Environmental Specialist II - Fisheries
Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location: CHESTER, VA, US, 23836
Company: Dominion Energy
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.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, 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
- Coordinates projects to ensure company operations are in compliance with federal and state fisheries and wildlife regulations and areas of concern.
- Promotes corporate environmental and sustainability policies by educating and assisting employees to seek innovative ways to ensure operational environmental compliance.
- Provides biological and ecological support for collection, analysis, and reporting of scientific data across all parts of the company.
- Participates in investigations, surveys, and planning for evaluation of company-related activities that may impact the environment.
- Participates in meetings with government regulatory agencies, on required biological, ecological and water quality activities.
- Designs and implements scientific studies and monitoring plans.
- Leads field studies to monitor the effects of Dominion facilities on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and responsible for team safety in adverse weather and hazardous working conditions.
- Assimilates and analyzes data, conducts reviews of related research, and compiles information into scientifically defensible technical reports.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences required for entry into this job include the following:
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced knowledge of ecological principles, study design and sampling methodology.
- Advanced knowledge of freshwater fish ecology and fisheries management.
- Knowledge of Federal and State regulations for protected species.
- Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in various conditions.
- Ability to analyze and manage large complex data sets.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments
- Ability to effectively utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments
- Ability to identify and eliminate unnecessary work and non-value added activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Statistical software applications.
- Familiarity with industry safety policies and practices.
- Knowledge of company operations and related ecological impacts.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
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
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
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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.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$73200 - $95000
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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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