System Protection Technician T1/T2 (CVOW)

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.

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.

Job Summary

The Dominion Energy Electric Transmission Field Operations Organization is seeking a highly motivated System Protection Technician to support operations of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm is located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia with a net generating capacity of approximately 2,600 MW. In addition to the CVOW project, this role will support normal, day-to-day operations for the Eastern Virginia region. This role will be temporarily located at Dominion’s Norfolk District office until construction is finalized for the CVOW-dedicated office in Virginia Beach, VA.

This position in our development program involves expanding upon skills and competencies by taking on more complex responsibilities related to the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with protective relaying schemes, communication systems, SCADA components, and other Operational Technology (OT) systems used in Dominion Energy’s field facilities. This position builds on foundational knowledge, allowing individuals to perform System Protection tasks with greater independence and proficiency. Individuals in this role will be expected to interpret engineering design packages and execute tasks during both construction projects and maintenance activities. This role provides an opportunity to increase technical competence and scope while continuing to develop within a structured environment.

Responsibilities will include:

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

System Protection Technician T1:

System Protection Technician T2

Education Requirements

Minimum education required is either an Associate’s degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.

Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by Fall 2025, in one of the following preferred disciplines:

As an alternative to the above education requirements, the company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outline below:

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds.

Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location

Working Conditions

Cold 76-100%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Outdoors 76-100%

Heat 76-100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Will require working in hot or cold temperatures and/or inclement weather.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Other Information

I. Pre-Employment requirements: (Instructions will be provided to the successful candidate)

II. Post-employment requirement: GWO Basic Safety Certification (Recertification every two years)

Certification program is a five day training offsite which includes:

TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Card

These and other duties as assigned constitute essential functions of the job.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

These and other duties as assigned constitute essential functions of the job.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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.

You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.