Engineer I/II - Dominion Voltage Inc (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)
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Job Summary
There is one position available within the Engineering series which will be filled at the level commensurate with the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Dominion Voltage Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer for our Richmond, Virginia location. This role applies engineering expertise to the electric distribution grid to leverage the new capabilities associated with technologies and applications.
This role will work on the engineering of a cutting-edge distribution control and analysis platform and create new product requirements through an in-depth knowledge of distribution software and a learned expertise in EDGE products. This role will help analyze voltage a power measurement data for research and analysis. The product and engineering knowledge will be applied both in customer support analysis and on-site in helping new customers install and integrate the EDGE software solution.
Specific details and responsibilities include:
Preferred candidates will be familiar with distribution modeling software and interacting with third party engineering teams.
Data analysis skills including, but not limited to, statistical techniques and/or machine learning. Electric distribution experience preferred as well as IT skills sufficient to interact with databases and deploy software in our test environment.
Electrical Engineering with Power Systems experience is strongly desired.
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. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require investigation of a limited number of variables.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of directly related engineering experience
Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;
Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
Effective decision making skills;
Computer skills and application of software programs;
Analytical and abstract thinking skills;
Problem solving skills;
Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems;
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills;
Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks;
Ability to work within a team environment.
Engineer II: 3+ years of directly related engineering experience
Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals;
Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position;
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives;
Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management;
Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);
Planning, organizational and project management skills;
Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills;
Effective decision making skills;
Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
Equally effective working independently or in a team environment;
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Education Requirements
Education Level for Engineer : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
Preferred Disciplines: Electrical with power systems
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.
Working Conditions
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
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