Protection & Control Design - Assoc. Engineer/Engineer or Technical Specialist I/II

Dominion Energy•GLEN ALLEN, VA

161d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy Virginia’s Electric Transmission – Substation Engineering group is seeking motivated and detail-oriented engineers and technical specialists to join the Protection & Control (P&C) Design team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining critical protection and control design packages that support the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid (11kV–500kV). The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, demonstrates attention to detail in design documentation, and is capable of working collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines. Candidates should be comfortable developing technical design packages, applying engineering standards, and supporting projects from concept through detailed design. In this role, the successful candidate(s) will develop and modify protection and control design packages for substation projects, including relay functionals logic diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, communications diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of material. They will coordinate with cross-functional partners (Physical Substation Engineering, Relay Settings, Communications, Transmission Line, construction, and field teams) to ensure complete and constructible design deliverables. They will also support project and conceptual engineering teams in defining scope, design requirements, and project deliverables, and independently develop protection system designs for complex projects in accordance with applicable standards and company practices. This position may be filled at the Associate Engineer, Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist I/II level, depending on the candidate’s education, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Requirements

Associate Engineer: 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer: 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Engineering Technical Specialist I: 0-2 years of relevant work experience in a technical role with a preferred Bachelor’s Degree (Or 2 years of relevant work experience in a technical role with an Associate Degree)
Engineering Technical Specialist II: 2+ years of relevant work experience in a technical role with a preferred Bachelor’s Degree (Or 5 years of relevant work experience in a technical role with an Associate Degree)
Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred; substation Physical or Protection & Control (P&C) engineering experience is highly desired
Working knowledge of transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
Familiarity with electromechanical and/or microprocessor-based protection and control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical design documents such as one-line diagrams, relay functionals, logic diagrams, elementary diagrams, and wiring diagrams
Ability to apply engineering principles and standard design practices to develop practical design solutions and meet project requirements and independently produce complete, high-quality project deliverables, including engineering drawing packages, bills of material, wire tags, cable memos, and For Wiring Only packages, in alignment with project requirements.
Experience using CAD design software such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Ability to review designs for accuracy and ensure alignment with applicable standards, codes, and company practices
Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capability
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Comfortable coordinating with cross-functional teams to support project development
Strong proficiency with standard computer applications (e.g., Bluebeam, Microsoft Applications: Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, etc.)
Ability to perform engineering calculations and use technical software
Bachelor's degree required (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree)
Preferred disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Summer 2026 graduates may be considered for this position
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, must possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program (or equivalent), or a 4-year non-ABET accredited Engineering degree with a post-graduate Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, or hold a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
To be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, must meet one of the following criteria: 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree.

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 and modify protection and control design packages for substation projects, including relay functionals logic diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, communications diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of material
Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Physical Substation Engineering, Relay Settings, Communications, Transmission Line, construction, and field teams) to ensure complete and constructible design deliverables
Support project and conceptual engineering teams in defining scope, design requirements, and project deliverables
Independently develop protection system designs for complex projects in accordance with applicable standards and company practices