Environmental Consultant - Water

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.

About the role

Provides expert technical support to company programs and projects related to water, groundwater, land, biological, ecological, toxicological, and similar environmental programs. Leads environmental permitting activities, scientific studies, and field studies for company facilities, with a focus on water issues, including NPDES permits, industrial user permitting, wetlands/streams impacts, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species, surface and groundwater withdrawals, construction and industrial stormwater, land disturbance, drinking water, sewage disposal, for existing and new facilities.

Leads and manages from inception to completion, complex environmental projects that may include negotiation of difficult regulatory compliance issues; expert testimony and presentations on environmental issues; preparation of position papers regarding scientific and regulatory positions; and training of company staff. Promotes corporate environmental policy by helping employees identify practical, innovative ways to meet environmental requirements.

Interprets new and existing regulations, prepares required reports and registrations, develops regulatory analyses and compliance materials, and minimizes company regulatory exposure, cost, and project risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting activities, scientific studies, and field studies for company facilities
• Manage complex environmental projects from inception to completion
• Negotiate difficult regulatory compliance issues
• Provide expert testimony and presentations on environmental issues
• Prepare position papers regarding scientific and regulatory positions
• Train company staff on environmental requirements
• Interpret new and existing regulations
• Prepare required reports and registrations
• Develop regulatory analyses and compliance materials
• Minimize company regulatory exposure, cost, and project risks
• Manage environmental contractors and consultants

Requirements

• 7-8+ years of relevant exempt experience in a directly related field (A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement)
• Expert working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location
• Strong 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with internal stakeholders effectively
• Ability to give full attention to others, understand points being made, and ask questions
• Ability to influence others and embrace collaborative problem solving
• Strong communication skills appropriate for audience needs
• Ability to share information and facilitate open idea exchange
• 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
• Ability to work independently and in field environments
• Project management skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted. Preferred disciplines: Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Environmental degree. Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines listed above.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office work environment with trips to field locations as needed
• Travel up to 25%

Pay

Expected hiring base salary range: $102,300 - $132,800. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave and disability insurance

To learn more about our benefits, visit dombenefits.com.