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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Local Permitting Manager

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Gather and negotiate the required guidelines and specifications for Engineering design requirements from the governing entities....

Remote Work

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Posting End Date: April 19, 2025 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position Are you enthusiastic about the Regulatory & Compliance field? Do you have expertise...

Legal and Regulatory Manager

  • Paris, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 4 hours ago

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

Senior Environmental Permitting Manager (Natural Resources)

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day 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...

Rates & Regulatory Specialist

  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 3 days ago

Company Summary Statement Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is...

Sr Network Permitting Specialist

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Sr Network Permitting Specialist Location: Chandler, Arizona Job Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of submitting and acquiring entitlements and agreements needed for our client's...

SEMCO - Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Utilities Regulation)

  • Port Huron, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Huron, MI
  • 5 days ago

SEMCO - Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, under direct supervision, oversees and supports the Company's regulatory goals by researching, developing, and...

Mgr, Regulatory Strategy

  • MN
  • 6 days ago
  • MN
  • 6 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Provides and manages business unit's state regulatory activities, including transmission policy development, tariffs and regulatory proceedings for transmission operations, capital...

Environmental Permitting Specialist

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 6 days ago

program and construction management....

Senior Environmental Engineer - Regulatory Specialist

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

Good knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them to design execution Working understanding of major project delivery, including the design...

Environmental Siting and Permitting Specialist

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 days ago

Environmental Siting and Permitting Specialist at BSC Group, Inc. in Boston, MA. Eligible to telecommute 2 days/week from a home office in within normal commuting distance of the Boston, MA...

Remote Work

Electric Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

  • Lompoc, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 11 days ago

Rarely exposed to flames/smoke and exposure to radiation or electrical energy. Works both alone and with others....

Site Surveryor/ Permit Runner

  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Baldwin Park, CA
  • 12 days ago

un Site Surveryor/ Permit Runner (Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, San Dimas) Clean Energy Solutions compensation: TBA employment type: job title: Site Surveyor The company: We are Clean Energy...

Environmental Permitting Specialist - Energy

  • Winooski, VT
  • 12 days ago
  • Winooski, VT
  • 12 days ago

VHB's diverse and challenging professional portfolio includes projects for energy utilities, renewable energy development, ski resort, transportation infrastructure, municipalities, and real estate...

Sr. Permitting Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 12 days ago

Experience working with engineering teams, preparation of permit applications and construction documents and network construction required....

Regulatory and Permitting Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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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