Power Contract Specialist / Sr. Power Contract Specialist (Hybrid)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

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 E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

This role is the first level in a two-part job series. This role supports the negotiation, administration, and implementation of both wholesale electric customer sale contracts with cooperatives and municipalities and non-utility generator (NUG) purchase contracts. Actively participates in the administration of large purchase and/or sale contracts. Involved in small to moderately complex customer negotiations with limited guidance from manager or senior staff. Serves as a representative in communications regarding agreements, rate design/development, and terms and conditions. Participates in the preparation of moderate to complex agreements. Provides specialized knowledge in regards to interpretation, guidance and support in the administration and enforcement of contractual matters and regulatory issues. Under limited guidance from senior staff, negotiates and develops complex amendments to accommodate unanticipated situations. Assists with the resolution of contractual and technical disagreements, including billing issues, between the Company and the other contractual party. Investigates and resolves billing issues and contractual discrepancies. Prepares complex cost estimates to determine customer charges and/or verify billing. Has working knowledge of the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and/or fuel markets in order to effectively negotiate new amendments or effective operate the existing agreements. Provides specialized knowledge in preparing responses to interrogatories, testimony, exhibits, and filings with regulatory commission involving contractual matters, rate design/development and terms and conditions. Provides input to management or senior level leadership in developing long range strategies and initiatives.

Supports the company’s renewable energy strategy in Virginia and North Carolina. Supports request for proposals (“RFP”) and other bid processes to procure additional renewable generation to meet future projected renewable requirements for the regulated portfolio. Actively involved in the negotiation, origination, and implementation of “ringfenced” renewable generation contracts with large commercial and industrial customers to meet individual customer renewable energy goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

Power Contract Specialist: A minimum of 3 years commercial negotiation, contract management, energy trading, market trading or other similar experience

Sr. Power Contract Specialist: A minimum of 5 years commercial negotiation, contract management, energy trading, market trading or other similar experience

- Specialized working knowledge and analytical methods in the following areas:

- NUG purchase contracts and wholesale customer agreements

- PJM operating and market rules in order to effectively negotiate and maximize contract value on behalf of customers

- Accounting, finance, and utility rate design principles

- Regulatory framework in Virginia and North Carolina

- Skills: advanced written and verbal communication (including technical writing); organization and project management skills; advanced negotiation skills; computer skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex energy documents and regulations. Strong negotiation skills, ability to interact with a variety of personnel, internal and external to the organization, and to represent the Company's position to regulatory boards, town and city officials, or board members.

- Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision; interpret and apply complex policies and procedures; excellent analytical and statistical skills with the ability to explain complex terms and data; creative and abstract thinking.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Accounting, Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management or Procurement, Legal

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Working Conditions

Travel Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

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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