Engineering Technical Specialist III - Procurement Engineering

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Engineering Technical Specialist III to drive procurement engineering projects. This role emphasizes technical support and project management, requiring a deep understanding of engineering principles and excellent organizational skills. You will tackle complex challenges, ensuring compliance and quality in systems and equipment. Join a purpose-driven team committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions while enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule. This is not just a job; it's a career where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of energy.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Vacation

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of relevant experience in engineering disciplines.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for procurement engineering projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and oversee complex projects.
• Analyze systems and equipment for compliance and quality.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Project Management

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, or Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Engineering Technical Specialist III - Procurement Engineering

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. Review the position below and apply today.

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 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.

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 role is the top progression level in the Engineering Technical Specialist series. Distinguished from the Engineering Technical Specialist II by the increased complexity in the application of technical and engineering skills and knowledge. Performs difficult and complex work requiring strong technical skills and significant knowledge and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline. This role does not function as a technician in modifying, operating or maintaining systems or equipment.

Excellent organizational skills and experience in managing projects are a must. Technical project management skills include developing sourcing strategies, vendor qualification reviews, cost tracking, and oversight of complex projects to meet customer’s cost and time objectives.

Role focused on support activities related to the Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) projects at Surry and N. Anna Power Stations.
Provides expert technical support, direction, and advice in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment, and programs for procurement technical and quality requirements.
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
Implements technology within an engineering field.
Applies 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

5-6+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.

• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• Strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills including technical writing; ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
• Ability to function effectively independently and as a member of a technical team.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills including knowledge of applicable software programs.

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.

Must successfully pass all course testing requirements in the Engineering Support Personnel Orientation (ESPO) training program to qualify for this nuclear support role.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Disciplines: Engineering Technology, Physics, Biology, Computer Engineering.

Other disciplines may be substituted for the above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Qualifications

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Some 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 limit consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees, including competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health coverage, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. For details, visit dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran/disability status.

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·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·18 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours in the community

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