Dominion Energy · 12 hours ago
Engineer (Associate - Staff) Engineering Technical Specialist II/III (Grid Planning Richmond, VA)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
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. The Engineering Technical Specialist II/III role involves providing engineering support in Grid Planning, performing engineering calculations, analysis, and developing recommendations for management review. The successful candidate will be part of a team that supports Grid Resiliency and Modernization activities through advanced system studies and modeling.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Proficiently performs assignments having the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed to carry out all aspects of the job
Exercises independent judgment and decision-making in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments
May receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved
Effectively utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments
Identifies and eliminates unnecessary work and non-value-added activities
Maintain and manage data for distribution grid load and DER forecasting
Power system modeling: load flow and voltage analysis, predictive reliability analysis, and time series simulations
Long range plan development to address projected distribution grid needs
Analyze multiple infrastructure interdependencies related to thermal, voltage and reliability criteria
Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to traditional utility solutions and non-wires alternatives
Participate in trade and industry organizations and benchmarking activities
Qualification
Required
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position
Candidate should have strong electrical engineering background, preferably in electric power systems
Candidate should possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices that will enable the successful candidate to progress in an engineering career series
Candidate will be required to be available for Service Restoration Support duties
Associate Engineer = 0 -2 years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer = 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Senior Engineer = 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Staff Engineer = 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years' experience based on research engineering work on directly related projects approved by executive leadership
Engineering Technical Specialist I = 0 - 2 years of relevant technical experience
Engineering Technical Specialist II = 2+ years of relevant technical experience
Engineering Technical Specialist III = 5+ years of relevant technical experience
Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals
Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position (engineering title only)
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives
Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management
Planning, organizational and project management skills
Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills
Effective decision-making skills
Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices
Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
Must be dedicated to continuous improvement and identifying best practice opportunities
Education Level for Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 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 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
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 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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Blue
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Alicia Wojno
CFO Rotation Program candidate
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