Engineering Technical Consultant

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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.

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Job Summary

Provides strong technical expertise in support of the Digital Substation Program for design, testing, and commissioning. Possess and applies advanced knowledge of the IEC-6150 technology and significant relevant experience to independently perform difficult and the most complex technical work. Responsible for providing expert technical support, direction and advice for the development of Digital Substation Program., Performs engineering evaluations, calculations, analysis and design to support the requirements of the designated equipment, testing, and work procedures. Exercises independent judgment and decision making to solve complex engineering problems and to manage multifaceted complex projects, including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking and oversight to meet cost and time objectives. Requires significant experience as a technical lead as well as specialized certifications, education, knowledge or experience required by the work.

The role will be responsible for the Implementation of the Digital Substation Program

- Digital Substation design consultant, working closely with ETFO and other organizations

- Support the set up of the new D.I.C.E. integration bay and RTDS commissioning lab

- Create Commissioning procedures for all IEC-61850 solutions

- Material SME for IEC-61850 equipment

- Support ETFO of the development of technician training for digital substations

- Support all new commissioning of new digital substation solutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

- 7-8+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.

- In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principals, theories and practices.

- In-depth knowledge of industry codes, government regulations and company policies and practices.

- In-depth knowledge of design and operation of complex systems and equipment.

- Ability to apply expert knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve complex and broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

- Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

- Strong oral, written and graphical communication skills including technical writing; ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

- Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments.

- Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.

- Equally effective working independently and in a team environment.

- Excellent organization and project management skills and evaluation techniques.

- Excellent personal computer skills including knowledge of applicable software programs.

- Strong leadership skills. Proven decision making skills.

- Ability to address issues applying analytical and abstract thinking.

- Ability to resolve problems and process information quickly.

Education Requirements

Degree equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred: Engineering Technology or Physics

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 may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Pressurized Lines & Valves Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Other Working Conditions

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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