Engineer II / III

Job Summary

This position will be filled at the Engineer II or Engineer III level depending on the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

An Engineer II/ Ill in Project Construction: Interconnection Support will be responsible for:

• Submitting project technical data to PJM and other utilities for new and uprate projects and responding to requests for additional information related to the submittals

• Providing necessary study and as-built documentation to PJM and other utilities

• Ensuring compliance with PJM's Dynamic Model Development Guidelines and accuracy of submitted stability models

• Providing technical expertise to Business Development, Project Construction, and Operations as needed to support new project acquisitions, Dominion Energy self-developed projects, and operating facilities

• Staying current on PJM policy such as queue reform and capacity interconnect rights

• Understanding utility Facility Interconnection Requirements (FIRs)

• Working with transmission/distribution owner to produce efficient, on schedule, and cost-effective interconnection strategies

• Conducting site visits as needed to determine feasibility of interconnection

• Developing processes that are technical and/or operational focused, in support of project execution processes, construction processes, and goals for engineering and design standards that drive strong reliability and performance for projects • Executing engineering studies in support of project needs and developing design standards

• Providing direct input into project plans and process improvements.

• Performing other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Engineer II - Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience;

•  Engineer Ill - Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience;

•  Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;

• Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);

•  Strong personal computer skills;

•  Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;

•  Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;

•  In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);

•  Equally effective working independently or in team environment;

•  Proven decision making skills;

•  Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;

•  Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor

Required discipline(s): Engineering - Electrical Preferred

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA: 

• 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.

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