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Dominion Energy · 3 days ago

DER Associate Engineer / Engineer (Hybrid)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. They are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to join their team, responsible for DER Interconnection Studies, supporting DER projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative energy solutions.

Utilities

No H1B

Responsibilities

The review of DER requests for attachment to the distribution feeders

Performing engineering studies for voltage analysis of generation and its effects on existing facilities, equipment, and customers

Reviewing protective equipment of the attaching generation facilities and existing distribution protective equipment

Recommending distribution system upgrades for the proper operation of generation within the distribution system

Acting as a liaison between Electric Distribution System Planning and groups such as System Protection Engineering, Electric Transmission Substation Engineering, Distribution Contracts, and developing generation Customers

Assessing Dominion Energy distribution equipment and facilities including electric substations. These substations may also contain Electric Transmission assets

Performing operational review and/or root cause analysis of system of events associated with DER Interconnections

Conduct technical analysis and provide engineering solutions to project challenges

Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring high-quality deliverables

Prepare and review engineering designs, specifications, and documentation

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations ((e.g., IEEE 1547, FERC, and NERC standards), and company policies

Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to meet deadlines and budget constraints

Provide technical support and guidance to project team members

Oversee system commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards

Conduct and review performance validations and post-installation evaluations to ensure system reliability and efficiency

Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to ensure smooth grid integration of DER solutions

Prepare and present project status reports to management and stakeholders

Qualification

Renewable energy systemsEnergy storageGrid integrationProject managementPower system analysis toolsProtective RelayingPythonAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

0-2 years of related experience for Associate Engineer

2+ years of related experience for Engineer

Bachelor's In Engineering

Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program

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

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

Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license