Dominion Energy · 10 hours ago
Engineer or Engineering Tech Spec (Assoc., Intermediate, or Senior) (ET Field Operations CVOW)
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy. They are seeking a Field Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist to support the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm operations and contribute to the daily operations in the Eastern Virginia region.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Observe field and substation operations to gain insight into the challenges faced by field teams
Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering and field teams to support the development and review of the protection and control design package
Provide technical support for project management, conceptual engineering teams throughout the course of capital projects
Review proposed project scopes to identify opportunities for improvement
Review relay settings for accuracy in substation protective relay schemes. Collaborate with the System Protection Engineering team to resolve issues
Work with field system protection technicians to develop the as-built drawing package that will be returned to the Substation Engineering team
Collaborate with the Engineering Standards to discuss issues and suggest standard revisions
Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission’s system protection performance
Participate in industry engagement and benchmarking activities
Perform other duties, as requested or assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 0 years of experience. Will consider candidates with a graduation date no later than Spring 2026
Basic understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems
Due to weight limits on equipment, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds
Effective work independently or in a team environment
Strong 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
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree required
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 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, or
Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry or Math 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
In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria: 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience accepted in lieu of preferred degree
Preferred
Understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles preferred
Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution relay protection principles preferred
Knowledge power system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, PSS/E, or MATLAB) is a plus
Drafting skills in MicroStation or AutoCAD software are a plus
Knowledge of system protection testing and commissioning is a plus
Bachelor preferred in Engineering Technology or similar. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience accepted in lieu of preferred degree
Benefits
Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
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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