Associate Engineer - Substation Physical Engineering and Design

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Job Summary Dominion Energy Virginia

is offering an exciting opportunity for an Associate Engineer 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 Associate Engineer : 0-2+ years of engineering experience (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; An advanced degree can count as one year experience)

Required Skills

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

- Basic understanding of AC/DC fundamentals

- Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.

- Equally effective with working independently or in a team environment.

- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

- Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.

Preferred Skills

- Familiary with 3D design, AutoCad, or Microstation design software and applications.

- Understanding of 3 phase power systems is a strong plus.

- Understanding of the principles of transmission and/or distribution applications is strongly preferred.

Education Requirements

Education Level:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Preferred Disciplines:

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Note: Upcoming engineering graduates with a projected graduation date of no later than August 31, 2026, who also meet the engineering criteria will be considered. 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 degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology 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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

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

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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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