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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. 



 

 

Job Summary

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 and experience of transmission line engineering.  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.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Provide detail design packages for high voltage transmission line projects. This will include, but not limited to, building new lines, re-building and modifying existing facilities, fiber optic installations, and customer relocations. Provide analysis and evaluation of existing and proposed electric transmission line facilities.  Select most cost-effective solution to achieve desired reliability for a given project.  Support projects starting at the detail design phase and through construction to energization. Interface with other departments or groups such as Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting & Route Selection, Real Estate, Right-of-Way Administration, and Transmission O&M. 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  Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles; Knowledge of and experience in applying statics and structural engineering; An understanding of electric transmission engineering is preferred; Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and PLS-CADD is preferred: Skilled in use of advanced techniques and extension of theories, precepts and practices of transmission line design or foundation design (or 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); Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems; Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices; 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. 

 

Education Requirements

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. Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Virginia or North Carolina Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.

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%

 

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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