Environmental Planner

Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC is searching for an experienced Environmental Planner to join our Planning and Preliminary Studies Team. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive experience in the civil and environmental engineering industry. This position would report to the Environmental Team Lead. The candidate must reside in Illinois or Indiana, but remote work is a possibility for this position, depending upon the candidate’s ability to travel between KEG offices and project locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Botany/Plant Ecology, Zoology, Biology, Soil Science, or other allied natural/physical environmental resources disciplines. An advanced degree (Master’s) in one of these areas is preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental science and/or environmental engineering for civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents and state-level environmental compliance documents (modeled after NEPA) primarily for transportation sector projects.
• Experience mentoring and overseeing other team members in the preparation of NEPA documents and field studies reports.
• Possess some experience with the types of field studies needed for NEPA documents.
• Experience working on projects with DOTs and other state and federal agencies.
• Professional experience working with GIS software, such as ArcPro.
• Some travel is required. Candidates should be able to regularly travel (day and overnight trips) to complete field investigations. Travel amounts will vary depending on workload but will mostly occur during the growing season (March-October).

Responsibilities

• Performing analyses and preparing the associated technical environmental documents for both natural and man-made environment subject areas, including wetland and stream delineations, noise studies, air quality studies, socioeconomic and land use analyses, environmental justice studies, cumulative impact analyses and other environmental studies.
• Support the Environmental Team Lead and Deputy Team Lead in mentoring other team members and QA/QC of environmental deliverables.
• Performing environmental impact analyses, including but not limited to stream and wetland impact analyses, botanical and forest impact analyses, threatened & endangered species impact analyses, floodplain and water quality impact analyses, and other natural resources analyses.
• Preparing environmental documents for Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and/or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Section 4(f) Statements, Section 7 biological assessments, and other necessary materials and reports.
• Performing environmental mitigation identification, preparing conceptual mitigation studies, and conducting mitigation site investigations during and post-construction.

Benefits & Flexibility

• Flex time throughout the week. We are not an “8 to 5” company. Our work can be completed from our offices or (through the use of advanced technology) from the comfort of your own home. Our employees enjoy the ease and many benefits of our flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary and compensation structure
• Employer-matching retirement contribution
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays and generous vacation package
• Parental Leave
• Gym Membership
• Pet Insurance
• Additional banked hours program for accrued overtime
• Friendly, inclusive, supportive environment for both personal and professional growth
• Pet-friendly office environment

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At KEG, we do not just accept difference - we embrace it, we champion it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the service we provide. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to building a team that proudly represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets.

About Us

KEG is a 100% woman-owned and managed engineering and contracting firm that was founded in 2006. From the beginning, we have recruited highly skilled employees from a variety of public and private sector backgrounds. This has allowed us to quickly amass an impressive portfolio of federal, state, county, and private project experience. Our main office is located in downtown Belleville, Illinois, with branch offices in Geneva, Peoria, Champaign, Macomb, and Glen Carbon, Illinois, as well as Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Evansville, Indiana, and St. Paul, Minnesota. The diversity of our in-house services affords us the ability to understand more than just how to complete a project. It allows us to view projects with a holistic approach – considering all phases of projects, as well as environmental, client, and stakeholder needs.

KEG’s purpose is to make the world a better place through the practice of engineering. Through partnerships with our clients and regulatory agencies, we plan, design, and build projects that enhance communities, spur economic development, and respect the environment. We practice gratitude for our blessings by giving back to our communities through service projects and active participation in community organizations. It is this diversity and commitment to public service that separates us from most other engineering firms. KEG is known as an employee-centric firm with a strong reputation for its positive and collaborative company culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peoria, IL 61602