Consulting Engineer- Substation Engineering; GLEN ALLEN, VA,

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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.

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.

At Dominion Energy we are filled with passion to innovate, to solve problem creatively and to be excellent. These are exciting days for energy industry, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of the electric grid in America. We are looking for motivated engineers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy.

Dominion’s Substation Engineering department is seeking for an experienced technical and project leadership for design and implementation of Dominion’s Electric Transmission and Electric Distribution Substations projects ranging from 4kV to 765kV. This work is vital to support the Company’s Transmission and Distribution growth plans and includes support of larger scale projects requiring diverse knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Support capital execution of projects as it relates to Substation design, materials, equipment. Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
• Lead the Substation project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies. Review the specifications of the equipment and ensure the equipment design are as per the Dominion requirement.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide direct input to substation project plans.
  
  Collaborate with responsible groups and facilitate smooth transition of the design to implementation.
• Develop design requirements relating to the application of equipment in substations. Assist with interpretation and communication of company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners.
• Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Develop trainings for engineers/partner groups and assist less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field.
• Engage with manufacturers and suppliers (plant/factory visits, project site visits) and represent Substation Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.). Support the project team at state and county commissions hearings and community open houses.
• Facilitate Substation equipment specification and drawings review, co-ordinate with manufacturers and vendors to make sure they adhere to the company requirements.
• Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc. Perform independent and/or collaborative research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solution to operational problems.
• Serve as a management consultant on complex engineering problems and issues. Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers.

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience (Utility Substations applications) or demonstrated…