Engineer, Sr. Engineer, Staff Engineer
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Job Summary
There is one position available in the Power Delivery Standards Department for Dominion Energy South Carolina in Cayce. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Electric substation steel structure development/design, electric transmission line steel structure development/design, foundation development/design
- Soil boring analysis
- Qualifying vendors and material for substation and transmission
- Product assignments
- Equipment resolutions
- Bill of material development
- Material delivery coordination
- Coordination and working with Operating departments, and overall engineering/construction support.
- Other responsibilities include: analysis of existing substation and transmission steel structures and foundations, material/vendor analysis, and learning and assuming job responsibilities from experienced departmental staff.
- This position will engage in daily communication with substation designers, transmission designers, construction crews, field operations, and other departments across Dominion Energy to be successful.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):
Engineer
• 2+ years of relevant civil engineering experience and a valid certification of the FE
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.
• Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Computer skills and application of software programs including AutoCAD knowledge and experience
• 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.
Senior Engineer
• 5+ years of relevant civil engineering experience and a valid certification of the FE.
• Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.
• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
• Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. AutoCAD, Excel, etc.).
• Planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Staff Engineer
• 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience and a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. AutoCAD, Excel, etc.).
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Education Requirements
- Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor
- Required discipline(s): Civil Engineering
Engineer
• 2+ years of relevant civil engineering experience and a valid certification of the FE
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.
• Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Computer skills and application of software programs including AutoCAD knowledge and experience
Senior Engineer
• 5+ years of relevant civil engineering experience and a valid certification of the FE.
• Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.
• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
Staff Engineer
• 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience and a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
- FE certification is required for Engineer
- PE license is required for Staff Engineer
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
- 1-hour in house assessment on AutoCAD drafting
Export Control
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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. 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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