Environmental Consultant - Electric Transmission Permitting
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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
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.
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This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
Provides expert, technical support to environmental regulatory review processes and environmental permitting for linear projects. 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. Analyzes environmental regulatory requirements and imposed regulations.
Prepares position papers and technical reviews on the scientific and regulatory aspects of environmental impact analyses. Coordinates environmental permitting activities for company facilities and operations. Provides expert testimony and presentations on environmental issues. Ensures compliance with environmental requirements prescribed by laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures, especially as it relates to erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Minimizes impacts to the environment, company regulatory exposure, and response cost.
Primary focus is environmental due diligence and construction permitting support for electric transmission in VA, WV, and NC, but work will involve other duties as assigned.
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 permitting needs 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
Subject Matter Expert in Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater (SWM) and Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) regulations
Prepare applications and secure environmental permits or clearances required for construction
Communication of environmental permit requirements to development, project, field teams
Interpretation of environmental permits and regulations to ensure that compliance dates and requirements are met
Independent problem analysis and development of permitting strategies to assure compliance with regulatory requirements
Communication and coordination with regulatory agency representatives to negotiate permit conditions, represent Dominion Energy during regulatory inspections, and other regulatory meetings;
Preparing and conducting trainings;
Writing and editing reports related to environmental programs;
Oversight and technical direction of contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, permit applications, permit support materials, and invoice reconciliation;
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; and
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
7+ 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 in Virginia and North Carolina. Note: (permitting experience, not compliance)
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:
VADEQ SWM/ESC Program Administrator certifications preferred; SWM/ESC Plan Reviewer certifications a plus.
Regulatory agency experience or experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies.
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 give full attention to others, to take time understanding the points being made, and to ask questions.
Ability to influence others.
Ability to embrace collaborative problem solving.
Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
Ability to understand implications of new information.
Ability to identify complex problems, to review related information, to develop and evaluate options, and to implement solutions.
Ability to adapt actions.
Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable, environmental services to customers.
License or ability to obtain a license to operate a motor vehicle is required.?
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): Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Environmental degree
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%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
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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