Environmental Scientist / Regulatory Specialist

Environmental Scientist / Regulatory Specialist

Job Locations

US-VA-Richmond

ID

2025-5586

Category

Science

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Environmental Scientist / Regulatory Specialist | Richmond, VA

VHB is seeking an Environmental Scientist / Regulatory Specialist to join our growing Energy & Environmental team in Richmond, VA. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to support electric transmission and energy infrastructure projects throughout Virginia. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination, particularly in support of utility-scale energy projects.

This is a hybrid role with work split between the client site, remote work, and in-office work based in Richmond, VA. The successful candidate will contribute to critical infrastructure development by helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes while ensuring environmental stewardship and compliance.

Responsibilities

Support environmental permitting tasks for electric transmission and energy infrastructure projects across Virginia

• Prepare, review, and coordinate environmental sections of State Corporation Commission (SCC) applications
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists to develop comprehensive permitting strategies
• Interpret and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including but not limited to DEQ, USACE, and SCC requirements
• Participate in project meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to provide regulatory insight and support
• Assist in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications, regulatory correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Track permit status, respond to agency information requests, and manage compliance obligations
• Support agency coordination, including pre-application meetings and site visits

Skills and Attributes

Qualifications

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes :

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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