Data Communications Engineer I/II/III or Engineering Technical Specialist I/II/III (Hybrid)

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

The Electric Transmission - System Protection Engineering Data Communications team is seeking a hard-working, motivated, candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will manage and complete substation SCADA projects, utilize Software Defined Networking (SDN) for the implementation of IEC61850 / IEEE6180 standards, develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) graphics for monitoring and troubleshooting, evaluate new communication devices, research new communication technologies and strategies, and implement the latest cyber security best practices. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are growing to meet the challenge of industry-leading projects and initiatives like interconnecting 5000 MW of solar generation in the next 5 years, the first utility-owned offshore wind project in United States federal waters off the Atlantic coast, STATCOMS, IEC-61850, the largest data center load growth in the world, and Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.

 

Job Responsibilities include:

• Reading substation one-line, functional, elementary, and wiring drawings to determine work to be done, identify possible design issues, and suggest alternatives.
• Creating/updating configuration files for a wide array of substation communication equipment and software tools and utilizing several industry standard SCADA protocols.
• Creating/updating configuration files for our Synchrophasor data devices.
• Programing substation HMI devices
• Using SDN to build modern, secure IEC 61850-based substation automation systems
• Testing and troubleshooting communications and data quality/data integrity issues for both SCADA and Synchrophasor data.
• Using internal data historian applications to create graphs and reports to assist day-to-day activities and troubleshooting.
• Using internal applications (Telescope/SAP) to track, manage, and update projects.
• Managing and updating documentation for SCADA and Synchrophasor systems as a means to communicate changes to other groups.
• Using Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Word, Access) to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
• Assisting with the development and management of the Data Communications Training Program.
• Performing other duties as requested or assigned.
   

This role is located in Glen Allen, VA and works a hybrid schedule currently. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Engineer I: 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer II: 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer III:  5+ years of relevant engineering experience 
Engineering Technical Specialist I: 0-2 years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline.
Engineering Technical Specialist II: 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline. 
Engineering Technical Specialist III:  5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Experience for all roles and levels: 
•    Knowledge of electrical engineering theories and principles.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
•    Strong personal computer skills.
•    Abil