Engineer III - Power Systems Fleet Component Engineer - Innsbrook

Full Time
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Posted
Job description

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!


The success candidate can work from any of these Dominion Energy locations:

VC Summer, SC

Millstone Power Station, CT

North Anna Power Station, VA

Surry Power Station, VA

Innsbrook Technical Center, VA


Groups using the 3-2 schedule:

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.


Groups using the week on, week off schedule:

We offer a hybrid work schedule (one week in the office, one week of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

Job Summary

Innsbrook Nuclear Engineering & Fuel is currently seeking an Engineer III to fill a position in the Corporate Fleet Components group, where the successful candidate will be actively engaged in maintaining the strategic, long-term aspects of overall performance, reliability, safety, and condition of the electrical distribution system from the main generator to the switchyard, including components such as large power transformers and protective relays for the Dominion fleet of nuclear power stations. The candidate will act as the subject matter expert and fleet focal point for managing component reliability for the electrical distribution system and to work closely with the Electrical Transmission Department for any impact to plant equipment during planned or actual work on electrical switchyard components. Must also work closely with the Corporate Electrical Analysis group to ensure NERC standard requirements are met.

This is a fleet lead role, provided from the corporate office situated at Dominion's Innsbrook Technical Center in the west end of Richmond, VA. The individual in this role will work within a group of component subject matter experts.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

This role is 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

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

5-6+ years of relevant engineering experience;

A Master's Degree can count towards one year of experience.

Candidates must be self-directed, multi-task oriented, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate excellent analytical, creative problem solving, customer focus and leadership skills. Proficiency with general office (e.g., MS Office) and engineering application personal computer software is required.

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

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications.

Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles;

Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines;

Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;

Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);

Strong personal computer skills;

Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;

Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;

In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g. Matlab, Excel, etc.);

Equally effective working independently or in team environment;

Proven decision making skills;

Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;

Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.

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 Requirements

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

Bachelor

Required discipline(s): Engineering, Power or Electrical

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Holds or previously held a valid U. S. Professional Engineer license

Working Conditions

Cold 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 Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control



Certain 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 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 and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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