Supervisor-Electric Distribution Planning

Dominion Energy, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor-Electric Distribution Planning to lead a technical staff in long-range planning for the electric distribution system. You will forecast load growth, evaluate options including NWA, and initiate improvement projects to meet demand, with focus on reliability and resiliency.

You will guide a team through complex load analyses, scoping feeders/substations, and coordinating with storm restoration efforts. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Electric Transmission or Electric Distribution utility engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering theories and principles related to power engineering and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building and coaching skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including technical writing).
• Strong planning, organizing, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team for long-range planning of all distribution feeders and substations.
• Provide NWA project solutions to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Mentor on technical issues and drive workflow for new study tools and methods.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Power engineering

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree

Engineering

Job description

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Supervisor-Electric Distribution Planning

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary

This position will lead a professional technical staff in responsible planning activities associated with the electric distribution system. Electric Distribution Planning responsibilities include:

Forecasting load growth on the distribution system, evaluating options, including non-wires alternatives (“NWA”), to handle the anticipated load, and initiating improvement projects necessary to meet forecasted demand. Analyzing forecasts to determine necessary long range distribution system improvements. Evaluating the reliability impact of substation transformer outages (N-1 analysis) and identifying options to mitigate risk. Project scoping for feeder and substation improvement projects to address thermal, voltage, reliability and resiliency deficiencies. Scoping includes design requirements, material specifications, engineering calculations and studies, and target dates. Supporting storm restoration activities as assigned.

Specific duties of the Supervisor-Electric Distribution Planning will include:

• Leading a technical team that performs long range planning for all Company distribution feeders and substations through load forecasting, engineering calculations and studies. Also identifying and scoping reliability and resiliency improvements for the distribution system.
• Providing project solutions such as building new, or expand or refurbishing existing electric distribution infrastructure or NWA project solutions to ensure safe and reliable operation of the system.
• Providing guidance and mentoring on technical issues, including complex load, relaibility and resiliency planning.
• Drive team workflow and process changes to safely incorporate new study tools and methods that support IDP initiatives like QSTS, advanced forecasting, and other advanced analytics.
• Developing and implementing strategies to support the department and the Company.
• Assisting in setting and meeting department goals.
• Assisting in managing department budgets.
• Providing feedback and performance reviews for assigned employees.
• Assigning work activities to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Applying highly specialized knowledge in providing training and mentoring to new team members, and overseeing employee development.
• Supporting storm restoration activities as necessary.

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

7+ years of Electric Transmission or Electric Distribution utility engineering experience.

• Significant related experience. In-depth knowledge of engineering theories and principles related to power engineering and the design and operation of electric distribution systems.
• Demonstarted leadership, team building and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of business/financial matters.
• Proven decision making and complex problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including technical writing).
• Strong planning, organizing, and project management skills.

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

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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

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:

$116300 - $151100

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.

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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