Engineer/Senior Engineer (Inverter Controls Engineer ) - Electric Transmission Strategic Initiatives

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Engineer II or III with Power Electronics experience and/or inverter controls experience to be a part of the Strategic Initiatives Special Studies team within Electric Transmission. The candidates will be part of a team that provides technical expertise and support for Dominion Energy Electric Transmission Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) integration into the grid. The candidate must have the knowledge and understanding of Grid-Forming (GFM) and Grid-Following (GFL) inverter controls. ET Special Studies provides domain expertise and engineering root cause analysis for operational challenges across Dominion Energy and the electric grid. As novel challenges arise, Special Studies cultivates and develop the necessary knowledge base and modeling, simulation, and other engineering capabilities to address them. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background with power electronics experience and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as PSCAD, RSCAD, PSSE, Python, MATLAB, etc., is also preferred.

Job Responsibilities May Include

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

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 Engineering Criteria

For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor's

Required discipline(s): Engineering

PhD degree in an engineering field or working on a Ph.D. degree in engineering (preferred fields include electrical engineering with a concentration in power electronics, power systems, energy science or mechanical engineering with a focus on energy systems) from an ABET accredited Engineering program at a four year or post-graduate college or university.

Candidates must have a 3.2 minimum GPA or greater if they have graduated from college within the last 3 years.

Must have an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2025 or earlier if working on a PhD

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Please note that 95% of the time, this is an office only position. This work does not require extensive field time, and if it were raining or the weather were particularly bad, you’d normally be able to reschedule a field visit to a time with better weather. Dominion Energy will work with you to ensure you have the appropriate personal protective equipment for any site visits.

In Innsbrook, the facility in which you will be working, has an on-site gym with a coordinator and trainer to help provide support. There are fitness classes available for free as well. Additionally, there are other Dominion Energy facilities with gyms that you could use in other parts of the city if that is convenient for you. There is a cafeteria with well-priced food in the Innsbrook facility as well.

Test Description

No Testing Required

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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