Engineer (Associate -Staff) Solar Project Construction Team (Multiple Locations)

Dominion Energy • South Boston, VA

1d • $73,200 - $132,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Energy is hiring engineers for its Solar Project Construction Team, with one position in the South Boston area and one in the Richmond area. The team manages execution of solar projects ranging from 1 MW to more than 150 MW through Engineer-Procure-Construct contracts. The selected engineer will support active solar construction, documentation turnover, contractor punch-list completion, permit closure, and EPC contract termination, supporting projects from start to closeout. The position reports to a Manager of Project Construction and is assigned to a team led by a Construction Project Manager.

The engineer will manage assigned technical, construction, quality, cost, and schedule aspects of projects. The role coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to deliver project work efficiently and on time. Duties include supporting safe construction and environmental compliance, system turnover and walkdowns, punch-list management, coordination with operations, and project documentation. The engineer provides project status, milestone, risk, and issue updates, and contributes to improvements in project-management practices.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree meeting the stated engineering criteria. Salary ranges depend on level: Associate Engineer, $73,200–$95,000; Engineer, $81,900–$106,400; Senior Engineer, $90,900–$118,100; and Staff Engineer, $102,300–$132,800. Work conditions include outdoor work up to 25%, office work 26–50%, and travel 51–75%.

Requirements

• A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; equivalency is not accepted in lieu of the required degree.
• Meet one of the stated engineering qualification pathways: an ABET-accredited four-year engineering degree; a qualifying Washington Accord engineering degree from outside the U.S.; a qualifying non-ABET engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Engineering Technology undergraduate degree plus a postgraduate engineering degree; or a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license held currently or previously.
• Associate Engineer level: 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Engineer level: 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Senior Engineer level: 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Staff Engineer level: 8 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• A partial year of related work experience of six months or greater counts as one year toward the experience qualifications.
• Detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, large power-plant systems, equipment or operations, power distribution or transmission systems, complex construction projects, and/or Virginia erosion-and-sediment-control and stormwater regulations.
• Ability to read and prepare technical specifications and drawings.
• Experience managing schedules and costs.
• Strong communication and integration skills, and ability to build relationships and provide leadership in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, SAP, Adobe products, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.
• Knowledge of project-management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices, and ability to apply them to project problems and issues.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach project teams and stakeholders, and manage changes, risks, and uncertainties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences using verbal, written, and visual techniques.
• Ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close complex projects within time, cost, and quality constraints using project-management tools and software.
• Ability to create and sustain a positive project culture, adapt to changing project requirements and environments, and implement lessons learned and best practices.
• Applicants must be authorized to work without requiring Dominion Energy to transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Some station and engineering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned portions of solar construction projects, particularly technical issues and other assigned technical, construction, quality, cost, and schedule aspects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Site Owner’s Representatives, Operations, Project Controls, Technical Services, Business Development, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, Safety, and Supply Chain.
• Coordinate with EPC counterparts, permitting agencies, Owners Engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in status-update meetings with EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor project closeout progress and ensure compliance with EPC contract requirements, technical specifications, and permitting requirements.
• Manage project request-for-information (RFI) and non-conformance report (NCR) logs.
• Oversee plant commissioning processes and participate in punch-list and turnover walkdowns with Solar Operations.
• Oversee punch-list completion, facilitate communication with Operations, and review contractor deliverables.
• Review EPC deliverables, including specifications, performance-test reports, and as-built design drawings, for completeness and contract compliance.
• Review third-party reports, typically environmental inspection reports, monitor EPC performance, and provide recommendations to the EPC.
• Manage turnover documentation at key project milestones.
• Review and provide technical input on contract change orders, contractor notices, milestone completion certificates, and other commercial documents.
• Collaborate with peer Project Engineers to promote consistency across the project portfolio.
• Provide accurate project-status, milestone, risk, and issue reports to the project manager or leader and other relevant parties.
• Support adherence to safety standards and environmental compliance, system turnover packages, system walkdowns, and coordination with Operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve project-management processes and practices.
• Contribute to project success and perform additional assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

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