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Engineering Technical Specialist I (Hybrid)
Date: May 3, 2023 Location: RICHMOND, VA, US, 23227 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 Dominion's Electric Transmission System Operations Engineering department was established to provide engineering support for reliable control and operation of the Dominion's Transmission System. The team's responsibilities encompass many applications used by operations personnel to make real time and offline decisions that affect the Bulk Electric System such as: SCADA applications, alarm management applications, various displays and visualization tools and network applications. The primary responsibilities for this role include: • Perform the modeling of Dominion's Transmission system such as SCADA modeling and configurations, network topology, equipment ratings and parameter impedances as well as the maintenance of various operator displays. • Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering, operations and field teams and PJM to fully maintain the EMS model • Support the development of tools to improve situational awareness in the operations control room • Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission's system operations performance. • Perform other duties, as requested or assigned Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following: • 0-2 years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline. • Knowledge of NERC and PJM policies and procedures is desired • Experience with System Protection & Controls is desired • Experience with Energy Management Systems such as GE/ALSTOM e-terra platform is highly desired • Equally effective working 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 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 Education Requirements Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering Technology, Physics, Math, Biology, Computer Engineering. Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. 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