Environmental Permitting Specialist II - Energy Projects

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks an Environmental Specialist to independently evaluate projects for environmental permitting requirements and obtain needed permits for construction. Primary focus is environmental due diligence and permit coordination for Electric Transmission projects in VA, NC, and WV.

Responsibilities include determining permit applicability, developing permit plans, preparing applications, and advising site teams on compliance timelines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience obtaining permits related to water and wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural and historical resource coordination).
• Experience with erosion and sediment control and/or stormwater management; primary focus is Virginia and North Carolina (permitting, not compliance).
• Bachelor degree or equivalent education/experience accepted; preferred in Environmental Science or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Independently review projects for environmental permit applicability and communicate action items and gaps to the development team and management.
• Determine permit applicability for assigned projects with knowledge of Section 404/401, Section 7, Section 106, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management.
• Develop and manage permit plans for challenging linear infrastructure projects with limited supervision.
• Prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances for construction.
• Communicate environmental compliance requirements to project teams and provide technical assistance.
• Interpret permits and regulations to ensure compliance dates and requirements are met.
• Analyze projects for regulatory challenges and develop permit strategies.
• Write and edit reports related to environmental programs.

Skills

Independent work

Permitting experience

Regulatory experience

Negotiation skills

Multistate permitting

Project management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor

Job description

Dominion Energy seeks an Environmental Specialist to independently evaluate projects for environmental permitting requirements and obtain needed permits for construction. Primary focus is environmental due diligence and permit coordination for Electric Transmission projects in VA, NC, and WV.

Responsibilities include determining permit applicability, developing permit plans, preparing applications, and advising site teams on compliance timelines and regulatory requirements.