Engineer/Senior/Staff Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist II/III

 

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 E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, 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 or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. 
 

 

Job Summary

Dominion Energy Virginia is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer/technical specialist to join our Electric Transmission - Substation Engineering department! As a member of the physical design team you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our high-voltage electric grid, which operates from 69 kV to 500 kV. This opportunity will be involved with greenfield and brownfield projects, data center related projects, and renewable generation interconnect projects, to name a few. The successful candidate will be able to satisfy the following:

Motivated and Engaged Engineer: We’re seeking someone who is passionate about their work, eager to innovate, and ready to contribute to our dynamic team.

Responsibilities: You’ll be involved in the development of detailed design and construction review. Your focus will be on the physical design of electrical substations, both for new construction and upgrades to existing facilities.

Engineering Expertise: You’ll apply your expertise in substation physical design, including creating and maintaining standard drawings for electrical, mechanical, and control systems. This includes developing engineering packages, performing calculations, conducting analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Independence and Adaptability: You’ll exercise independent judgment, evaluating and selecting engineering techniques and criteria. You’ll also adapt to moderately complex challenges, making necessary modifications to achieve optimal results.

Document Review and Collaboration: You’ll prepare and review critical substation documents, such as one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, conduit and foundation plans, cable schedules, ground grid plans, and bills of materials. Collaboration with other disciplines, including grading plan development, steel structures, and bus design, will be essential.

Site Visits and Modeling: Engage in site visits to support construction activities. Additionally, experience with modeling tools (preferably AutoCAD and/or Microstation). Experience in 3D Design or Autodesk Inventor will be advantageous.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Engineer - 2+ years of experience Substation Physical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent.
Sr. Engineer -5+ years of experience Substation Physical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent.
Staff Engineer -8+ years of experience Substation Physical Engineering or demonstrated equivalent.

Engineering Technical Specialist II - 3+ years of relevant work experience in a technical role with a preferred bachelor’s degree (Or 5 years of relevant work experience in a technical role with an associate degree)
Engineering Technical Specialist III - 5+ years of relevant work experience in a technical role with a preferred bachelor’s degree (Or 7 years of relevant work experience in a technical role with an associate degree)

Experience with Electric Utility preferred
Thorough understanding of the principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation components.
Ability to read, interpret, and verify accuracy of one-line diagrams
Knowledge of MicroStation and / or AutoCAD
Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives
Planning, organizational and project management skills
Effective decision-making skills
Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices
Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
Ability to proces