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 Project Manager - Regulatory Compliance

  • Denver, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, PA
  • 1 day ago

Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline preferred, or comparable project management and industry experience 4 or more years in engineering, construction...

Regulatory Compliance Specialist I

  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 day ago

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000...

Permitting Specialist (Natural Resources)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as subject matter expert on local, county, state and federal permits for capital projects Analyzes permit applications, survey/engineering drawings, ESRI/GIS...

Pipeline Compliance Specialist

  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago

Regular and reliable attendance PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Engineering degree EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other...

Ecology and Waterway Permitting Specialist

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state,...

Regulatory Specialist-Nuclear

  • Middletown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Middletown, PA
  • 6 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline with 10 years of experience OR Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator License with 10 years of experience OR Associate...

Permitting Specialist

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 6 days ago

Westwood is a nationwide multi-disciplined environmental, permitting, engineering, and surveying firm that provides consulting services and technical expertise to support renewable energy development...

Pipeline Compliance Specialist

  • Hermleigh, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Hermleigh, TX
  • 6 days ago

Producers Midstream Management LLC is a private equity back midstream service provider based in Dallas, TX. The company offers an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision,...

Permitting Specialist - Program Coordinator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

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Senior Permitting Specialist - Program Coordinator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

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Regulatory Specialist

  • Fort Carson, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Carson, CO
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in environmental, engineering, or other technical related field....

Pipeline Compliance Specialist

  • Cresson, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Cresson, TX
  • 9 days ago

Regular and reliable attendance PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Engineering degree EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other...

Regulatory Specialist

  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Liberty Lake, WA
  • 9 days ago

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron's Global...

Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 10 days ago

The role involves preparing environmental permits for Civil Engineering projects, ensuring compliance, and providing technical expertise to project teams....

Manager of Regulatory Accounting

  • Centennial, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 11 days ago

Centennial, CO office.The Manager of Regulatory Accounting will support the Controller and workclosely with various departments, including Accounting, Regulatory,Operations, Gas Supply, Legal, Billing, Engineering...

Regulatory and Permitting Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Licensing, Permitting, and Inspections with Public Sector Solutions
Optimize your public sector workflows with tools designed for simplifying licensing, permitting, and inspections. Improve regulation compliance. This module includes the following lessons:...
Licensing, Permitting, and Inspections Data Model in Public Sector Solutions
Explore the objects for streamlining licensing, permitting, and inspections. This module includes the following lessons: Get Started with Accounts and Applications Review Regulatory Authorities...
TradesmanCE.com - Maine Electrician
Our Maine electrical continuing education courses are approved by the state to satisfy your CE requirements (Our Maine Regulatory Licensing and Permitting Approval Number is: 130). Take the...

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Highest Education Level

Regulatory and Permitting Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.0%
Master's Degree
25.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Doctorate Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
7.4%

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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