Environmental Permitting Engineer – Transmission Projects

Dominion Energy

Herndon, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Dominion Energy in the United States seeks an Environmental Permitting Specialist to evaluate projects for environmental permitting requirements, secure permits, and provide compliance support. This role focuses on permitting for the Electric Transmission unit across VA, WV, and NC, with emphasis on permit strategy, regulatory negotiations, and coordination with project teams.

Candidates should have at least five years’ experience in water, wetlands, erosion control, and stormwater permits, and

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of relative experience with permits related to water and wetlands, erosion and sediment control, and/or stormwater management.
Experience with permits (not compliance) and knowledge of permitting processes across multiple states is a plus.
License to operate a motor vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

Independently review projects for environmental permit applicability and communicate action items to the team.
Develop and manage permit plans for complex linear infrastructure projects.
Prepare permit applications and secure environmental permits or clearances for construction.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and represent Dominion Energy in regulatory meetings.
Oversee contractors and consultants, including scopes of work and invoice review.
Educate employees to promote compliant environmental practices.