Consulting Engineer

6 days ago


Glen Allen, Virginia, United States Dominion Energy Full time $104,000 - $170,000 per year

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

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 E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, 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

As Electric Transmission continues grow, the Substation Engineering Standards Team is seeking a Consulting Level Engineer to provide multi-discipline engineering teams with strong technical and project leadership in support of major engineering projects or initiatives.

A Consulting Engineer in ET Engineering Standards – Substation Standards would be responsible for:

  • Leading standard development initiatives in support of ET Construction, ET Operations, ET Field Operations, ET Reliability, and ET Projects (Engineering & Project Management)
  • Provide consulting support for the development of engineering standard drawings and design requirements
  • Develop and document engineering and design requirements relating to the application of equipment in substations (examples of substation equipment: circuit breakers, instrument transformers, large power transformers, and miscellaneous yard cabinets and components)
  • Execute and/or lead engineering studies in support of developing strong substation design standards (Physical Electrical)
  • Develop training for design engineers and partner groups in Electric Transmission and Electric Distribution, relating to engineering and design principles and standards that relate to the required physical and electrical infrastructure of a substation
  • Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, and help manage organizational change
  • Develop and maintain substation purchase specifications for material and components required during the design of substations
  • Engage in industry forums, and events (CIGRE, IEEE, SEE, NATF, etc.)
  • Engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers (plant/factory visits, substation visits) for assigned materials and components
  • Provide direct input into substation project plans
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
  • Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
  • Recognized expert by other engineers and leadership
  • Provides expert technical consultation to other engineers and leadership
  • Equally effective with working independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices
  • Full knowledge of electric T&D engineering theories, standards and principles with focus on electric distribution and substation
  • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
  • Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks
  • Strong planning, organizational and project management skills
  • Strong ability to mentor and train engineering staff
Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor in Engineering

Required discipline(s): Electrical, Mechanical, Civil 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
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred:

Professional Engineer (PE)

Other:

Depending on functional responsibilities and location of position, must review ANS 3.1 12/79, ANSI N or ANSI/ANS and DOM-QA-1 as appropriate.

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Energized Wires Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment %

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

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 result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

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

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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