Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer (MINERAL, VA, US, 23117)

Dominion Energy; Mineral (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an experienced engineer in the Senior/Staff track to join our engineering group. The role requires leading highly complex projects, applying advanced engineering knowledge, and mentoring other engineers while providing technical guidance and independent judgment.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days teleworking). Nuclear power experience is preferred; a U.S. PE license is valued. No visa sponsorship or relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Nuclear power experience preferred (1 year).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. is valued.
• Ability to perform highly difficult and complex work with independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineers and teams.
• Plan and coordinate large engineering projects with complex requirements.
• Serve as technical expert on legal/regulatory issues to outside entities.
• Mentor engineers and lead teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Code interpretation

Team player

Nuclear experience

Education

ABET engineering degree

Tools

Matlab

Excel

Job description

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 position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform highly difficult and very complex work requiring extensive knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area. Plans and conducts complex work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new and innovative approaches to previously undefined problems encountered and develops innovative and original industry-wide engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. Possesses and applies advanced engineering knowledge and skills to provide technical expertise, guidance to all levels of engineers and/or team leadership. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge and technical skills to solve complex engineering problems, or to plan and coordinate medium to large scale engineering projects or varied assignments requiring diverse knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Serves as a resource to management on more complex engineering problems and issues. Perform research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to operational problems within assigned area. Serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.

The level of the position will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Senior: 5+ of relevant engineering experience.

Staff: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience. (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)

• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.
• Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Full Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters.
• Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area.
• Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management in assigned area.
• Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment
• 10 CFR50 Apendix B
• At least one year of Nuclear power experience, preferred.

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or

Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or

Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology anda post‑graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET‑accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or

Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Bachelor’s in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET.

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or

Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or

Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology anda post‑graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET‑accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or

Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.

For Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year:

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Pressurized Lines & Valves 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:

Senior Salary range $90,900 to $118,100

Staff Salary range $102,300 to $132,800

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.

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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