Senior/Staff Engineer, Engineering Technical Specialist III
Dominion Energy
Design and estimate substation protection & control for transmission and distribution projects
16 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Glen Allen, VA
Hybrid
Company Size
14,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Power generation
Natural gas distribution
Solar installation
EV charging
Battery storage
Grid optimization
Demand response
Energy efficiency programs
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
scope development
technical guidance
cost estimating
conceptual packages
design documentation
design transfer
- Coordinate with multi-disciplined teams (including but not limited to Substation Engineers, Transmission Line Engineers, System Protection Engineering, Data Communications Engineering, Standards Engineering, Transmission & Distribution Planners, Electric Transmission Field Operations, Project Managers) to fully develop the Protection & Control scope of work.
- Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Provide assistance to less experienced engineers and technicians in conceptual engineering, detail engineering and the field.
- Create project cost estimates using material and labor costing database for the Protection & Control portion of projects. Make necessary updates to the database to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Develop Conceptual Engineering Estimate Packages for projects and support the Project Managers to take proposed projects through the project approval process.
- Create and/or modify Protection and Control design documents and drawings for substation projects including the relay functional diagrams and relay panel arrangement drawings.
- Facilitate smooth transition of the conceptual design to detail engineering and construction team.
What you bring
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- Engineer in Training (EIT) license is preferred
- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
- Effective decision-making skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of substation components and their functions
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, relay functional diagrams, elementary diagrams, panel wiring diagrams and communications diagrams.
- Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
- 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
- Self-motivator who can work cooperatively in a team environment, but is comfortable independently seeking knowledge and information
- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or
- Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and practices
- Familiarity with electromechanical and microprocessor-based Protection & Control systems
- 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 an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
- Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.
- Planning, organizational and project management skills
- Some drafting experience preferred. Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to independently plan and organize work assignments
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree
- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or
- Firm understanding of the protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment
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Company
Overview
27 GW
Generation Capacity
The company operates a diverse portfolio of energy sources including nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, coal, wind, and solar.
5M+
Retail Customers
Serves over 5 million retail energy customers across multiple states, ensuring reliable energy distribution.
1 Trillion CF
Gas Storage
Operates the nation's largest underground natural gas storage system, capable of holding approximately 1 trillion cubic feet.
$14B+
Annual Revenue
A publicly traded firm generating over $14 billion annually, reflecting its significant market presence.
- Born from early 20th‑century power and transit companies, it grew into a modern U.S. energy provider.
- Championed projects such as the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind farm—one of the first large-scale offshore wind efforts in federal waters.
- Developed utility‑scale solar farms like the 5 MW Somers Solar Center in Connecticut.
- Typical projects include electricity distribution upgrades, natural gas storage facilities, and renewable energy buildouts.
- Has steered high-profile infrastructure shifts—e.g., canceling coal/natural gas pipeline builds and redirecting to clean‑energy investments.
- Safety: Our first and most important goal is to send every employee home safe and sound, every day.
- Ethics: We do not take shortcuts when reaching for our goals and fulfilling our obligations. Our reputation depends on ethical behavior.
- Excellence: We work towards continuous improvement in all areas of our business.
- Embrace Change: By welcoming new ideas, Dominion Energy champions innovation. Through innovation, we will continue to prosper in the years ahead.
- One Dominion Energy: Our shared mission and purpose transcend organizational boundaries. Teamwork leads to strong, sustainable performance.
47% Carbon Reduction
From Electric Generation
Carbon emissions from electric generation have been reduced by 47% since 2005.
38% Methane Reduction
Since 2010 Levels
Methane emissions have declined by 38% since 2010.
87% Violation Reduction
Environmental Violations Decrease
Notices of environmental violations have decreased by 87% compared to the prior three-year average.
Top 'A' Climate Rating
2022 Climate CDP Rating
Earned 'A' ratings on the 2022 Climate and Water CDP assessments.
- Target: Achieve net-zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from electricity generation and gas infrastructure by 2050.
- Methane reduction goals: 65% reduction by 2030 and 80% reduction by 2040 (from 2010 levels).
- Green Fleet initiative: convert 75% of passenger vehicles and 50% of work vehicles to electric or alternative fuels by 2030; all new vehicle purchases electric or alternative fuel after 2030.
- Investments in renewable generation (wind, solar), battery storage, hydrogen blending pilots, carbon capture and small modular nuclear reactors.
>95% attainment
Annual DE&I Goals Achievement
The company has consistently achieved over 95% of its DE&I goals annually since integrating them into leader and individual contributor incentive plans in 2015.
57.5% hiring increase
Diverse Hiring Growth
The company increased its diverse hiring rate from 50.7% to 57.5% in 2021, reflecting a strong commitment to diversity in recruitment.
$1 billion
Spending with Diverse Suppliers
The company invested $1 billion with diverse suppliers in 2021, marking a 24.5% increase from the previous year.
1 in 5 hires
Veteran Employment
One in five new hires is a veteran, showcasing the company's dedication to integrating military experience into its workforce.
- Board of Directors supervises DE&I strategy; Executive Diversity Council and segment-level Diversity Councils implement strategy.
- Employee Resource Groups include African‑American, Asian Pacific Islander, DiverseAbility, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, LGBTQ+, Veterans, Women’s, Young Professionals.
- Diverse workforce representation reached 35.5%; target to reach 40% by 2026.
- Contributed $11.4 million to DE&I organizations in 2021.
- Troops to Energy Jobs program launched in 2011; over 50 companies participating.
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