Electric Transmission Asset Management Engineer/Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer

Dominion Energy • GLEN ALLEN, VA

4d • $81,900 - $132,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy Virginia’s Electric Transmission (ET) departments are seeking motivated, engaged engineers to fill several vacancies within the organization. Electric Transmission is the organization responsible for the long-term planning, engineering, construction, and operations of the high voltage electric grid system operated from 69kV to 500kV. The grid is accountable for transmitting electricity from state of the art solar and wind facilities, integrating those technologies into the energy portfolio, and delivering the power to our many 2.7 million customers including the world's largest cluster of internet data centers. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are involved in industry-leading projects and initiatives such as interconnecting 5000 MW of solar generation in the next 5 years, the first utility-owned offshore wind project in United States federal waters off the Atlantic coast, virtual digital protection conversions, and the largest data center load growth in the world all as part of our plan to achieve net zero carbon emission goal by 2050. Our organization is seeking talented professionals who are are passionate about engineering, technology, data analytics, and innovation. Whether analyzing critical asset data, optimizing business processes, or developing digital solutions, team members play a key role in supporting operational excellence and improving the reliability and efficiency of our electric transmission and distribution systems. Electric Transmission is currently hiring. The departments involved will include, but are not limited to, the following groups: ET Engineering Standards, Emerging Technologies & Innovation, and ET Substation Operations Support Team.

Requirements

• Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Senior Engineer: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Staff Engineer: 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals
• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives
• Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.)
• Planning, organizational and project management skills
• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills
• Effective decision making skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• 5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Strong personal computer skills
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.)
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment
• Proven decision making skills
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)
• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field.
• Extensive skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Full Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters.
• Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area.
• Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management in assigned area.
• Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply codes, regulations, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
• 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 and a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support system-wide standards for transmission and distribution system protection, communications, metering, and control application.
• Provide expert technical support to other groups for the development and application of protection and control standard designs.
• Evaluate and recommend new products, applications, and methods to maintain or improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop engineering standard drawings and design requirements for transmission lines, including towers, engineered poles, conductor and static assemblies, and conductor.
• Develop training for design engineers, equipment vendor selection, and engaging with industry forums and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, EPRI, etc).
• Develop engineering standard drawings and design requirements for substation equipment, including circuit breakers, instrument transformers, larger power transformers, and miscellaneous yard cabinets components.
• Develop modern solutions to support the Electric Transmission Organization in its work to deliver electricity safely, reliability, and efficiently.
• Work on workflow optimization, process modernization, configuring/developing forward thinking global solutions for implementation by the Standards, Operations, and Projects organizations.
• Engage in industry forums and events (IEEE, SEE, AutoDesk University, SDSIC, etc.)
• Support the planning, management, and optimization of substation assets.
• Leverage enterprise systems and data to track the life cycle of substation equipment.
• Support capital and maintenance programs, ensure data integrity, and provide insights that drive informed business decisions.
• Use data, technology, and engineering expertise to assess the health and performance of critical substation assets.
• Analyze equipment condition, trends, and operational data to improve system reliability, reduce risk, and support proactive maintenance strategies.
• Develop innovative tools, automation solutions, and reporting platforms that improve business processes and enhance decision-making across the organization.
• Combine programming, data visualization, workflow automation, and citizen development practices to deliver efficient, scalable solutions.

Benefits

• 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
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level