Vacancy expired!
Engineer I, II, III - Underground Transmission Line Design (Hybrid)
Date: May 8, 2023 Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060 Company: Dominion Energy At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That's right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that's proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered "yes," then read on! We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Job Summary This role is a multi-series Engineering job role (Engineer I, II, III) and will be part of the underground transmission engineering design team. The team's primary responsibility is the design, development, and implementation of high voltage (69kV-500kV) underground transmission lines throughout the entire DEV footprint. The team's composition includes entry level to technical expert Engineers. EII-EIII candidates should be able to apply underground transmission engineering principles to perform and coordinate difficult and complex work activities. Applicant must be able to manage various components of complex projects and delegate specific engineering functions to outside engineering firms in order to meet project cost and schedule requirements. Applicants must be able to plan and conduct work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to problems encountered and develop engineering solutions ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. At the EIII level within this job series, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience Technical experience within the transmission industry, ability to operate independently, and strong organization and project management skillsets are preferred. Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments. Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing. Equally effective with working independently or in a team environment. Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems. Programming skills for automation of system studies (e.g., Python, .NET, C#, etc.) is a plus. Experience with PSEE, PSCAD and/or RTDS modeling software is a plus. Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices. For military applicants: 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 (above/below). Engineer I : 0-2+ years of engineering experience (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A an advanced degree can count as one year experience) Basic understanding of AC/DC fundamentals Basic understanding of the principles of transmission and/or distribution applications a plus Engineer II: 3+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A an advanced degree can count as one year experience) Solid understanding of AC/DC fundamentals Understanding of 3 phase power systems is a strong plus. Understanding of the principles of transmission and/or distribution applications is strongly preferred Engineer III : 5+ years of significant directly 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 Engineering PhD program [completed and graduated by August 30th, 2023] on its own or in combination with additional research engineering work experience on directly related projects for the electric utility industry) Full knowledge of electric T&D engineering theories, standards and principles with focus on electric distribution and substation Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead Proven decision making skills Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks Strong planning, organizational and project management skills Education Requirements Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering We will consider upcoming May/August 2023 graduates. Preferred: Electrical Engineering REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:- 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.