Job description

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 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. Job Summary This role is the top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. At higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provides guidance to less experienced Engineers. May be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields. May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities. The candidate will provide technical support for Dominion Energy Electric Transmission field operations, focusing on transformers, switches, breakers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, and instrument transformers from managing vendor relationships, to operation, to decommissioning, and (when applicable) root cause analyses (RCA). As novel challenges arise, the candidate develops the necessary knowledge base and engineering capabilities to address them. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of SAP software is also preferred Job Responsibilities • Equipment supplier relationship building & maintenance, provide support to ensure production capacity is maintained for Dominion Energy's requirements, and strive to mitigate supplier lock-in • Develop & document design requirements of major substation equipment and maintain with Annual reviews • Perform design reviews and factory acceptance tests (FATs) of equipment while in production for domestic and international suppliers • Analyze & support the qualification of new suppliers of equipment • Provide support to the equipment procurement processes • Support Dominion field organizations in: • responses to equipment emergencies • material specification • design validation and innovation • root cause analysis (RCAs) of failure events • commissioning & decommissioning • develop training and/or guidelines to support field organizations’ maintenance and response to system events relating to substation equipment • Support the development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following: Senior Engineer: 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience; Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience; • Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles; • Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines; • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project 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; • 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. Matlab, Excel, etc.); • Equally effective working independently or in team environment; • Proven decision making skills; • 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 Preferred Discipline(s): Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing 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 A professional engineer license is preferred but not required Working Conditions Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25% Energized Wires Up to 25% Office Work Environment 76 -100% Travel Up to 25% Outdoors Up to 25% Other Working Conditions Please note that this role will require domestic & international travel up to 25% to ensure oversight of suppliers. Some work may require field visits. Dominion Energy will work with you to ensure you have the appropriate personal protective equipment for any site visits. Candidate will report to Innsbrook office, which has an on-site gym, and cafeteria. Other Information 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. 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. 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. What You'll Get Expected Hiring Base Salary Range Sr Engineer: $90900 - $118100 Staff Engineer: $102300 - $132800 The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth. At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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.

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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.
Equipment supplier relationship building & maintenance, provide support to ensure production capacity is maintained for Dominion Energy's requirements, and strive to mitigate supplier lock-in
Develop & document design requirements of major substation equipment and maintain with Annual reviews
Perform design reviews and factory acceptance tests (FATs) of equipment while in production for domestic and international suppliers
Analyze & support the qualification of new suppliers of equipment
Provide support to the equipment procurement processes
responses to equipment emergencies
material specification
design validation and innovation
root cause analysis (RCAs) of failure events
commissioning & decommissioning
develop training and/or guidelines to support field organizations’ maintenance and response to system events relating to substation equipment
Support the development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Senior Engineer: 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience;
Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience;
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;
Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines;
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);

Nice-to-haves

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of SAP software is also preferred
Preferred Discipline(s): Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
A professional engineer license is preferred but not required

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