Engineer (Associate to Staff)

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dominion Energy's Long-Term Operations Planning team is seeking an engineer to advance outage planning, reliability analysis, and construction scheduling over a one-year horizon. You will work with the System Operations Center and EMS/TARA modeling to perform load-flow and N-1 contingency studies and integrate forecasts into planning models.

The role supports a hybrid 3-2 work schedule with potential field visits and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Engineering criteria includes ABET or equivalent recognition and licensure considerations.
• Spring 2027 graduates may be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outage planning studies and reliability analyses.
• Develop load-flow and contingency analyses for 1–12 months ahead.
• Collaborate with System Operations, SOC Outage Coordination, ET Planning, and EMS Modeling.

Skills

Transmission planning

Outage analysis

Load-flow studies

N-1 contingency analysis

PSSE/TARA modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PSSE

TARA

Excel

Job description

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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

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Long-Term Operations Planning team. This team operates within the System Operations Center (SOC). The team works closely with the Strategic Operations Planning team and is dedicated to outage planning, reliability analysis, and recommendation of possible construction schedules over a timeframe ranging from one month up to one year into the future.

The transmission system is currently experiencing significant changes driven by growing demand, the integration of renewable energy sources, increased electrification, and the expansion of data centers. In response, the Long-Term Operations Planning team's primary objective is to closely analyze and study the transmission system throughout the 1 year period, incorporating different data sources into PSSE/TARA-based and EMS-based load flow and N-1 contingency analysis studies. These data sources include load forecasts, typical generation forecasts/patterns, existing transmission and generation outages, and consideration of any key project-related outages. A successful operations planning study keeps the grid safe and reliable while delivering on key projects. Additionally, one key aspect to successful outage planning studies is having an accurate model. The successful candidate will also work on initiatives supporting the development of more accurate models up to five years in the future. These models are designed to incorporate forecasts of load growth, anticipate planned changes to system topology, and align with necessary construction timelines. This role will work closely with other teams, including System Operations, SOC Outage Coordination, ET Planning, Project Management, and EMS Modeling. Prior experience in transmission planning is preferred.

This position follows Dominion’s hybrid office/work-from-home guidelines and offers opportunities for occasional project field visits as well as participation in relevant industry-related events to enhance skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will enter the Engineering series at a level based on applicable experience.

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
• Sr. Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience

(An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.);

• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field;
• Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines;
• Full Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters;
• Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area;
• Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management in assigned area;
• Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques;
• Strong planning and project management skills;
• Strong technical and organizational leadership skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing); 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., PSSE, TARA, Excel);
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices;
• Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor required in Engineering

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:

• 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 anda 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 position

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

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%

Travel Up to 25%

Export Control

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What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

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.

• 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.

To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

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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