Associate Engineer; Hybrid); RICHMOND, 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 E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, 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.

Entry or developmental level position providing engineering support in Power Generation Electrical team. Performs engineering calculations, analysis, research and design. Under direction of supervisor or work leader, performs routine assignments designed to develop professional engineering work knowledge, gain familiarity with techniques, approaches, practices and the nature of engineering systems, equipment, etc. and to develop the ability to apply fundamental engineering principles and techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out sequence of related engineering tasks.

Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

This support includes, but is not limited to the following functions:

• Perform power systems analysis (Short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash analysis) as needed in support of plant capital projects, as well as daily operations. Develop and maintain electrical system models to support such studies.
• Provide technical support and identify process improvement opportunities based on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and industry best practices.
• Support Fleet wide compliance efforts of NERC Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD), Protection and Control(PRC), and Facilities Design, Connections, and Maintenance (FAC) standards.
• Perform protective relay settings calculations; develop logic diagrams and other documentation as needed to ensure adequate protection of Generators, Transformers, Motors, Buses, and other major plant equipment.
• Evaluate design of new/proposed generation and/or the impact of changes to existing plant electrical distribution systems. Perform unit uprate suitability studies.
• Oversee electrical equipment installation and provide commissioning support of electrical equipment, such as Switchgear, Transformers and Motors.
• Perform other duties related to power systems as requested or assigned.

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

0-2+ years of engineering experience

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Upcoming engineering degree graduates with a projected graduation date no later than June 2027, who also meet the engineering criteria, will be considered.

(A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

• Knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory;
• Strong Oral and written communication skills;
• Effective decision making skills;
• Computer skills and application of software programs;
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems;
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
• Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to take initiative and use creativity to solve engineering…