Environmental Consultant - Environmental Justice (Richmond)
Dominion Energy
- Location
- RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About this role
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. This position does not offer relocation assistance. Job Summary
The Environmental & Sustainability Department is seeking an experienced and innovative Environmental Consultant to join the Environmental Justice (EJ) Team. This position serves as a senior technical resource responsible for advancing environmental justice initiatives that support the development, permitting, construction, and operation of critical energy and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead complex environmental reviews, develop program improvements, and provide expert guidance to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders. This role will also require preparation of documents to support regulatory proceedings and serving as a Company witness in State Corporation Commission proceedings. The Environmental Consultant will work across environmental permitting, project development, external affairs, legal, and engineering teams to ensure environmental justice considerations are effectively integrated into business decisions and project execution. Why Join the Environmental Justice Team?
Lead innovative environmental justice initiatives that influence major infrastructure and energy projects. Work directly with project developers, permitting professionals, and executive stakeholders. Help shape company policy and implementation of emerging environmental justice requirements. Apply advanced technical, regulatory, GIS, and stakeholder engagement skills to real-world challenges. Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of a highly visible environmental justice program.
Join our team and help advance practical, science-based, and community-informed solutions that support sustainable infrastructure development while strengthening relationships with the communities we serve. Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Serve as a senior subject matter expert on environmental justice while supporting siting, permitting, regulatory filings, cultural resource studies, and other project approvals for complex projects and initiatives with minimal supervision. Provide technical leadership and compliance strategies on complex environmental justice reviews, cumulative impact evaluations, and community-impact assessments. Interpret federal, state, tribal, and local environmental justice requirements and provide implementation guidance to project teams. Evaluate emerging environmental justice regulations and identify potential impacts to company operations and development activities. Assist in preparation of technical reports, presentations, testimony, and position papers. Serve as a Company witness in regulatory proceedings. Support development of company guidance documents, screening methodologies, procedures, and tools. Develop and deliver environmental justice training materials and workshops.
Stakeholder Engagement
Support engagement with regulators, local governments, tribal nations, community organizations, industry groups, and other interested stakeholders. Develop and present environmental justice information to internal and external audiences. Represent the company on environmental