Engineering Technical Specialist I/II/III
Date: Nov 13, 2025
Location: WATERFORD, CT, US, 06385
Company: Dominion Energy
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Job Summary
This role is the entry or developmental level in the Engineering Technical Specialist series. Performs routine to moderate work assignments designed to develop professional engineering technology work knowledge, technical skills and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline necessary to progress to the fully functional intermediate level. This role does not function as a technician in modifying, operating or maintaining systems or equipment.
Engineering Technical Specialist I
Provides technical support and assistance in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment and programs.
Plans and conducts work and assists in the evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Assists with devising new approaches to problems encountered and in developing engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
Implements technology within an engineering field.
Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories; determines how to make the designs and plans of engineers work.
Applies basic scientific and engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support engineering activities.
May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing, construction, systems development, quality control, and operational engineering.
May perform some design and theoretical work, but does not possess the educational background to function as an engineer.
May perform same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET accredited.
May provide or assist with technical project management including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
Engineering Technical Specialist II
Provides technical support, direction and advice in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment and programs.
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
Implements technology within an engineering field.
Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories. Determines how to make the designs and plans of engineers work.
Applies basic scientific and engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support engineering activities.
May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing, construction, systems development, quality control, and operational engineering.
May perform some design and theoretical work, but does not possess the educational background to function as an Engineer.
May perform same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET accredited.
May provide technical project management including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
Engineering Technical Specialist III
Provides expert technical support, direction and advice in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment and programs.
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
Implements technology within an engineering field.
Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories; determines how to make the designs and plans of engineers work.
Applies scientific and engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support engineering activities.
May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing, construction, systems development, quality control, and operational engineering.
May perform some design and theoretical work, but does not possess the educational background to function as an engineer.
May perform same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET accredited.
May provide technical project management including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- Prepare, review, and submit license amendments, renewals, technical specifications, safety analysis reports, and environmental documents.
- Evaluate proposed plant modifications and operations for impacts to the licensing basis and prepare required regulatory filings.
- Respond to regulatory questions, inspections, audits, and requests for additional information; coordinate regulator interactions and track commitments.
- Maintain and control licensing basis documentation and ensure traceability of licensing commitments.
- Support emergency preparedness, corrective action tracking, and event reporting as required by regulations.
- Coordinate cross-discipline inputs (systems engineering, operations, QA, radiological protection, security) to produce technically defensible submittals.
Engineering Technical Specialist I
1+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline. Basic knowledge of engineering principals, theories and practices. Ability to learn and successfully apply a basic knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline. Ability to learn and design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline. Good oral, written and graphical communication skills required, to include basic technical writing skills. Ability to learn and conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments. Ability to function as a member on a technical team. Organization skills and ability to prioritize and manager multiple tasks. Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills and the use of Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and applicable software programs. Demonstrates questioning attitude, problem solving, analytical and abstract thinking skills.
Engineering Technical Specialist II
2+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline. Knowledge of engineering principals, theories and practices. Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline. Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
Effective oral, written and graphical communication skills including technical writing; ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature. Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments. Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes. Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team. Organization and project management skills.
Proficient personal computer skills including knowledge of applicable software programs.
Engineering Technical Specialist III
5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline. In-depth knowledge of engineering principals, theories and practices. Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline. Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline. Strong oral, written and graphical communication skills including technical writing; ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature. Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments. Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes. Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team. Excellent organization and project management skills. Excellent personal computer skills including knowledge of applicable software programs.
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
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, Math, Biology, Computer Engineering.
Other disciplines may be substitituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other 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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