Assoc to Sr Engineer / Engineering Tech Spec I/II/III (ET Field Operations - Portsmouth)

Dominion Energy • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission System Protection Field Operations department is seeking a motivated individual to support the Company's evolving transmission and distribution grids. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the System Protection Field Operations team and be a liaison to the substation, system protection engineering, and system operations teams in the office. This role requires an individual who can apply a broad knowledge of engineering principles and field experience to help us achieve our capital growth plan. This is a great opportunity to learn all facets of the power grid and become a well-rounded power system engineer.

Requirements

• Minimum 0 years of experience for Associate Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist I. Will consider candidates with a graduation date no later than December 2025.
• Basic understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.
• Basic understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience for Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist II.
• Understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.
• Understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Senior Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist III.
• Comprehensive understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.
• Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution relay protection principles preferred.
• Effective work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of power system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, PSS/E, or MATLAB) is a plus.
• Drafting skills in MicroStation or AutoCAD software are a plus.
• Knowledge of system protection testing and commissioning is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of power system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, PSS/E, or MATLAB).
• Drafting skills in MicroStation or AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of system protection testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Observe field and substation operations to gain insight into the challenges faced by field teams.
• Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering and field teams to support the development and review of the protection and control design package.
• Provide technical support for project management, conceptual engineering teams throughout the course of capital projects.
• Review proposed project scopes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review relay settings for accuracy in substation protective relay schemes. Collaborate with the System Protection Engineering team to resolve issues.
• Work with field system protection technicians to develop the as-built drawing package that will be returned to the Substation Engineering team.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Standards to discuss issues and suggest standard revisions.
• Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission's system protection performance.
• Participate in industry engagement and benchmarking activities.
• Perform other duties, as requested or assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree