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 . 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 Associate Engineer: Entry or developmental level position providing engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. Performs engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Under direction of supervisor or work leader, performs routine assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge, gain familiarity with techniques, approaches, practices and the nature of engineering systems, equipment, etc. and to develop the ability to apply fundamental engineering principles and techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Engineer: This role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter. Second level position in the engineering series provides engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. Performs and/or reviews engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Provides cost analysis as needed and develops recommendation based on calculations (e.g. cost for equipment upgrade) for management review. Distinguished from Associate Engineer by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required. Under direction of supervisor or work leader, exercises independence in evaluating, selecting and applying standard or well-defined engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Uses independent judgment in prioritizing and making moderately complex adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables. Senior Engineer: 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. Job Activities • Develop programs to enhance the reliability performance of the Electric Transmission Network. Follow up with field and engineering teams to ensure programs are being executed, analyze and document the program’s results. • Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering and field teams to identify and deliver technical feedback to customers whose equipment is negatively impacting the BES. • Manage data submittals for both regulatory requirements and voluntary industry benchmarking opportunities. Stay engaged with regulatory data collection requirements as well as trade and industry organization activities. • Assist and participate in the equipment failure root cause analyses. • Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission’s system reliability performance. • Participate in trade and industry organizations and benchmarking activities. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following: Associate Engineer: 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience Senior Engineer: 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience • Understanding of AC fundamentals, including an understanding of three-phase power systems. • Understanding of the principles of transmission and distribution relay protection. • Strong data management and analysis abilities including large data extraction and querying skills. • Strong Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and SQL Server abilities. • Programming skills for automation of system studies preferred (e.g., Python, .NET, C#, etc.). • Programming skills for webpage development (HTML, Javascript, SQL) • Equally effective working independently or in a team environment • S trong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing • Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments • Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems • Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices 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. Education Requirements Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor’s in Engineering Spring 2027 graduates may be considered for this position Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements. For Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year: ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year. Working Conditions Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25% Energized Wires Up to 25% Fumes Up to 25% Heat Up to 25% Loud Noise Up to 25% Office Work Environment 76 -100% Operating Machinery Up to 25% Travel Up to 25% Radiation Up to 25% Other Working Conditions Test Description No Testing 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 Associate Engineer: $73,200 - $95,000 Engineer: $81900 - $106400 Senior Engineer: $90900 - $118100 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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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 Activities
Develop programs to enhance the reliability performance of the Electric Transmission Network. Follow up with field and engineering teams to ensure programs are being executed, analyze and document the program’s results.
Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering and field teams to identify and deliver technical feedback to customers whose equipment is negatively impacting the BES.
Manage data submittals for both regulatory requirements and voluntary industry benchmarking opportunities. Stay engaged with regulatory data collection requirements as well as trade and industry organization activities.
Assist and participate in the equipment failure root cause analyses.
Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission’s system reliability performance.
Participate in trade and industry organizations and benchmarking activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Associate Engineer: 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Senior Engineer: 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
Understanding of AC fundamentals, including an understanding of three-phase power systems.
Understanding of the principles of transmission and distribution relay protection.
Strong data management and analysis abilities including large data extraction and querying skills.
Strong Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and SQL Server abilities.
Programming skills for webpage development (HTML, Javascript, SQL)
Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
S trong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments

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Programming skills for automation of system studies preferred (e.g., Python, .NET, C#, etc.).

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