Environmental Specialist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

401k contributions and matches

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Environmental Specialist II/III to independently evaluate projects for environmental permitting, secure permits, and support construction projects in the Electric Transmission unit across VA, NC, and WV.

The role emphasizes environmental permitting over compliance, with responsibilities spanning permit strategy, interfacing with regulatory agencies, and overseeing consultants. A challenging multi-state focus drives collaboration with development and project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining permits related to water and wetlands.
• Knowledge of Section 404/401, Section 7, Section 106 permitting.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Review projects for environmental permitting requirements and communicate gaps to teams.
• Determine environmental permit applicability for assigned projects in VA/NC/WV.
• Develop and manage permit plans for complex linear projects.
• Prepare permit applications and secure required environmental permits.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and project teams on environmental compliance.

Skills

Independent permitting

Wetlands permits

Stormwater management

Regulatory experience

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor

Environmental Science

Job description

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. Review the position below.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, 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

Position is responsible for independently evaluating assigned projects to determine environmental permitting requirements, obtaining environmental permits, providing environmental compliance support, and coordinating with Dominion Energy facilities and project teams. Primary focus is environmental due diligence and construction permitting support for the Electric Transmission (ET) business unit. This position will support technically complex projects as well as support other duties as assigned. Primary focus is environmental due diligence and construction permitting support for ET in VA, NC, and WV.

This position focuses on environmental permitting rather than environmental compliance. Candidates with environmental permitting experience are encouraged to apply.

Job duties include:

• Independently review projects under consideration for development or acquisition by Dominion Energy for compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and effectively communicate action items and compliance gaps to development team and management;
• Independently determine environmental permit applicability for assigned projects with specific knowledge of Section 404/401, Section 7, Section 106, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management Programs;
• Ability to develop and manage permit plans for challenging linear infrastructure projects with limited supervision.
• Prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances required for construction;
• Communication of environmental compliance requirements to development, project, field teams;
• Technical assistance to sites/projects for environmental compliance;
• Interpretation of environmental permits and regulations to ensure that compliance dates and requirements are met;
• Independently analyze projects for regulatory and permitting challenges and development of permit strategies;
• Writing and editing reports related to environmental programs;
• Communication and coordination with regulatory agency representatives, negotiate permit conditions, represent Dominion Energy during regulatory inspections, and other regulatory meetings;
• Oversight and technical direction of contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, permit applications, permit support materials, and invoice approval;
• Represents company before regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the public on environmental issues;
• Promote corporate environmental policy, by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance;
• Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Adherence to Dominion Energy environmental policy, guidance, and work practices;
• Adherence to Dominion Energy safety rules and safety performance expectations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

For the Environmental Specialist II, the candidate must have at least 3 years of experience obtaining permits related to water and wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural and historical resource coordination), erosion and sediment control, and/or stormwater management. Primary focus is Virginia and North Carolina (permitting, not compliance).

For the Environmental Specialist III, the candidate must have at least 5 years of relative experience with permits related to water and wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural and historical resource coordination), erosion and sediment control, and/or stormwater management experience. (Note:A Master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year).

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:

• Ability and permitting experience to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with permits related to wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural and historical resource coordination), erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management experience preferred. (permitting, not compliance)
• License or ability to obtain a license to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Regulatory agency experience or experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Environmental permitting experience in multiple states is a plus, particularly in VA and NC.
• Experience overseeing consultants and strong negotiation skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage details, multiple tasks, and hard deadlines is essential.
• 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 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.

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): Environmental Science, Engineering

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%

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:

Environmental Specialist II $73200 - $95000

Environmental Specialist III $90900 - $118100

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, and disability insurance. dombenefits.com.

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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