Environmental Specialist III Environmental Justice

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

19h•$90,900 - $118,100

About The Position

Dominion Energy’s Environmental & Sustainability Department is seeking an experienced, collaborative Environmental Specialist III to join its Environmental Justice (EJ) Team. The role independently leads complex environmental justice reviews and provides technical, regulatory, and stakeholder-engagement support for the development, permitting, construction, and operation of critical energy infrastructure projects. The specialist translates evolving requirements into practical project strategies and advises project teams and stakeholders. The position works across permitting, project development, engineering, legal, external affairs, and communications teams to incorporate environmental justice considerations into business decisions and project execution. It also contributes to improving EJ procedures, guidance, screening methods, templates, tools, and training materials, and provides technical guidance to less-experienced staff. The position is based in an office work environment 76–100% of the time, with travel up to 25%. Relocation assistance is not offered. Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. The expected hiring base salary range is $90,900–$118,100; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Planning, Sustainability, Public Policy, Sociology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred education level.
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental justice, environmental permitting, project development, environmental compliance, community engagement, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex environmental reviews, projects, or technical assignments.
Experience interpreting environmental regulations, policies, guidance, or permitting requirements and preparing technical or regulatory documents.
Strong analytical, project-management, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Thorough working knowledge of relevant environmental regulations, policies, and compliance practices.
Strong technical judgment and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to convert complex information into practical solutions.
Ability to organize competing priorities, build effective relationships, and influence decisions without direct authority.
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences, with commitment to stewardship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EJ reviews, cumulative-impact or community-impact assessments, and demographic analysis using U.S. Census Bureau or American Community Survey data.
GIS experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or comparable platforms, and familiarity with federal or state EJ screening tools.
Experience supporting utility, energy, transmission, generation, transportation, industrial, or other infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes, including work with agencies, consultants, tribal governments, community organizations, or public stakeholders.
Experience developing technical guidance, procedures, training, or compliance tools.
Preferred disciplines include Environmental Science and Engineering; other disciplines may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Independently coordinate and complete environmental justice reviews for complex projects and programs.
Conduct demographic screenings and review environmental analyses to identify potentially affected communities and project considerations.
Interpret federal, state, tribal, and local environmental requirements, policies, and guidance, and recommend practical compliance strategies.
Prepare and review EJ assessments, technical memoranda, screening analyses, presentations, and regulatory support materials.
Support environmental permitting, regulatory filings, project approvals, and community-engagement planning.
Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, testimony, and position papers.
Help improve EJ procedures, guidance, screening methods, templates, tools, and training materials.
Provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff and represent the department in project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder forums.
Work across permitting, project development, engineering, legal, external affairs, and communications teams to integrate environmental justice considerations into business decisions and project execution.