Engineer I/II or Engineering Technical Specialist I/II (Elec Dist Line Protection) SHPE Convention

Job Summary

This job posting is a part of the 2024 SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) National Convention.  Interviews will be conducted in-person at the conference in Anaheim, CA starting October 31st – November 2nd. 

***Candidates graduating by December 2024 will be considered for this role***

The electric Distribution Coordination & Line Protection team is seeking to add either an Engineer I or II or an Engineering Technical Specialist I or II to the team. This role provides in depth studies of protective device coordination and circuit protection for Dominion Energy’s electric distribution system. The individual in this role will size and provide protection settings for distribution line protection equipment to meet engineering guidelines including time-current curve separation, magnetizing inrush current, fault current reach, peak loads, and protection automation schemes within the electric distribution system. This role is responsible for accurately developing settings files for various relay-controlled protection equipment to ensure proper isolation of sustained and temporary faults, while maintaining the safety and reliability of the electric distribution system.

Responsibilities include:
•    Utilize a power distribution modeling software such as Synergi to perform short circuit and protection device coordination studies. 
•    Work closely with stakeholders, both internal and external to Dominion Energy, to provide optimal and safe protection device coordination while balancing reliability and customer needs with protection of distribution assets.
•    Provide circuit protection and device coordination support for the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar and wind, EV charging stations, and battery storage onto the Dominion Energy electric distribution system.
•    Provide three phase/symmetrical component advice to Electric Distribution Grid Planning and other groups for nonstandard designs.
•    Support Regional Operations Centers in addressing protection needs during planned and unplanned switching events.
•    Work with peers in System Protection Engineering (SPE) to provide equivalent model information and ensure multifaceted projects affecting substation and distribution line protection progress successfully.
•    Provide direction, expertise, and advice on complex protection challenges within the electric grid.
•    Assist in storm restoration efforts as called upon primarily supporting night packaging functions.

This role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter. First and Second level position in the engineering and engineering technical specialist series provides engineering support in designated company area, or specific engineering discipline. 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. Engineering Technical Specialist II/Engineer II distinguishes from Engineering Technical Specialist I/ Engineer I by increased complexity in application of engineering skills required. Under direction of supervisor or team 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.

Job Series Details

**The position will be filled commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education at appropriate position and level, in accordance with business needs and priorities.

Jobs in Series
Engineer I
Engineer II
Engineering Technical Specialist I
Engineering Technical Specialist II

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

Engineer I: 0 to 3 years of directly related engineering experience
Engineer II:  3 or more years of engineering experience 

Engineering Technical Specialist I: Minimum of 0-2 years of directly relevant engineering or technical experience with a preferred bachelor’s degree
Engineering Technical Specialist II: 3 or more years of relevant work experience in a technical role with a preferred bachelor’s degree

•    Experience in Power Systems analysis a plus but not required.
•    Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.
•    Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
•    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. 
•    Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
 

Education Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidate must complete their bachelor’s degree by December 2024 or have already graduated.

Education Level for Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
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

Required Engineering Criteria for Engineering Technical Specialist: Preferred Bachelor degree's
In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria:
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

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

Test Description

No Testing Required