Job Summary
The Dominion Energy Electric Transmission Field Operations Organization is seeking a highly motivated Field Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist to support operations of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm is located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia with a net generating capacity of approximately 2,600 MW. In addition to the CVOW project, this role will support normal, day-to-day operations for the Eastern Virginia region. This role will be temporarily located at Dominion’s Norfolk District office until construction is finalized for the CVOW-dedicated office in Virginia Beach, VA. This role requires an individual who can apply a broad knowledge of engineering principles and field experience to help us achieve our capital growth plan. This is a great opportunity to learn all facets of the power grid and become a well-rounded power system engineer.
Job Activities:
- Observe field and substation operations to gain insight into the challenges faced by field teams.
- Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to various engineering and field teams to support the development and review of the protection and control design package.
- Provide technical support for project management, conceptual engineering teams throughout the course of capital projects.
- Review proposed project scopes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Review relay settings for accuracy in substation protective relay schemes. Collaborate with the System Protection Engineering team to resolve issues.
- Work with field system protection technicians to develop the as-built drawing package that will be returned to the Substation Engineering team.
- Collaborate with the Engineering Standards to discuss issues and suggest standard revisions.
- Participate in various company teams and industry-level organizations to enhance Electric Transmission’s system protection performance.
- Participate in industry engagement and benchmarking activities.
- Perform other duties, as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Associate Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist I:
- Minimum 0 years of experience. Will consider candidates with a graduation date no later than Spring 2026.
- Basic understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.
- Basic understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles a plus.
Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist II:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.
- Understanding of transmission and/or distribution relay protection principles preferred.
Senior Engineer or Engineering Technical Specialist III:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems.
- Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution relay protection principles preferred.
All levels:
- Due to weight limits on equipment, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds
- Effective work independently or in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
- Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
- Knowledge power system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, PSS/E, or MATLAB) is a plus
- Drafting skills in MicroStation or AutoCAD software are a plus
- Knowledge of system protection testing and commissioning is a plus
Education Requirements
Education Required:
Engineer Title Series:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree 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 engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program 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
- Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry or Math 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.
Engineering Technical Specialist Title Series:
Bachelor preferred in Engineering Technology or similar. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience accepted in lieu of preferred degree.
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 accepted in lieu of preferred degree
