Engineering Technical Consultant

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Specialist to provide technical leadership across designated engineering disciplines. The role focuses on complex projects, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking to meet time and cost objectives.

Ideal candidates have 7-8+ years of relevant experience, strong expertise in electrical power systems, and proficiency with SAP. Domestic and international travel may be involved as part of supplier oversight and project

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of relevant experience in the designated engineering discipline.
• Experience leading complex projects with scoping, scheduling and budgeting.
• Degree requirements include engineering degree (ABET-accredited or equivalent) as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and leadership for engineering projects.
• Perform evaluations, calculations, analyses and design to support requirements.
• Manage scoping, scheduling, budgets and cost tracking to meet objectives.
• Lead root cause analyses and supplier engagement for substation equipment.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Electrical power systems

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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

Provides strong technical expertise and project leadership within the designated company area or specific engineering discipline. Possess and applies advanced knowledge of the subject matter and significant relevant experience to independently perform difficult and the most complex technical work. Responsible for providing expert technical support, direction and advice for the development of projects, programs and engineering products. Performs engineering evaluations, calculations, analysis and design to support the requirements of the designated company area or specific engineering discipline. Exercises independent judgment and decision making to solve complex engineering problems and to manage multifaceted complex projects, including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking and oversight to meet cost and time objectives. Requires significant experience as a technical lead as well as specialized certifications, education, knowledge or experience required by the work.

Implements technology within an engineering field.

Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories. Determines how to make the designs and plans of engineers work.

Applies basic scientific and engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support engineering activities.

May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing, construction, systems development, quality control, and operational engineering.

May perform some design and theoretical work, but does not possess the educational background required to function as an Engineer.

May perform same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET-accredited.

The candidate will provide technical support for Dominion Energy Electric Transmission field operations, focusing on transformers, switches, breakers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, and instrument transformers from managing vendor relationships, to operation, to decommissioning, and (when applicable) root cause analyses (RCA). As novel challenges arise, the candidate develops the necessary knowledge base and engineering capabilities to address them.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of technical principles and practices, preferably in electric power systems. A working knowledge of SAP software is also preferred.

• Equipment supplierrelationship building & maintenance, provide support to ensure production capacity is maintained for Dominion Energy's requirements, and strive to mitigate supplier lock-in
• Develop & document design requirements of major substation equipment and maintain with Annual reviews
• Perform design reviews and factory acceptance tests (FATs) of equipment while in production for domestic and international suppliers
• Analyze &support the qualification of new suppliers of equipment
• Provide support to the equipment procurement processes
• Support Dominion field organizations in:
  • responses to equipment emergencies
  • material specification
  • design validation and innovation
  • root cause analysis (RCAs) of failure events
  • commissioning & decommissioning
  • develop training and/or guidelines to support field organizations’ maintenance and response to system events relating to substation equipment
• Support the development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

7-8+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.

• Equipment supplierrelationship building & maintenance, provide support to ensure production capacity is maintained for Dominion Energy's requirements, and strive to mitigate supplier lock-in
• Develop & document design requirements of major substation equipment and maintain with Annual reviews
• Perform design reviews and factory acceptance tests (FATs) of equipment while in production for domestic and international suppliers
• Analyze &support the qualification of new suppliers of equipment
• Provide support to the equipment procurement processes
• Support Dominion field organizations in:
  • responses to equipment emergencies
  • material specification
  • design validation and innovation
  • root cause analysis (RCAs) of failure events
  • commissioning & decommissioning
  • develop training and/or guidelines to support field organizations’ maintenance and response to system events relating to substation equipment
• Support the development, and demonstration of leading-edge tools, technologies, and applications to maintain Dominion's leadership position in the industry.

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes. Equally effective working independently and in a team environment. Excellent organization and project management skills and evaluation techniques. Excellent personal computer skills including knowledge of applicable software programs. Strong leadership skills. Proven decision making skills. Ability to address issues applying analytical and abstract thinking. Ability to resolve problems and process information quickly.

Education Requirements

Degree equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria:

- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or

- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree

Working Conditions

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Information

Please note that this role will require domestic & international travel up to 25% to ensure oversight of suppliers. Some work may require field visits. Dominion Energy will work with you to ensure you have the appropriate personal protective equipment for any site visits.

Candidate will report to Innsbrook office, which has an on-site gym, and cafeteria.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energymay involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energylimiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: