Engineer I/II- Regional Operations Center at Dominion Energy

11 hours ago

Chicago IL United States Norstella Group Full time

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Engineer I/II- Regional Operations Center

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on

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 nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

Note: There is 1 vacancy in this location and will be filled at either the Engineer I or II, commiserate on successful candidate's experience and business needs in Richmond, VA (Primary). This posting is considering ONLY Richmond, VA. There are other postings for both Norfolk (Norfolk, VA) and Lincoln Park (Herndon, VA). If you are interested in those locations, then please submit an application to those postings.

Job Summary

Perform engineering calculations, analysis, and reviews of the distribution grid for planned and unplanned switching events by providing recommendations to operating center personnel to remove equipment from service or to restore service after an unplanned event, without jeopardizing the reliability of the distribution grid. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing power flow and contingency analysis to model outage and non-outage events to identify effective switching plans to transfer load to other distribution facilities while minimizing risks to the electric distribution system. This position will interface with multiple organizations so strong communication skills are critical. Successful candidate will be required to complete the Switching Operator Training Program. Additional tasks include:

  • Performing, reviewing, and analyzing power flow studies on the Electric Distribution System to support planned and unplanned equipment outages.
  • Communicate planned and unplanned outages to PJM when outage affects DER aggregations.
  • Use engineering knowledge and principles to support equipment outages on the Distribution System while not jeopardizing grid reliability.
  • Provide engineering support, expertise, and leadership to the operations center team members.
  • Serve as a professional interface between Distribution System Modeling, Regional Grid Planning, SOC, PJM, and other entities as seen fit.
  • Provide support to the Regional Operating Center (ROC) in relation to real time distribution system operational needs.
  • Review equipment outages by undertaking a thorough review of requested outages to understand the scope-of-work, clearances requested, switching required, and potential impact to the distribution grid.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Engineer I – Entry and/or developmental

  • 0-2+ years of engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of basic electric power concepts, including electric transmission and distribution, power flow, distributed generation and line protection.
  • Familiarity or ability to learn core electric distribution programs, including ADMS, GIS, Outage Management, Work Manager and modeling software such as CYME, Synergi, or PSCAD.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
  • Computer skills and application of software programs.
  • Analytical and abstract thinking skills.
  • Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems.
  • Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
  • Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills.
  • Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work within a team environment.

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering (see criteria below)

*This position is considering upcoming graduates with a degree no later than December 31st, 2023.

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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