Dominion Energy · 13 hours ago
Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer - Electric Transmission Area Planning
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. They are seeking multiple Sr and Staff Engineer positions to work within the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Planning Process, assess and develop transmission expansion plans, and support Dominion’s net zero 2050 goals.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Collaborate with PJM, ET Planning Teams, ET Operations Engineering, and Substation execution teams
Develop transmission solutions for new data centers and substations
Participate in FERC Order 1000 competitive windows
Develop and sponsor regional transmission projects
Present project needs to PJM and SCC regulators
Support tool development and automation
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years directly related experience for Sr Engineer
8+ years directly related experience for Staff Engineer
Experience in Transmission Planning, System Protection, Substation Design, Transmission Lines is a plus
Self motivated; able to work independently or collaboratively
Experience with PSSE, TARA, PROMOD, Aspen One Liner
Experience in power flow, contingency analysis and short circuit studies
Experience automating engineering workflows
Experience developing and maintaining scripts or applications that support engineering processes
Demonstrated proficiency in Python, including the ability to write well-structured code for automation and data processing
Ability to query, manipulate, and manage data using SQL or similar tools
Understanding of AC/DC fundamentals and 3 phase power systems
Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills
Knowledge of substation components
Understanding of protection principles (lines, feeders, major equipment)
Working knowledge of one line diagrams and relay functional drawings
Strong computer skills
Ability to coach junior engineers
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
Bachelor's in Engineering
Preferred
Strong electric utility industry experience, especially Transmission or Distribution
Master's or higher in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Power Systems
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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