Environmental Consultant – Water

Dominion Energy; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation

Retirement plans with 401k

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Environmental Consultant – Water to support permitting, regulatory compliance, and technical studies for company facilities. The role leads water-related environmental projects, including NPDES, wetlands, surface water, and drinking water issues, and provides expert testimony and regulatory analyses.

Office-based with field visits, travel up to 25% as needed. Requires 7–8+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science; Master’s

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of exempt experience in the related field.
• Master’s degree counts as one year toward experience.
• A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting activities, scientific studies, and field studies for water-related issues.
• Prepare regulatory analyses, position papers and training materials to minimize regulatory exposure and cost.
• Provide expert testimony and presentations on environmental issues as needed.
• Interpret regulations and prepare required reports and registrations.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Logic & reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Influence others

Collaborative problem solving

Field work

Education

Bachelor

Job description

Environmental Consultant – Water

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. Review the position below.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

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

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Provides expert technical support to company programs and projects related to water, groundwater, land, biological, ecological, toxicological, and similar environmental programs. Leads environmental permitting activities, scientific studies, and field studies for company facilities, with a focus on water issues, including NPDES permits, industrial user permitting, wetlands/streams impacts, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, surface and groundwater withdrawals, construction and industrial stormwater, land disturbance, drinking water, sewage disposal, for existing and new facilities.

Leads and manages from inception to completion, complex environmental projects that may include negotiation of difficult regulatory compliance issues; expert testimony and presentations on environmental issues; preparation of position papers regarding scientific and regulatory positions; and training of company staff. Promotes corporate environmental policy by helping employees identify practical, innovative ways to meet environmental requirements. Interprets new and existing regulations, prepares required reports and registrations, develops regulatory analyses and compliance materials, and minimizes company regulatory exposure, cost, and project risks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

7-8+ years of relevant exempt experience in directly related field. Note: A Master’s degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience

• Expert working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location;
• Logic and reasoning skills, to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches;
• Respectful assertiveness, to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, to interface with internal stakeholders effectively;
• Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions;
• Ability to influence others;
• Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving;
• Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs;
• Ability to share information and to facilitate open idea exchange;
• Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions;
• Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.
• Ability to work independently and in field environments;
• Ability to manage projects, and to select and manage environmental contractors and consultants.

Note : Work is primarily in an office environment with trips to field locations as needed.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Environmental degree

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Not applicable

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You’ll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$102300 – $132800

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

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
• 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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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We’re transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We’re shaping the future of energy in America.

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Facts:

• 17,000 employees
• Headquarters: Richmond, VA
• 16 states in the US
• $100 billion of assets
• Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
• 100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

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Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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