Associate Engineer/Engineer (Hybrid) - Richmond, VA

Job Description

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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary
Dominion Energy Virginia's Power Generation Group seeks an Engineer with strong Electrical Power Systems background to support the Power Generation (Non-Nuclear Fleet) synchronous and inverter-based fleet.

This support includes, but is not limited to the following functions:

Perform power systems analysis (Short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash analysis) as needed in support of plant capital projects, as well as daily operations. Develop and maintain electrical system models to support such studies.
Provide technical support and identify process improvement opportunities based on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and industry best practices.
Support Fleet wide compliance efforts of NERC Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD), Protection and Control (PRC), and Facilities Design, Connections, and Maintenance (FAC) standards.
Perform protective relay settings calculations; develop logic diagrams and other documentation as needed to ensure adequate protection of Generators, Transformers, Motors, Buses, and other major plant equipment.
Evaluate design of new/proposed generation and/or the impact of changes to existing plant electrical distribution systems. Perform unit uprate suitability studies.
Oversee electrical equipment installation and provide commissioning support of electrical equipment, such as Switchgear, Transformers and Motors.
Perform other duties related to power systems as requested or assigned.

Relocation assistance can be provided to the successful eligible candidate

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Engineer:

0-2+ years of engineering experience Note: Upcoming engineering degree graduates with a projected graduation date no later than June 2026, who also meet the engineering criteria, will be considered.
Knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;
Strong Oral and written communication skills;
Effective decision making skills;
Computer skills and application of software programs;
Analytical and abstract thinking skills;
Problem solving skills;
Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems;
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks;
Ability to take initiative and use creativity to solve engineering challenges
Ability to work individually and within a team environment.

Engineer:

2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Knowledge and application of engineering theories, principles, concepts, and fundamentals
Developmental experience in a professional engineering position
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
Understanding and application of configuration management
Planning, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills

Education Requirements
Education Level: Bachelor's in Engineering minimum required.

Preferred Discipline(s): Electrical Engineering

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:

For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

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.

Working Conditions
Cold Up to 25%
Energized Wires Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Outdoors Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Export Control

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