Staff Engineer - Special Projects

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Job Summary

This position within Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission Organization is responsible for coordinating planning, design, development, testing, and deployment of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects. The role involves working with equipment and software subject matter experts, vendors, affected Dominion teams (including Strategic Planning, Project Execution, the Grants Office), educational institutions, and the Department of Energy. The candidate will also support the Operational Engineering team in analyzing and evaluating process improvements and developing new processes, including software applications, to streamline responsibilities and assist internal customers. The position will also provide support to the EPRI METT (Manager of EPRI Technology Transfer). The incumbent offers project support with limited supervision and direction.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Acting as the single point of contact for project partners and performing due diligence to determine project needs and responsible groups.

- Preparing or assisting with designs and cost estimates based on scope of work and project requirements.

- Providing technical project management support to ensure efficient use of resources and achievement of project milestones.

- Assisting with site inspections, facilitating stakeholder meetings, and providing daily support to project partners.

- Requesting annual approval for EPRI program (ARP) funding.

- Working with EPRI to optimize the value of employee memberships.

- Assisting with interpretation and communication of company policies and procedures to external project partners.

- Developing relationships with key vendors to maintain and expand collaborative efforts.

- Engaging with industry suppliers and manufacturers through site visits.

- Participating in industry forums (IEEE, SEE, IEC, etc.), organizations, and benchmarking activities.

- Performing other duties as assigned.

This position is located in Richmond, VA with a hybrid schedule as an option subject to business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.) Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, System Planning, Engineering Design, Substations and Line Operational Support, Protection & Control, project management and projects sponsored by government grants.

- Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, standards, codes, concepts, and their application to problem solving

- Power Automate and /or PowerBI experience is highly desired

- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as project team lead.

- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

- Strong personal computer skills.

- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.

- Supplier relations management experience

- In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Excel, etc.)

- Equally effective working independently or in team environment.

- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

- Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

- Knowledge of engineering theories, principles, standards, codes, concepts, and their application to problem solving

- Power Automate and /or PowerBI experience is highly desired

- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as project team lead.

- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).

- Strong personal computer skills.

- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.

- Supplier relations management experience

- In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Excel, etc.)

- Equally effective working independently or in team environment.

- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

- Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Bachelor’s in Engineering

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%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

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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