Engineer (Mid - Staff) Distribution Network Planning
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Electric Distribution Grid Planning organization as a Distribution Network Planning Engineer. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing solutions to address distribution system reliability, capacity, resilience, and operational challenges in the Distribution Network.
The successful candidate will perform technical studies, develop system improvement recommendations, support long-range planning efforts, lead Distribution Network modeling advancement efforts, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric service. This role provides the opportunity to influence strategic infrastructure investments, grid modernization initiatives, distributed energy resources (DER), and emerging customer load demands. The position may be filled at the Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer level based on qualifications and experience.
- Manage, develop, and maintain downtown area underground distribution infrastructure.
- Provides guidance and technical expertise for Network Operations, Design, Engineering groups, and other company support staff
- Perform distribution system planning studies to identify current and future capacity, voltage, thermal loading, reliability, and resiliency needs, while supporting system integration priorities and aligning with corporate capital and operational spending goals.
- Identify and resolve potential operational issues affecting customers.
- Develop project scopes and engineering recommendations to support substation expansions, feeder improvements, reconductoring, automation projects, and other capital investments, and assess impacts of load growth on the electric distribution system.
- Support contingency planning.
- Assist with regulatory, compliance, and planning-related filings as needed.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, planning practices, and emerging technologies impacting the low voltage distribution network.
- Contribute to the development of planning standards and engineering procedures.
- Support storm restoration efforts
- Performs and/or reviews engineering calculations, analysis, research and design.
- Provides cost analysis as needed and develops recommendation based on calculations (e.g. cost for equipment upgrade) for management review.
- Under direction of supervisor or work leader, exercises independence in evaluating, selecting and applying standard or well-defined engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Uses independent judgment in prioritizing and making moderately complex adaptations and modifications.
- Effectively complete assignments through analysis and investigations with limited available information and data.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- Experience with distribution planning, transmission planning, power system studies, or grid modernization initiatives.
- Experience with utility planning software such as Synergi, CYME, ETAP, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with load forecasting, reliability analysis, hosting capacity, DER integration, and resilience planning.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure is a plus.
- Experience presenting technical information to leadership, customers, and industry stakeholders.
Engineer
- 2+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline.
- (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; An advanced degree can count as one year or experience)
- Knowledge of electric utility distribution systems.
- Ability to analyze engineering problems and develop practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.
Senior Engineer
- 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
- (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; An advanced degree can count as one year or experience)
- Advanced knowledge of electric distribution planning, engineering analysis, and utility operations.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex studies and projects.
- Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide recommendations.
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and engineering disciplines.
- Experience supporting strategic initiatives, regulatory matters, and cross-functional planning activities.
Staff Engineer
- 8+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
- (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; An advanced degree can count as one year or experience)
- Recognized technical expert within planning, power systems, or a related specialty.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex studies, mentor engineers, and influence engineering strategy.
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to emerging planning challenges.
- Experience supporting and leading major strategic initiatives, regulatory matters, and cross-functional planning activities.
Education Requirements
Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Bachelor’s In Engineering, Electrical Preferred
Engineer
- 1+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline with a Masters degree.
- 2+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline with a Bachelors degree.
Senior Engineer
- 4+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a Masters degree.
- 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a Bachelors degree.
Staff Engineer
- 7+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a Masters degree.
- 8+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline with a Bachelors degree.
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a U.S. program accredited by ABET at the time the degree was awarded.
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a non-U.S. institution that is accredited by its national engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and where the degree was recognized on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved.
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering Technology and a postgraduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate program in the same engineering discipline is ABET-accredited (based on the year of ABET accreditation).
- Current or prior possession of a valid U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Note: Dominion Energy minimum experience and education requirements may exceed stated ANSI standards and candidates must meet the Dominion Energy minimum requirements.
For Nuclear employees, this ANSI standard must be met, all of which is met or exceeded in the Engineer series job summaries with the exception of the Nuclear Power experience requirement of at least 1 year:
ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1 Education requirements: Baccalaureate or associate degree in engineering or related science. Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience to include 1 year.
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing
Export Control
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What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
Engineer - $81,900 - $106,400
Sr. Engineer - $90,900 - $118,100
Staff Engineer - $102,300 - $132,800
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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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