Engineer I/ II or Engineer Technical Specialist I/II Mechanical

Job Summary

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

More extensively than ever before, the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Industry has been exposed to significant technological challenges. Moreover, it is expected that the intensity of this trend will considerably accelerate with time. Subsequently, these challenges will force utilities to incorporate new technologies and utilize novel power equipment for ensuring successful, reliable, and efficient grid operations during ever changing operating conditions, natural events, and external threats. 

The advertised position, within Dominion Energy’s Electric Transmission (ET) Group, has been created to facilitate engineering support to the operation of the new 17,000 square High Voltage Laboratory (HVL), which is currently is in the final phase of its construction. The expected commissioning date is in early November 2024. 

The offices are in the associated Technical Support Building (TSB), which is connected to the HVL. TSB started its operation on April 1st, 2024. 

Both facilities will be instrumental in improving asset management and reliability of power equipment owned by Dominion Energy. The equipment that will be tested in the HVL includes power and instrument transformers, bushings, circuit breakers, GIS, cables, transmission line insulators, capacitors, etc. HVL will also be instrumental in performing HV tests for the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of failed transmission and distribution equipment. 

The main test systems that will be used in the HVL include 3,200kV impulse generator, and 1,500kV AC, and 1,200kV DC test sets.

The incumbent will be involved in variety of task, including the design of support structures for testing HV power equipment, overseeing the fabrication of design structures by contractors, assistance in maintenance of selected auxiliary mechanical systems, assistance in transportation and setting the HV equipment for testing in the Laboratory. 

Apart to standard 5 days x 8 hours per day work schedule, we offer an option of working 9 hours a day with every second Friday off subject to change due to business needs. 

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Responsibilities include:
•    Performing work under the guidance and direction of the Manager - High Voltage Testing, or Consulting Engineer.
•    Assisting in overseeing selected activities taking place in the HVL.
•    Assisting in development of test plans, procedures, and test schedules.
•    Contributing to the improvements in the HVL operation.
•    Being mindful about requirements for complying with all relevant federal and state regulations, as well as all required Dominion Energy work safety policies and guidelines.
•    Helping in the process of obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation by the HVL.
•    Helping in developing calibrations and preventive maintenance programs for the laboratory test equipment, auxiliary instrumentation, and tools.
•    Preparing drafts of test reports.
•    Participating in routine calibrations of test equipment and instrumentation, and in updating the calibration records.
•    Taking interest in software upgrades for the test equipment.
•    Providing help in keeping inventory of tools, instrumentation, consumables, and test articles.
•    Performing relevant literature searches.
•    Learning the software for operating all test systems.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Engineer I: 0 – 2 years of relevant engineering experience
Engineer II: 3+ years of related engineering experience

•    The primary (must) requirement includes proficiency in using 2D and 3D design software, such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Works, Solid Edge, or similar.
•    Knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.
•    Ability to learn new computer applications.
•    Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team setting under supervision and without.
•    Ability to think analytically and solve emerging technical problems.
•    Willingness and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Ability to process information quickly and effectively.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills, includes technical writing.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor

Required discipline(s): Engineering Mechanical

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.

For placement of a candidate in the Engineering Technical Specialist job series, the following criteria must be met: 

• 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

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Working on elevations Up to 140 ft

Test Description