Engineering Technical Specialist I

Dominion Energy; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Engineering Technical Specialist to support the Advanced Distribution Management Systems team, focusing on the dSCADA system. This role involves configuring SCADA points, commissioning support, and maintaining system displays while contributing to engineering criteria compliance.

The position requires basic engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work on a technical team in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with configuring and maintaining SCADA systems and familiarity with the DNP protocol preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Configure SCADA points and support commissioning activities.
• Update graphical and tabular displays in the dSCADA system.
• Assist with day-to-day maintenance activities within the dSCADA system.
• Provide technical support and assist in evaluating systems and programs.

Skills

SCADA configuration

DNP protocol

Technical teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

DNP protocol

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

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.

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.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

This Engineering Tech Specialist will work in the Advanced Distribution Management Systems team to support critical operational technology systems with a primary focus on our distribution SCADA (dSCADA) system. This individual will be responsible for configuring SCADA points, supporting point commissioning activities, updating graphical and tabular displays, and supporting day-to-day maintenance activities within our dSCADA system.

• Performs routine to moderate work assignments designed to develop professional engineering technology work knowledge, technical skills and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline necessary to progress to the fully functional intermediate level.
• This role does not function as a technician in modifying, operating or maintaining systems or equipment.
• Provides technical support and assistance in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment and programs.
• Plans and conducts work and assists in the evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Assists with devising new approaches to problems encountered and in developing engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
• 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 to function as an engineer.
• May perform same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET accredited.
• May provide or assist with technical project management including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.

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

Engineering Technical Specialist I

• 0+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline.
• (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

Engineering Technical Specialist II

• 2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

Engineering Technical Specialist III

• 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

• Experience with configuring and maintaining SCADA systems and familiarity with the DNP protocol. (strongly preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills and the use of Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and applicable software programs.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principals, theories and practices.
• Ability to learn and successfully apply a basic knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Ability to learn and design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Good oral, written and graphical communication skills required, to include basic technical writing skills.
• Ability to learn and conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments.
• Ability to function as a member on a technical team.
• Organization skills and ability to prioritize and manager multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates questioning attitude, problem solving, analytical and abstract thinking skills.

Education Requirements

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

Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering Technology, Physics, Math, Biology, Computer Engineering.

Other disciplines may be substitituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

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

• Relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (ABET or non ABET accredited)
• OR relevant experience and Bachelor’s or post- graduate degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, or Computer Engineering
• Equivalent combination of directly related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Engineering Technical Specialist I

• 0+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline with a Bachelors degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with an Associates degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a High School Diploma.

Engineering Technical Specialist II

• 2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a Bachelors degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with an Associates degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a High School Diploma.

Engineering Technical Specialist III

• 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a Bachelorsdegree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with an Associates degree.
• 9+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a High School Diploma.

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%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Test Description

No Testing Required

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 I

$65,500 - $85,000

Engineering Technical Specialist II

$73,200 - $95,000

Engineering Technical Specialist III

$90,900 - $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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