Power Systems Protection Engineer - Engineer I/II or Engineering Technical Specialist I/II(Hybrid)

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is seeking to add either an Engineer I or II or to add an Engineering Technical Specialist I or II to its team.  This role provides in depth study of protective device coordination and circuit protection for Dominion Energy’s Electric distribution system.  The individual in this role will size and provide settings for distribution line protection equipment to meet engineering guidelines including time-current curve separation, magnetizing inrush current, fault reach, and peak loads.   The role is responsible for developing settings files for various relay-controlled equipment to ensure proper isolation of sustained and temporary faults, while in some cases also operating to automate restoration of electric service.

Responsibilities include:
•    Utilize power distribution modeling software such as Synergi to perform short circuit and coordination studies  
•    Work closely with stakeholders, both internal and external to Dominion Energy, to provide optimal and safe 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 such as solar and wind, EV charging stations, and battery storage onto the Dominion Energy 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 to provide equivalent model information and ensure multifaceted projects affecting substation and distribution line protection progress effectively
•    Provide direction, expertise, and advice on complex protection challenges 
•    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 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.
 

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined.
 

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 a plus but not required.
• 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 I and Engineer II: 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
  
   

Education Level for ETS I and ETS II: 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

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