Power Generation Interface Specialist - Engineering Technical Specialist III

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Dominion Energy in Glen Allen, VA seeks a Power Generation Interface Specialist – Engineering Technical Specialist III to support reliable, compliant operation of generation interconnection assets and protection/control systems. The role partners with Electric Transmission, Power Generation, and field teams to address technical issues and improve asset performance.

The position requires 5–6+ years of relevant engineering experience, deep knowledge of engineering principles, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principals, theories and practices.
• Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support on Power Generation-related compliance, maintenance, operations, protection schemes, and control system modifications.
• Advising on maintenance strategies, testing requirements, and documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Serving as SME for generation protection schemes, panel designs, standards, and related requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate improper operations and equipment failures.
• Identifying issues affecting Electric Transmission and Power Generation and supporting mitigation development.
• Supporting CIP compliance and transient cyber asset documentation.
• Delivering technical consultation to field personnel and engineering teams to resolve complex challenges.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending maintenance program improvements.
• Supporting workforce planning during transition to renewable generation.

Job description

Power Generation Interface Specialist - Engineering Technical Specialist III

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

The Power Generation Interface Specialist works collaboratively with Electric Transmission and Power Generation organizations to support the reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of generation interconnection assets and associated protection and control systems. This role partners with engineering, operations, maintenance, compliance, cyber security, and field personnel to resolve technical issues, improve asset performance, support regulatory compliance, and facilitate the transition to evolving generation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and guidance on Power Generation-related compliance, maintenance, operations, protection schemes, and control system modifications.
• Advising Power Generation Engineering on maintenance strategies, testing requirements, and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance.
• Serving as a subject matter expert for generation protection schemes, panel designs, standards, and associated technical requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, investigate, and mitigate improper operations, equipment failures, and Human Performance events.
• Identifying technical issues that impact both Electric Transmission and Power Generation and supporting the development of mitigation strategies.
• Supporting Electric Transmission and Power Generation organizations with CIP compliance requirements and management of transient cyber asset documentation.
• Providing technical consultation and support to field personnel and engineering teams to resolve complex operational and maintenance challenges.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements to maintenance programs, asset management practices, and system performance.
• Supporting workforce and workload planning associated with the transition from conventional generation resources to renewable and solar generation technologies.
• Developing and delivering training materials for System Protection technicians and trainees, including core curriculum and specialized continuing education.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports, risk assessments, compliance updates, and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinating and facilitating recurring Power Generation and Electric Transmission interface meetings to address technical concerns, align priorities, and support issue resolution.
• Supporting the development and implementation of standards, procedures, and best practices that enhance reliability, compliance, safety, and operational excellence.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships across Power Generation, Electric Transmission, Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Cyber Security, and field organizations.
• Performing other duties as needed

This position is located in Glen Allen, VA

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

5-6+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline. In-depth knowledge of engineering principals, 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 on 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.

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, Biology, Computer Engineering

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

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up 25%

Loud Noise Up 25%

Operating Machinery Up 25%

Outdoors Up 25%

Radiation Up 25%

Travel Up 25%

Test Description

No Testing Required

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What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$90900 - $118100

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.

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.

• health
• dental
• 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
• 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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