HVDC Strategic Project Advisor
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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 a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
Job Summary
The HVDC Strategic Project Advisor serves as the utility's senior expert and strategic leader for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission initiatives. This role provides high impact project oversight, strategic guidance, and executive level advisement to ensure the successful planning, delivery, and performance of major HVDC programs that are critical to grid modernization, system reliability, and large-scale renewable integration. Acting as the organization's principal authority on HVDC technology and project governance, the HVDC Strategic Project Advisor leads cross functional decision making for multibillion dollar HVDC capital projects, translating complex technical requirements into actionable business strategy for leadership. The role provides independent, expert review of engineering design, vendor proposals, system integration requirements, commissioning strategies, and long-term asset performance plans. The Advisor drives enterprise wide HVDC strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, long range transmission planning, resilience objectives, and the utility's overall grid strategy. They serve as a strategic interface between engineering, operations, procurement, commercial partners, and executive leaders, identifying risks, shaping investment decisions, and enabling predictable, high quality project delivery. With a blend of deep technical expertise and strong business acumen, the HVDC Strategic Project Advisor plays a pivotal role in advancing the utility's ability to deploy HVDC systems, strengthen regional transmission capabilities, and position the organization as an industry leader in advanced grid infrastructure.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
12 -15+ years in transmission/HVDC/HVAC integration, with 5 -8+ years leading large capital projects on HVDC.
- Ability to translate complex HVDC engineering into executive-ready recommendations (cost, schedule, risk, performance).
- Systems-level thinking (grid-to-valve hall), strong technical judgment, and risk-based decision making.
- Demonstrated capability in developing technical inputs for commercial structures, including EPC and operating agreements.
- Ability to lead cross-functional decision-making across engineering, operations, procurement, and executive leadership.
- Experienced commercial and contracting acumen, including shaping specifications, performance guarantees, and long-term asset strategies.
- Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills, with experience managing risks in large capital infrastructure projects.
- Ability to drive predictable project delivery, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, reliability, and operational readiness requirements.
- Comfortable leading in ambiguity early-stage development through execution construction and operational transition.
Education Requirements
Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelors
Preferred discipline(s): Engineering, Engineering and MBA combination strongly preferred.
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No testing required.
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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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