• Leading teams of environmental staff.
• Environmental consulting experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs.
• Must be able to traverse challenging terrain.
• Capable of working in varying or adverse environmental conditions.
• Able to withstand long hours in the field.
• Able to work flexible hours & travel up to 50%.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, etc.)
• 8+ years of experience; strong background with environmental compliance, planning, and permitting throughout the Western United States
• Must have meaningful experience:
• Working with federal, state, and local agencies
• Reviewing large request for proposal (RFP) and developing bids and cost estimates for transmission line or other large infrastructure.
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and compliance plans.
• Business development.
• GIS and field data collection.
• Leading teams of environmental staff.
• Environmental consulting experience is a plus.

About the role

Energy Environmental Group has an immediate opening for an Environmental/Land Liaison Specialist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will serve as the primary environmental compliance and land liaison specialist on a high-voltage transmission line construction project in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an on-site position and will last from approximately June 2024 through December 2024.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic understanding of applicable environmental laws, environmental best management practices, field construction practices, employee environmental training, and working with local, state and federal land management agencies.
• Works with construction management and government agencies to ensure comprehensive environmental compliance throughout all phases of transmission line construction.
• Complete pre-construction surveying within the project right-of-way and surrounding areas.
• Makes sure the project area for species of concern and implements appropriate flagging and signage to comply with environmental concerns and mitigation.
• Inspects, evaluates, and amends project best management practices (BMP’s) as needed in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and contractual requirements.
• Develops Project plans to ensure environmental and agency compliance.
• Prepares and oversees biological management plans, obtain project specific permits, and manage all field biological activities including preconstruction, construction, and post construction monitoring and surveys.
• Conducts project environmental training for all project employees, subcontractors and visitors to project site and develops Site Specification Environmental Plans for project work sites.
• Participates in daily and weekly pre-construction look-ahead meetings.
• Prepares and maintain daily and weekly reports as specified in the project documents.
• Performs site inspections to identify areas of potential risk related to permit requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local permit conditions.
• Strictly adheres to Owner’s environmental policies and procedures.
• Cooks with Owner’s staff and governing agencies on a regular basis to track Project activities and ensure consistent communications Project wide.
• Communicate with public agencies, utility companies, railroads, UDOT, businesses, and landowners.
• Identify yourself as the point-of-contact for future questions and concerns.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities.
• Professional demeanor; remain calm and emotionally controlled under pressure.
• Detail oriented and high attention to accuracy.
• Solid mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform work duties independently.
• Must be self-disciplined, motivated, and meet concurrent project deadlines.
• Able to conduct research, assess potential impacts, and communicate (verbally and written) appropriate solutions/recommendations.
• Comfortable working in both an office environment and in the field.