Distribution Network Planning Engineer: Grid Modernization & Reliability

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a Distribution Network Planning Engineer to identify, evaluate, and develop solutions for the distribution grid in the Richmond, VA area. The role focuses on reliability, capacity, resilience, and cost-effective delivery of electric service, with opportunities to influence grid modernization initiatives and DER integration.

Responsibilities include conducting planning studies, developing recommendations, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution planning, transmission planning, power system studies, or grid modernization initiatives.
• Experience with utility planning software such as Synergi, CYME, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with load forecasting, reliability analysis, hosting capacity, DER integration, and resilience planning.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and maintain distribution infrastructure.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise for Network Operations, Design, Engineering groups, and other staff.
• Conduct planning studies to identify current and future capacity, voltage, and reliability needs.
• Identify and resolve potential operational issues affecting customers.
• Develop project scopes and recommendations to support substation expansions and other capital investments.

Skills

Distribution planning

Power system studies

Load forecasting

Regulatory coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synergi

CYME

ETAP

Job description

Dominion Energy is seeking a Distribution Network Planning Engineer to identify, evaluate, and develop solutions for the distribution grid in the Richmond, VA area. The role focuses on reliability, capacity, resilience, and cost-effective delivery of electric service, with opportunities to influence grid modernization initiatives and DER integration.

Responsibilities include conducting planning studies, developing recommendations, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting regulatory