Engineer II/III - Electric Transmission Operations Engineering (Richmond, VA)
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Job Summary
*There are multiple positions available that will be filled at either the Engineer II or Engineer III level, commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Dominion Energy is seeking an Engineer II/III to be a part of the Operations Engineering Services - Special Studies team within Electric Transmission. The candidates will be part of a team that provides technical support for Dominion Energy Electric Transmission field operations. ET Special Studies provides domain expertise and engineering root cause analysis for operational challenges across Dominion Energy and the electric grid. As novel challenges arise, Special Studies cultivates and develop the necessary knowledge base and modeling, simulation, and other engineering capabilities to address them. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background and possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems.
Job activities may include:
Power system modeling and analysis
Load flow, dynamic, and small signal studies
Transient and electromagnetic simulations
Real-time digital simulations
Analysis and planning for significant increase in renewable energy on transmission and distribution systems, such as solar and wind energy, and the installation of microgrids throughout both systems.
Performing/supporting evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to advanced power systems technologies such as FACTS, HVDC, and inverter-based resources.
Power system network model validation, merging, and management.
Equipment and systems modeling and analysis as necessary using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software packages.
Supporting Dominion field organizations in response to equipment emergencies, material, design, and any other issues identified by the field including, but not limited to, root cause analysis of events and improvement plans.
Conducting research, development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry.
Participating/collaborating with trade and industry organizations, benchmarking activities, universities, ISOs/RTOs, and national research labs.
Assisting in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for Dominion Energy's engineering groups.
Performing/supporting protection studies including hardware-in-the-loop setting validation and IEC 61850 related integration.
Data mining and data analytics.
Analyzing multiple infrastructure interdependencies.
Performing manufacturer evaluations and support material requisitions as needed
*Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Engineer II: 3+ years of related engineering experience and an ABET Accredited Engineering Degree or 3+ years of research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry. Work on such projects may be accomplished as part of an Electrical Engineering PhD program on its own or in combination with additional research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry.
Engineer III: 5+ years relevant engineering experience working in the electric utility industry or related industry (in Transmission System Operations, Substation Engineering, System Protection, Distribution Planning, or Transmission Planning, or related experience) or 5+ years of research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry. Work on such projects may be accomplished as part of an Electrical Engineering PhD program on its own or in combination with additional research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry.
Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications. An advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) counts towards related experienc
Candidate should have a strong electrical engineering background, preferably in electric power systems. Other engineering backgrounds may be considered if presented in combination with a strong electric power background.
Understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system.
Knowledge in using specialized power engineering tools, such as PSS/E, ASPEN, PSCAD, RSCAD and RTDS, Powerworld, DSATools, TARA, MATLAB, MAXWELL 3D, and SYNERGI.
Demonstrated resourcefulness in developing system models from diverse and indirect data and information sources preferred.
Knowledge of programming skills and tools for automation of system studies, such as Python, .NET, C#, Java, etc.
Candidate should possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices that will enable the successful candidate to progress in an engineering career series.
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Must possess good communication skills, written, and oral.
Must be dedicated to continuous improvement and identifying best practice opportunities.
Must be able to work well independently as well as in team environment.
Must be able to meet NERC certifications.
*The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below/above.
Engineer II: 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.
Engineer III: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6 plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Education Requirements
Required : Degree in Engineering (see below Engineering criteria)
*Upcoming engineering PhD graduates with a projected graduation date of no later than August 31, 2023 who also meet the engineering criteria (see education requirements) will be considered.
Preferred advance degrees:
Doctorate in Electrical Engineering
Master's in Electrical Engineering
Disciplines: Electrical Engineering with a consideration to Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering degrees if there has been a sufficient work history in the power systems industry.
Required Engineering Criteria:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, one of following criteria must be met:
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.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Cold Up to 25%
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Outdoors Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Test Description
No Testing Required
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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About Dominion Energy
I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter's day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.
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We've cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 43% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 32% (since 2010) - and. By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We've also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers - so we can all move forward together.
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