Environmental Specialist II/III - Electric Transmission Permitting
Dominion Energy
Evaluate and secure environmental permits for electric transmission projects in VA.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
RICHMOND, VA, 23219, US
Hybrid
Company Size
17,700+ Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
training
compliance analysis
permit management
database monitoring
regulatory liaison
report writing
- Preparing and conducting training;
- Independent problem analysis and development of compliance strategies;
- Promotes corporate environmental policy, by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance.\
- Communication of environmental compliance requirements to development, project, field teams;
- Oversight and technical direction of contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, permit applications, permit support materials, and invoice approval;
- Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- Prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances required for construction;
- 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;
- 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;
- Represents company before regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the public on environmental issues.
What you bring
regulatory
wetlands
stormwater
utility
permitting
public engagement
- Ability to understand implications of new information.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage details, multiple tasks, and hard deadlines is essential.
- Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
- Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
- Adherence to Dominion Energy safety rules and safety performance expectations; and
- Ability to influence others.
- Ability to give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
- Regulatory agency experience or experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies is a plus.
- Experience overseeing consultants and strong negotiation skills are a plus.
- Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.
- Experience with permits related to wetlands (including threatened and endangered species and cultural and historical resource coordination), erosion and sediment control, and or stormwater management experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs and share information.
- Ability to adapt actions.
- Adherence to Dominion Energy environmental policy, guidance, and work practices;
- Respectful assertiveness to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others, while considering the spirit and letter of the law.
- Experience providing guidance to multi-disciplinary teams on environmental impact analyses, permitting requirements, and managing project timelines is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of the Virginia State Corporation Commission process for Electric Transmission Project is preferred.
- Experience and/or applied knowledge in utility routing, with a strong emphasis on environmental avoidance strategies and impact minimization techniques.
- Interpretation of environmental permits and regulations to ensure that compliance dates and requirements are met;
- Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with internal stakeholders effectively.
- License or ability to obtain a license to operate a motor vehicle is required.
- Experience engaging with the public through open houses, stakeholder meetings, and in formal testimony settings preferred.
- Logic and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.
- Environmental permitting experience in multiple states is a plus, particularly in VA and NC.
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Company
Overview
7+ million customers
Customer Reach
Serves over 7 million customers across multiple states.
- Committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and expanding its renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
- Operates a vast network of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas storage, transmission, and distribution pipelines.
- Supplies electricity to parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and natural gas to regions in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- Dominion also operates generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
- It is vital to send every employee home safe and sound.
- Our reputation depends on ethical behavior.
- We pursue excellence in service to our customers every day.
- By welcoming new ideas, we champion innovation.
- Teamwork leads to strong, sustainable performance.
47% Reduction in CO2 emissions
Carbon Emissions Achieved
Significant decrease in carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation between 2005 and 2022.
2.6 gigawatts offshore wind farm
Renewable Energy Capacity
Largest offshore wind farm in the US, capable of powering over 660,000 homes.
- Aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
22.8% Women
Female Workforce Representation
Percentage of women in the company's workforce.
22.2% Minority
Minority Workforce Representation
Percentage of minority employees in the company's workforce.
36% Women Board
Women on the Diverse Board
Percentage of women on the company's Diverse Board of Directors as of March 27, 2023.
- Have active employee network groups focused on DEI topics.
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