Power Generation - Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Staff Engineer (Hybrid)
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy Virginia’s Power Generation Group seeks an Engineer with strong Electrical Power Systems background to support the Power Generation (Non-Nuclear Fleet) synchronous and inverter-based fleet.
This support includes, but is not limited to the following functions:
• Perform power systems analysis (Short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash analysis) as needed in support of plant capital projects, as well as daily operations. Develop and maintain electrical system models to support such studies.
• Provide technical support and identify process improvement opportunities based on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and industry best practices.
• Support Fleet wide compliance efforts of NERC Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD), Protection and Control (PRC), and Facilities Design, Connections, and Maintenance (FAC) standards.
• Perform protective relay settings calculations; develop logic diagrams and other documentation as needed to ensure adequate protection of Generators, Transformers, Motors, Buses, and other major plant equipment.
• Evaluate design of new/proposed generation and/or the impact of changes to existing plant electrical distribution systems. Perform unit uprate suitability studies.
• Oversee electrical equipment installation and provide commissioning support of electrical equipment, such as Switchgear, Transformers and Motors.
• Perform other duties related to power systems as requested or assigned.
Relocation assistance can be provided to the successful eligible candidate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Engineer:
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Knowledge and application of engineering theories, principles, concepts, and fundamentals
• Developmental experience in a professional engineering position
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
• Understanding and application of configuration management
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills
Senior Engineer:
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
• Strong personal computer skills
• In-depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
Staff Engineer:
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices
• Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
• Full knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
• Recognized expert by other engineers and management in assigned area
• Provides expert technical advice to other engineers and management
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Strong technical and organizational leadership skills
Education Requirements
Education Level: Bachelor's in Engineering minimum required.
Preferred Discipline(s): Electrical 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.
Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
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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.
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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