Engineer (Engineer to Staff) OR Engineering Technical Specialist II or III

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401k

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Nuclear Fleet Licensing group at Dominion Energy seeks engineers at multiple levels (Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Engineering Technical Specialist I–III) to support licensing actions for Capital Projects. The role requires coordinating with the NRC, developing licensing strategies, and providing expert guidance across departments to ensure timely, compliant approvals.

Ideal candidates have strong communications, leadership capabilities, and a solid foundation in engineering

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Experience interpreting codes, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Interface with NRC through NRC Project Management and serve as primary contact for NRC information requests.
• Develop licensing strategy and manage significant licensing actions (LARs, ASME Code Relief Requests).
• Coordinate NRC correspondence and Technical Specification reviews at corporate.
• Communicate licensing priorities internally and externally.
• Manage NRC PM priorities to facilitate timely licensing approvals.
• Keep management informed of emerging issues and progress on high-priority initiatives.
• Coordinate conference calls between NRC and other NBU departments.
• Provide day-to-day licensing support to stations and other departments.

Skills

Engineering theory

Regulatory knowledge

Licensing expertise

Communication skills

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

NRC coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

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.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

The Nuclear Fleet Licensing department is seeking to fill an Engineer/Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist I, II or III.

This position focuses on licensing actions to support Capital Projects and provides expert support, direction, and advice on active and emerging regulatory issues regarding the assigned plant or project. The incumbent in this position must be able to work independently yet develop NBU consensus positions on complex inter‑departmental licensing issues. The individual must possess solid communication skills (both written and oral) as the position coordinates offsite NRC communication, correspondence and Technical Specification reviews that originate or must be approved at corporate. The position is the primary interface with the applicable NRC Project Management and coordinates development and communication of NBU licensing priorities with the NRC. There is one position that will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide interface with NRC through NRC Project Management, including primary point of contact and lead communication interface for information requests by the NRC.
• Develop licensing strategy and manage significant licensing actions such as License Amendment Requests, ASME Code Relief Requests, etc.
• Develop/Coordinate applicable NRC correspondence and Technical Specification reviews at corporate.
• Develop and communicate licensing priorities internally and externally.
• Manage priorities with NRC PM to facilitate timely approval of licensing actions.
• Keep management informed of emerging issues and progress on high priority initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage telephone conference calls between the NRC and other NBU departments.
• Provide day‑to‑day licensing support to station and other departments as applicable.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
• 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., Matlab, Excel, etc.)
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
• Proven decision‑making skills.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
• In depth knowledge of NRC organization and regulations.
• Nuclear licensing experience preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (Engineer);
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience (Senior Engineer);
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (Staff Engineer).
• Engineering Technical Specialist II: 3+ years of relevant engineering work experience plus degree or additional equivalent experience
• Engineering Technical Specialist III: 5+ years of relevant engineering work experience plus degree or additional equivalent experience

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 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.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor’s in Engineering

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.

Working Conditions

• Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%
• Energized Wires Up to 25%
• Fumes Up to 25%
• Heat Up to 25%
• Loud Noise Up to 25%
• Operating Machinery Up to 25%
• Travel Up to 25%
• Radiation Up to 25%

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 II - Pay Grade 39, Min $73,200 Mid $95,000
• Engineering Technical Specialist III - Pay Grade 41, Min $ 90,900 Mid $118,100

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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