Environmental Consultant - Electric Transmission Permitting (NOVA)

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.

About the role

Provides expert, technical support to environmental regulatory review processes, environmental permitting for linear projects, and environmental program compliance for the Electric Transmission (ET) business unit. This includes analyzing local, state and federal environmental regulations, and permitting of current and future company facilities. Manages, from inception to completion, complex environmental projects. Primary focus is environmental due diligence and construction permitting support for ET in VA, WV, and NC. This position focuses on environmental permitting rather than environmental compliance. Candidates with environmental permitting experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff members.
• 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.
• Independently develop and manage permit plans for challenging linear infrastructure projects and support peers with technical questions and plan development.
• Prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances required for construction.
• Communicate environmental compliance requirements to development, project, and field teams.
• Provide technical assistance to sites/projects for environmental compliance.
• Interpret environmental permits and regulations to ensure that compliance dates and requirements are met.
• Independently analyze projects for regulatory and permitting challenges and develop permit strategies.
• Write and edit reports related to environmental programs.
• Communicate and coordinate with regulatory agency representatives, negotiate permit conditions, represent Dominion Energy during regulatory inspections, and other regulatory meetings.
• Oversee and provide technical direction to contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, permit applications, permit support materials, and invoice approval.
• Represent 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.
• Use electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to Dominion Energy environmental policy, guidance, and work practices.
• Adhere to Dominion Energy safety rules and safety performance expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7+ 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.
• Proven experience developing project permit plans and managing plans from development through rollout to construction for technically challenging infrastructure projects. (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).
• VADEQ SWM/ESC Program Administrator certifications preferred; SWM/ESC Plan Reviewer certifications a plus.
• Specific experience with SCC process for linear transmission projects in the state of Virginia is preferred.
• Ability and permitting experience to work independently.
• Proven technical expertise with regulations and associated permits related to wetlands, threatened and endangered species, and cultural and historical resource coordination, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management (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.
• Environmental permitting experience in multiple states is a plus, particularly in VA and NC.
• Experience overseeing consultants and strong negotiation skills.
• 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, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable environmental services to customers.

Qualifications

Preferred 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.

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment: 76-100%
• Travel: Up to 25%

Pay

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range: $112,500 - $146,100. 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.

Benefits

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

To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.