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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Manager, Regulatory Affairs

  • Jacksonville, AR
  • 5 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • 5 hours ago

Posting End Date: Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid The preferred location for this position is Austin, TX. Qualified candidates within Entergy's service territory may be considered in addition to...

Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist (Mid-Level)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 hours ago

ERM is seeking a self-starting Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist, FERC Generalist to join our consulting firm. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. As part of our...

Manager Regulatory Accounting

  • Meadowbrk Frm, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Meadowbrk Frm, KY
  • 1 day ago

Company Summary Statement Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more...

Permit Coordinator

  • Canton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Permit Coordinator Westinghouse Electric Company 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Canton 150 Royall St (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025 Permit Coordinator - Contract 1 year Juno Beach, FL Are you...

Regulatory Specialist, Electrification and Customer Services

  • Rosemead, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemead, CA
  • 1 day ago

Examples could include programs related to building electrification, transportation electrification, energy efficiency, energy equity and access, and other related matters....

Remote Work

Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Technical Element located CONUS - Pasco County Across The South East Region supporting Pasco County in enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability of its water, wastewater...

Program Manager (Regulatory) - Water Quality Division - SFPUC (0931) (155769)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the...

Senior Permitting Specialist

  • Tulare, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Tulare, CA
  • 3 days ago

Reviews permit applications, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all documentation Secures land use permits for new and acquired renewable energy facilities across multiple local, state, and federal...

Remote Work

Senior Regulatory Specialist (Water/Wastewater and Biosolids)

  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 3 days ago

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Regulatory Specialist (Water/Wastewater and Biosolids) in the Environmental Compliance Division....

Manager, Regulatory Rates and Revenue Requirements

  • Londonderry, NH
  • 5 days ago
  • Londonderry, NH
  • 5 days ago

And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.**...

Tank Permitting Specialist - Charlotte, NC

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Permitting Specialist to join our team and support the permitting process for Above Ground Storage...

Consulting Director, Planner Regulatory Specialist (Director Level)

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 8 days ago

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

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Corona, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 9 days ago

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, and/or air quality sampling and reporting procedures and analytical methods....

Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago

management....

SEMCO - Sr. Utilities Compliance Specialist

  • Port Huron, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 12 days ago

SEMCO - Sr. Utilities Compliance Specialist SEMCO Energy is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist for our team! Reporting to the Manager, Codes & Standards, the Sr. Utilities Compliance...

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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%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.4%
Associate's Degree
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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