Environmental Permitting Specialist - Electric Transmission

Dominion Energy; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks an Environmental Consultant specialized in environmental permitting for electric transmission. You will lead permitting activities across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina, analyzing regulations and developing comprehensive permit strategies.

The role emphasizes permitting rather than compliance, requiring strong independent judgment, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring capabilities. Prior SCC process experience for linear projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of permits experience related to water and wetlands, erosion and sediment control, and/or stormwater management.
• Includes ability to develop project permit plans and manage from development to construction.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and permit negotiation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide junior staff members.
• Review projects for environmental compliance and communicate gaps to teams.
• Determine permit applicability with knowledge of Section 404/401, Section 7, and related programs.
• Develop and manage permit plans for linear infrastructure projects.
• Prepare permit applications and secure environmental permits.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and represent Dominion Energy during inspections.

Skills

Permitting experience

Independent work

Regulatory liaison

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor

Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Dominion Energy seeks an Environmental Consultant specialized in environmental permitting for electric transmission. You will lead permitting activities across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina, analyzing regulations and developing comprehensive permit strategies.

The role emphasizes permitting rather than compliance, requiring strong independent judgment, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring capabilities. Prior SCC process experience for linear projects is preferred.