Dominion Energy · 15 hours ago
Associate/Engineer/Senior/Staff Engineer or Eng. Tech Spec. I/II/III - Substation Engineering
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
0+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. They are seeking an engineer or engineering technical specialist to join their Electric Transmission - Substation Engineering - Physical Design department, focusing on the physical design of electrical substations for new construction and upgrades. Responsibilities include developing detailed designs, performing calculations, and collaborating with other disciplines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
You’ll be involved in the development detailed design and construction review
Your focus will be on the physical design of electrical substations, both for new construction and upgrades to existing facilities
You’ll apply your expertise in substation physical design, including creating and maintaining standard drawings for electrical, mechanical, and control systems
This includes developing engineering packages, performing calculations, conducting analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards
You’ll exercise independent judgment, evaluating and selecting engineering techniques and criteria
You’ll also adapt to moderately complex challenges, making necessary modifications to achieve optimal results
You’ll prepare and review critical substation documents, such as one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, conduit and foundation plans, cable schedules, ground grid plans, and bills of materials
Collaboration with other disciplines, including grading plan development, steel structures, and bus design, will be essential
Engage in site visits to support construction activities and asset owners
Additionally, experience with modeling tools (preferably Microstation and/or AutoCAD) will be advantageous
Qualification
Required
0-2+ years of engineering experience for Associate Engineer
2+ years of engineering experience for Engineer
5+ years of engineering experience for Senior Engineer
8+ years of engineering experience for Staff Engineer
0-2+ years of engineering experience for Engineer Technical Specialist I
3+ years of engineering experience for Engineer Technical Specialist II
5+ years of engineering experience for Engineer Technical Specialist III
Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory
Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
Effective decision making skills
Computer skills and application of software programs
Analytical and abstract thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills
Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks
Ability to work within a team environment
Bachelor's in Engineering
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
Preferred
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited)
4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering, or other technical related discipline
4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited)
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree
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.
10001+ employees
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