Dominion Energy

Environmental Specialist III - Renewables Construction

LocationRichmond, VA

About This Job

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 and apply today.


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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.



Job Summary

Dominion Energy's Environmental & Sustainability group is looking for an experienced environmental specialist to join their team in the support of renewable energy project construction. Job responsibilities will include:


Independently develops, implements, coordinates, and oversees complex environmental programs and projects which relate to company compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations for renewable energy projects for renewable energy projects.

Analyzes complex air, water, groundwater, biological, land, ecological, solid and hazardous waste, chemical storage, toxicological, environmental justice, or similar environmental program data and provides assessment reports of potential problem areas that have probable impact to the company.
Completes detailed evaluations of scientific reports or field studies to prepare for submission to regulatory agencies.,
Coordinates complex environmental due diligence and permitting activities for company renewable energy facilities and operations with particular responsibility for Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management Programs.
Provides regulatory and scientific expertise, advice, guidance, and interpretation to company personnel which ensures or improves compliance with all environmental regulations at company renewable energy facilities.
Prepares and submits correspondence, reports, and testimonies to environmental regulatory agencies; carries out communication with regulatory agency representatives, negotiates permit conditions, provides representation during regulatory inspections, and other regulatory meetings
Represents company before regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the public on environmental issues.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets new and existing regulations to ensure that compliance dates and regulatory requirements are met.
Participates in developing new regulations from proposal to promulgation.
Develops compliance tools and conducts environmental compliance training . Inspects and advises on operations, construction, procedures, records, and training, to ensure compliance with environment requirements prescribed in laws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
Uses electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manages oversight and technical direction of contractors and consultants including preparation of scopes of work, purchase requisitions, field studies, permit applications, permit support materials and invoice approval.


Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

5+ Years of relevant work experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year or experience. A partial year of six months or more experience will be rounded up to one year.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:

Must have some experience working with one of the following programs: Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Endangered Species Act Section 7, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management.
Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location.
Excellent knowledge of environmental operating permits & regulations specific to the work site, if responsible for contracted assets.
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 communicate appropriately for audience needs
Ability to share information and 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


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

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



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.



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 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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