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Power Systems Engineering - Engineer II / III (Richmond, VA)
Date: Jan 30, 2023 Location: RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219 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! At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Job Summary Dominion Energy seeks an Engineer II or III, depending on experience, with a strong Electrical Power Systems background to join the Power Generation Engineering Group in support of our Non-Nuclear Power Generation fleet. The fleet consists of conventional fossil, simple and combined cycle, hydro, wind, and solar with support of the upcoming offshore wind and battery storage efforts aligned with the Virginia Clean Economy Act (CEA). The team's responsibilities are broad and encompass every aspect of the generation fleet's electrical program which includes low and medium voltage distribution, electrical relay protection, electrical equipment diagnostics, root cause analysis, fault analysis, and more. It is an exciting time to be in Power Generation Engineering! This support includes, but is not limited to the following functions:- Perform power systems analysis (Short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash analysis) as needed in support of plant capital projects, as well as daily operations. Develop and maintain electrical system models to support such studies.
- Perform protective relay settings calculations; develop logic diagrams and other documentation as needed to ensure adequate protection of Generators, Transformers, Motors, Buses, and other major plant equipment.
- Evaluate design of new/proposed generation and/or the impact of changes to existing plant electrical distribution systems.
- Oversee electrical equipment installation and provide commissioning support of electrical equipment, such as Switchgear, Transformers and Motors.
- Support fleet wide compliance efforts with NERC Modeling, Data and Analysis (MOD), Protection and Control (PRC), and Facilities Design, Connections and Maintenance (FAC) standards.
- Provide technical support and identify process improvement opportunities based on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and industry best practices.
- Provide Market and Plant operations technical support and unit/system operational limit position is located in Richmond, VA with a hybrid schedule as an option subject to business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate.
- Extensive experience with IEEE, NEC and other applicable industry codes and standards.
- Extensive experience with, and knowledge of medium voltage (up to 35 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power plant and/or heavy industrial distribution systems including utility scale generators, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems, capacitor banks, etc.
- Proven ability to perform fault analysis calculations.
- Familiarity with computer simulation software tools (ETAP, PSS/E, PSLF, MATHCAD, etc.).
- Protective relay coordination experience.
- Significant experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications.
- Familiar with NERC Reliability Standards.
- Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;
- 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;
- Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
- Strong personal computer skills;
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
- In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);
- Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
- Proven decision making skills;
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
- Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
- 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.