Engineer I/II/III - Cayce, SC or Charleston, SC (Hybrid)

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) is looking for an Engineer I, II, or III to join our team. There is one position which will be at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. (Work location Charleston or Cayce, Hybrid)

This position will be responsible for working with large industrial and commercial electric customers throughout the Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) electric service territory. The successful candidate will work with customers and colleagues in the DESC distribution, transmission, and generation business units to identify and solve power quality related problems that may result from equipment power system compatibility challenges, renewable energy integration and inverter-based resources, battery energy storage systems and microgrids.  This position will also provide technical support to the DESC renewable energy interconnection team.  Candidates will possess or be expected to develop the necessary hands-on technical skills required to safely perform field work.  Successful candidate will also be required to develop a proficiency in the analysis of field data, single-line electrical drawings, industrial and commercial power and control systems, electric power energy systems.  Position requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs on a frequent basis..

December 2024 and May 2025 graduates can be considered for this position.

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 I

• 0-2 years of engineering experience; Electrical Engineering 
• 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;
• 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. 

Engineer II

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience; Electrical Engineering.
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.

Engineer III

• 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience; Electrical Engineering
• Must hold a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

• 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.
• 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 above.

Education Requirements

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

Required discipline(s): Engineering (Electrical)

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 engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program and a postgraduate 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
• Possess a 4-year degree in 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

Professional Engineer License Required for Engineer III Role.

Working Conditions

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