Assoc to Sr Engineer / Engineering Tech Spec I/II/III (ET Field Operations - Portsmouth)

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission System Protection Field Operations department is seeking a motivated individual to support the Company’s evolving transmission and distribution grids. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the System Protection Field Operations team and be a liaison to the substation, system protection engineering, and system operations teams in the office. This role requires an individual who can apply a broad knowledge of engineering principles and field experience to help us achieve our capital growth plan. This is a great opportunity to learn all facets of the power grid and become a well-rounded power system engineer.

- Observe field and substation operations to gain insight into the challenges faced by field teams.

- Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering and field teams to support the development and review of the protection and control design package.

- Provide technical support for project management, conceptual engineering teams throughout the course of capital projects.

- Review proposed project scopes to identify opportunities for improvement.

- Review relay settings for accuracy in substation protective relay schemes. Collaborate with the System Protection Engineering team to resolve issues.

- Work with field system protection technicians to develop the as-built drawing package that will be returned to the Substation Engineering team.

- Collaborate with the Engineering Standards to discuss issues and suggest standard revisions.

- Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission’s system protection performance.

- Participate in industry engagement and benchmarking activities.

- Perform other duties, as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist I:

- Minimum 0 years of experience. Will consider candidates with a graduation date no later than December 2025.

- Basic understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.

- Basic understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles a plus.

Engineer Or Engineering Technical Specialist II

- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

- Understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.

- Understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles preferred.

Senior Engineer Or Engineering Technical Specialist III

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

- Comprehensive understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.

- Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution relay protection principles preferred.

All Levels

- Effective work independently or in a team environment

- Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing

- Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments

- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems

- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices

- Knowledge power system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, PSS/E, or MATLAB) is a plus

- Drafting skills in MicroStation or AutoCAD software are a plus

- Knowledge of system protection testing and commissioning is a plus

Education Requirements

Engineer Title Series

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree required.

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 signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country’s accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or

- Possess a 4-year engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or

- Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry or Math and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or

- Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Engineering Technical Specialist Title Series

Bachelor preferred in Engineering Technology or similar required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience accepted in lieu of preferred degree.

In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria:

- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or

- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience accepted in lieu of preferred degree

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

For Nuclear Employees, This ANSI Standard Must Be Met, All Of Which Is Met Or Exceeded In The Engineer Series Job Summaries With The Exception Of The Nuclear Power Experience Requirement Of At Least 1 Year

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.

Note: Associate Engineer is documented as a trainee.

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil 76-100%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Pressurized Lines & Valves Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions Test Description

No Testing

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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