Consulting Engineer - High Voltage Testing

Job Summary

The position is located in Petersburg, VA and will work on-site.  Relocation may be offered to the successful candidate. 

Dominion Energy is dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions and services. We are excited to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art 17,000 square foot High Voltage Laboratory (HVL) and are looking for a talented High Voltage Testing Engineer to join our team.

Job Description: As a High Voltage Testing Consulting Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the operation of our new HVL. You will be responsible for testing a wide range of electrical equipment, including power and instrument transformers, bushings, circuit breakers, GIS, cables, transmission line insulators, and capacitors. Additionally, you will conduct high voltage tests for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of failed transmission and distribution equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain high voltage test systems, including a 3,200kV impulse generator, 1,500kV AC, and 1,200kV DC test sets.
• Design support structures for testing high voltage power equipment.
• Oversee the fabrication of design structures by contractors.
• Assist in the maintenance of selected auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Facilitate the transportation and setup of high voltage equipment for testing in the laboratory.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

• Minimum10+ years of relevant engineering experience or high voltage experience.
• HV Power Equipment Expertise: Extensive experience in laboratory, production, and field testing, as well as maintenance of HV substation equipment.
• Engineering Knowledge: Deep understanding of engineering theories, principles, and practices, applied across diverse assignments.
• Standards and Codes: Proficient in interpreting and using IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, NETA standards, guidelines, and codes.
• Leadership and Management: Strong organizational leadership, planning, and project management skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, including technical writing.
• Technical Consultation: Experienced in providing expert technical advice to engineers and management.
• Computer Applications: Skilled in using various software for engineering calculations (e.g., Matlab, Excel).
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to solve complex technical problems and interpret intricate instructions.
• Task Management: Effective in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Engineering Techniques: Proficient in advanced engineering methods.
• Team and Independent Work: Equally effective working independently or in a team.
• Industry Recognition: Acknowledged by peers and management for expertise.

Desired Skills & Abilities

• ISO 17025 Accreditation: Familiarity with the ISO 17025 accreditation process.
• Business and Financial Acumen: Experience in handling business, financial, and contractual matters.
• Elevated Task Performance: Capability to occasionally perform tasks at heights up to 50 feet using an articulated boom lift or scissor lift.

Education Requirements

Education Level:

Degree required (equivalence not accepted in lieu of degree): Bachelor in Engineering

For placement of a candidate in a Consulting Engineer title, 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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred:

Professional Engineer (PE)

Other:

Depending on functional responsibilities and location of position, must review ANS 3.1 12/79, ANSI N18.1-1971 or ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 and DOM-QA-1 as appropriate.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

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