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Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Diversified energy company

Associate Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist 2 / Senior Environmental Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/25/2026
$68.4k - $149.6k+ Relocation assistance
Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Lusby, MD, USA
In PersonOn-call availability 24/7; must live within 1 hour of Cove Point. Inspects facilities including Cove Point, JAX, Towanda, and Trussville.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • Associate Environmental Specialist applicants need 0–2 years of related work experience.
  • Environmental Specialist 2 applicants need 3–4 years of relevant experience.
  • Environmental Specialist 3 applicants need at least 5–7 years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations specific to the work location.
  • Knowledge of environmental operating permits and regulations specific to the work site, if responsible for contracted assets.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Logic and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.
  • Respectful assertiveness to ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others while considering the spirit and letter of the law.
  • Interpersonal skills to interface effectively with internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to work under established policies and procedures.
  • Ability to meet set schedules and system or program requirements.
  • Ability to give full attention to others, understand the points being made, and ask questions.
  • Ability to assist in preparing compliance and regulatory documents and reports.
  • Ability to assist with analysis and record keeping.
  • Ability to communicate appropriately for audience needs.
  • Ability to share information.
  • Ability to facilitate open idea exchange.
  • Ability to adapt actions.
  • Ability to remain professional while delivering high-quality, reliable environmental services to customers.
  • A bachelor's degree is required; candidates without one typically need four years of related, progressive work experience.
  • Must be available 24/7 and live within one hour of Cove Point for environmental compliance support.
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to operations for multimedia environmental compliance programs.
  • Conduct multimedia environmental compliance inspections to meet permit and plan requirements.
  • Support construction erosion, sediment, and stormwater inspections.
  • Work closely with Operations to monitor compliance and close out construction projects.
  • Conduct waste sampling for waste characterization and disposal.
  • Support environmental regulatory inspections.
  • Develop and conduct environmental compliance training.
  • Conduct environmental self-assessments to improve environmental compliance.
  • Develop environmental plans and reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Inspect and advise on operations and construction for LNG facilities, including Cove Point, JAX, Towanda, and Trussville.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, prescribed bylaws, regulations, company policies, and company procedures.
  • Use electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Track environmental compliance deadlines in electronic databases.
  • Provide emergency response direction and expertise to address environmental emergencies such as oil or chemical releases.
  • Minimize environmental impacts, company regulatory exposure, and response costs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in Engineering or Science is preferred.

About the company

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a diversified energy company operating regulated utilities and energy infrastructure businesses. The company’s portfolio spans electricity, natural gas, transmission, renewable generation, pipelines, storage, and related energy services. It serves residential and business customers, communities, regulators, energy markets, and infrastructure partners. Its operating model centers on operating companies managed through regulated business units, long-term infrastructure investment, shared governance, and technical expertise. Teams work across engineering, utility operations, renewables, transmission, pipelines, regulation, finance, technology, and customer service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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