Elec. Distribution Grid Planning Engineer (Assoc to Staff) or Engineering Tech Specialist (I to III)

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Elec. Distribution Grid Planning Engineer or Engineering Tech Specialist to provide engineering support for grid planning and coordination. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background with relevant experience in power systems. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and requires independent judgment in complex tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience levels range from less than 2 years to over 8 years depending on the position.
• Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and perform calculations and analysis.
• Develop long-range plans for distribution grid needs.
• Ensure system safety and reliability through protective device coordination.

Skills

Engineering principles

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Synergi Electric

CYME

PSS/E

MATLAB

Python

C#

SQL

Job description

Elec. Distribution Grid Planning Engineer (Assoc to Staff) or Engineering Tech Specialist (I to III)

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 and apply today.

We offer a hybrid work schedule (one week in the office, one week of teleworking) to accommodate flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate experience, will be considered.

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

Job Summary

This posting is for vacancies in both the Distribution Grid Planning Modeling & Analysis Team and the Distribution Protection & Coordination Team. The role involves providing engineering support, performing calculations, analysis, research, and design, along with cost analysis and recommendations for management review. The role exercises independence under supervision, with clear objectives and moderate complexity.

Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background, preferably in electric power systems, with knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

The Distribution Grid Planning - Modeling and Analysis Team

The candidate will support Grid Planning, Resiliency, Modernization, and Long-range Distribution Planning through system studies, analysis, and modeling.

Job Activities

• Perform assignments with the required knowledge, skills, and experience
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making
• Utilize resources to develop solutions and improve processes
• Maintain data for load and DER forecasting
• Perform power system modeling and analysis
• Develop long-range plans for distribution grid needs
• Evaluate infrastructure interdependencies and support design activities

The Distribution Coordination & Protection position

This role involves studying protective device coordination and circuit protection, sizing and setting protection equipment, and ensuring system safety and reliability.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Engineer: <2 years relevant experience
• Engineer: 2+ years
• Senior Engineer: 5+ years
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years
• Engineering Tech Specialist I: <3 years
• Engineering Tech Specialist II: 3+ years
• Engineering Tech Specialist III: 5+ years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Engineering principles, configuration management, planning, leadership, decision-making, communication, analytical skills
• Experience with power flow analysis, substation equipment, relay operations, power system modeling software (e.g., Synergi Electric, CYME, PSS/E, MATLAB)
• Programming skills (Python, C#, SQL, etc.) preferred

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field. Specific criteria for engineering licensure and accreditation are detailed.

Working Conditions

Includes conditions like confined spaces, energized wires, outdoor work, and travel up to 25%.

Additional Information

Includes benefits, equal opportunity employer statement, and other employment details.