Engineering Technical Specialist I/II
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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
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 below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
Job Summary
This position serves as a support role to develop Substation physical conceptual design and estimates for Dominion’s Electric Transmission and Electric Distribution Substations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and/or modify Substation physical design drawings for substation projects including the conceptual General Arrangements and one-line diagrams.
- Create project cost estimates using material and labor costing database.
- Make necessary updates to the database to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Support the implementation of the new estimating platform (Sage Estimating).
- Compare the Success Enterprise database with Sage database to make sure the data is transferred correctly.
- Create example estimates on Success Enterprise and Sage Estimating to make comparison between the two estimating platforms.
- Support engineers to assemble Conceptual Engineering Packages for projects.
- Participate in site visits to collect data and support the construction group and/or asset owners.
- Substation project estimating process improvement support.
- Additional Substation Engineering and CAD responsibilities as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Technical Specialist I: 0-2 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalent.
Technical Specialist II: 5+ years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalent.
For both levels:
- Basic knowledge of the electric grid, substation components and their functions.
- Basic understanding of the Substation design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations.
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify Substation one-line diagrams, General Arrangement plan and elevation drawings.
- Strong drafting and design experience (AutoCAD and Microstation) required.
- Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills and the use of Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and applicable software programs.
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information.
- Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Strong time management skills with an ability to independently plan and organize work assignments.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education Requirements
Preferred Degree:
- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or
- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
CAD Certification, preferred
Working Conditions
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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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