Engineering Technical Specialist III

 

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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

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Job Summary

This position represents the highest progression level in the Engineering Technical Specialist series. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced technical and engineering skills, with significant experience in generator engineering, outage planning, and execution. The role requires independent judgment, the ability to lead complex projects, and the capacity to provide expert technical support and direction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert technical support, direction, and advice in analyzing and evaluating generator systems, equipment, and programs.
  • This role will support not only the existing synchronous generator fleet but also potential new generation.
  • Plan and conduct work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Develop new approaches to complex problems and establish engineering criteria to ensure compliance with design standards.
  • Apply scientific and engineering principles, along with advanced technical skills, to support engineering activities such as outage planning and root cause analysis.
  • Lead and support project management activities, including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking, and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
  • Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyze results to improve processes and recommend outage solutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  • Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in generator engineering.
  • knowledge in outage planning, and execution.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices, especially in generator stator and rotor diagnostics, repairs, and testing.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in understanding schematics and drawings.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing and customer service.
  • Experience in project management, team collaboration, and leadership roles.
  • Ability to conduct and interpret standard tests and measurements (e.g., high voltage electrical testing, DC hipot, EL CID).
  • Ability to function effectively both independently and as a member of a technical team.

 

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 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.
  • Excellent organization and personal computer skills, including applicable software programs.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering Technology, Physics, Biology, Computer Engineering 

Other discipline(s) may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%
Confined spaces Up to 25%
Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%
Fumes Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Outdoors Up to 25%
Radiation Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

 

Export Control


Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law.  Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

 

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.

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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