Engineer/Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer - Surry

Dominion Energy; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks an Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer for the Electrical Systems Department at Surry Power Station in Surry, VA. The role focuses on electrical systems engineering in support of nuclear plant operations, including monitoring health, developing plans, and preparing evaluations and reports.

The candidate will support operations and outages, investigate failures, and provide technical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• For Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Knowledge of engineering theories, concepts, fundamentals
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using software (MATLAB, Excel)
• Familiarity with nuclear plant design and Electrical Distribution System

Responsibilities

• Monitor and trend electrical system health for nuclear plant operations
• Develop monitoring plans for assigned systems and prepare evaluations
• Provide engineering support for operations and outages
• Investigate equipment failures and propose corrective actions
• Support troubleshooting of plant systems and prepare technical reports

Skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering principles

Leadership potential

Oral and written communication

Education

ABET‑accredited Engineering degree

Engineering degree from non-ABET accredited + further degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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.

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.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer (engineering degree required) for the Electrical Systems Department within Site Engineering at Surry Power Station in Surry, VA.

The primary focus of this role is electrical systems engineering in support of nuclear plant operations. Responsibilities include monitoring and trending electrical system health, developing monitoring plans for assigned systems, preparing technical evaluations, reports, and presentations, and performing analyses of electrical and instrumentation and control systems.

The successful candidate will provide engineering support for operations and maintenance activities during both plant operation and outages. Additional duties include investigating equipment failures, developing and advocating for corrective actions, and providing technical support for troubleshooting plant systems. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain familiarity with nuclear power plant design, including the station’s Electrical Distribution System. A training program will be provided to establish a foundational understanding of plant design basis, operations, maintenance, normal and emergency operating procedures, and the work planning process.

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

Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience; Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience;

Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals;

Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position;

Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives;

Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management;

Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);

Planning, organizational and project management skills;

Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills;

Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);

Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;

Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;

Equally effective working independently or in a team environment;

Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Nuclear employees: Must have at least one year of Nuclear power experience.

In unmanned systems, Engineers must have ability to hoist, lift, and maneuver equipment using proper safety techniques. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and maintain awkward or restricted positions as tasks require. Ability to remain standing for prolonged periods and perform work while on their feet throughout the shift. Ability to enter, work within, and exit confined spaces in accordance with safety procedures and applicable regulations.

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.

Education Requirements

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

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

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%

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:

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. To learn more about our benefits,

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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