Engineer II/III (Power Systems Studies Engineer)(Glen Allen, VA)

About the position

Dominion Energy is seeking a Power Systems Studies Engineer to join its Electric Transmission Planning Team. This role involves conducting various power system studies to support the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Planning process. The successful candidate will engage in power flow analyses, short circuit modeling, and transient stability assessments, while collaborating with multiple teams to develop innovative transmission solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies including power flow & contingency analyses, short circuit, congestion & production-cost modeling, and transient stability in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards, PJM Planning Criteria, and Dominion Energy Electric Transmission Planning Criteria.
• Participate during competitive FERC Order 1000 open windows by conducting various power system studies and developing innovative and cost-effective transmission solutions.
• Develop and maintain power flow and short circuit models required for the development of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support activities of the Electric Transmission Planning Team.
• Work collaboratively with PJM Planning, the Electric Transmission Planning Team, and the Electric Transmission Operations Engineering Teams to perform annual PJM RTEP assessments, generation interconnection and retirement analysis, and develop transmission solutions to address the system needs.
• Provide support to other members of the Electric Transmission Planning Team to solve complex engineering problems.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of computer-based tools for the Electric Transmission Planning Team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of power system analysis software packages such as PSSE, Power Gem's TARA software, PROMOD, Aspen One-Liner, Transmission Operations Energy Management System (EMS).
• Demonstrated experience in power system studies (power flow, short circuit, congestion & production-cost modeling, and transient stability).
• Experience writing scripts, macros, or code to develop tools to automate work processes.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.
• Understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong electrical engineering background, preferably in electric power systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters of Science in Engineering
• Doctor of Science in Engineering

Benefits

• Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement