Environmental Compliance Intern

Dominion Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) Operations Support seeks an Environmental Compliance Intern to assist with environmental programs across electric generation, transmission, distribution, and renewables. You will gain hands‑on exposure to regulatory requirements, audits, data review, and documentation practices to uphold environmental commitments.

The role involves collaboration with environmental professionals and operations staff, with duties spanning air and water quality, permits, reporting,

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled at a 4 year college or university majoring in Enviromental Science or a related field.
• Must have an anticipated graduation date in Spring 2028 or later.
• Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and operational excellence programs across DEV facilities and projects.
• Assist with environmental audits, self‑assessments, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Help review environmental permits, compliance plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze environmental information and compliance data.
• Support development of environmental procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and communication tools.
• Assist with environmental reporting and documentation management.
• Participate in field visits and site assessments to observe environmental compliance activities.
• Collaborate with environmental, operations, engineering, safety, and project teams on environmental initiatives.
• Research emerging environmental regulations and industry best practices.

Education

Environmental Science major

Job description

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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

Environmental Compliance Intern

DEV Operations Support | Dominion Energy

The Environmental Compliance Intern will support Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) Operations Support in promoting environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance across electric generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and other operations facilities. This position provides hands‑on exposure to environmental compliance programs, regulatory requirements, and operational practices that help ensure Dominion Energy meets its environmental commitments and maintains excellence in environmental performance.

Working closely with environmental professionals and operations personnel, the intern will assist with compliance initiatives involving air quality, water quality, stormwater management, hazardous materials, waste management, spill prevention, environmental audits, inspections, and our Environmental Management System. The intern will gain practical experience reviewing environmental data, supporting compliance assessments, interpreting regulatory requirements, preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and helping develop tools and resources that support environmental programs throughout Dominion Energy Virginia portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and operational excellence programs across DEV facilities and projects.
• Assist with environmental audits, self‑assessments, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Help review environmental permits, compliance plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze environmental information and compliance data.
• Support development of environmental procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and communication tools.
• Assist with environmental reporting and documentation management.
• Participate in field visits and site assessments to observe environmental compliance activities.
• Collaborate with environmental, operations, engineering, safety, and project teams on environmental initiatives.
• Research emerging environmental regulations and industry best practices.

Education Requirements

Must be a student enrolled at a 4 year college or university majoring in Enviromental Science or a related field.

Must have an anticipated graduation date in Spring 2028 or later.

Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Test Description

No Testing Required

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What You’ll Get

Hourly Rate:

$22.00 - $28.00

The hourly rate listed is the rate we anticipate paying for this position. If a range is listed, the actual hourly rate offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's degree type, academic major, and/or school classification (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior).

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at sustainability.dominionenergy.com .

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