Staff Engineer (Richmond)

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

7d•$102,300 - $132,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking a Staff Engineer to provide engineering and technical support for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW-C) regulatory compliance program. The position works under the direction of the Regulatory Compliance Manager and develops, reviews, and validates engineering content for submissions and communications to BOEM, BSEE, the Marine Minerals Administration (MMA), and the Certified Verification Agent (CVA). It evaluates technical records, identifies compliance risks, supports resolution of regulatory comments, and helps ensure engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation is accurate, technically defensible, and consistent with approved project requirements. The Regulatory Compliance Manager retains responsibility for regulatory strategy, external commitments, approvals, and formal agency submissions. This is the top progression level in the Engineer series. The role handles highly difficult and complex assignments, exercises independent judgment, develops innovative approaches to undefined problems, and applies advanced engineering expertise to solve complex problems or coordinate engineering projects and varied assignments. It serves as a technical resource to management and engineers and may act as an engineering subject matter expert on legal and regulatory issues with outside entities. The position is based in Richmond and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days teleworking. Working conditions include office work 76–100%, outdoor work up to 25%, and travel up to 25%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience; an Engineering PhD may substitute for up to 5 years based on research engineering work on related projects, subject to executive leadership approval.
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; equivalency is not accepted in lieu of the required degree.
Meet one of the stated engineering-series criteria: an ABET-accredited four-year engineering degree; a qualifying four-year engineering degree from an institution accredited under the Washington Accord; a qualifying four-year degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Engineering Technology plus a postgraduate Engineering degree meeting the stated ABET criteria; or a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license held currently or previously.
Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices across a broad variety of assignments and related fields.
Extensive skill in advanced techniques and in modifying and extending theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related disciplines.
Full knowledge of business, financial, and contractual matters.
Recognized by other engineers and management as an expert in the assigned area, and able to provide expert technical advice to engineers and management.
Strong planning, project management, technical leadership, and organizational leadership skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
In-depth knowledge of computer applications and ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software, such as MATLAB and Excel.
Proven decision-making skills and 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.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Understand the limits of delegated engineering authority and requirements for review or approval by the responsible Engineer of Record or licensed Professional Engineer.
No testing is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with offshore wind or other offshore renewable energy projects and certification processes.
Working knowledge of 30 CFR Part 285 regulations.
Experience supporting BOEM, BSEE, Marine Minerals Administration, or successor federal agency regulatory compliance, as applicable.
Experience with Certified Verification Agent programs or independent verification processes.
Proficiency with document control systems and project scheduling tools.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and validate engineering content for Facility As-Built, Facility Design, Fabrication and Installation Reports, agency responses, inspections, and other regulatory submittals under 30 CFR Part 285.
Maintain technical consistency and traceability across design documents, fabrication and installation records, commissioning results, as-built records, CVA findings, and applicable federal and state permit commitments.
Identify potential regulatory noncompliance, incomplete evidence, conflicting technical information, and other technical risks, and promptly communicate and escalate them to the Regulatory Compliance Manager and project leadership.
Serve as the senior engineering subject matter expert supporting regulatory compliance and recommend and maintain engineering review criteria, acceptance methods, technical checklists, and documentation standards for regulatory deliverables, subject to required approvals.
Lead complex engineering evaluations of nonconformances, deviations, design changes, and field conditions in structural, geotechnical, electrical, and cable disciplines; develop technically supported recommendations regarding fitness for purpose, design-basis conformance, corrective action, and regulatory impact.
Evaluate design changes and field modifications for their impact on the approved design basis.
Interpret complex provisions of 30 CFR Part 285 and applicable BOEM, BSEE, and MMA permit conditions; develop draft technical positions and, when designated, represent Dominion Energy as an engineering subject matter expert in technical discussions with regulators and the CVA.
Review engineering analyses, technical dispositions, and regulatory submission content prepared by engineers, contractors, and consultants; provide technical concurrence within delegated authority and identify matters requiring approval by the responsible design authority, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Legal, or management.
Coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, Quality, Operations, the Owner’s Engineer, and the CVA to validate the as-built configuration baseline and identify CSSE inspection, testing, maintenance, and record-retention requirements to transfer into Operations.
Research and develop innovative, cost-effective engineering solutions to operational, technical, and regulatory problems, including previously undefined problems.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, and brief management and executive leadership on significant regulatory issues, risks, and recommendations.
Plan and conduct complex engineering work using independent judgment, and serve as a resource to management on complex engineering problems and issues.