System Protection Technician T1/T2 (CVOW)

Job Summary

The Dominion Energy Electric Transmission Field Operations Organization is seeking a highly motivated System Protection Technician to support operations of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm is located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia with a net generating capacity of approximately 2,600 MW. In addition to the CVOW project, this role will support normal, day-to-day operations for the Eastern Virginia region. This role will be temporarily located at Dominion’s Norfolk District office until construction is finalized for the CVOW-dedicated office in Virginia Beach, VA.

*There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. 

This position in our development program involves expanding upon skills and competencies by taking on more complex responsibilities related to the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with protective relaying schemes, communication systems, SCADA components, and other Operational Technology (OT) systems used in Dominion Energy’s field facilities. This position builds on foundational knowledge, allowing individuals to perform System Protection tasks with greater independence and proficiency. Individuals in this role will be expected to interpret engineering design packages and execute tasks during both construction projects and maintenance activities. This role provides an opportunity to increase technical competence and scope while continuing to develop within a structured environment.  

Responsibilities will include: 

• Participate in or lead Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks.
• Proper application of electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies.
• Coordinate with various project stakeholders during construction activities to ensure successful project completion.
• Verify the functionality of protection and communications assets during installation to meet engineering design specifications.
• Confirm primary equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer’s design specifications.
• Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently.
• Verification of engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations.
• Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes utilizing new technologies.
• Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Perform electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities with minimal guidance.
• Support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

System Protection Technician T1: 

• 0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the “Education Requirements” section of this posting. 
• Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.
• Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers;
• Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge.
• Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated.

System Protection Technician T2

• 1-2 years of directly related experience with required education set forth in the “Education Requirements” section of this posting. 
• Successful completion of steps 1 & 2 of the System Protection development program or equivalent combination of directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 
• Understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.
• Knowledge of Company commissioning practices, maintenance work practices, acceptance testing criteria, and associated communications systems.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills; Excellent verbal and written communication; Proficient computer knowledge.

Education Requirements

Minimum education required is either an Associate’s degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.  

Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by Fall 2025, in one of the following preferred disciplines: 

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology 
• Mechanical Engineering Technology  
• Electromechanical Technology 
• Electronics Technology 
• Instrumentation Technology 
• Mechatronic Technology 
• Other comparable disciplines may be substituted for the disciplines listed above; 

As an alternative to the above education requirements, the company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outline below: 

• Total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds. 

Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Will require working in hot or cold temperatures and/or inclement weather. 

Test Description

Other Information

I. Pre-Employment requirements: (Instructions will be provided to the successful candidate)

• Due to weight limits on equipment, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds.
• Maritime physical (via Concentra). 
• METS (metabolic equivalent of task)

II. Post-employment requirement: GWO Basic Safety Certification (Recertification every two years)
Certification program is a five day training offsite which includes: 

• Fire safety
• Height’s training
• Material Handling
• First Aid
• Sea Survival
• Helicopter (HUET)

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These and other duties as assigned constitute essential functions of the job.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

These and other duties as assigned constitute essential functions of the job. 

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.