About the position
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. Review the position below and apply today. 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. The selected candidate will work on site with the System Protection Automation & Analysis (SPAA) team in Richmond, Virginia. System Protection Automation & Analysis (SPAA) ensures electric grid reliability by analyzing system events 24/7 using a combination of technical skills including data processing, software development, and engineering principles. Our strategically deployed monitoring equipment and in-house diagnostic tools enable teams across Dominion Energy to expedite restoration of service, direct fact-finding investigations, and facilitate NERC compliance activities. The selected candidate will join the SPAA team within Power Delivery - Electric Transmission as an Engineer I / Engineer II / Engineer III performing electric power system protection analysis in support of System Protection Engineering, regulatory compliance within Electric Transmission, and various field services organizations including transmission lines, substation crews, control technicians, and system operators. This role supports fault location systems used for monitoring, detecting, recording, analyzing, and archiving of electrical faults and disturbances in generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing system protection operations and schemes to ensure correct operation of the equipment as designed and intended. This analysis must be properly documented and distributed for stakeholders throughout the company. This role also includes ownership of engineering tools that automate and streamline business processes within engineering teams. Responsibilities may include process design, system architecture, software development and maintenance, documentation generation, and stakeholder advocacy. A strong focus on end-user/customer engagement and support within Power Delivery is critical to successful execution of the job function. The selected candidate will also perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to meet NERC qualifications. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Sponsorship is not available for the Engineer I level. Sponsorship is available for the Engineer II or III levels.
Responsibilities
- Perform electric power system protection analysis in support of System Protection Engineering.
- Ensure regulatory compliance within Electric Transmission.
- Support various field services organizations including transmission lines, substation crews, control technicians, and system operators.
- Review system protection operations and schemes to ensure correct operation of the equipment.
- Document and distribute analysis for stakeholders throughout the company.
- Own engineering tools that automate and streamline business processes.
- Engage with end-users/customers within Power Delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Engineer I: 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience and a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Engineer II: 3+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent.
- Engineer III: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent.
- Strong electrical or computer engineering background, preferably in electric power systems.
- Ability to be on call to respond after hours, holidays, and on weekends.
- Demonstrated experience in system protection engineering, design, and/or control operations is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of automation tools, databases, and software development is preferred.
- Proficient at analyzing three-phase AC power flow.
- Ability to interpret industry codes, regulations, and practices.
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
- Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Dedication to continuous improvement and identifying best practice opportunities.
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated experience in system protection engineering, design, and/or control operations.
- Knowledge of automation tools, databases, and software development.
Benefits
- Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
- Vacation.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
