Senior/Staff Engineer (DER Integration & Strategy) (Richmond, VA)

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 position will be hired at either a Senior or Staff level Engineer position.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our team. The Engineer will be responsible for DER Interconnection Studies and Engineering, as well as supporting the planning, coordinating, and overseeing distributed energy resource (DER) projects including, including but not limited to Energy Storage, with a focus on grid-edge technologies projects from inception to completion. Those responsibilities include but are not limited to developing, implementing, and managing various engineering projects. This role combines expertise in power systems, systems protection, renewable energy, energy storage, and advanced grid integration to deliver innovative solutions.

The engineer will review and analyze grid requirements, the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving and further leveraging these systems. Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures. Review project strategies to plan and coordinate project activity. Stay abreast of advances in technology, working with internal and external stakeholders, to identify additional projects and partnerships in furtherance of the DEV objectives.

This role requires a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required:

• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.

Preferred:

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Experience with GIS.

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Experience with DERMS.

Basic Qualifications

• Staff Engineer: 8+ years (or equivalent through education and experience) of engineering experience.

Education Requirements

Requirements for both Senior and Staff level Engineer:

(Equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Required: Bachelor's degree

Preferred: Master’s degree

Demonstrated related or equivalent experience may be substituted for preferred education.

Disciplines Preferred:

Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a related field.

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.

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

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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