Assistant Engineer

1 week ago


Glen Allen, Virginia, United States Dominion Energy Full time

Job Overview

Dominion Energy Virginia is actively seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our Electric Transmission (ET) System Protection Engineering team, focusing on Generator Interconnections. This role is crucial as we expand our renewable energy initiatives and grid connections. The selected candidate will be responsible for establishing interconnection protection standards and developing protective relay configurations for our distribution and transmission networks associated with generator interconnections. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects, including the integration of substantial solar generation and pioneering offshore wind projects in U.S. federal waters.

Key Responsibilities – Engineer I:

• Acquire foundational knowledge of protection principles and their application in practical situations.

• Draft detailed documentation outlining protection requirements for generator interconnections.

• Create protective relay configurations for ET protection systems within substations.

• Offer technical support to various engineering and field teams to ensure comprehensive development of protection and control design packages.

• Assist conceptual engineering teams, project management teams, and ET Field Organization throughout capital project lifecycles.

• Undertake additional tasks as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent time management abilities with a proven capacity to independently organize and prioritize work tasks.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in technical documentation.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with short circuit modeling software is preferred.

• Experience with SAP work management systems is advantageous.

• Programming skills for automating system studies (e.g., Python, .NET, C#, etc.) are beneficial.

• Experience with PSCAD and/or RTDS is a plus.

• Capability to interpret codes, regulations, and industry practices.

• For military applicants: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, along with a suitable combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

Engineer I: 0-2+ years of engineering experience (Note: A partial year of relevant work experience of 6 months or more will be counted as one year towards the qualifications; An advanced degree may count as one year of experience).

• Basic understanding of AC/DC principles, including three-phase power systems.

• Basic knowledge of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles is advantageous.

Educational Background

*We welcome applications from upcoming graduates.

To qualify for the Engineer job series, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Hold a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program, or Hold a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside the U.S. accredited through the country's own engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord, or Hold a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Engineering Technology and a postgraduate Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution, or Possess a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Licenses and Certifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Physics, Chemistry, Math, Engineering Technology is acceptable if all other criteria are met).

Working Environment

Cold Up to 25% | Energized Wires Up to 25% | Heat Up to 25% | Loud Noise Up to 25% | Office Work Environment Up to 25% | Operating Machinery Up to 25% | Radiation Up to 25% | Travel Up to 25% | Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Additional Working Conditions

Testing Requirements

No Testing Required Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may affect the consideration of certain applicants.

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