Planning Senior or Staff Engineer (Richmond, Hybrid)

Job Summary

There is two positions available within Power Generation’s Planning team which will be filled at the level commensurate with the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. 
 

Dominion Energy Virginia’s (DEV) Generation Planning team is responsible for driving executive-level strategic decision-making pertaining to the system plan of record, which includes the generation build required to meet system reliability needs. The Generation Planning team has three primary areas of responsibility. First, the team will be expected to conduct transmission analytics, leveraging publicly available data to inform optimal siting of new generation assets in the near-, mid-, long-term and expected future import limits (e.g., transmission system modeling leveraging publicly available information provided by PJM). Second, maintain an integrated planning document to build a view of Load Serving Entity (LSE) energy supply and demand; inclusive of the 10+ year build plan. These activities will ensure strategic and operational integration across DEV with a focus on reliability. Third, maintain an ongoing assurance review process to determine organizational readiness to execute against the build plan as defined in the integrated planning document. The assurance review process will result in an analysis of the ability of DEV to consistently deliver near-, mid-, and long-term generation investment plans, near- and mid-term capacity positions on time, on budget, and in a manner informed by infrastructure dependencies (e.g., transmission network upgrades and costs). The team will identify gaps as part of assurance reviews, develop mitigation strategies, and provide executive-level visibility on progress against gaps identified to ensure adequate and reliable delivery.

The Planning Engineer is responsible for evaluating the transmission system impacts of new construction across the DOM Zone, ensuring grid reliability and optimal site selection for future projects. This position requires deep familiarity with PJM and transmission modeling tools such as PLEXOS and PowerFlow models to conduct load flow analyses, risk assessments, and capacity evaluations.

The engineer will collaborate with Business Development, and other teams to identify high-potential sites, share insights, and support grid modernization and capacity planning efforts. The role also involves tracking PJM regulatory changes, market developments, and regional transmission trends while conducting complex analyses to ensure compliance, optimize project locations, and support strategic decision-making.

This position will be located at Dominion Energy's Headquarters Building in Richmond, VA and reports to the Director / Sr. Director of the Generation Planning team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

Sr Engineer: 5 or more years of engineering experience

Staff Engineer: 8 or more years of engineering experience 

Technical
•    Expertise in transmission modeling tools and simulation tools (e.g., Tools: PLEXOS, PJM PowerFlow model, PTI – PSS/E (Power System Simulator for Engineering), Aurora)
•    Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field / discipline (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
•    Strong analytical skills with experience in assessing transmission system impacts and optimal project locations
•    Experience in transmission system analysis, planning, or related roles

Non-Technical 
•    Familiarity with regional transmission planning processes, policies, and regulatory environments
•    Awareness of emerging energy trends and innovations in grid modernization and capacity planning
•    Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., regulatory, engineering) and ensure alignment to achieve effective outcomes
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating detailed reports and presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels
•    Expertise in conducting complex analyses to support decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide actionable recommendations
•    High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
•    Demonstrated sound judgment, in
dependent thinking, and effective problem-solving in complex scenarios

Preferred
•    Advanced knowledge of the DOM zone and regional transmission dynamics
•    Experience attending and contributing to industry meetings, such as PJM TEAC
•    Familiarity with emerging trends in renewable energy integration
•    Basic understanding of FERC or state-level regulations impacting the utilities sector

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. 

Education Requirements

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

Bachelor’s in Engineering

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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