Regulatory and Permitting Specialist Jobs

A Regulatory and Permitting Specialist in the utilities industry is responsible for managing all aspects of regulatory compliance and permitting for utility projects. This includes researching and interpreting federal, state, local, and industry regulations, preparing necessary documentation, and coordinating with appropriate agencies to obtain required permits. They also serve as a liaison between their company and regulatory bodies, ensuring that all projects are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and addressing any issues that might arise during the permit application process.

Important skills for this role include excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with the utilities industry and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks is essential, and a degree in a related field is often required. Certifications in areas like environmental law, project management, or regulatory affairs can provide a valuable competitive edge. A person might work as a project coordinator, regulatory analyst or an environmental specialist before becoming a Regulatory and Permitting Specialist in the utilities industry.

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Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

  • TX
  • 1 day ago
  • TX
  • 1 day ago

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and...

Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Ewing, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for DLRP-related activities in support of ERM clients capital projects (i.e., renewable energy projects, electric and gas utilities,)....

Utility Permitting Specialist

  • Reading, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, MA
  • 3 days ago

Weston & Sampson is seeking a full-time Energy & Utility Permitting Specialist to support our permitting group in our Reading, MA and Foxborough, MA offices. The candidate will support multiple...

Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 4 days ago

management....

Water Permitting Specialist

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 5 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 5 days ago

Conduct technical site investigations and collect data to verify water rights applications, well construction, completion of works, dam maintenance, etc....

Environmental Permitting Manager - (Renewables)

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

The Role: Lead and manage environmental compliance and permitting for large-scale transmission and renewable energy projects....

Manager, Regulatory Rates, Rate Design and Analysis

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 days ago

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The position pays between $119,600 to $149,500, and is based on skills, experience and...

Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 10 days ago

Your Key Responsibilities - Provide technical leadership and project management on a wide variety of environmental planning and wetland permitting projects for clients in the renewable energy, transportation...

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: The ideal candidate is someone with a Bachelors degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college, experience in water/wastewater, and experience with...

Regulatory Compliance Specialist II

  • Allentown, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 10 days ago

Five (5) years working in various capacities in the electric utility industry, energy efficiency providers, or community-based organizations....

generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects)....

Environmental Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist/Biologist

  • Portland, OR
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 13 days ago

Environmental Permitting Specialist/Wetland Scientist/Biologist Full-time Sub-Discipline: Environmental Engineering Discipline : Civil Engineering Company Description KPFF, a multi-office,...

Project Manager - Regulatory

  • Pomona, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 15 days ago

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $48.08 to $53.43 an Hour Start Date: 06.30.2025 Join a Fortune 500 energy company impacting how millions of people consume energy. As a vital member of a...

Legal and Regulatory Manager

  • Paris, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 15 days ago

ACCIONA Energia is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world....

Project Manager - Regulatory Filings

  • Pomona, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 16 days ago

#202717 Project Manager - Regulatory Filings POMONA, CA - ONSITE DATE: Yesterday Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $43.08 to $53.43 an Hour START DATE: 06.30.2025 *Applicants must be able...

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Highest Education Level

Regulatory and Permitting Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.8%
Master's Degree
26.6%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.4%
Doctorate Degree
8.6%
High School or GED
7.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Regulatory and Permitting Specialists
2-4 years
42.6%
4-6 years
18.4%
None
13.4%
1-2 years
9.8%
8-10 years
5.0%
10+ years
4.9%
6-8 years
4.6%
Less than 1 year
1.3%


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