System Operations Engineer (Associate Engineer, Engineer, Sr/Staff Engineer)

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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.

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

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is seeking candidates to be a part of the Electric Transmission SOC Operations Engineering team. We are looking for Engineers with various levels of experience. The candidates will join a team that supports our system operators and engineers within the SOC with a variety of specializations and skill sets, so if any of the below skills and abilities apply to you, please apply. No single person is expected to be an expert in all areas. We’re looking to supplement our team of diverse talents, and you might be the perfect fit. It's an exciting time to join our team, as we are beginning an EMS Upgrade project, developing a synchrophasor-based EMS with WAMS capabilities, incorporating Dynamic Line Ratings, and more. The SOC is the heart of any Power Utility, and your experiences on this team will provide an excellent foundation for any career in the industry.

Our Operator Tools team works closely with our vendors to design, test, and commission new EMS tools and functionality as well as support EMS Upgrade projects to ensure our Operators have the tools they need to monitor and control the modern power grid. This includes being prepared to handle load growth from Data Centers, an influx of Inverter Based Resources (IBR), exploring Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) such as Dynamic Line Ratings, Volt-Var Optimization, Synchrophasors, Power-Flow Control, and more. This is a more senior role, typically hired at the Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer level.

Our Network Applications team supports our State Estimation and Contingency Analysis applications, ensuring they solve reliably and accurately at all times, are responsible for our external modeling, and support our operators as knowledgeable Power System consultants when needed. They also provide support for any other projects within our team or the company where their expertise is needed. This is a more senior level role, typically hired at the Senior Engineer or Staff Engineer level.

Our EMS Modeling and Display groups maintain our transmission system’s digital model within the EMS, updating on a weekly basis to reflect changes due to project work such as new substations, new equipment, line reconductoring, and more. Some teammates maintain our digital model, others focus solely on the displays and one-lines, and others handle ratings changes and coordination with our Regional Transmission Operator (RTO). These are typically more entry-level roles, often hired at the Associate Engineer or Engineer level. It’s common for team members to transition to higher-skilled roles within the team as they advance their career, making this an excellent entry point with room to grow.

Across the team we also support:

Software Development – To build tools to automate workflows and support projects, build interfaces and data pipelines, analyze data, and more.

Business Process, Compliance, and Project Management – There are a lot of activities and deadlines to coordinate within the team, from compliance deadlines, small projects related to operator feedback and requests, work-flow optimization, revamping our onboarding and training process, maintaining documentation and procedures, and more. Individuals with the skills needed to track and monitor these workflows and ensure the work gets finished on-time and with a high degree of excellence are needed.

All positions will be hired based on the appropriate experience level, but the role you fill within the team will depend on your particular skills, background, and interest.

Job Responsibilities

Specific duties will depend on the role, but general job responsibilities may include:

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required Years of Relevant Engineering Experience:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Power Systems

Technology

Interpersonal

Education Requirements

You must meet one of the following criteria:

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%

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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