Engineer I/Engineer II/Engineer III - BHE GTS
Job Description
Berkshire Hathaway’s commitment to building a stronger energy future is matched by our commitment to our employees who will make it a reality. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.
On November 1, 2020, Dominion Energy sold its gas transmission and storage business to Berkshire Hathaway Energy. In light of this transaction, the application process and benefits package are temporarily shared by Dominion Energy and BHE Pipeline Group while the full integration of the gas transmission and storage business into BHE Pipeline Group is ongoing.
Please note: when applying to a BHE GT&S position, some correspondence and documentation throughout the application and selection process will come from, or reference, Dominion Energy. If you have any questions or concerns through the BHE GT&S application process, please reach out to BHEPGStaffing@dominionenergy.com.
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At this time, BHE GT&S cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon eligibility requirements.
Job Summary
Design, support, and evaluate automation and control systems to ensure efficient, safe and profitable facility and pipeline operations. Daily responsibilities will consist of the following:
- Design, develop and program software for real time programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed process control systems (DCS)
- Design and develop graphical user screens utilized within human machine interfaces (HMI's)
- Design and configure control communication networks
- Evaluate, Design and configure Cyber Security protections
- Configure desktop operator workstations
- Design process control flow diagrams
- Design piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s)
- Procure control instrumentation and digital process control equipment
- Develop specifications for instrumentation, electrical power requirements, hazardous location electronic control equipment
- Develop material requisitions; review bids for equipment and service contracts
- Design digital electronic control panel drawings for placement in hazardous location
- Coordinate control system start-up and commissioning
- Support, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic control systems
- Provide time and costs estimates for automation projects
- Evaluate development costs, review software and drawings, consult with vendors and users, and recommend
- Contracting or internal development; coordinate efforts of system/vendor personnel during implementation
- Develop technical documentation, training manuals, and standard operating procedures; conduct training classes for system users.
Relocation assistance can be provided to the successful candidate if needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Engineer I
- 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer II
- 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer III
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Both
- Course work or experience with programming software systems that interface with the physical world.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of engineering principles, standards and practices.
- Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work independently.
- Strong communication, teaming, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated Aptitude for Software systems
Prefer
- Degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering,
- Knowledge of communication protocols.
- Knowledge of electrical circuit design
- Advanced-level computer skills; Cyber Security principals
Education Requirements
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
Export Control
Certain positions at BHE GT&S may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in BHE GT&S 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 dombenefits.com.
BHE GT&S is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran, or disability status. Our values guide us in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities.
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