Associate Engineer / Engineer / Senior Engineer / Staff Engineer (Richmond, Hybrid)
Dominion EnergyAbout the role
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Substation Engineer for our Renewable Infrastructure group who understands power fundamentals and is motivated to learn and meet the growing generation demands in Virginia. You will be responsible for working with the assigned Project Manager and Construction Manager to provide technical support and oversight for transmission connected Generation projects. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. There is one position available and will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Attend weekly and monthly project meetings to track engineering and project status
- Assist Project Manager with technical support for resolution of notices, change orders, milestone payments etc.
- Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and facilitate resolution
- Review engineering design packages (drawings, studies, relay settings etc.)
- Provide technical support for resolution of construction issues
- Review commissioning test reports, turnover documentation, and other milestone completion requirements
- Work under general supervision with increasing independence and responsibility
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in technical writing, engineering software tools, and basic modeling. Strong foundational knowledge in electrical systems and analytical problem-solving are essential. This role also requires effective communication skills for external vendors and contractors.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Associate Engineer: 0-2+ years of significant directly related experience
Engineer: 2+ years of significant directly related experience
Senior Engineer: 5+ years of significant directly related experience
Staff Engineer: 8+ years of significant directly related experience
Required
- Electric distribution, transmission or generation experience
- Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with Dominion project teams, vendors, contractors and other utilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize work based on project needs
- Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, standards, codes, concepts, and their application to problem solving.
Preferred
- Substation and/or transmission line experience
- Construction experience
- Power system modeling experience
- Relay setting and coordination experience
(Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Electrical Engineering Degree is preferred
- Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signator
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