Evergy

JOB TITLE: Permitting and Compliance Analyst
REQUISITION ID: TRA010T DEPARTMENT: T&amp;S Permitting &amp; Substation Civil Engineering - Topeka General Office LOCATION: Topeka, KS PAY RANGE: (Min-Mid)
Permitting and Compliance Analyst I: $61,000- $76,300 Permit and Compliance Analyst II: $74,700 - $93,400 Sr Permit and Compliance Analyst: $84,500 - $112,600 Lead Permit and Compliance Analyst: $99,500 - $132,600 
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job may require additional hours with short notice.
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for ensuring all permits required for the routing, construction and maintenance of transmission or distribution lines are obtained and maintained. This position will also work on permitting for new and expanding substations.
This position will work closely with all project stakeholders. The successful candidate will develop and maintain strong working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies on behalf of Evergy. This position will receive general guidance and supervision from the Senior Permitting and Compliance Analyst.
The candidate will develop Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and provide oversight of the SWPPP process, providing expertise, support, training, and special compliance inspections during construction. Renewing, monitoring, and closing out SWPPPs will be required. In addition, this position will be responsible for other permits such as:
<ul>
<li>KCC- RESA, EL</li>
<li>FAA and local airspace</li>
<li>MoDOT, KDOT, and KTA</li>
<li>Railroad</li>
<li>County and City- floodplain fill, culverts, special use, etc.</li>
<li>CoE- levee impact</li>
<li>KDHE, MDNR- contaminated soil or water</li>
<li>Historical and cultural resources</li>
<li>Clean Water Act, stream obstruction</li>
<li>Public Lands/Conservation Areas</li>
<li>Conditional and Special Use Permits</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience Requirements: Experience in Right of Way permitting, environmental protection regulations, and assessing, mitigating, and avoiding environmental impact is necessary. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of applicable experience
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required: The candidate must possess: 
<ul>
<li>Skill in oral and written communications, problem solving, negotiation and thorough use of tact, logic, creativity, assertiveness, sensitivity, and effective listening.</li>
<li>Ability to handle multiple priorities, analyze and make decisions, and process information in an organized, timely and accurate manner.</li>
<li>Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing technologies and environments.</li>
<li>Proficient computer skills for various software packages including basic office applications and databases.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and foster relationships with Federal, State and Local agencies.</li>
</ul>
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside. The candidate must have an excellent work record, including good attendance.
Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
<h2>Work Locations</h2>
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Topeka General Office - Flr 08
818 South Kansas Avenue
Topeka 66612
<h2>Job</h2>
: Trans &amp; Substation Engineering
<h2>Shift</h2>
:
<h2>Unposting Date</h2>
: Oct 18, 2026

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