Engineer I - Grid Resiliency (Hybrid)
Job Description
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!
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
Job Summary
Engineer I, in Distribution Grid Resiliency, is part of a modeling and analysis team. The individual will provide technical support for several programs that fall under the company’s Grid Transformation Plan. The Engineer will use engineering concepts and modeling software to perform system studies and analyses to develop project proposals to improve grid reliability and resiliency.
Under direction of supervisor or work leader, perform routine assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge, gain familiarity with techniques, approaches, practices and the nature of engineering systems, equipment, etc. and to develop the ability to apply fundamental engineering principles and techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
The candidate preferably should have an electrical engineering background; with exposure to electric power systems concepts. Other engineering backgrounds may be considered if presented in combination with a strong electric power background. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices that will enable the successful candidate to progress in an engineering career series.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Developmental Level-entry level in a job series.
- Performs assignments designed to develop work knowledge, skills and abilities requiring application of policies, procedures, techniques and other criteria in carrying out all aspects of the job
- Performs routine work assignments but over time will demonstrate the ability to perform more difficult work assignments
- Works under established policies and procedures to meet set schedules and system or program requirements
- Continues to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to reach a higher level of proficiency and work complexity
- May receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved
- Utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions in work assignments
- Maintain and manage data for distribution grid load and DER forecasting
- Power system modeling: load flow and voltage analysis, predictive reliability analysis, and time series simulations
- Analyze multiple infrastructure interdependencies related to thermal, voltage and reliability criteria
- Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to traditional utility solutions and non-wires alternatives
- Participate in trade and industry organizations and benchmarking activities
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- 0-2+ years of engineering experience
- Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory
- Ability to analyze all aspects of three-phase AC power flow
- Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing)
- 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 effective planning, project and organization skills
- Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Knowledge of substation equipment/operations, relay operations, and power station preferred
- Exposure to power system modeling software: Synergi Electric, CYME, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, MATLAB, Open DSS preferred
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in developing system models from diverse and indirect data and information sources preferred
- Programming skills for automation of system studies preferred (e.g., Python, C#, SQL, Visual Basic, etc.) preferred
A partial year of experience of 6 months or more will be rounded to one year of experience.
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 above.
Education Requirements
Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor's in Engineering
Electrical with power systems concentration preferred.
This position will consider recent and upcoming graduates up until May 31, 2023.
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.
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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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