Associate Engineer/Engineer or Engineer Technical Specialist I/II - Substation Engineering (GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060)

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking an engineer or engineering technical specialist to join Electric Transmission - Substation Engineering - Physical Design. You will shape the high-voltage grid (69kV–500kV) through detailed design, documentation and construction review for greenfield, brownfield, data center, and renewables projects.

Required: 4-year engineering degree, ABET-accredited or equivalent, with 0–2+ years (Associate/Engineer levels) and strong communication, planning, and teamwork

Qualifications

• ABET accredited or equivalent engineering degree required.
• 4-year engineering degree with ABET accreditation or recognized equivalent.
• Possess professional engineer license or eligibility.
• Spring 2027 graduates may be considered for this role.
• Strong communication, planning and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed substation design and construction review.
• Create and maintain electrical, mechanical and control drawings.
• Prepare engineering packages, perform calculations and analyses.
• Review critical substation documents such as one-line diagrams and cable schedules.
• Support site visits and coordinate with other disciplines.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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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.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy Virginia is offering an exciting opportunity for an engineer or engineering technical specialist to join our Electric Transmission - Substation Engineering - Physical Design department. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our high-voltage electric grid system, which operates from 69kV to 500kV. This oppurtunity will be involved with greenfield and brownfield projects, data center related projects, and renewable generation interconnect projects, to name a few. The successful candidate will be able to satisfy the following:

• 1. Motivated and Engaged Engineer: We're seeking someone who is passionate about their work, eager to innovate, and ready to contribute to our dynamic team.
• 2. Responsibilities: You'll be involved in the development detailed design and construction review. Your focus will be on the physical design of electrical substations, both for new construction and upgrades to existing facilities.
• 3. Engineering Expertise: You'll apply your expertise in substation physical design, including creating and maintaining standard drawings for electrical, mechanical, and control systems. This includes developing engineering packages, performing calculations, conducting analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• 4. Independence and Adaptability: You'll exercise independent judgment, evaluating and selecting engineering techniques and criteria. You'll also adapt to moderately complex challenges, making necessary modifications to achieve optimal results.
• 5. Document Review and Collaboration: You'll prepare and review critical substation documents, such as one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, conduit and foundation plans, cable schedules, ground grid plans, and bills of materials. Collaboration with other disciplines, including grading plan development, steel structures, and bus design, will be essential.
• 6. Site Visits and Modeling: Engage in site visits to support construction activities and asset owners. Additionally, experience with modeling tools (AutoCAD) will be advantageous.

Join us at Dominion Energy and help shape the future of energy!

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• Associate Engineer - 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience;
• Engineer - 2+ years of relevant engineering experience;
• Engineer Technical Specialist I - 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience;
• Engineer Technical Specialist II - 3+ years of relevant engineering experience;

• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;
• Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
• Computer skills and application of software programs;
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills;
• Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems;
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
• Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills;
• Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to work within a team environment

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Bachelor's in Engineering

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: 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 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.

Spring 2027 graduates may be considered for this role

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

For Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year:

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.

Note: Associate Engineer is documented as a trainee.

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil 76-100%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Pressurized Lines & Valves Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing

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:

Engineering Technical Specialist I: $65,500 - $85,000

Engineering Technical Specialist II: $73,200 - $95,000

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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