Dominion Energy · 13 hours ago
Senior/Staff Engineer, Eng Tech Specialist III - Substation Conceptual
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. The company is seeking experienced engineers to lead the conceptual design and implementation of Electric Transmission and Distribution Substations projects, which are vital to support the company's growth plans.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Conceptual design of Electrical Utility Substations for New construction and upgrades
Coordinate input from a multi-disciplined project team (substation, system protection, planning, transmission line, distribution, construction, operation, civil/structural, permitting, real estate) and define the project scope
Create and/or modify Substation physical design drawings for substation projects including the conceptual one-line diagrams and General Arrangements
Create project cost estimates using material and labor costing database for the Physical portion of projects. Make necessary updates to the database to improve accuracy and consistency
Develop Conceptual Engineering Scope/Estimate Packages for projects and support the Project Managers to take proposed projects through the project approval process
Facilitate smooth transition of the conceptual design to detail engineering and implementation team
Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provide assistance to less experienced engineers and technicians in conceptual engineering, detail engineering and the field
Participate in site visits to support the construction group and/or asset owners
Represent the company at the state and county commissions applications/hearings and community open houses
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience (Substation applications) or demonstrated equivalent for Senior Engineer
Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience (Substation applications) or demonstrated equivalent for Staff Engineer
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (Substation applications) and demonstrated competencies in an applicable discipline for Engineering Technical Specialist III
Thorough understanding and knowledge of substation components and their functions
Firm understanding of the physical design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, Substation plan and elevation drawings
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices
Planning, organizational and project management skills
Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments
Effective decision-making skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program
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
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
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license
4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited) for Engineering Technical Specialist job series
4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline for Engineering Technical Specialist job series
4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited) for Engineering Technical Specialist job series
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
Engineer in Training (EIT) license is preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
Benefits
Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
And much more
Company
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
10001+ employees
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