Engineer I / II / III Engineering Technical Specialist I / II / III (Grid Planning) (Hybrid)

Engineer I / II / III Engineering Technical Specialist I / II / III (Grid Planning) (Hybrid)Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.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 below will be considered for this opportunity.At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.Job SummaryThis role is fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter. 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. 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.Engineer I/II/III or Engineering Technical Specialist I/II/III, in Distribution Grid Planning, a part of the Modeling and Analysis team. The candidate will be a member of a team that provides technical support for Grid Planning, Grid Resiliency, Grid Modernization, and Integrated Distribution Planning activities by performing advanced system studies, analyses, and modeling in support of long range distribution grid planning.Candidate should have strong electrical engineering background, preferably in electric power systems. Other engineering or technical backgrounds may be considered if presented in combination with a strong electric power background. Candidate should possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices that will enable the successful candidate to progress in an engineering career series.Perform other duties as requested or assigned.Job activities: Proficiently performs assignments having the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed to carry out all aspects of the job Exercises independent judgment and decision-making in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments May receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved Effectively utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments Identifies and eliminates unnecessary work and non-value added activities Maintain and manage data for distribution grid load and DER forecasting Power system modeling: load flow and voltage analysis, predictive reliability analysis, and time series simulations Long range plan development to address projected distribution grid needs Analyze multiple infrastructure interdependencies related to thermal, voltage and reliability criteria Perform/support evaluation, design, engineering, and support activities related to traditional utility solutions and non-wires alternatives Participate in trade and industry organizations and benchmarking activitiesJobs in SeriesEngineer IEngineer IIEngineer IIIEngineering Technical Specialist IEngineering Technical Specialist IIEngineering Technical Specialist IIIRequired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & ExperienceEngineer I = Less than 3 years of relevant engineering experienceEngineer II = 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.Engineer III = 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.Engineering Technical Specialist I = Less than 3 years of relevant technical experience.Engineering Technical Specialist II = 3+ years of relevant technical experience.Engineering Technical Specialist III = 5+ years of relevant technical experience.Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability and Experience for all roles and levels:Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position (engineering title only).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.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.Full knowledge of engineering theories and principlesProficient at analyzing all aspects of three-phase AC power flowKnowledge of substation equipment/operations, relay operations, and power station preferred.Proficiency in power system modeling software: Synergi Electric, CYME, PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, MATLAB, Open DSS preferredDemonstrated resourcefulness in developing system models from diverse and indirect data and information sources preferred.Programming skills for automation of system studies preferred (e.g., Python, C#, SQL, Visual Basic, etc.).Must be dedicated to continuous improvement and identifying best practice opportunitiesEducation RequirementsEducation Level for Engineer : 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

Required Engineering Criteria for Engineering Technical Specialist: Preferred Bachelor degree'sIn 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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals DescriptionDepending on functional responsibilities and location of position must review ANS 3.1 12/79, ANSI N18.1-1971 or ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 and DOM-QA-1 as appropriate.Working ConditionsCold Up to 25%Energized Wires Up to 25%Heat Up to 25%Loud Noise Up to 25%Office Work Environment 76 -100%Operating Machinery Up to 25%Outdoors Up to 25%Radiation Up to 25%Travel Up to 25%Other Working ConditionsTest DescriptionNo Testing RequiredExport ControlCertain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.Other InformationWe 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 hereDominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion EnergyThere are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three reasons employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!About Dominion EnergyI am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.Join us!Facts:·17,000 employees·Headquarters: Richmond, VA·16 states in the US·$100 billion of assets·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the communityOur Commitment to NetZero by 2050We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — and. By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.Nearest Major Market: RichmondJob Segment: Power Systems, Testing, Thermal Engineering, Developer, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Technology, Engineering