Engineer I/II/III - System Protection Automation and Analysis

Job Summary

The selected candidate will work on site with the System Protection Automation & Analysis (SPAA) team in Richmond, Virginia.

System Protection Automation & Analysis (SPAA) ensures electric grid reliability by analyzing system events 24/7 using a combination of technical skills including data processing, software development, and engineering principles. Our strategically deployed monitoring equipment and in-house diagnostic tools enable teams across Dominion Energy to expedite restoration of service, direct fact-finding investigations, and facilitate NERC compliance activities.

The selected candidate will join the SPAA team within Power Delivery – Electric Transmission as an Engineer I / Engineer II / Engineer III performing electric power system protection analysis in support of System Protection Engineering, regulatory compliance within Electric Transmission, and various field services organizations including transmission lines, substation crews, control technicians, and system operators.
This role supports fault location systems used for monitoring, detecting, recording, analyzing, and archiving of electrical faults and disturbances in generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing system protection operations and schemes to ensure correct operation of the equipment as designed and intended. This analysis must be properly documented and distributed for stakeholders throughout the company.

This role also includes ownership of engineering tools that automate and streamline business processes within engineering teams. Responsibilities may include process design, system architecture, software development and maintenance, documentation generation, and stakeholder advocacy. A strong focus on end-user/customer engagement and support within Power Delivery is critical to successful execution of the job function.

The selected candidate will also perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to meet NERC qualifications.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for the Engineer I level. Sponsorship is available for the Engineer II or III levels.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• Engineer I: 0-2+ years of relevant engineering experience and a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Engineer II: 3+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent.
• Engineer III: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent.
• For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, see specific criteria in Education Requirements section.
• Note: Upcoming engineering degree graduates with a projected graduation date of no later than August, 2025, who also meet the engineering criteria (see below) will be considered.
• Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.
• An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years' experience based on research engineering work on directly related projects approved by executive leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Candidate should have strong electrical or computer engineering background, preferably in electric power systems. Other engineering backgrounds may be considered if presented in combination with a strong electric power background.
• Ability to be on call to respond after hours, holidays, and on weekends is a requirement of this role.
• Demonstrated experience in system protection engineering, design, and/or control operations is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of automation tools, databases, and software development is preferred.
• Proficient at analyzing three-phase AC power flow.
• Ability to interpret industry codes, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement and identifying best practice opportunities.
• Must be able to work well independently as well as in a team environment.

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

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor

Required discipline(s): Engineering

Highly Preferred: Electrical Engineering

Preferred:  Computer Engineering

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