Dominion Energy · 2 hours ago
Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, Staff Civil Engineer
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy. They are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead the geotechnical program at the Bath County Power Station, ensuring the operation and maintenance of civil structures and dam safety.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing and performing data collection and analysis
Developing instrumentation and equipment specifications
Performing civil structure, tunnel and dam safety inspections
Regulatory reporting
Reviewing emergency action plans
Developing maintenance and repair plans
Performing slope stability analyses for cut slopes, embankment slopes, and sediment pond slopes, using hand and computer methods
Acting as subject matter expert for station management and other groups in the areas of civil/geotechnical engineering and dam safety
Providing engineering support to station operations and maintenance personnel
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Knowledge and application of engineering theories, principles, concepts, and fundamentals
Developmental experience in a professional engineering position
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
Understanding and application of configuration management
Planning, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer software to assist in preparation of reports, presentations, database development and data review
Must be able to analyze problems and provide solutions (demonstrated results)
Must be able to work safely in a plant environment including confined spaces, around water, at elevated heights, and in underground tunnels
Good written and oral communication skills (includes technical writing)
Knowledge or experience with FERC regulated dams or dam safety
Knowledge of principles of hydrogeology
Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
Ability to perform significant amount of fieldwork outdoors in a rugged environment and to do so independently
Must have a valid driver's license
5+ years of relevant engineering experiences
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
Strong personal computer skills
In-depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs
Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
Must be able to analyze problems and provide solutions (demonstrated results)
Strong written and oral communication skills (includes technical writing)
Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices
Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
Full knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area
Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management
Strong technical and organizational leadership skills
Must be able to analyze complex problems and provide solutions (demonstrated results)
Extensive knowledge or experience with FERC regulated dams or dam safety
Must have a valid driver's license
Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering (engineering technology degrees are not acceptable for this position)
Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET
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
Possess a 4-year engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program 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
Possess a 4-year degree in 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
Preferred
Civil Engineering degree with a Geotechnical, Hydrology/Hydraulics and/or Dam Engineering focus
A current valid Professional Engineer license and the ability to obtain the PE license by reciprocity in Virginia and in other states in which Dominion does business
Benefits
Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
And much more
Company
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Funding
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