Engineer (Assoc. / Intermediate) (Richmond, VA)

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Job Summary

This position is entry or developmental to intermediate level position providing engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. Performs engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Under direction of supervisor or work leader, performs routine assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge, gain familiarity with techniques, approaches, practices and the nature of engineering systems, equipment, etc. and to develop the ability to apply fundamental engineering principles and techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Engineer (Associate or Intermediate Level):

This position in the Distribution standards group can be responsible for maintaining our distribution construction manuals or can also be assigned a material group to manage. In each case this person needs to understand electrical and mechanical engineering concepts. They also need to understand how an electric distribution system is built and maintained. They should understand how various voltages are used to serve industrial, commercial, and residential customers. Previous design or construction experience is preferred. They will be responsible to read and understand and apply various codes and guidelines that the distribution system is required to comply to. Some of these are the National electric code, National electric and safety code, Occupational safety and health administration, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers codes. This position is responsible to source materials from vendors that meet our applications, test these materials, and visit manufacturing facilities to approve the facility. Once products are approved, the engineer will introduce them to the design and field crews. This position also is responsible for root cause analysis for any material failures within their area of responsibility. This position will communicate with many groups within our company, some examples are Design, operations, construction, supply chain, asset management and safety and training. They will also become active committee members for working groups of: Southern Electric Exchange, Electric power research institute, Institute of Electrical and electronics engineers, Illuminating engineering society.

The position will be filled commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education at either Engineer (Associate to Intermediate) level.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Associate Engineer = Less than 2 years of relevant engineering experience.

Engineer = 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.

An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years' experience based on research engineering work on directly related projects approved by executive leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability and Experience for all roles and levels:

Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.

Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position (engineering title only).

Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.

Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.

Planning, organizational and project management skills.

Ability to develop and exercise leadership 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 process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.

Must be dedicated to continuous improvement and identifying best practice opportunities.

Education Requirements

Education Level for Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 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 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

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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