Engineer I, Engineer II, and Engineer III

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking for Engineers to join our team. These positions will support Electric Operations in the area of materials, equipment and standards associated with Dominion Energy South Carolina's electrical distribution system. The successful candidates will work with various internal engineering departments as well as field personnel to establish and maintain material specifications and design standards which are consistent with industry standards and code requirements.  Responsibilities for Engineer I, II, and III include:

• Be responsible for preparing standards drawings, preparing material and equipment specifications, performing technical evaluations on purchase proposals, conducting vendor/supplier evaluations, investigating material and equipment problems in the field, providing approval for new equipment and materials, conducting technical training classes to support technical development of operational personnel, and conducting field audits to ensure consistency in design and construction based on published standards. 
• Will use many different computer programs including Geographic Information System (GIS), AutoCAD, Power Line Systems-Computer Aided Design and Draft (PLS-CADD), and SAP supply chain software. 
• Will also be required to present study findings and recommendations in a clear and concise format, so strong technical writing skills are vital. 
•  Perform other duties as requested or assigned. 
• Specific to Engineer II: fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter.
  • Second level position in the engineering 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.  
  • Distinguished from 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. 
• Specific to Engineer III: The top progression level position in the Engineer series. Includes senior to technical expert engineers, able to perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area.
  • Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
  • 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.
  • At higher levels of proficiency within this classification, incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced Engineers.  
  • May be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields.
  • May serve as a technical expert on engineering related legal and regulatory issues to outside entities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

Engineer I

• 0-2 years of engineering experience; Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred 
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.

Engineer II

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience; Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.

Engineer III

• 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience; Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred 
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for each level:

• Oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
• Effective decision making skills;
• Computer skills and application of software programs;
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems;
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
• Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills;
• Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks;.
• Ability to work within a team environment. 

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 under Minimum Requirements 
• 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 under Minimum Requirements

Education Requirements

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

Preferred discipline(s): Engineering (Civil/Mechanical)

Spring 2024 graduates will be considered for these opportunities.

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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