Entry-Level System Protection Technician (T1/T2)

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy offers an entry-level development program focused on protecting and controlling substation equipment and OT systems at field facilities. You will start building hands-on experience alongside senior teammates in installation, testing, and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with installation/commissioning, testing, diagnostics, and documentation, while learning cyber security controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components.
• Knowledge of testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers.
• Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior team members to gain practical experience.
• Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
• Help verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation.
• Contribute to the verification of station alarms.
• Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices.
• Assist in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components.
• Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability.
• Participate as directed, in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities.
• Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation.
• Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards.
• Participate as directed, in support of on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

Electromechanical Technology

Electronics Technology

Instrumentation Technology

Mechatronic Technology

Job description

Dominion Energy offers an entry-level development program focused on protecting and controlling substation equipment and OT systems at field facilities. You will start building hands-on experience alongside senior teammates in installation, testing, and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with installation/commissioning, testing, diagnostics, and documentation, while learning cyber security controls and regulatory compliance.