Associate Engineer/ Engineer- Inverter Based Resources Quality Assurance (Glen Allen, VA)

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is hiring for two positions in the Electric Transmission Quality Assurance (ETQA) group. Associate Engineer (entry) or Engineer (2+ yrs) will support IBR site inspection and power quality programs, performing field inspections, equipment verification, and data/documentation tasks.

The role involves field coordination with engineering and operations, monitoring activities, and contributing to continuous improvement of inspection practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 0–2+ years for Associate Engineer; 2+ years for Engineer level.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of IBR facilities incl. solar, wind, BESS.
• Verify equipment settings, PPC configurations, and firmware.
• Compare designs to field installations and document discrepancies.
• Document inspection results with observations, photos, and records.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations for issue resolution.
• Support IBR commissioning and interconnection activities.
• Plan and coordinate Power Quality monitoring activities.
• Conduct pre- and post-generation monitoring and report prep.
• Maintain organized records for long-term asset configuration.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve inspection practices.
• Maintain and update IBR Inspection and Power Quality programs.

Skills

Engineering principles

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below.

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.

Job Summary

There are two positions available that may be filled at either the Associate Engineer (entry level) or Engineer level (2+ years), commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. These positions will be within the Electric Transmission Quality Assurance (ETQA) group and will primarily support the Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Site Inspection and Power Quality programs.

The successful candidates will perform and support field inspections, configuration verification, power quality monitoring, data collection, and documentation activities associated with transmission-connected IBR facilities and other facilities impacting the transmission system. Responsibilities will include comparing installed equipment, settings, and configurations against applicable engineering documentation and requirements; identifying and documenting discrepancies; supporting pre-generation and post-generation power quality monitoring activities; reviewing field and monitoring data for completeness; preparing inspection and monitoring records; and coordinating with engineering, field, operations, project, and other stakeholder organizations to support resolution of identified issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of transmission-connected Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) facilities, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other inverter-based technologies.
• Verify installed equipment, inverter and Power Plant Controller (PPC) settings, configurations, firmware/software information, and other applicable field conditions against approved engineering documentation, specifications, studies, and established requirements.
• Perform design-to-field and documentation-to-field comparisons to identify discrepancies between approved requirements, engineering records, settings/configurations, and actual field installations.
• Document inspection results, observations, photographs, configuration information, discrepancies, and supporting evidence in accordance with established program requirements.
• Research identified discrepancies and coordinate with the appropriate engineering, project, field, and stakeholder organizations to support technical evaluation, disposition, corrective actions, and resolution.
• Support IBR commissioning and interconnection activities, including field verification and other activities used to evaluate configuration alignment and Enter Service Commissioning (ESC) readiness.
• Plan and coordinate Power Quality monitoring activities, including deployment, configuration, operation, and removal of portable monitoring equipment.
• Conduct pre- and post-generation monitoring, review collected data, and support preparation of monitoring records and reports.
• Support investigation and documentation of Power Quality concerns by providing field observations, monitoring data, and supporting records.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and traceable inspection, monitoring, configuration, and supporting records to facilitate engineering evaluation and long‑term asset configuration management.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, field, operations, project, and other stakeholder organizations to support IBR interconnections, power quality initiatives, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of inspection and monitoring practices.
• Maintain and update the IBR Inspection and Power Quality programs to align with industry practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Associate Engineer: 0–2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and theories.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Uses sound judgment, originality, and ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
• Strong verbal, written, and technical communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret applicable codes, regulations, and industry practices.
• Proficiency with computer applications and data manipulation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely drive a company vehicle while following all traffic laws and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrated decision‑making skills.
• Ability to process information efficiently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.

Education Requirements

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. (Preferred Discipline: Electrical Engineering)

For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the 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 postgraduate 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, 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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

None.

Working Conditions

• Confined spaces Up to 25%
• Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%
• Fumes Up to 25%
• Loud Noise Up to 25%
• Cold 26-50%
• Energized Wires 26-50%
• Heat 26-50%
• Office Work Environment 51-75%
• Outdoors 26-50%
• Travel 26-50%

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

Associate Engineer: $73200 - $95000

Engineer: $81900 - $106400

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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