Senior / Staff Engineer

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and leave

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a Senior or Staff Engineer for the Power Generation Engineering group. The role focuses on Balance of Plant systems with extensive mechanical engineering expertise, CAD modeling, and high-level problem solving across large projects.

You will lead technical efforts, coordinate with vendors, and support capital projects from concept to startup. A strong background in cooling systems, gearboxes, and predictive maintenance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited or equivalent).
• 4-year engineering degree required or equivalent per criteria.
• Experience in power generation or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• PE or FE license preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct highly complex engineering work with independent judgment.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and teams.
• Support capital projects from design through commissioning.
• Review vendor designs and participate in problem solving for reliability.

Skills

Balance of Plant

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Material handling systems

Air-cooled condenser

Gearboxes and motors

Cooling tower design

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

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Job Summary

Dominion's Power Generation Engineering group seeks a Senior or Staff Engineer with balance of plant power station equipment experience, in addition to field support background.

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.

Will provide the following corporate support to Dominion’s Power Generation (non-nuclear) fleet:

• Strong mechanical engineering background with experience supporting Balance of Plant (BOP) systems in power generation, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software for equipment design, modeling, layout development, and technical drawing creation and review.
• Experience with material handling systems, including the design, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of: Belt conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, transfer points, chutes and hoppers, crushers and feeders,Bulk material storage and handling equipment.
• Knowledge of air-cooled condenser (ACC) systems, including:Fan and blade design/performance, mechanical drive systems, thermal performance optimization, vibration and reliability troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing and resolving detailed mechanical issues involving: Gearboxes, motors and drives, couplings,bearings, rotating equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanized material handling equipment
• Knowledge of heat exchanger systems, including: Evaporators, surface condenser, shell-and-tube heat exchanger, plate and Frame heat exchanger

• Strong understanding of cooling tower design, operation, and thermal performance, including: Mechanical draft cooling towers, structural and mechanical components, fan systems, water distribution systems, pipe design, thermal performance assessments, capacity and efficiency optimization,HVAC
• Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Familiarity with alignment techniques, lubrication programs, and predictive maintenance technologies and practices.
• Experience reviewing vendor designs, specifications, calculations, and equipment proposals.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and groups, including Americans Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Air Cooled Condenser Users Group (ACCUG), Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA), Cooling Tower Institute (CTI) and relevant power generation design practices.
• Ability to support capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning, including equipment procurement, construction support, and startup activities.
• Ability to support stations mechanical and performance issues through resolution of the problem and being able to work with necessary vendors, suppliers and other outside engineering resources as required.
• Review and develop maintenance strategies for equipment and systems.
• Provide Station support during Force and Planned Outages.

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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred Qualifications: 1. Fundamental Engineering (FE) preferred. 2. Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

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%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

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What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

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. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

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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