Associate Paleontologist at MasTec in Las Vegas, NV

Job description

Overview Energy Environmental Group (EEG) is a full-service environmental consulting firm specializing in all aspects of environmental permitting, inspection, and compliance monitoring. From a project’s inception to its final release, EEG’s knowledgeable staff utilizes a multifaceted plan of action to meet project milestones, maintain compliance regulations, and ensure a successful path to construction completion. Energy Environmental Group is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. Energy Environmental Group is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEG is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. The Associate Paleontologist (II) independently supports paleontological compliance and pre-construction activities for electric transmission, substation, renewable energy and other energy infrastructure projects throughout the United States. This position prepares permit applications, environmental documentation, regulatory analyses and project deliverables while coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and regulatory agencies to support successful project development. Building upon the foundational skills developed as a Staff Paleontologist (I) , this role requires increasing technical expertise, sound professional judgment and the ability to independently manage routine planning and permitting assignments while contributing to project strategy, mentoring junior staff and supporting successful project delivery. Responsibilities What you will experience in this position Independently support planning and permitting efforts for some of the nation's largest energy infrastructure projects. Develop practical permitting strategies that balance environmental requirements with engineering, construction and client objectives. Coordinate directly with engineers, biologists, cultural resource specialists, environmental compliance teams, clients and regulatory agencies. Prepare environmental documentation and permit applications that directly support project development and construction. Gain experience leading agency coordination, permitting schedules and project planning efforts. Expand your knowledge of NEPA, federal and state permitting requirements, utility crossings, environmental constraints analyses and project development. Mentor Environmental Planner I personnel while strengthening your own technical and leadership capabilities. Participate in client meetings, agency coordination and multidisciplinary planning discussions. Continue building the technical and project management skills needed to advance into Environmental Planner III. Help deliver practical, proactive solutions that keep projects moving while protecting natural resources. Key responsibilities Independently prepare environmental reports, permit applications, technical memoranda, and supporting documentation for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Coordinate with technical specialists, including biology, cultural resources, GIS, engineering and environmental compliance staff, to develop complete and acc